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.
Building A Beginning
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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Thinking I didn't have the answer
So I move with the moment
And start over, falling
Building a beginning
Building a beginning
Building a beginning (ooh)
Oh I, can, deliver
Without moving, to surrender
And I, can, make up my mind
To carry on
To carry on (ooh)
Building a beginning
Building a beginning, with you
Building a beginning (ooh woah)
Building a beginning, with you (with you)
Every morning is a mountain (oh woah)
My dreams just over, over the horizon
I can feel the light in me
And I know, yeah I know
I have ,the energy
(Yeah) to be
Building a beginning (oh woah)
Building a beginning, with you
Building a beginning
Building a beginning, with you
(You know I choose) to be building a beginning, baby with you
Building a beginning, with you
With you now now now, cos it feels so right
Yeah, it feels so right
Oh I wanna be building
Building a begging with you
In this song, Jamie Lidell talks about taking a new start in life and building a new beginning. He recalls a time when he thought he didn't have the answer and was uncertain about his next move. However, he decided to go with the flow and start over again. The chorus 'Building a Beginning' is a mantra he repeats to himself as he looks towards the future with hope and excitement. He adds that he can deliver without having to surrender and that he has the energy to keep going. He's optimistic about the future and can't wait to start building this new beginning with someone by his side.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember
Reflecting on the past and the events that led to the present moment.
Thinking I didn't have the answer
Feeling uncertain and unsure of oneself.
So I move with the moment
Adapting to the current circumstances and being flexible.
And start over, falling
Rebuilding and putting oneself back together after falling down or making mistakes.
Building a beginning
Creating something new and fresh.
Building a beginning, with you
Collaborating and working together to start a new chapter in life.
Oh I, can, deliver
Being confident in one's abilities and talents.
Without moving, to surrender
Being able to stand one's ground and stand up for oneself even in difficult situations.
And I, can, make up my mind
Making a firm decision and committing to it.
To carry on
Persevering and continuing on in the face of obstacles.
Every morning is a mountain
Every day presents new challenges and obstacles.
My dreams just over, over the horizon
Believing that success and fulfillment are just out of reach.
I can feel the light in me
Feeling a sense of hope and optimism.
And I know, yeah I know
Being confident in oneself and one's abilities.
I have, the energy
Having the drive and determination to succeed.
To be
Having the opportunity and potential.
You know I choose to be building a beginning, baby with you
Making a deliberate choice to start something fresh and new with someone else.
With you now now now, cos it feels so right
Feeling a strong connection and sense of compatibility with another person.
Yeah, it feels so right
Believing that the decision being made is the correct and appropriate one.
Oh I wanna be building
Feeling excited and motivated to start something new and creative.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jamie Alexander Lidderdale, Lindsey Rome
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@netofnations
Can you please release a version where you're doing the alter boy harmony trick?! It was so awesome on the chorus.
@cfrederick10
Completely agreed. His vocal harmonies on that video were amazing!
@oroelektro
Such a cool chill track!
@StankoAx
The transition between the verse and the chorus is beyond magic
@vintageinspiration2680
Has an Al Green "Simply Beautiful" feel to it! Lovely, lovely and lovely job on this one!
@fololoo
Yeah kinda 💕
@alissaangus5511
Oh my God! This voice touched my soul!
@cornellchristian4436
I CLOSED MY EYES AND THOUGHT I WAS IN THE MOTOWN ERA!!!!! GREAT STUFF
@SkandiRokka
Your new album is a masterpiece.. amazing production! ❤
@gianlu074
Magic sound!!👍👍👍 Great Jamie!!