Jamie Cullum (born 20 August 1979) is an English jazz singer-songwriter, an… Read Full Bio ↴Jamie Cullum (born 20 August 1979) is an English jazz singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Though he is a primarily a vocalist, he also accompanies himself on instruments including piano, guitar and drums.

Cullum was born in Romford, East London. He was brought up in Hullavington, Wiltshire, and educated at the independent fee-paying Grittleton House School and the sixth form at Sheldon School. He then went on to study English Literature, and minored in Film Studies, at Reading University where he graduated with First Class Honours.

His mother, Yvonne, is a secretary of Anglo-Burmese origin, whose family settled in Wales after Burma's independence; his father, John Cullum, worked in finance. His paternal grandfather was a British Army officer, while his paternal grandmother was a Jewish refugee from Prussia who sang in Berlin nightclubs.

Cullum married British model Sophie Dahl at a country hotel in the New Forest National Park in England on 9 January 2010.

Cullum released his first album, Jamie Cullum Trio—Heard it All, in 1999, of which 500 copies were made. Due to their rarity, original copies have sold for as much as £600 on eBay. The success of Heard It All Before resulted in Cullum being invited to appear on Geoff Gascoyne's album Songs of the Summer.

After graduating from Reading University, Cullum released a best-selling album, Pointless Nostalgic, which stirred interest from Michael Parkinson[2] and Melvyn Bragg.

Just after Cullum made his first television appearance, on Parkinson in April 2003, he signed a £1m contract[3] for three albums with Universal, who beat Sony in a bidding war. Cullum's third album, Twentysomething, released in October 2003, went platinum and became the #1 selling studio album by a jazz artist in the United Kingdom. Cullum ended 2003 as the UK's biggest selling jazz artist of all time.[3]

Although primarily a jazz musician, he performs in a wide range of styles and is generally regarded as a "crossover" artist with his musical roots firmly based in jazz. Cullum draws his inspiration from many different musicians and listens to an eclectic mix of music from Miles Davis[4] to Tom Waits and many more. Cullum has belonged to several bands, ranging from banging drums in a hip hop group to playing guitar in rock bands such as Raw Sausage and The Mystery Machine, in his teenage youth. Cullum names his elder brother, Ben Cullum, as his biggest musical influence, and the two continue to collaborate extensively.

Cullum is well known not only for his abilities on the piano, but also for his unique entertainment style and charisma. One of the many things that features in Jamie's concerts is the "stompbox" (not to be confused with an effect pedal for guitars), made from a small wooden block. The stompbox is used to amplify a musician's tapping foot. Jamie found this in Australia and uses it to enhance upbeat and fast-paced songs such as Seven Nation Army originally by the White Stripes and "Gold Digger", originally by Kanye West. He is also often found using a looping machine. This plays a heavy part in Cullum's versions of Seven Nation Army and Teardrop by Massive Attack. Cullum is also often found beatboxing at most gigs.

As well as the White Stripes and Kanye West, Cullum has performed work by Massive Attack, Rihanna, Pussycat Dolls, Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Joy Division, Lady Gaga and many others. He has also performed with Kylie Minogue, Sugababes, Will.i.am and Burt Bacharach.

Cullum rarely works to a set list and on average his gigs last just over two hours. The gigs are largely improvised, rooted in jazz but not solely consisting of jazz music.

Cullum has played at many large music festivals, including Glastonbury Festival (in 2004 & 2009), Coachella 2005, 2006 South by Southwest, North Sea Jazz Festival, the Hollywood Bowl (performing with the Count Basie Orchestra) and the 2006 Playboy Jazz Festival. On the April 29th 2006 Cullum played his biggest ever crowd on Queensday in The Netherlands.

Discography:
1999 - Heard It All Before
2001 - Pointless Nostalgic
2003 - Twentysomething
2005 - Catching Tales
2009 - The Pursuit
2010 - Devil May Care
2013 - Momentum
2014 - Interlude
2018 - The song society playlist
2019 - Taller
2020 - The pianoman at christmas
2021 - The pianoman at christmas (The complete edition)

Lost
Jamie Cullum Lyrics

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Somewhere in the month of June
Crept swiftly through my room
Everything was there for me
Early summer's bloom

I'll tell your why i've rought my eyes
To prove to me that these vision may be true
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost,

Lost, lost, lost,
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Without you

So chase the wind out through the door
Like you never have before
My jealous eyes, your steady hand
The fingers pose resumes once more

Raise my hair take in the blue
I tell you no one's lovelier than you
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Without you
Without you

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost

Lost, lost, lost
Without you

Overall Meaning

The song "Lost" by Jamie Cullum is a deeply emotional expression of the longing and emptiness one feels in the absence of a loved one. The opening lines of the song talk about the swift passage of time, as the singer tries to come to terms with the fact that the month of June has already come and gone. The memories of early summer's bloom are evoked, and the singer feels that everything is there for him, except the person he loves.

The chorus of the song repeats the words "Cause I'm lost, lost, lost, without you", conveying the sense of desperation and loneliness that the singer is feeling. He is looking for some sort of proof that the visions he has of his loved one are real, and he raises his eyes to the sky in search of a sign.

The second verse talks about the need to let go of jealousy and to embrace the beauty of the world around us. The singer admires the loveliness of his loved one and tries to find solace in the simple pleasures of life. However, the absence of his loved one looms large, and he feels lost without her.

Overall, the song is a haunting and beautiful portrayal of love, loss, and longing. Jamie Cullum's soulful vocals and emotive lyrics convey a deep sense of vulnerability and raw emotion, making this a powerful and moving piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere in the month of June
In the midst of the summer season around the month of June

Crept swiftly through my room
Quickly traversed through my living space

Everything was there for me
All my possessions were in their rightful place

Early summer's bloom
The beginning of summertime with vibrant flora around

I'll tell your why i've rought my eyes
I will explain the reason why I have shed tears

To prove to me that these vision may be true
In order to verify if my imagination is indeed reality

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost,
I feel confused and disoriented

Without you
In the absence of your presence

So chase the wind out through the door
Pursue the gust of wind and leave through the entrance

Like you never have before
With the same eagerness as never seen previously

My jealous eyes, your steady hand
My envious gaze and your stable touch

The fingers pose resumes once more
The finger position returns to its original form

Raise my hair take in the blue
Lift my hair and appreciate the color of the sky

I tell you no one's lovelier than you
I inform you that there is no one more beautiful than you

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
I'm feeling misplaced and bewildered

Without you
When I am apart from you

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
I am unsure and directionless

Without you
In the absence of your company

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
I am disoriented and perplexed

Lost, lost, lost
Feeling lost and confused

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
I am bewildered and uncertain

Lost, lost, lost
In a state of confusion and doubt

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
I am without direction or guidance

Lost, lost, lost
Confused and disoriented

Without you
Unable to find my way without your help or presence

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Kafin Sulthan

Somewhere in the month of June
Crept swiftly through my room
Everything was there for me
Early summer's bloom
I'll tell your why i've rought my eyes
To prove to me these visions may be true

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost,
Lost, lost, lost,
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Without you

So chase the wind out through the door
Like you never have before
My jealous eyes, your steady hand
The fingers pose resumes once more
Raise my hair take in the blue
I tell you no one's lovelier than you

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Without you
Without you

Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Cause I'm lost, lost, lost
Lost, lost, lost
Without you

All comments from YouTube:

Pamela

5y↑1

I really like the angsty folky sound of this. He sounds amazing in this genre

Kafin Sulthan

Mariana Lobato dos Santos

12y↑1

His wife is sooooooo lucky to be able to hear his voice live, everyday, close to her ear... oh, I want this!!

thedobbothy

Listened to that song for the first time in 2011 after my first girlfriend broke up with me after 2 weeks. Listening to it right now after I got together with the same girl three years later. She broke up with me almost 2 weeks ago. Same song, same person, same love and just lost without her.