The son of Celtic folk singer and backing artist Mae McKenna, he was born and raised in New Malden in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. He was educated at Sacred Heart RC Primary School (New Malden), S.T Catherines RC Middle School (Raynes Park) & Wimbledon College (Wimbledon). He later attended the BRIT School, where he graduated the year before Amy Winehouse, whom he later supported live.
On 4 January 2011, the BBC announced that Woon had been placed fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll.
Woon released his debut album entitled Mirrorwriting on 18 April 2011 via Polydor Records.
'Making Time' was released in October 20th, 2015 and it includes the single ‘Sharpness’ featuring Quadron.
Spiral
Jamie Woon Lyrics
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Walking home, there ain't a trace of moonlight
You hold out your hand and everything is so easy
And I think that's the part that scares me
Do you feel the same?
I've been searching within
Looking for the point where you end and the place where I begin
It's taking so long now, babe
Well, we bathe in the living room lamplight
Casting shadows on the walls that have heard these sighs before
I don't know if it's over
I guess the years just made us older
And I can't imagine life without you
How, I built my world around you!
We've been together so long now, babe
I'm seeing spirals
I'm moving with you again
Heavy ever-circling dawnlight
We've been talking so long that we lost just who we are
Like we're looking for answers
Come on and make my heart a dancer
I wanna hear not another word spoken
Let's get lost inside this moment
And I won't take no for an answer now
I'm seeing spirals
I'm moving with you again
The lyrics of Jamie Woon's song Spiral convey the feeling of being lost in a relationship, but finding comfort and ease within it. The first verse describes a dark and lonely walk home, with only the streetlights to illuminate the way. The singer's partner reaches out their hand, making everything feel so easy, yet that ease and simplicity is what scares the singer. The question is asked, "Do you feel the same?" suggesting a potential fear of one partner being more invested in the relationship than the other. The singer then reflects on their own journey of self-discovery within the relationship, searching for the point where they and their partner meet, but finding it to be a slow process.
The second verse shifts to a more intimate setting, with the couple bathing in the lamplight of the living room. Despite the comfort and familiarity in the relationship, the singer wonders if it's over, or if they have simply grown older together. The thought of life without their partner is unimaginable, as they have built their world around them. The chorus repeats the previous theme of "spirals," suggesting a cyclical, ever-moving nature of their relationship.
The final verse portrays a deep conversation, where the couple has lost track of time and themselves, searching for answers. The singer expresses the desire to make their partner's heart dance and to live fully in the moment with them. The song ends with a firm statement of not taking "no" for an answer, implying a strong commitment to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple-brown skylit streetlight
The streetlight is casting a purple-brown hue on the surroundings.
Walking home, there ain't a trace of moonlight
It's dark out and there's no moonlight to light their way home.
You hold out your hand and everything is so easy
Being with the person makes everything in life easier.
And I think that's the part that scares me
The thought of losing that ease is scary.
Do you feel the same?
Asking if the person feels the same about their relationship.
I've been searching within
Reflecting on oneself and their relationship.
Looking for the point where you end and the place where I begin
Questioning where their own identity ends and their partner's begins.
It's taking so long now, babe
This process of introspection is taking a long time.
Well, we bathe in the living room lamplight
Cuddling and enjoying each other's company in the living room light.
Casting shadows on the walls that have heard these sighs before
The surroundings have witnessed their moments of intimacy before.
I don't know if it's over
Questioning if the relationship is coming to an end.
I guess the years just made us older
Acknowledging that time has passed and they've grown older together.
And I can't imagine life without you
Realizing how important the person is in their life.
How, I built my world around you!
Their world revolves around the person they're with.
We've been together so long now, babe
Reflecting on their long relationship.
I'm seeing spirals
Feeling dizzy and overwhelmed by their emotions.
I'm moving with you again
Feeling in sync and connected with their partner once again.
Heavy ever-circling dawnlight
The light of a new day is heavy and seems to revolve around them.
We've been talking so long that we lost just who we are
Talking for so long that they've lost track of their individual selves.
Like we're looking for answers
Feeling lost and seeking answers.
Come on and make my heart a dancer
Asking the person to make them feel alive and happy again.
I wanna hear not another word spoken
Being content with just being in each other's company.
Let's get lost inside this moment
Savoring the moment and being fully present with each other.
And I won't take no for an answer now
Being determined to keep the relationship alive and not letting go.
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.