Jamie went on to produce a series of remixes of songs by Gil Scott-Heron from his 2010 album I'm New Here. The first remix single 'NY Is Killing Me', credited to Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx, aired on radio stations across the UK and Europe in late 2010, followed by 'I'll Take Care Of U' in January 2011. Both singles drew a lot of attention by the public and critics and set the way for a 13-track remix album entitled 'We're New Here', out February 21, 2011 on the XL Recordings label and produced entirely by Jamie xx. 'We're New Here' received very positive critical acclaim and was named "a masterpiece in its own right" by BBC's Ele Beattie.
On June 6th, he released the single 'Far Nearer / Beat For', which was met with strong critical acclaim.
All Under One Roof Raving
Jamie xx Lyrics
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And we kept it UK
The lyrics of Jamie xx's song All Under One Roof Raving are rife with implications that are not immediately evident. In the song's opening lines, the singer states that he "always thought that you'd cave," a phrase that suggests a certain level of pessimism or even fatalism. However, this negativity is juxtaposed with the song's next phrase: "And we kept it UK." Here, Jamie xx hints at a sense of nationalistic pride that, while not necessarily vitiating the song's melancholic aura, adds a layer of meaning to the line. This sense of pride is further underscored by the overarching musical style of the song, which is heavily influenced by the UK garage and dubstep genres.
As the song progresses, Jamie xx continues to explore themes of personal struggle and identity. The line "All I need are keys and drums," for example, seems to suggest that the singer's catharsis lies in music and rhythm. He sings about feeling "like a kid in a sweet shop" and the joy he feels in the company of like-minded individuals. Ultimately, though, All Under One Roof Raving is a song that celebrates the power of music and community in promoting a sense of belonging and shared experience. It offers an authentic and poignant portrait of the ways in which music can create a sense of identity and solidarity among people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
Always thought that you'd cave
I had the impression that you would eventually give in to the culture and lifestyle of our community.
And we kept it UK
We stayed true to our British roots and embraced the music and traditions of our country.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES THOMAS SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@d.b.cooper1
God knows why Google even needs adverts...but hey cheers for hooking me up to this tune.
@d.b.cooper1
@Blue Nah I'm more of Ask Jeeves kinda geezer myself. Google must be shitting themselves of a revival of the butler
@ChrisFay1996
Came here straight after i saw the google advert😂
@MrEntremaliat
Why ads are added in YouTube at all? Also came here from that commercial but seriously?
@d.b.cooper1
@@MrEntremaliat I get why they add ads to YouTube, as millions of people literally do re watch cool ads. I just don’t get why Google spends millions promoting itself when it hardly has any competition as a search engine
@vte.chronicles1208
Took me forever to find this.
@rabbitone3515
For so many different reasons, this song is a masterpiece.
@milinovichm
Hell yeah, this is the truth. Timeless.
@mirandabazce8270
I'm glad to speak with people that have a good concept of what true MUSIC is
@dmaysx6
I'm not going to lie at the end of almost every one of his songs I'm always confused but satisfied in a strange way