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.
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Jamie Lidell Lyrics
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Never had a relationship
And now I'm telling you we're through
There ain't no easy way to get out of here
Got so good at hiding
Never made my feelings clear
Let me take a moment now to spell it out
When all this is over
All I want is the best for you but
There's only so much I'm willing to do
And the rest?
You gotta find someone else
'Cause with you
It's always
(more a little bit more)
'Cause with you
It's always
(more a little bit more)
'Cause with you
Don't make it harder than it already is
'Cause it already is
Quite enough for me
I can take it for a little while
But a little while ain't gonna be
What you had in mind
'Cause what you had in mind
You know you'll never find in a fella like me
It ain't no mystery from my history
I'm the kind of fool that can't see
In front of me
And all you from me is
A little bit more
Got so complicated after we touched each other
I must admit it felt so good but you have another
You've been fighting so long how could you forget it?
We could do a whole lot of things but you're sure to regret it
With us it's over before it's begun
You got a good thing
So keep it going on
With us it's over before it's begun
You got a good thing
So keep it going on
All I want is the best for you but
There's only so much I'm willing to do
All I want is the best for you but
There's only so much I'm willing to do
And the rest?
You gotta find someone else
The lyrics of Jamie Lidell's "A Little Bit More" express feelings of regret, frustration, and ultimately acceptance of the end of a relationship. The first stanza explains that the singer has never been part of a relationship before, and now that he is, he must break it off. He acknowledges that it won't be easy to end the relationship, as he has become adept at hiding his true feelings. The second stanza continues in this vein, with the singer spelling out his feelings to his partner, reassuring them that he only wants what's best for them but can't continue with the relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "more a little bit more" to emphasize the idea that the relationship required too much from him, and he couldn't give any more.
The third stanza connects the singer's frustration with the difficulty of the relationship. Although he enjoyed their time together, he admits that things got complicated once they became physically intimate. He acknowledges that his partner has someone else, and he cannot compete with that. The final stanza reiterates that the ultimate goal for the singer is what's best for his partner, but ultimately he has to let go and allow his partner to find what they need elsewhere. The song finishes with a repetition of the phrase "you gotta find someone else."
Line by Line Meaning
I hope you'll understand what I'm saying to you
I hope my words and actions will be clear enough for you to comprehend.
Never had a relationship
I have never been in a serious romantic relationship before.
And now I'm telling you we're through
I am informing you that our relationship is over.
There ain't no easy way to get out of here
Ending this relationship will not be simple or painless.
Got so good at hiding
I have become skilled at concealing my true feelings.
Never made my feelings clear
I have not been forthcoming or transparent about my emotions.
Let me take a moment now to spell it out
I am asking for your attention while I clarify my thoughts and feelings.
When all this is over
After our relationship ends.
I trust there'll be no doubt
I am hoping that there will be no confusion or uncertainty.
All I want is the best for you but
My desire is for your happiness, but...
There's only so much I'm willing to do
There are limits to what I am willing to do for our relationship.
And the rest?
Anything beyond my limits...
You gotta find someone else
You will need to seek someone else who can fulfill your desires.
'Cause with you
It's always
(more a little bit more)
'Cause with you
It's always
(more a little bit more)
'Cause with you
With you, our relationship always requires just a little bit more, always...
Don't make it harder than it already is
Please do not make our breakup more difficult than it already is.
'Cause it already is
Quite enough for me
The current situation is already challenging for me to handle.
I can take it for a little while
But a little while ain't gonna be
What you had in mind
I can endure this unhappy state temporarily, but it will not meet your desires.
'Cause what you had in mind
You know you'll never find in a fella like me
Your expectations cannot be fulfilled by someone with my shortcomings.
It ain't no mystery from my history
I'm the kind of fool that can't see
In front of me
It is not surprising from my past behavior that I am blinded by my own mistakes.
And all you from me is
A little bit more
All I can offer you is a little bit more, nothing beyond that.
Got so complicated after we touched each other
Our relationship became complicated after we became intimate.
I must admit it felt so good but you have another
I enjoyed our intimacy, but you have another partner.
You've been fighting so long how could you forget it?
You have been engaged in a long-standing conflict, how could you forget that?
We could do a whole lot of things but you're sure to regret it
We could engage in various activities, but it is likely that you will regret them.
With us it's over before it's begun
You got a good thing
So keep it going on
Our relationship is ending before it had a chance to fully begin, but you have a good thing with your current partner, so keep going with that.
All I want is the best for you but
There's only so much I'm willing to do
I only wish for your happiness, but there are limits to what I can do.
And the rest?
You gotta find someone else
Anything beyond my limits, you will need to seek someone else who can fulfill your desires.
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Written by: JAMIE LIDELL
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@jennygillespiemason3585
Fucking brilliant....underrated genius
@texmexdragon2160
I know right. Needs way more views!!
@texmexdragon2160
Revenge of the nerds! For sure Jamie was a music nerd in his younger days and his talent and coolness were probably not as appreciated as they should have been. I loved the recorded version of this song years ago when I first heard it. But this live version, where we get to see his genius in action, is just really special.
@Nyasananda5
Woah, I thought I had heard all the remixes of this! And he up knotted that cut- once again! Rocked that beat!
@JonathanW_Artworks
I love how into the performance he gets, real passion.
@mrkrndvs
A great exponent of the crossover between music and technology.
@billrhea
Anyone have any idea how awesome this is. I need a little bit more
@smlovejoy
I was already a Jamie Lidell fan but have never seen him "live." Thanks KEXP for these videos!
@officialdavidburrus7425
This isn't something you listen to. It's something you WITNESS!
@lesterfalcon1350
Witnessed him twice doing this freestyle looping. Phenomenal