2- James Smith is an eurodance artist who was produced by Frank Malone, and Walter Ripley.
He released the hits "I Like It" and "Miracle".
3- James Smith is the guitarist and Songwriter, of the project Thorinshield.
4- James Smith is the MC and frontman of British new rave band Hadouken!.
5- James Smith is a British singer-songwriter made known by his appearance on Series 8 of Britain's Got Talent.
Rely On Me
James Smith Lyrics
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You could've called any one of your thousand friends
But you can only be real with me
I'm twenty minutes late for work
Still crossin' town so that I can see you first
You're a habit I need
Somebody to hold, somebody to talk to
Keep playin the roles the way I'm supposed to
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
For things that we shouldn't
You still rely on me, and I'm doing everything
That I said I wouldn't
Oh, so what the hell are we doin'?
If we carry on, we're gonna end up with bruises
'Cause you think that I'm gonna catch your fall
But I'm not there anymore
Oh, you laid your cards on the table
You wanna be alone and you're done with the labels
Enable to let me go
You're just like me, oh baby, I know
You need someone to hold, somebody to talk to
Keep playing the roles the way I'm supposed to
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
For things that we shouldn't
You still rely on me, and I'm doing everything
That I said I wouldn't
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
Still rely
I still rely on you
You still rely on me
I still rely on you
In James Smith's song "Rely On Me," the lyrics express a complicated and intertwined relationship between two individuals. The song starts with the singer highlighting their availability and loyalty to the subject, even in the early hours of the morning when most people wouldn't be willing to help. They acknowledge that the subject has many friends, but only feels comfortable being real with the singer. This reveals a deep level of trust and intimacy between them.
The next lines depict the singer's dedication to the relationship, willing to risk being late for work just to see the subject first. The line "You're a habit I need" suggests that despite any potential negative consequences, the singer cannot break away from their attachment to the subject. The chorus then emphasizes the mutual reliance they have on each other, even though it may not be healthy or beneficial for either of them. They continue playing their expected roles, even when it goes against what they had initially promised to themselves.
The second verse delves deeper into the complexities of their relationship. The subject expects the singer to catch them whenever they fall, but the singer admits that they can no longer fulfill that role. The line "But I'm not there anymore" signifies a shift in their dynamic, suggesting that the singer has changed and can no longer provide the support the subject seeks. Despite the subject's desire for independence and to be done with labels, they are similar to the singer in their need for someone to hold and talk to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pickin' up at 2 a.m.
I am answering your call in the middle of the night.
You could've called any one of your thousand friends
You have many people you could have reached out to, but you chose to contact me.
But you can only be real with me
You feel comfortable being your true self when you are with me.
I'm twenty minutes late for work
I am sacrificing my punctuality for my job just to see you.
Still crossin' town so that I can see you first
I am going out of my way to prioritize seeing you before anything else.
You're a habit I need
You have become a necessary addiction in my life.
Somebody to hold, somebody to talk to
You crave physical and emotional intimacy, and I fulfill that need for you.
Keep playin the roles the way I'm supposed to
We pretend to conform to societal expectations in our relationship.
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
We both continue to depend on each other, even though it may not be healthy.
For things that we shouldn't
We rely on each other for support in areas where we should be independent.
Oh, so what the hell are we doin'?
We question the purpose and nature of our relationship.
If we carry on, we're gonna end up with bruises
Continuing this way will only lead to emotional harm and pain.
'Cause you think that I'm gonna catch your fall
You believe that I will always be there to rescue you when you stumble.
But I'm not there anymore
I have reached a point where I can no longer fulfill that role for you.
Oh, you laid your cards on the table
You have revealed your true feelings and intentions openly and honestly.
You wanna be alone and you're done with the labels
You desire solitude and reject the traditional expectations placed on our relationship.
Unable to let me go
You struggle to detach yourself from our connection.
You're just like me, oh baby, I know
I understand that you possess similar vulnerabilities and desires as me.
You need someone to hold, somebody to talk to
You still long for physical and emotional intimacy with another person.
Keep playing the roles the way I'm supposed to
We continue pretending to conform to societal expectations in our relationship.
I still rely on you
I continue to depend on you despite the challenges and struggles we face.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonny Lattimer, James Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrAziz343
Lyrics:
I'm pickin' up at 2 a.m.
You could've called any one of your thousand friends
But you can only be real with me
I'm twenty minutes late for work
Still crossin' town so that I can see you first
You're a habit I need
Somebody to hold, somebody to talk to
Keep playin the roles the way I'm supposed to
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
For things that we shouldn't
You still rely on me, and I'm doing everything
That I said I wouldn't
Oh, so what the hell are we doin'?
If we carry on, we're gonna end up with bruises
'Cause you think that I'm gonna catch your fall
But I'm not there anymore
Oh, you laid your cards on the table
You wanna be alone and you're done with the labels
Enable to let me go
You're just like me, oh baby, I know
You need someone to hold, somebody to talk to
Keep playing the roles the way I'm supposed to
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
For things that we shouldn't
You still rely on me, and I'm doing everything
That I said I wouldn't
You still rely on me, and I still rely on you
Still rely on you
I still rely on you
You still rely on me
I still rely on you
@emnasd7035
I literally love anything called James, "Arthur,Bay,Blunt,TW and Smith" <3
@jamessmithvocal
hahahaha. Imagine a collab !
@emnasd7035
It will be definitely my favourite song!!
@ladylydia_ke2960
Saaaaame❤
@MrSudsez
♥️♥️
@sherriestephenssnow4154
Me too😅 😂 😘It's my boyfriends name...James Mark Davis
@jamessmithvocal
So happy this is finally out in the 🌍 I love this video! what you guys think?
@xoxolol4951
It's beautifulll😭😭😭😭
@oylesinebiri7034
So fucking beautiful, thank you 😭♥️
@lealaboulais3007
Amazing ! I love this song, It makes me feel like I'm drowning in an ocean of feelings because the lyrics are incredible