James Blake began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. In July 2009, he attended the Latymer School and released his debut single "Air and Lack Thereof" on Hemlock Audio. It was a firm favorite with Gilles Peterson from BBC Radio 1, and Blake was invited to do a special mix on Peterson's worldwide show, which included an exclusive Mount Kimbie track.
Blake released his debut EP The Bells Sketch on 8 March 2010 on Hessle Audio, followed soon after by CMYK on 31 May 2010 and Klavierwerke on 10 October 2010, both on R&S Records. All three EPs were met with significant critical acclaim: BBC's Nick Grimshaw chose CMYK as his Record of the Week, the title track of CMYK was ranked 24th on Frontier Psychiatrist's top 40 songs of the year, and all three of Blake's 2010 EPs were collectively ranked 8th on Pitchfork's top 50 albums of 2010.
On 4 February 2011, Blake released his self-titled debut LP, James Blake, via ATLAS and A&M. Three singles were released for the album: "Limit to Your Love," "The Wilhelm Scream," and "Lindisfarne"/"Unluck". The album was very well-received by critics: on 29 September 2010, BBC's Zane Lowe made "Limit To Your Love" his "Hottest Record in the World," Pitchfork awarded the album Best New Music and ranked it the 12th best album of 2011 on their year-end list, and it was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.
On 7 October 2011, Blake released his fourth EP, Enough Thunder, via ATLAS and A&M. Two singles were released for the EP: "Fall Creek Boys Choir," a collaboration between Blake and Bon Iver, and "A Case of You," a cover of Joni Mitchell. On 12 December 2011, Blake released another EP through R&S, Love What Happened Here.
Digital Lion
James Blake Lyrics
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Digital lion
Digital lion
I will see you probably
And even if you ask right
My heart feels like love
For all feels like mine
Whispering this in his days
Digital lion
Digital lion
In "Digital Lion," James Blake delivers a reflection on the relationship between the natural world and modern technology. The lyrics "The rainiest days" allude to the unpredictability and power of nature, which is followed by the repetition of "Digital lion," referring to the dominance of technology in our contemporary world. Through the parallel of the rain and the digital lion, Blake suggests that technology may be just as unpredictable and powerful as nature.
Line by Line Meaning
The rainiest days
The most difficult times
Digital lion
Technology as a powerful force
Digital lion
Technology as a powerful force
I will see you probably
I may encounter this force
And even if you ask right
Even if I seek understanding
My heart feels like love
I feel love within myself
Whispering this in his days
Reflecting on this during difficult times
For all feels like mine
Technology is pervasive and personally affecting
Whispering this in his days
Reflecting on this during difficult times
Digital lion
Technology as a powerful force
Digital lion
Technology as a powerful force
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Eno, James Blake Litherland, Rob Mcandrew
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