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.
Multiply
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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So hard
This hard
I used to get those kicks for free
But now I'm towing the line
Oooo
This ain't no way to be
Could it been the sun don't shine
But I'll tell you that I'm doing fine
[Chorus]
I sometimes I don't go beating myself
Beating myself up
Gonna take a trip and multiply
Please go under with a smile
Showin' how it used to be
Real trouble
So much trouble
But love is just a shackle I see
Coming out of my mind ooh
This ain't no way to be
Just stuck between my shadow and me
The sun's going down
It's getting dark in here
Still folks see:
I got nothing to fear
[Chorus]
People on the street
There are many many
People on the moon they're ain't any any
Shame, yeah, ooh
Running down the same old cold
Taking it down 'cause I no con gone
I'm so tired [Repeat x13]
Soooooo
I'm so tired over beating myself
Beating myself up
Wanna take a trip and multiply
Please go under with a smile
The lyrics of Jamie Lidell's song Multiply seem to depict a person who is trying to move on from their past life, but is finding it difficult to do so. The lines "I used to get those kicks for free, but now I'm towing the line" and "But love is just a shackle I see coming out of my mind" imply a longing for a simpler, carefree life, and the pain of being tied down to responsibilities and relationships. The lyrics also suggest a struggle with one's own thoughts and emotions, as the person is "stuck between [their] shadow and [themselves]".
Despite these struggles, the chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope and optimism. It suggests that the person can let go of the past and move on by "taking a trip and multiplying" - perhaps a metaphor for exploring new experiences and finding joy in life. The line "please go under with a smile" could also imply a willingness to accept change and move forward positively.
Line by Line Meaning
Well showing as it used to be
Reflecting on how things used to be
So hard
It was very difficult
This hard
Still difficult
I used to get those kicks for free
I didn't have to work hard for the things that made me happy
But now I'm towing the line
But now I have to work hard and follow the rules
This ain't no way to be
This is not a good way to live
Stuck between my shadow and me
Feeling trapped and conflicted with myself
Could it be the sun don't shine
Maybe the problem is external and not just internal
But I'll tell you that I'm doing fine
But I want you to think that I'm okay
I sometimes I don't go beating myself
Sometimes I am kind to myself
Beating myself up
Other times I am very self-critical
Gonna take a trip and multiply
I'm going to take a break and enjoy myself
Please go under with a smile
I want to relax and have fun without any worries
Showin' how it used to be
Thinking back to the past
Real trouble
There were real problems back then
So much trouble
A lot of problems
But love is just a shackle I see
Love can be limiting and restraining
Coming out of my mind ooh
I am realizing this on my own
People on the street
There are a lot of people in the world
There are many many
So many
People on the moon they're ain't any any
Except for astronauts, there are no people on the moon
Shame, yeah, ooh
Feeling ashamed
Running down the same old cold
Feeling stuck in a rut
Taking it down 'cause I no con gone
Going along with the routine because that's what's expected
I'm so tired
I am exhausted
Soooooo
So much
Wanna take a trip and multiply
Still wanting to take a break and have fun
Please go under with a smile
Hoping to feel carefree and happy
Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: DOMINIC SALOLE, JAMIE LIDDERDALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nuahes8112
Well sure it never used to be
So hard
This hard
Used to get those kicks for free
But now I'm toeing the line
This ain't no way to be
Stuck between my shadow and me
Put it where the sun don't shine
Although I'll tell you that I'm doing fine
I'm so tired of repeatin' myself
Beatin' myself up
Gonna take a trip and multiply
Wanna 'least go under with a smile
I'm so tired of repeatin' myself
Beatin' myself up
Gonna take a trip and multiply
Wanna 'least go under with a smile
Sure never used to be
In trouble
So much trouble
Love is just a shackle I see
Goin' out of my mind
This ain't no way to be
Stuck between my shadow and me
The sun's going down
It's getting dark in here
Still folks see
I got nothing to fear
I'm so tired of repeatin' myself
Beatin' myself up
Gonna take a trip and multiply
Wanna 'least go under with a smile
I'm so tired of repeatin' myself
Beatin' myself up
Gonna take a trip and multiply
Wanna 'least go under with a smile
People on the street
There are many many
People on the moon
There ain't any any
Shame... yeah ...ooh
Runnin' down the same old cold
Takin' it down 'cause I got no control
I'm so tired...
Soooooo
I'm so tired of repeatin' myself
Beatin' myself up
Wanna take a trip and multiply
Wanna 'least go under with a smile
I'm so tired of repeatin' myself
Beatin' myself up
Wanna take a trip and multiply
Wanna 'least go under with a smile
@wonderbread152
Its 2020 and I'm just hearing this song. LOVING IT!!!!
@ritavereecken5646
May 28, 2021 Beautiful song
@lucist
It's been over 20 years and I'm still listening to it ❤❤
@PaulThompsonGB
Heard this song in target today and Shazamed it immediately. I was head bobbing and the lady in the other isle was dancing. Great feel good tune!!
@maggies88
Feeling tired today and this song popped into my head.
@jadujen
I thought this was an oldie I'd somehow missed when I first heard it. Such a fantastic sound.
@amyv92
So did I! I first heard it in a Bath & Body Works. I thought it was some lost hit from the 60's.
@michaelwilliams2231
so did I, first heard it in a skatebording video
@tomkuhbrugge6834
Genialer Song. So kann man/n/Frau gut in den Tag starten...Hatte mal die Möglichkeit ihn bei Elton John im Vorprogramm zu sehen. War genauso gut wie Elton selbt !!!...
@jmarie9150
Thank you "Grey's Anatomy " for introducing me to this song. ❤