Famed for his largely improvised shows, that see Jamie constructing his tracks live, voicing and layering right in front of your eyes, effortlessly whipping them out of the air and forging them into clanking electro riffs and deathprod funk grooves.
Likened to Sly Stone, Prince and Little Richard, he is Britain's voice of soul for the new era.
Jamie is/was half of the Super_collider project. He has also helped write and produce on the albums of Mocky, who in return drums in his live band.
Blaming Something
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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I tried blaming New York for my emptiness
Blaming this house
for my lack of passion
Blaming this town
for my backward fashion
It’s the same mistake that I made, I make
It’s the same mistake that I make, that I made
Always blaming something
Goes on and on and on and on and on
[Chorus:]
And it's all coming back to me
This time I should be taking responsibility
For the choices I've been making
There’s always a price to pay
For all that running away
And I don’t wanna be a victim no more
I tried blaming the rain for those cold memories
I tried blaming the sky cause I fall back down
Tried blaming the stars for blinding my eyes
Keep Trieding to blame the sun cause I burn, burn, burn
Oh, daddy, you’re the one to blame
It’s the same mistake that I made, I make
It’s the same mistake that I make, that I made
Always blaming something
Always blaming something
Goes on and on and on and on and on
[Chorus]
Tried blaming money for making me hungry
Tried blaming the road(?) for the temptation
Tried blaming the train for pulling out of the station
Tried blaming my clothes for making me cold
Daddy, you’re the one to blame
Blaming something
[Chorus]
No more, no more
Always blaming something, blaming something, blaming something, blaming something
(Blaming something)
Always blaming something (repeated)
The lyrics of Jamie Lidell's song "Blaming Something" express a recurring pattern of blaming external factors for one's problems, rather than taking responsibility for one's choices and actions. The singer tries to blame various things - cities, towns, weather, fashion, money, even the sun - for their loneliness, emptiness, lack of passion, and hunger. However, they realize that this is the same mistake they always make, and that they have to stop being a victim and start owning their decisions. The chorus repeats the message that the singer needs to take responsibility for their life and stop running away from themselves.
The song can be interpreted as a reflection on the human tendency to avoid accountability and seek scapegoats for our troubles. By blaming external circumstances or other people, we avoid the discomfort of acknowledging our own role in shaping our fate. However, this avoidance also prevents us from growing and learning from our mistakes, as we keep repeating the same patterns. The song encourages the listener to break this cycle by facing their fears and weaknesses, rather than blaming them on something else.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried blaming Berlin for my loneliness
I attempted to attribute my feelings of isolation to the city of Berlin
I tried blaming New York for my emptiness
I tried to account for my sense of inner void by blaming the city of New York
Blaming this house for my lack of passion
Attributing my absence of interest or enthusiasm to this particular residence
Blaming this town for my backward fashion
Accusing this community of being responsible for my unfashionable style
It’s the same mistake that I made, I make
I keep repeating the identical error
Always blaming something
I repeatedly place responsibility on an external factor
Goes on and on and on and on and on
This tendency persists for an extended period of time
And it's all coming back to me
The consequences of my actions are returning to me
This time I should be taking responsibility
At present, I must hold myself accountable for my choices
For the choices I've been making
My decision-making is the cause of my situation
There’s always a price to pay
There are negative repercussions for my actions
For all that running away
Fleeing from the issue has negative side effects
And I don’t wanna be a victim no more
I refuse to allow myself to be seen as a victim any longer
Tried blaming the rain for those cold memories
I attempted to place blame on rainy weather for my unpleasant memories
I tried blaming the sky cause I fall back down
I tried to attribute my setbacks to the sky
Tried blaming the stars for blinding my eyes
I sought to hold the stars accountable for blinding me
Keep Trieding to blame the sun cause I burn, burn, burn
I persistently attribute my misfortunes to the sun, despite the negative effects on myself
Oh, daddy, you’re the one to blame
Blaming my father for the problem
Tried blaming the road(?) for the temptation
Attributing betrayal and temptation to an element of the road
Tried blaming my clothes for making me cold
Holding my attire responsible for my feelings of coldness
No more, no more
I will no longer engage in this behavior
Always blaming something, blaming something, blaming something, blaming something
Persistently shifting blame to external factors, repeatedly
(Blaming something)
Continuously attributing the fault to external factors
Always blaming something (repeated)
Repeating the same external attribution of blame
Contributed by Mackenzie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gavin Crow
Real funky groove love this old school flip!!
tinnitusuk
I walked past this nondescript CD in HMV, only noticing the interesting artwork and that it was on Warp. Wasn't until I was browsing the Juno charts that I came across this. I really like this. Reminds me of both Prince and Les Rythmes Digitales
EdnaFrom85
I adore this guy.
Taeblu
Too funky 🎶💕🎶
KBunny13
i saw him twice one time in Bowery, one time in Istanbul , he has incredible live performance as well.
6DAW6
incredible live
TheTaylorMan32
Jamie Lidell is boss! Such true soul and funk. Love it You all should check out Super_Collider as well. The 2 albums Raw Digits and Head On. It's not as vocal, but it's Christian Vogel and Jamie Lidell. Still some really good stuff!
BG Fantom
Flashback in 80's grooves with some lil' 21st century touch ;), stay real
Guillermo Cazares
Me encanta¡¡¡, it charm me
Kenneth Demeester
Saw him in AB Brussels yesterday. He said, I don't know if Prince likes me BUT I LIKE PRINCE. And a guy with a prince shirt was standing next to me... I LOVED the performance, had a chat, and he's a supernice guy! Looking forward to seeing him again !!!