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.
Compass
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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And I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
And the burning blisters on my feet will calm,
So hold me as I m close to flaw.
Away from the warmth of your arms I stay,
off the radar and into harms way.
Yeah, coffee will raise the head again,
cokes that lead us from the pain.
Words just sit like empty scribbles,
such empty caffeinated widows.
Now I know the only compass that I need is the one that leads back to you.
Now I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
The lyrics of Jamie Lidell's "Compass" speak of a journey that the singer has embarked on without their partner. As they walk, they develop painful blisters on their feet, which they hope will soon calm. The singer acknowledges that they have strayed from the warmth of their lover's embrace and have entered a place where they may come to harm. In this uncertain and lonely place, the singer realizes that the only compass they need to find their way back to safety is the one that leads back to their partner.
The song is sentimental and beautifully expresses the idea of a person finding solace in the love of their partner. The lyrics suggest that despite the pain and hardship of their journey, the singer has faith that they will be reunited with their loved one. The line "And now I know the only compass that I need is the one that leads back to you" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of urgency and conviction that underscores the importance of finding one's way back to love.
Line by Line Meaning
And now I know the only compass that I need is the one that leads back to you.
I realize that the only thing I need in my life is the path that brings me back to you.
And I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
I understand that the only way I can find my way is by following the path that leads me back to you.
And the burning blisters on my feet will calm,
Although my feet hurt a lot from all the walking, they will eventually get used to the pain.
So hold me as I m close to flaw.
Please embrace me since I'm realizing my mistakes and shortcomings.
Away from the warmth of your arms I stay,
I am not close to you and your love, I am far away.
off the radar and into harms way.
I am risking my well-being by not being near you.
Yeah, coffee will raise the head again,
Drinking coffee will help me feel more awake and alert.
cokes that lead us from the pain.
Drinking soda only temporarily distracts us from our emotional pain.
Words just sit like empty scribbles,
No matter how much I write or speak, my words seem meaningless and empty.
such empty caffeinated widows.
I feel alone and empty, despite the temporary relief that caffeine brings.
Now I know the only compass that I need is the one that leads back to you.
I understand that the only direction I need to follow is the one that brings me closer to you.
Now I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
I am aware that the only thing that truly guides me is the path that brings me back to you.
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Jamie Alexander Lidderdale
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CaliberBeats
CORRECT lyrics from Jamie Lidell himself:
And the burning blisters on my feet will call
To hold me as I'm close to fall
Away from the home of your arms I stray
Off the radar and into harm's way
Yea coffee wakes the hand again
Coaxing letters from the pen
But words just sit like empty scribbles
Such empty caffeinated riddles
Richard Dundas
And now I know the only compass that I need is the one that leads back to you.
And I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
And the burning blisters on my feet will calm,
So hold me as I m close to flaw.
Away from the warmth of your arms I stay,
Off the radar and into harms way.
Now I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
Yeah, coffee will raise the head again,
Cokes that lead us from the pain.
Words just sit like empty scribbles,
Such empty caffeinated widows.
Now I know the only compass that I need is the one that leads back to you.
Now I know the only compass that I need, oh is the one that leads back to you.
pablomorcin43
R.I.P John Marston
Otaku girl♡
Sad :'((
mathes silva
😥
Sylwaindsm
Not rip John marston song
MCARRMUSIC343
Spoilers!...lol
bigmacrmuk
Blessed are the Peacemakers.
Guilherme Medeiros
I'm sure I heard Mr. Marston shouting "Come on" with his horse while listening to this.
Rohan Jose
😢
Axel Melon
Knowing the events of RDR2, John's story hits even harder. 😭
youngsoldier93
All kinds of feels :(