"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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Pacemaker
Jamie T Lyrics
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The girl's got problems at her yard so she's packing up her bags full of rags
Her man got done from Pa Na Na
While the Madras still in the kitchen smokes a twenty-deck fags
Body bags come back on planes from war torn Iraq
It's the stark naked truth, a dark aftermath
Baby T, the juice and the dog just barks
Remember man the bully always had the last laugh
It was a blast last night down the old 12 Bar
White socks, black shoes with the ballads in the car
With a lump in the throat she won't understand
Twos on a cigarette and a talk blah blah
Bloody hell die oh bah da glug down liquor
Life goes on for all the day trippers
Starts off small but it's gonna get bigger
By the end of this letter it may all be better
Well she's always asking with the who, where and how
The girls say ooh la la
Well if I had another chance I'd do it differently now
And the girls say ooh la la la la la la la
From Trafalgar Square where the crack pipe reeking
To in your dark damp flat, the ceiling's leaking
You fell in love when you first started chatting
But got so bored cause she never stopped speaking
Consider this son on the bad behavior
He's keeping all the freebies, delivering the papers
You hate us, shake down fakers
Oh, you'll never get nowhere
Cause I'm the pacemaker
(Keepup, runny runny run run)
Pretty please me, oh, she's easy on the eye
Some say that today only the good young die
Ipee-oh-kai-yay, it's been right good day
I wanna ask questions but I don't mean to pry
How did you get to where you going to before you came slowly moseying through this bar?
You started your race, Jonny Cockeral wants his money
Give up the man he's a fruit and nut bar
(I'm serious, he's a real nutter)
Oh, I gotta see the GP, coughing up lungs
Doc says stop or you're going die young
I haven't even started to do what I done
You young don't listen, you just carry on
Well, we heard it before when your song got sung
Get a grip son
Why?
Cause you're always drunken
We're not captains just skivvy sunken
Humdrum drum, drum, live fast die young
Mr Skin stumbling, the road rocky
Trespassers on the private property
Remember back then it was the ranter banter
Young sons watched their young Pas get cancer
Vagabond Sandy crying out for he missed her
Missed her so much that he went drank the brewery
So sing-a-long Sam this is a song about you
We all went out and we got pissed-ola
I don't wanna fight he's a right big cunt
But the fellas say go on my son, my son
It's all a bit of fun 'til someone gets done
But the fellas say go on my son, my son
Well, I'm more likely to pick up and run
But the fellas say go on my son, my son
Ah fuck it, well, he's a right big cunt
But I'll knock him one, fuck that
Run, run
The lyrics to Jamie T's "Pacemaker" depict a raw and gritty portrayal of life in working-class England. The song touches on several themes, including the hardships of war, the struggles of addiction and poverty, and the complexities of relationships. The first verse sets the tone with lines about juveniles hiding their porn mags and a woman leaving her home due to problems with her partner. The mention of Madras still in the kitchen and body bags returning from war-torn Iraq add to the bleakness of the scene.
The chorus, featuring the lines "Consider this son on the bad behavior, He's keeping all the freebies, delivering the papers. You hate us, shake down fakers, Oh, you'll never get nowhere, Cause I'm the pacemaker," showcases the harsh realities of life for many people living in poverty, and how they are often forced to resort to illegal and immoral actions to get by, while those who hold power and wealth look down upon them. The second verse continues with the struggles of addiction and poverty, with mentions of a crack pipe reeking in Trafalgar Square and a ceiling leaking in a dark and damp flat.
The song touches on the realities of relationships, with lines about falling in love with someone who never stops speaking and the regret of not doing things differently. The final lines about not wanting to fight despite being encouraged to by others show a sense of personal growth and an aspiration for a better life. Overall, "Pacemaker" is a poignant and honest commentary on life for many working-class people in England.
Line by Line Meaning
Juveniles, hide your porno mags
Young people, put away your pornographic magazines
The girl's got problems at her yard so she's packing up her bags full of rags
The girl is leaving her home with nothing but the clothes on her back due to issues in her personal life
Her man got done from Pa Na Na
Her partner was arrested or in trouble with the law
While the Madras still in the kitchen smokes a twenty-deck fags
While the curry dish is still cooking in the kitchen, people are smoking cigarettes
Body bags come back on planes from war torn Iraq
Dead soldiers are being transported back home from a war zone in Iraq
It's the stark naked truth, a dark aftermath
The reality of the situation is harsh and difficult to accept
Baby T, the juice and the dog just barks
A child named Baby T and a small dog are present
Remember man the bully always had the last laugh
Bullies typically win in the end
It was a blast last night down the old 12 Bar
There was a great time last night at the bar called 12 Bar
White socks, black shoes with the ballads in the car
The person was wearing white socks and black shoes while playing sad songs in the car
With a lump in the throat she won't understand
Feeling emotional, the girl won't be able to comprehend the situation
Twos on a cigarette and a talk blah blah
Smoking a cigarette and talking about nothing important
Bloody hell die oh bah da glug down liquor
Drinking alcohol with a strong exclamation
Life goes on for all the day trippers
People who are just passing through are not affected by the situation
Starts off small but it's gonna get bigger
Something that seems insignificant now will eventually turn into a bigger issue
By the end of this letter, it may all be better
Hopefully, by the end of this message, the situation will improve
Well she's always asking with the who, where and how
She is inquisitive and constantly asking questions
The girls say ooh la la
The girls express their interest and attraction
Well, if I had another chance I'd do it differently now
If given the opportunity, the person would do things differently
From Trafalgar Square where the crack pipe reeking
In Trafalgar Square, the smell of drugs is overwhelming
To in your dark damp flat, the ceiling's leaking
In your poorly lit and moist residence, the ceiling is leaking
You fell in love when you first started chatting
You developed a romantic interest when you first started talking
But got so bored cause she never stopped speaking
However, you became disinterested because she wouldn't stop talking
Consider this son on the bad behavior
Think carefully about your poor decisions
He's keeping all the freebies, delivering the papers
He's taking advantage of free things and delivering the papers
You hate us, shake down fakers
You despise us and expose people who are fake
Oh, you'll never get nowhere
You won't make progress in life
Cause I'm the pacemaker
The person is leading the way and setting the pace
Pretty please me, oh, she's easy on the eye
The girl is attractive and pleasing to the eyes
Some say that today only the good young die
There is a belief that only good young people die young
Ipee-oh-kai-yay, it's been right good day
It's been a fantastic day
I wanna ask questions but I don't mean to pry
I'm curious but I don't want to be intrusive
How did you get to where you going to before you came slowly moseying through this bar?
What led you to get to where you are now, calmly walking through this bar?
You started your race, Jonny Cockeral wants his money
You started your competition, but someone named Jonny Cockeral wants to be paid
Give up the man he's a fruit and nut bar
Hand over the person, he's a crazy individual
Oh, I gotta see the GP, coughing up lungs
Oh, I need to visit the doctor, I'm coughing severely
Doc says stop or you're going to die young
The doctor warns that if you continue, you will have a shorter life
I haven't even started to do what I done
I haven't even begun to do what I have done in the past
You young don't listen, you just carry on
Young people don't listen and just keep going despite warnings
Well, we heard it before when your song got sung
We've heard it all before in your music
Get a grip son
Take control of yourself
Cause you're always drunken
Because you're always drunk
We're not captains just skivvy sunken
We're not leaders, just lowly people
Humdrum drum, drum, live fast die young
Routine existence, fast living and death at a young age
Mr Skin stumbling, the road rocky
Mr Skin is struggling and the path is difficult
Trespassers on the private property
People who are not permitted, on private land
Remember back then it was the ranter banter
Remember when we used to rant and tease each other?
Young sons watched their young Pas get cancer
Young children watched their father suffer from cancer
Vagabond Sandy crying out for he missed her
Sandy, who wanders around, is crying out because he misses a woman
Missed her so much so he went drank the brewery
He missed her so much that he went to drink at a nearby brewery
So sing-a-long Sam this is a song about you
Sam, sing along to this song that's about you
We all went out and we got pissed-ola
We all went out and got incredibly drunk
I don't wanna fight he's a right big cunt
I don't want to fight, he's a very unpleasant person
But the fellas say go on my son, my son
However, the guys are encouraging me to engage in a fight
It's all a bit of fun 'til someone gets done
It's all just a game until someone gets hurt
Ah fuck it, well, he's a right big cunt
Oh well, forget it, he's a terrible person
But I'll knock him one, fuck that
But I'll punch him, forget it
Run, run
Quickly move away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMIE ALEXANDER TREAYS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
2meanings
I'm from the US and I don't care where he's at just as long as he keeps makin good music and one day I'll get to seem him live
XXIVVIXCIII
So. Did you get to see him live?
Buzzy Bee
Have you seen Jamie yet 🤔
Matt Sessions
real music jamie t a legend!!!
Struan McInnes
this is gorgeous
Stephen Adaway
Quality 👍
DeviantincTV
Oh, I gotta see the GP, coughing up lungs Doc says stop or you're going die young I haven't even started to do what I done You young don't listen, you just carry on Well, we heard it before when your song got sung Get a grip son Why? Cause you're always drunken We're not captains just skivvy sunken Humdrum drum, drum, live fast die young...
noxe101
Totally agree!
The1977Punk
If you like Jamie T, check out Ted Duchamp - Coke Float, think you'll enjoy it, cheers!
A Complex Passive @ loving life.50
Reminds me off me and me best pal Mick getting hammered on many grams of sniff on a Friday after a week of graft at Caterpillar before it tits up in 20008. Happy fucking days and nights.