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.
I Mind
James Blake Lyrics
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The lyrics to James Blake's song I Mind are repetition of the phrase "I mind" throughout the song. The repetition may indicate a struggle with memories and the act of reflection. The phrase "I mind" can be interpreted as "I remember," which could suggest the singer is reflecting on something that holds a significant meaning to them. The repetition of the phrase could also imply that the singer is haunted by something they are trying to forget.
The minimalist lyrics add to the overall hypnotic effect of the song, with the repetition of the phrase being matched by an equally repetitive backing track, adding to the overall repetition of themes throughout the song. The song's somber tone and stark lyrics suggest that the singer is in a reflective and introspective state.
Line by Line Meaning
I mind, I mind
I keep thinking and remembering.
I mind
I pay attention and take notice.
I mind, I mind
My thoughts are consumed by this.
I mind, I mind
It's hard to let this go, I'm fixated on it.
I mind, I mind
This thing is occupying my thoughts and emotions.
I mind
I can't help but ruminate on this.
I mind, I mind
I am fully absorbed in this thought or feeling.
I mind, I mind
This is something I can't shake off my mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES BLAKE LITHERLAND
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