Nowhere is this duality more apparent than on Jamie's current releases, travelling the landscape between love and loss, exploring dusty back roads where lush guitars merge with cutting-edge electronics.
Jamie's musical career has, in many ways, come full circle. As a teenager in the New Jersey suburbs, Jamie played drums in a succession of local bands, but found himself gravitating to electronics as a form of experimentation with his live playing. Influenced by the hardcore rhythms of the emerging drum & bass scene and the lushness of bands like Depeche Mode, Jamie soon found himself selling his drum set for a sampler and keyboards. The gamble soon paid off as Jamie signed a succession of tracks to the UK's influential Reinforced Records, becoming the first American drum & bass producer to record for a British label. His early output on Reinforced was soon joined by releases on Quayside, Belgium's Crammed Discs and NYC's Sm:)e Communications. His ability to steer clear of trends, coupled with an emotional pastiche of strings, breakbeats and keyboards, won him praise from thousands of fans and positive reviews in highly-regarded magazines like the UK's Melody Maker and Mixmag.
Jamie's next move was even more ambitious. Not content to be pigeonholed as a drum & bass producer, he channeled his energies into The Listen Project—his first full-length album. Released by Ovum/Columbia Records/Sony Music in 1998, the album was a bold departure from Jamie's earlier work. Encompassing elements of house, drum & bass, synthpop and his first attempt at traditional songwriting, The Listen Project was a bold showcase of Jamie's musical palate. Singles from the album soon found their way into the playlists of Paul Oakenfold and other top djs.
Following on the heels of The Listen Project, Jamie's work as a remixer and producer was gaining attention from a worldwide audience. With remixes for Sneaker Pimps, Lords of Acid, Miles Davis, Phillipe Saisse and many others on his resume, Jamie soon directed his energies toward producing and co-writing trance diva Jan Johnston's "Emerging" LP on Perfecto/Mushroom UK. This collaboration also yielded a track ("Unafraid") on the Oakenfold-compiled soundtrack for the movie "Swordfish". If that wasn't enough, Jamie also found time to quietly release the full-length album "Lift Me Up" under the pseudonym of Sky City. While the album looked back on Jamie's drum & bass roots, the incorporation of live instrumentation and intricate programming would help pave the way toward a very different era in the Jamie Myerson portfolio.
With demand for his talents increasing, Jamie decided in 2000 to relocate to Los Angeles, a decision that would have a profound impact on his music. While he still payed his bills with production and remix work, his own songs were quickly evolving from his dance music roots toward a more traditional singer/songwriter approach. While working with songwriter David Poe, Jamie was introduced to Gary Jules (of Donnie Darko/"Mad World" fame), who encouraged Jamie to get involved with Hollywood's up-and-coming Hotel Cafe venue. Armed with an acoustic guitar instead of a bank of synthesizers and drum machines, Jamie's talent for clever lyrics and smart arrangements soon generated a whole new group of fans.
It was also during this period when Jamie's remix work would climb to the next level. His remix of Duncan Sheik's "On A High" reached the coveted #1 rank on Billboard's dance charts, and the two singles he remixed for Karen Lehner ("Made to Order" and "Nothing Personal") both cracked the top five on the UK's Record Mirror dance chart. High-profile remixes for Jewel ("Intuition") and Dido ("Life For Rent") soon followed. In addition, Jamie was also tapped to provide programming skills and help demo tracks for Elton John, Anastasia and Johnny Reznick of the Goo Goo Dolls. And if that weren't enough, Jamie also found the time to release a second Sky City album entitled "Going....Gone". Inspired by the cross-country drive that brought him to Los Angeles, it was an eclectic blend of moody synths and guitars that showed off Jamie's ability to swing between the dancefloor and the stars.
Even with such accomplishments, Jamie still wasn't content to tread water and relive old glories. In a surprising move, he decided in 2003 to leave Los Angeles and return to New Jersey. While some questioned the reasoning behind such a decision, the picture came into sharp focus when Jamie unveiled his latest projects—Blackwood Recording, his clean-sheet studio; and 42 North, his new record label. Jamie has indeed come full-circle. While building on a decade of experience and influences, the music is not beholden to them; Jamie's ability to blend electronic and acoustic instruments with heartfelt songwriting indicate that his greatest achievements are yet to come.
—P.R. Pointe, JamieMyerson.com
Everything Is Gonna Be Alright
Jamie Myerson Lyrics
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And don't think about the danger
Then know that love it will remain
It won't always be a stranger
And if you gotta hideaway
You can crawl into my skin
And you could sleep down there for days
And never worry about a thing
Everything is gonna be alright
Everything is gonna be alright
Yeah, if you gotta hideaway
You can look back into your yesterdays
And know this darkness is going to fade away
And that all love it will remain
It may seem weak
It may seem gone
It may seem lost like a vapor or stone
I know you know me
And that's okay
The lies I sold you
I won't sell today
The lyrics of Jamie Myerson's song Everything Is Gonna Be Alright present a message of comfort and reassurance to those going through difficult times. The song encourages listeners to leave a smile on their face and not to think about the danger, indicating that there is hope and positivity even in challenging circumstances. The lyrics suggest that love will always be present, even if it feels unfamiliar or distant at times. The offer of crawling into the singer's skin and being able to sleep there without worry highlights the safety and comfort that can be found in connection with others.
The chorus repeats the message that everything is going to be alright, emphasizing the idea that the difficulties and hardships we face are temporary and that things will get better. The verse after the chorus expands on this idea, encouraging listeners to look to their past experiences and recognizing that even in darkness, love remains and will eventually overcome.
Overall, the lyrics of Everything Is Gonna Be Alright provide a reassuring message that life can be difficult at times, but hope and love will prevail, bringing comfort and security.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave that smile on your face
Keep your optimism intact and don't show any signs of worry or fear.
And don't think about the danger
Try not to focus on any possible negative outcomes or risks.
Then know that love it will remain
Believe that love will always endure and survive even in difficult times.
It won't always be a stranger
In time, the familiarity of love will return and its presence will be felt once again.
And if you gotta hideaway
When life gets too overwhelming, you can retreat and find refuge.
You can crawl into my skin
You can trust me enough to be vulnerable and seek comfort with me.
And you could sleep down there for days
You can take as much time as you need to recover and regain your sense of self.
And never worry about a thing
You don't have to be concerned about anything because I'll be there to support you.
Everything is gonna be alright
Assurance that everything will eventually turn out alright.
Yeah, if you gotta hideaway
Reiteration of the offer of a safe haven and escape from the world for a while.
You can look back into your yesterdays
Reminisce about the good old days and find solace in happy memories.
And know this darkness is going to fade away
Believe that whatever hardship you're dealing with won't last forever and better days are ahead.
And that all love it will remain
Love will endure and persist despite the challenges.
It may seem weak
Love may seem fragile and vulnerable.
It may seem gone
Love may seem absent or lost.
It may seem lost like a vapor or stone
Love may seem intangible and unattainable like a vapor or solid and unmovable like a stone.
I know you know me
Acknowledging a mutual understanding between the singer and the listener.
And that's okay
Accepting that it's okay to be vulnerable and honest with each other.
The lies I sold you
Admitting to being deceitful or misleading at some point in the past.
I won't sell today
Declaring that he won't continue to deceive or betray the trust of the listener moving forward.
Writer(s): Jamie Myerson
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fedeviera3514
the authentic time machine... wish those days come back
@Greenarcher707
Always been a part of my playlist. Truly timeless.
@lebowskiunderachiever3591
I finally found this ! Beautiful memories of this song amid bad times . Purchased record at random at a comic book shop that had vinyl 1999'ish
@lebowskiunderachiever3591
Really good song that I can look back on fondly
@COOL-O
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@frantavrana9584
Thank you very much Rachel. I've been looking for her for many years... :/ :D
@ashotvonbabayan7718
Nostalgia... 💗
@passaroquetemasanaovoa
Amazing tune from late 90's.
@CarlosLopez-ik3kj
I have that album, good memories
@franciscoguerreiro1987
What an amazing Masterpiece!