"If You've got the money", was released in October 2006 and reached No.13 in the UK top 40, and most recently
"Calm Down Dearest" was released in the UK on January 15, 2007, reaching No.12, his highest charting commercial success.
"Panic Prevention", Jamie's Debut album, was released on 29/1/2007 - although it was also leaked on the internet 3 weeks earlier. Jamie's no stranger to internet bootleggers, there's also a naughty 'Demos' album hanging around on the world wide highway containing alternative and live performances.
On March 1, 2007, Treays was voted as Best Solo Artist at the NME Awards, at Hammersmith Palais in London, England. He held off more established names like Thom Yorke & Jarvis Cocker, to receive the award.
Jamie T is currently working on his second album with a few track titles being released; including "Sticks and Stones", "Spiderwebs", "Hocus Pocus", "368", "Jilly Armeen", "British Intelligence", "Dance of the Young Professionals", "Man's Machine", "Earth, Wind & Fire", "Emily's Heart" and "Bruce". Also an unnamed track featuring backing vocals from Florence And The Machine's Florence Welch is set to be on the record. "Sticks n' Stones EP" is set to be released June 29th with The album "Kings & Queens" following late Summer.
On January 12th 2009, a music video appeared on Jamie's website for a new song, "Fire Fire". The track has elements of Jamie's trademark sound but incorporates faster rhythms, a punk aesthetic and a more abrasive sound than previous singles. Jamie T has said to NME "'Fire Fire' won't be released as a single nor will it be on the new album, it's just a thank you for the fans being so patient." He did announce a date for his new single though, The 'Stick 'N' Stones' EP which is to be released June 29th.
May 21st saw the release of the official video for his latest single "Sticks 'N' Stones". In an email received by subscribers to his website, Jamie said, “Just a little note to say thanks to everyone who’s supporting Sticks ‘N’ Stones. We just finished shooting a little video for the track the other day, so fresh out the edit room it is here for your enjoyment. It was a lot of fun to make and we hope you like it. Hope to see you all soon….. Thanks Jamie”. The video was shot entirely in the London suburb of Wimbledon where Jamie is from and features scenes of him and others, including fellow band members.
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Back in the Game
Jamie T Lyrics
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Have two's on a cigarette.
Young sons mozy it happily
Learn facts on the soviet
A crowded room that holds just three, takes four do you connect?
And all this shit means fuck all to me.
Long livers in the sunset.
Man alone giggling so stoned, pick up the phone
Cause that money I leant you said was just a loan
You're danger prone, with too much gel and a whiff of dad's cologne
Leave me alone,
Cause now you come down and you just go and lower the tone
[Chorus]
But after about ten clear minutes, he was back in the game.
Thought he was done man, thought he was finished,
But he's back up again
And after about ten clear minutes, he was back in the game.
Thought he was done man, thought he was finished,
But he's back up again.
With a tainted brain of intoxication purple heart smartarse
Got on the transistor, said that you missed her,
Looking for selectors and found no one better than you.
With bother boy blues, take up the old
Tick up the avenues. And talk like you do what you do,
Takin up time, but now it comes down and it?s for who the bell tolls.
[Chorus]
And after about ten clear minutes, he was back in the game.
Thought he was done man, thought he was finished,
But he's back up again
And after about ten clear minutes, he was back in the game.
Thought he was done man, thought he was finished,
But he's back up again.
The first verse of "Back in the Game" by Jamie T depicts a scene of two young sons taking their brother down to the sea and enjoying their time learning about the Soviet Union while smoking cigarettes. The lyrics then take a sudden turn and describe a crowded room holding just three people and the difficulty of connecting with others amidst all the distractions. The singer then declares that all of this "shit means fuck all" to him, indicating a feeling of disconnection and apathy towards his surroundings. The final line of the verse "long livers in the sunset" suggests a sense of resignation and a feeling of being past one's prime.
The second verse revolves around the character of Crazy Billy Jay Jones, who robs banks for the fun of it and finds amusement in his own stoned state. The singer admonishes him for borrowing money that he claimed was a loan and being unreliable and danger-prone. The chorus is where the song finds its uplifting message, in which the singer declares that despite feeling done and finished, he's back in the game after about ten minutes. This can be interpreted as a moment of resilience and in finding the strength to persevere and overcome life's obstacles.
Overall, "Back in the Game" explores themes of alienation, disillusionment, and resilience. The song presents a nuanced portrayal of life's ups and downs, and the struggles we all face in connecting with others and finding our place in the world. The message of hope in the chorus is particularly powerful, as it suggests that even when things seem bleak, we can always find a way to bounce back and keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your brother down to the sea,
Invite your sibling for a walk by the ocean,
Have two's on a cigarette.
Share a cigarette with your companion,
Young sons mozy it happily
The youth leisurely explore the place with glee,
Learn facts on the soviet
Read and understand information on the Soviet Union,
A crowded room that holds just three, takes four do you connect?
Although only three people are there, it feels like four people are present; can you relate?
And all this shit means fuck all to me.
All of this stuff has no value or importance to me,
Long livers in the sunset.
Elderly folks enjoying the evening.
So crazy Billy Jay Jones, robs banks just for the shits
A man named Billy Jay Jones robs banks simply for fun,
Man alone giggling so stoned, pick up the phone
A high, solitary person laughs and answers the phone,
Cause that money I leant you said was just a loan
You told me that the money I lent you was a loan,
You're danger prone, with too much gel and a whiff of dad's cologne
You are accident-prone and wear too much hair product that along with your dad's scent,
Leave me alone,
Go away and stop bothering me,
Cause now you come down and you just go and lower the tone
You show up and bring down the atmosphere.
With a tainted brain of intoxication purple heart smartarse
A person with a brain affected by alcohol and often behaves like a clever jerk,
Got on the transistor, said that you missed her,
Someone claims to have missed a person over the radio,
Looking for selectors and found no one better than you.
Searching for a person to choose and found that nobody is better than you.
With bother boy blues, take up the old
Sadness experienced by a young man is a significant concern,
Tick up the avenues. And talk like you do what you do,
Walk on the streets and talk confidently as if you know what you are doing,
Takin up time, but now it comes down and it?s for who the bell tolls.
Wasting time before the final reckoning.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song
But after about ten clear minutes, he was back in the game.
After 10 minutes, he has resumed his previous behavior.
Thought he was done man, thought he was finished,
He assumed that he was over or done.
But he's back up again
But he has returned stronger.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMIE ALEXANDER TREAYS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Harry Whapshott
This man means more to me than most people understand, his music saved my life at one point.
Sam
Have some mushrooms, when you get older. It will make these thoughts, this comment, everything make sense, in a very logical, non-paranoid way that is easily comprehendible and for you to accept. Search and read through the millions of anecdotes online lol
Ratatoothie
I sang this all the way through school, still know every word, years later!
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everything from this album is pure gold
p4cks
15 years this has been my ringtone. love.
Katherine Hammersley
LOVE singing along to this.
Dizzula
Still waiting on my Panic Prevention vinyl. Gonna get the old crew round to listen to it. Sick.
kissquick
this song is enough with just the words and rhythmic yet melodic guitar!!!!!!!!!
Ross Pelling
36 years old and still obsessed. FUCKING CROISSANT
weksauce
OMG FUCKKKING CROISSANT! (I had forgotten, thank you for reminding me)