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.
Out of My System
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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She told me that I better let off some steam
But I didn't hear a word she said
There's too much pressure building in my head
When I got to go, I got to go
So I thought I'd let you know
[Chorus]
Gotta get this out of my system
Gotta get this out of my system
Some people say that life is better with eyes closed
They'll tell you there's nothing nobody knows
But it's getting a little out of hand
The more I hear the less I understand
Used to be so silent now I'm not so sure
Got so overloaded I can't take it no more
[Chorus]
Before you watch your man explode
Tear deep between you and me
All night dynamite can't you see
Just sit back and enjoy the show
Cause I'm a human pressure cooker
And I'm about to blow, yeah
Now there's a lot of talk but I'm not listening
I'm hoping there's a point that we're all missing
And all I really know
Is one day we all got to go
But before it's all over and done
I'm about to have me some fun yeah
[Chorus]
Gotta get this out of my system yeah
I got to
Got to got to
I got to
Got to got to
I got to get this out of my system
Gotta get this out of my system
Gotta get this out of my system
Before you watch your man explode
In Jamie Lidell's song "Out of My System," the lyrics describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and stressed. The singer talks about how his doctor advised him to let off some steam, but he couldn't hear her because of the pressure building up inside his head. He states that he has to let go and "get this out of [his] system." The chorus repeats this sentiment of needing to release pent-up emotions.
The second verse of the song suggests that some people believe that it's better to live in ignorance and blindness than to face the harsh realities of life. The singer, however, finds that the more he knows, the more he's confused and frustrated. He describes himself as a "human pressure cooker" and makes a pun by saying he's about to "blow." The bridge of the song talks about a deep tear between the singer and another person, but he suggests they enjoy the show that he's about to put on.
Overall, the lyrics are about the struggle to cope with stress and wanting to let go of emotions. The singer understands that life is short, and he hopes to have some fun before it's all over. The song is musically upbeat and has a catchy chorus that emphasizes the need to release stress.
Line by Line Meaning
My doctor told me I was not a machine
My doctor advised me that I shouldn't work like a machine without taking a break.
She told me that I better let off some steam
She suggested that I need to release my stress and tension through some physical activity before it's too late.
But I didn't hear a word she said
I was too busy with my own troubles to pay attention to her advice.
There's too much pressure building in my head
I feel overwhelmed and stressed out, and it's taking a toll on my mental health.
When I got to go, I got to go
When I need to vent my emotions, I have to let it out.
So I thought I'd let you know
I am informing you that I need to let go of my emotions.
Gotta get this out of my system
I need to release my pent-up feelings and emotions.
Some people say that life is better with eyes closed
There are people who believe that it's better to ignore the reality of life and live in ignorance.
They'll tell you there's nothing nobody knows
They claim that nobody can fully comprehend the complexities of life.
But it's getting a little out of hand
This philosophy is becoming too extreme and is not helpful to me anymore.
The more I hear the less I understand
The more I listen to this way of thinking, the more confused I become.
Used to be so silent now I'm not so sure
I used to ignore my emotions, but now I am uncertain about how to handle them.
Got so overloaded I can't take it no more
I am overwhelmed with feelings and emotions that I cannot handle anymore.
Before you watch your man explode
Before I reach my breaking point and cause a scene, I need to release my emotions.
Tear deep between you and me
There is a significant emotional distance between you and me.
All night dynamite can't you see
My emotions have been building up all night and are ready to burst.
Just sit back and enjoy the show
Don't worry about me and just watch me let out my emotions.
Cause I'm a human pressure cooker
I am overwhelmed with so much stress and tension that I feel like a pressure cooker.
And I'm about to blow, yeah
I am on the verge of exploding from all the pent-up emotions inside me.
Now there's a lot of talk but I'm not listening
There are a lot of people talking to me, but I am not paying attention.
I'm hoping there's a point that we're all missing
I am being optimistic that there is something more to discover or understand about life.
And all I really know
All I am certain about is that we all have to die someday.
Is one day we all got to go
We all have to face the reality of death at some point in our lives.
But before it's all over and done
Before I reach the end of my life, I want to experience and enjoy everything that life has to offer.
I'm about to have me some fun yeah
I am going to do whatever it takes to enjoy my life to the fullest.
I got to
I need to do this.
Gotta get this out of my system
I need to release my pent-up emotions and clear my mind.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOMINIC MOCKY SALOLE, JAMIE LIDELL
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