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.
yougotmeup
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
The lyrics to Jamie Lidell's song "yougotmeup" tell a story of someone who is feeling lost and aimless, with just as many reasons to stay around as to leave. They acknowledge that life is slipping away from them day by day, but the presence of their partner gives them the motivation to keep going.
The singer expresses that no one else would call to get them out of bed or know how to get into their head like their partner does. It's clear that their partner has a deep understanding of them and is able to lift them up on a daily basis. The final lyrics express gratitude for the partner for being their "cup of tea" and thanking them for getting them up each day.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of a loving relationship in providing motivation and helping someone find direction in their life. It highlights the important role that partners can play in supporting each other through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
So many reasons to stay around
There are plenty of reasons to stay in this situation, whatever it may be.
Just as many to go
But there are also plenty of reasons to leave.
I guess I could see my days slipping on by
It's easy to let time go by without making any changes or progress.
But you got me, you got me up
But thanks to you, I feel motivated and inspired to take action and make positive changes in my life.
That's why I get up
You are the reason I'm able to get up in the morning and face the day with positivity and energy.
No one else would call me to get me out of bed
You are the only person who motivates me enough to get out of bed and face the day.
And no one else seems to fuck inside my head like you do
No one else is able to get inside my head and motivate me like you do.
And you do
You have a unique ability to inspire and motivate me.
Yeah you do, you do it daily
You do it every day, consistently providing the motivation I need to face the day.
You're my cup of tea
You are exactly what I need to feel energized and inspired.
Just as how I like it to be
You are exactly the kind of person and motivation that resonates with me.
I just, I just, I just want to thank you
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for you and the inspiration you provide.
Since you got me up
Since you started motivating and inspiring me, everything in my life has changed for the better.
Since you got me up
I will forever be grateful to you for changing my life in such a positive way.
Since you got me up
You have truly been a source of endless inspiration and motivation in my life.
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@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