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.
You Got Me Up
Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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Just as many to go
I guess I could see my days slipping on by
But you got me, you got me up
That's why I get up
No one else would call me to get me out of bed
And no one else seems to fuck inside my head like you do
Yeah you do, you do it daily
You do it daily
You're my cup of tea
Just as how I like it to be
I just, I just, I just want to thank you
Since you got me up
Since you got me up
Since you got me up
In these lyrics, Jamie Lidell is expressing his ambivalence about staying or leaving a situation, but ultimately decides to stay because of the person he is with. He admits that he sees his days slipping by, indicating that he is perhaps feeling stagnant or unfulfilled. However, the person he is with has the power to motivate him and get him out of bed. No one else has this effect on him, both physically and mentally. The phrase "no one else seems to fuck inside my head like you do" has a literal and metaphorical connotation, implying that this person is able to stimulate him mentally as well as sexually on a daily basis. The phrase "you're my cup of tea" further emphasizes their compatibility, and he expresses gratitude toward this person for being the reason he gets up in the morning and stays motivated.
Line by Line Meaning
So many reasons to stay around
There are numerous reasons to continue staying, but there are equally many reasons to leave.
Just as many to go
The amount of reasons to leave is equal to the amount of reasons to stay.
I guess I could see my days slipping on by
It's easy to let the days pass without making the most out of them.
But you got me, you got me up
Thanks to you, I am motivated to get up and make the most out of my days.
That's why I get up
I wake up every day because of you and the motivation you provide.
No one else would call me to get me out of bed
Out of everyone, you are the only one who motivates me to get out of bed.
And no one else seems to fuck inside my head like you do
You have a unique ability to inspire and motivate me in a way that no one else can.
And you do
You possess that unique quality of motivating me in a way that no one else can.
Yeah you do, you do it daily
You motivate me every day and consistently inspire me to make the most out of my days.
You're my cup of tea
You are perfect for me, just as I like it to be.
Just as how I like it to be
You are exactly what I need and want in my life.
I just, I just, I just want to thank you
I am grateful for you and all that you do for me.
Since you got me up
Ever since you came into my life, I have been motivated to make the most out of my days.
Since you got me up
You have been the key reason for my motivation and drive to make the most out of my days since the beginning.
Since you got me up
My life has changed for the better since you have been in it, and I am grateful for that.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMIE LIDELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ciosborn
It's true this guy is talent and so underrated!
@MarcoSnow88
Great song! The movements of the characters in the video were so incredibly lifelike (that cat was really spazzing out towards the end!).
@igotboredbutcouldntthinkof8018
Still a killer album..
Pissed I missed you at the jazz cafe in the gold suit.
@gokuisard
I think this songs awesome, and even more awesome with the fact its about his Cat!I'm sick of mushy love songs, theres too many.This is a song about the respect of a companion, which to most, beats dealing with humans who can sometimes be annoying.lol
@120minutesMTV2
This track appeared on MTV 2's '120 Minutes' on Wednesday 31st January 2007. Check out our playlists for full programme runnings :)
@Air1graffartist
It's good to have a Lidell, Lidell every day!
@5ths
every perfect day should start with this song.
@licer008
La escuché una vez en la Radio Zero 😔😔
@Brancollina
ahhhh ... this is fantastic !
@goucho1169
this is really good