A musician and lyricist of uncommon and mature gift, and one blessed with a gloriously fluid and expressive voice, Lawson was born and raised in Plymouth in what was he says a resolutely non-musical household. “No-one sang or played anything. We didn’t have any records. My dad would listen to Radio 2 a bit but that was the extent of it. And this was back in the days before the station got really good. There was nothing in what I heard that spoke directly to me.” Then the elder of his two brothers hit adolescence and things began to change: “He got me into The Smiths, The Housemartins, the Jackson 5 ...” A disparate trio of early influences, you might think, but Jamie says not really. “They’re all very big on melody. And Morrissey and the young Michael Jackson both have a real passion to the way they sing.”
Aged eight, he asked for and received his first guitar. Early on in secondary school, he was invited to join his first band. “We were quite a dedicated little bunch, rehearsing every lunchtime when the rest of the class was out playing football. It was pretty much all covers, of course ... R.E.M., the Chilli Peppers, some Hendrix. By the time I was 15 we had quite a wide repertoire of other people’s badly-done songs.” He was writing material of his own too, “all of it terrible to start with, of course. I’d be 17 at least before I came up with anything good.” And he was singing, though mainly in unconscious impersonation of Michael Stipe. “My own voice took a while to find. I had to stop trying to replicate someone else’s tricks.”
When he did properly uncover it, that voice proved to be something very special indeed. No one who has heard him sing live would disagree (and in addition to his own regular schedule of gigging, he has played with artists including The Frames, Martha Wainwright and Damien Rice, as well as having been chosen as opening act for outdoor gigs by both Van Morrison and Katie Melua). Even-keeled, even undemonstrative offstage, he comes alive in front of an audience and in the service of his songs. “American Music Club’s Mark Eitzel has been a big influence, in the sense that he sings with his whole body and puts so much into his performance. The difference is that my voice is sweeter and more pure.”
There was a brief and half-hearted attempt at following a different career path. But unhappy and unfulfilled in his earliest weeks at Art College, Lawson sought the advice of a counsellor who then asked him, ‘So what do you want to do with your life?’ “And when I said that I wanted to be a singer she told me, ‘Then go and do it!’ which totally surprised me but which was absolutely the right thing to say. I met that woman just once and for five minutes. I don’t even know her name. But she showed me what I had to do.” And via a geographically circuitous route that has taken in Dublin, Cornwall and now London and during which both his song writing skills and stagecraft have increased by leaps and bounds, he has done it.
Lawson is not just a singer but also an exceptionally blessed and affecting one. His voice and songs have proven to work equally beautifully and well whether in a tiny indoor venue like London’s 12 Bar Club or outdoors before 10,000 people. “And the simple fact is that I love to sing,” he says. “I love the intimacy of live performance. I love drawing people into my mood. I love bringing them to where I am.”
Alan Jackson.
The Times
London.
I'm Gonna Love You
Jamie Lawson Lyrics
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From my hotel to the bar
And the last time that we saw each other cry
From the last time when we cried
To the next when we decide
We should just let each other pass us by
But I'm gonna love you
Though I don't know how to
To the steakhouse, you and me
From the times that we have hurt each other trying
From the stars up in the sky
We should know now you and I
Just to leave this love alone
Oh watch it dying
I'm gonna love you
Though I don't know how to
And I'm gonna love you
Though I don't know how to
From the way we often were
And the healing of the hurt
And the time it takes to find the understanding
But it's how things often are
From that hotel to the bar
And the memories that I swore I'd take your hand in
I'm gonna love you
Though I don't know how to
No I'm gonna love you
Though I don't know how to
The lyrics to Jamie Lawson's song "I'm Gonna Love You" explore the complexities of love and the challenges that can come with trying to maintain a relationship. The verses describe a tumultuous history between two people, from hotel rooms to bars, from tears to hurtful words. Despite all this, the chorus reveals the singer's determination to love this person, even though he doesn't know how. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the uncertainty that comes with love and the willingness to push through that uncertainty and hold onto a love even when it seems difficult.
The song also touches on the passage of time and how it can heal wounds and bring understanding. The final verse suggests that the singer recognizes that love requires effort and time, and that healing can take time. The memories that the singer has sworn to hold onto suggest that there are good and positive moments to hold onto, even in the midst of a difficult relationship.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm Gonna Love You" speak to the universality of love and the challenge of navigating the ups and downs that come with a relationship. The repetition of the chorus creates a powerful message of determination and holding onto love, even when it seems difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
From the way we often are
Reflecting on our usual behavior around each other
From my hotel to the bar
No matter where we go, our interactions are the same
And the last time that we saw each other cry
Remembering the emotional pain we last shared with each other
From the last time when we cried
The last time we shed tears together
To the next when we decide
To the next time we're faced with the decision to continue or end our relationship
We should just let each other pass us by
Maybe it's best if we go our separate ways and not try anymore
But I'm gonna love you
Despite everything, I still have love for you
Though I don't know how to
Even if I'm uncertain about how to love you
From the way we used to be
Recalling how things used to be when our love was strong
To the steakhouse, you and me
From special memories we shared together
From the times that we have hurt each other trying
Admitting our hurtful actions towards one another in attempts to make things work
From the stars up in the sky
Recognizing the vastness of the universe that surrounds us
We should know now you and I
We should realize by now that our love is fading
Just to leave this love alone
Perhaps it's best that we don't try anymore
Oh watch it dying
Letting go and observing our love fade away
And the healing of the hurt
The process of mending the emotional pain that was caused
And the time it takes to find the understanding
The patience and effort required to come to a mutual understanding and move on
But it's how things often are
Accepting that not all relationships work out despite efforts to make them work
And the memories that I swore I'd take your hand in
Remembering a promise to be there for each other during both good and bad times
No I'm gonna love you
I will continue to love you
Though I don't know how to
Even if I'm uncertain of how to express that love
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Becky Millington
Marriage not memories
@kyuphi
Lyrics
I know I make mistakes and I can let you down
Don't always find the words to say
For all this searching you're the best thing that I've found
I'll be hoping you stay
Before you let me throw this all away
Before you let me say all the stupid things I'll say
Take these arms and let them hold you tight
Love you more than love could ever know
I may fuck things up from time to time, but
Don't let me let you go
Don't let me let you go
I may get jealous and a little insecure
I may get drunk and let love bleed
But it's hard to believe that beauty like yours
Could fall for something like me
Take these arms and let them hold you tight
Love you more than love could ever know
I may fuck things up from time to time, but
Don't let me let you go
Don't let me let you go
I'll do my best to learn from these mistakes
I may fail but I will always try
I will tell you every single day I can
I'll stay right by your side
Staying right by your side
Take these arms and let them hold you tight
Love you more than love could ever know
I may fuck things up from time to time, but
Don't let me let you go
Take these arms and let them hold you tight
Love you more than love could ever know
I may fuck things up from time to time, but
Don't let me let you go, no
Don't let me let you go
Don't ever let me let you go
@grimlock2412
When you're happy you enjoy the music but when you're sad you understand the lyrics
@crystalmiller2274
Perfectly said
@brandonflores529
I messed up a perfect realtionship.the relationship that made everyone want what we had.I was selfish and stubborn..I never seen the big picture .I loved her to the fullest but I went wrong by not giving her the time she wanted..I got comfortable, and she slipped away..not a day goes by that I dont miss her..I'll always love her, but life is trial and error.iv learned ,iv seen,and iv fixed the issues that broke me,I understand where I went wrong but I can say I'll never ever make a women feel like shes not important and not worth giving my time.have faith and God will guide you
@K33PER11
Brandon Flores tmThis is totally happening to me right now, and it’s killing me inside.
@bryanspavlick4735
Bro u just explained my 7 yr relationship I let go due to comparability and blindness.
@jemiayuba8796
Amen dear...happy you are going with the mindset of doing better...you have learned and that's all that matters
@cathrineagatha114
Its me rn...i was always there on the same spot eventho many times he left me without any words (blocked me on social media) and then came back with sorry..it hurts like hell to see him gave up on us many times like i wasnt ever enough even for his time (he was always say he is busy). But i really do wish him all the best that this world could give bcs i really love him to the fullest.also hopefully he can get a woman better than me so he can feel happily ever after.
@chonavillanueva3257
Gve chnce
@e.drenalin6138
This song is so hard. The hardest thing to do is let go of someone we still love, because it never feels like it's the right thing to do... our hearts and minds are in constant battle. I'm one to always follow my heart but, when the time comes and you realize it's nothing but a dead end road and your soul is being broken.. You have to let them go so you don't lose yourself 💔