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.
SeeSaw
Jamie xx Lyrics
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With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
Like a seesaw up and down
On a seesaw up and down
Up and down with you
Like a seesaw up and down
On a seesaw up and down
Up and down with you
I see pictures in my mind
I see fingers up your spine
I saw my heart break in two
I saw her again with you
A seesaw up and down
On a seesaw up and down
Up and down with you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
With you
I can see it your eyes
I see through your thin despise
She was always my best friend
I saw you with her again
I see pictures in my mind
I see fingers up my spine
I saw my heart break in two
I saw her again with you
With you
With you
With you
With you
Just stuff
The world just
I just
The lyrics of Jamie xx's song SeeSaw depicts a rollercoaster of emotions, primarily about a complex relationship with someone. The repetition of "with you" in the chorus emphasizes the importance and attachment to this person, while the metaphor of a "seesaw" suggests the constant ups and downs in the relationship. The lines "I saw my heart break in two, I saw her again with you" reveal feelings of heartbreak and betrayal, and the line "I can see it in your eyes, I see through your thin despise" suggests the existence of conflict or resentment between the two individuals. The lyrics are introspective in nature, with the singer reflecting on their thoughts and feelings about the relationship.
The use of imagery is prominent throughout the lyrics, particularly in the lines "I see pictures in my mind, I see fingers up your spine" and "I see pictures in my mind, I see fingers up my spine." These lines suggest an intense physical and emotional connection between the individuals, adding to the complexity of their relationship. The repetition of the phrase "With you" in the chorus creates an almost hypnotic effect, as if the singer is stuck in a cycle of emotions that they cannot escape.
Line by Line Meaning
With you
Repetition of the phrase 'with you', emphasizing the presence of someone or something.
Like a seesaw up and down
Comparing an uncertain situation to the up-and-down motion of a seesaw.
On a seesaw up and down
Repeating the comparison made in the first line.
Up and down with you
Expressing that the unsure situation is experienced together with the other person or thing, intensifying the reciprocity.
I see pictures in my mind
Visualizing something in one's imagination.
I see fingers up your spine
A sensual image of touching or caressing someone's back.
I saw my heart break in two
A metaphorical statement about emotional pain and heartbreak.
I saw her again with you
Observing an undesired interaction between the other person or thing and someone else.
I can see it your eyes
Perceiving someone's emotions or intentions through their eyes.
I see through your thin despise
Recognizing that someone's contempt or hatred is unfounded or insincere.
She was always my best friend
Remembering fondly the relationship with someone who is no longer present.
I saw you with her again
Observing an undesired interaction between the other person or thing and someone else, specifically the person mentioned earlier.
Just stuff
A dismissive phrase used to express a lack of interest or importance in something.
The world just
An incomplete sentence that can be interpreted as a thought left unfinished, or as a statement that the world is simply as it is.
I just
An incomplete sentence that can be interpreted as a thought left unfinished, or as a statement that the singer is simply as they are.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mary A. Buffett, Billy Guy, Kieran Miles David Hebden, Romy Anna Madley Croft, Sylvia Robinson, James Thomas Smith
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