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.
robots
Jamie Woon Lyrics
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How long before the people have power
How long until the end of the week?
How long before they all fall asleep -
How long before my minutes all fade (not sure about that line!)
How long before we all look the same?
How long until the end of the year,
How long before they all disappear?
How long?
How long before it all ends in tears
How long before it crumbles and falls -
How long before there's nothing at all?
How long?
How long?
How long before the robots attack
How long before the angels fight back?
How long before the **** hits the fan
How long before we all fall down?
How long?
How long?
In Jamie Woon's song "Robots", the lyrics paint a picture of a dystopian future in which an impending sense of doom is ever-present. The first two lines raise questions about how much time is left until a potential power shift occurs, whereas the following lines focus on the idea of uniformity and conformity. The repetition of the line "How long?" throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and a looming uncertainty towards the future.
The second stanza of lyrics delves deeper into the potential destruction that the future holds. The lines "How long before it all ends in tears / How long before it crumbles and falls" suggest a catastrophic event is on the horizon. The allusion to the robots' attack and the angels fighting back implies an alternate reality in which the fate of humanity is at stake. The final line "How long before we all fall down?" highlights the theme of vulnerability and an impending sense of loss.
Overall, "Robots" is a thought-provoking song that tackles the themes of conformity, uniformity, hopelessness, and an uncertain future. The lyrics showcase Jamie Woon's ability to convey complex ideas through poignant and poetic songwriting.
Line by Line Meaning
How long before the end of the hour
How much time is left until the current hour ends
How long before the people have power
When will the people become influential and dominant
How long until the end of the week?
How much longer until the week finishes
How long before they all fall asleep -
When will they all become tired and less active
How long before my minutes all fade (not sure about that line!)
When will my moments of glory and importance be forgotten
How long before we all look the same?
When will we lose our individuality and become homogeneous
How long until the end of the year,
How much time is left in the current year
How long before they all disappear?
When will they all vanish or fade away
How long?
Asking how much time is left until something happens or changes
How long before it all ends in tears
When will things go wrong and cause sadness or regret
How long before it crumbles and falls -
When will something break apart or collapse
How long before there's nothing at all?
When will everything cease to exist
How long before the robots attack
When will the machines start attacking or taking over
How long before the angels fight back?
When will the divine beings resist or retaliate against the robotic threat
How long before the **** hits the fan
Asking when the difficult, unpleasant, or chaotic situation will occur
How long before we all fall down?
When will everything go wrong and lead to failure or disaster
How long?
Asking for information on the remaining time until a certain event or outcome
Writer(s): Jamie Woon
Contributed by Dominic E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Drstoo Stewart
Jamie, you put your hand on my heart when I first heard this. You preformed this in Graham’s Studio (Frith street.) as a stand-alone in Bespoken Word. I’ll remember that experience for the rest of my life. It sounds as stunning and beautiful now as it felt then. When you performed it 4 ft away. Yeah man.
Lifereaper7 !
Who's jamming to this in 2019!!
Marcin M
2021 my man :)
M P
2020 my friend 💛
Cedric ASTIER
Brilliant, just brilliant... though I thought it was impossible to get an equivalent of the excellent acoustic version of this song, he comes up with this extraordinary arrangement... Jamie Woon will kill you !
kratos
love how underrated this is , makes it even more special
Francine Huygen
You have the vibes Jamie! go on! You make the difference in my life! Love you! xxx
electricJaffa
i'm never going to hear the phrase "shit hits the fan" in such a beautifully melodic and expressive way again, woony blows my mind
em pe
All i listened to for the last few days is Jamie. Makes me truly HAPPY. This track is BOTH WILD and SOFTLY BEAUTIFUL. I FORGET BREATHING listening to this! And he is such a natural, GENTLE and MODEST guy himself .... touching. Gods bless him and keep him safe :) THANK YOU SO MUCH .....
Digitalaudiodesign
One of the greatest talents that emerged in the last decade