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.
Wait for Me
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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As I'm wanderin' from town to town
Asking you to wait, wait for me
Don't you know you can't believe all that you've heard
I know it's rough when all you have is my word
Asking you to wait, wait for me
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, wanna know if you'll wait for me too
I wanna know if you'll
[Chorus]
Wait for me, wait for me
Wait for me, wait for me
Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
We both know I won't be standing still
But to have your love is such a thrill
That's why I'm asking you to wait, wait for me
Without you by my side I just can't sleep
That's why I'm up all night counting sheep
Hoping and praying you'll wait for me
But I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, wanna know if you'll wait for me too
I wanna know if you'll
[Chorus: x2]
'Cause I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, wanna know if you'll wait for me too
I wanna know if you'll
Wait for me
In Jamie Lidell's song Wait for Me, the singer addresses someone they care deeply about, likely a romantic partner. The first verse suggests that rumors or gossip have been spreading about the singer's behavior, implying that they have been unfaithful or untrustworthy. However, the singer refutes this and pleads with their partner to "wait for me." In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their lifestyle may not be stationary, but emphasizes the importance of this person in their life, saying that their love is a "thrill." The chorus repeats the call to "wait for me," with the singer expressing their own willingness to wait for their partner as well.
Overall, the song is a plea for understanding and commitment, with the singer emphasizing the value of the relationship despite any obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you think that I've been foolin' around
Do you believe that I've been unfaithful to you?
As I'm wanderin' from town to town
As I travel from place to place
Asking you to wait, wait for me
Requesting that you stay patiently and remain loyal to me
Don't you know you can't believe all that you've heard
You should be aware that not everything you hear is true
I know it's rough when all you have is my word
I understand it's difficult to trust me when all you have is my promise
But I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I have been patient and waiting for you
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, wanna know if you'll wait for me too
I've been waiting for you and I want to know if you'll wait for me as well
[Chorus] Wait for me, wait for me Wait for me, wait for me Wait for me, wait for me, wait for me
Repeated request to wait patiently and remain loyal to me
We both know I won't be standing still
We both know that I will be constantly moving and changing
But to have your love is such a thrill
Having your love is exciting and exhilarating for me
That's why I'm asking you to wait, wait for me
That's why I'm requesting for you to wait patiently and remain loyal to me
Without you by my side I just can't sleep
I can't sleep without you next to me
That's why I'm up all night counting sheep
That's why I'm spending my nights awake, trying to sleep
Hoping and praying you'll wait for me
I'm hoping and praying that you'll remain loyal and wait patiently for me
But I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I have been patient and waiting for you
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, wanna know if you'll wait for me too
I've been waiting for you and I want to know if you'll wait for me as well
[Chorus: x2]
Repeated request to wait patiently and remain loyal to me
'Cause I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
Because I've been patient and waiting for you
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I have been patient and waiting for you
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, I've been waiting, yeah
I have been patient and waiting for you
I've been waiting, I've been waiting, wanna know if you'll wait for me too
I've been waiting for you and I want to know if you'll wait for me as well
I wanna know if you'll Wait for me
I want to know if you'll remain loyal and wait patiently for me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOMINIC MOCKY SALOLE, JAMIE LIDELL
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