The band made their debut under Acid Jazz Records but subsequently found mainstream success under Sony. While under this label, three of their albums have charted at number one in the UK, including Emergency on Planet Earth (1993), Synkronized (1999) and A Funk Odyssey (2001). The band's 1998 single, "Deeper Underground", was also number one in their native country.
As of 2017, Jamiroquai had sold more than 26 million albums worldwide. Their third album, Travelling Without Moving (1996), received a Guinness World Record as the best-selling funk album in history. The music video for its lead single, "Virtual Insanity", also contributed to the band's success. The song was named Video of the Year at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards and earned the band a Grammy Award in 1998.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamiroquai
Studio albums
Emergency on Planet Earth (1993)
The Return of the Space Cowboy (1994)
Travelling Without Moving (1996)
Synkronized (1999)
A Funk Odyssey (2001)
Dynamite (2005)
Rock Dust Light Star (2010)
Automaton (2017)
Du You Know Where
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Imagine in your mind, oasis.
Far awide beyond our living.
Sure enough I'm tired out trying
Hang on when this world is spinning
I was left out
There was no light
There was no sound
Fishing Around For Meaning
But, I had to ask
Someone I knew
Not so far away from where I was
She said...
Hey! Do you know
Where you're comin' from?
Hey! Do you know...
Now where you're going to?
She said...
Hey! Have you been...
Somewhere you've never ever been before?
I said well...
Nothing is as clear!
Nothing is as clear without
Holding Hand to gently guide you.Once that disapeared
But it's so close now that I'm here beside you.
I was left down
There was no light
There was no sound
Here in the dark
Fishing Around For Meaning...
I had to ask someone I knew
Not so far away from where I was
She said...
Hey! Do you know
Where you're comin' from?
Hey! Do you know...
Now where you're going to?
She said...
Hey! Have you been...
Somewhere you've never been before?
...Now nothing is as clear
Oh, do you know,
Now where you're going to?
She said...
Hey, do you know now where you're coming from?
Hey, have you been somewhere you've never ever been before?
...Nothing is as clear!
I was left down
I was left down
I was left down
Imagine in your mind, oasis.
Far awide beyond our living.
Sure enough I'm tired out trying to
Hang on when this world is spinning
I was left out
There was no light
There was no sound
Here in the dark
Fishin' Around For Meaning
But, I had to ask
Someone I knew
Not so far away from where I was
She said...
Oh! Do you know
Where you're comin' from?
Hey! Do you know...
Where you're going to?
Hey! Have you been...
Somewhere you've never been before?
Oh, now nothing can ever be as clear.
In Jamiroquai's song "Do You Know Where You're Coming From," the lyrics explore the idea of searching for one's origins and purpose in life. The opening lines ask the listener if they know where they come from, emphasizing a struggle to find clarity and meaning. The song features vivid imagery of an oasis, evoking a sense of searching for a source of life amid a barren landscape. The lyrics describe feeling lost and alone, experiencing darkness without light or sound. This imagery emphasizes the singer's sense of confusion and search for clarity.
The chorus of the song features a female voice asking a series of questions, including where the singer is coming from, where they are going, and whether they have been somewhere new before. The repetition of these questions emphasizes the central theme of seeking clarity and understanding, as well as the importance of exploring new experiences to find meaning in life. The song ends on a melancholy note, suggesting that clarity may never be fully attainable, but the search for it remains important.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, do you know where you're coming from?
Asking if you truly understand your roots and background.
Hey, nothing is as clear!
Nothing is easily understood or straightforward.
Imagine in your mind, oasis.
Visualize a place of peace and tranquility.
Far awide beyond our living.
The place or concept of oasis is far beyond where we currently exist.
Sure enough I'm tired out trying
Expressing exhaustion and frustration from constantly trying to understand.
Hang on when this world is spinning
Hold on tight when life is chaotic and overwhelming.
I was left out
Feeling excluded or ignored.
There was no light
Feeling lost and confused.
There was no sound
Feeling silenced or unheard.
Here in the dark
Feeling alone and in the midst of uncertainty or confusion.
Fishing Around For Meaning
Searching and seeking for a deeper understanding or purpose.
But, I had to ask someone I knew
Asking someone whom you trust for guidance and direction.
Not so far away from where I was
Finding the guidance and answers close by, where you may not have expected them to be.
She said... Hey! Do you know Where you're comin' from?
The person being asked if they understand their roots and background.
Hey! Do you know... Now where you're going to?
Asking if the person knows their purpose or direction in life.
Hey! Have you been... Somewhere you've never ever been before?
Asking if the person has explored beyond their comfort zone to gain new experiences and perspectives.
Nothing is as clear!
Still feeling uncertain and unclear about things.
Nothing is as clear without Holding Hand to gently guide you.
Acknowledging that guidance and support is needed to gain clarity and understanding.
Once that disappeared, But it's so close now that I'm here beside you.
Although guidance may have been absent before, it is now readily available for support.
Oh, now nothing can ever be as clear.
Even with guidance and support, some things may never be fully understood or clear.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DERRICK MCKENZIE, JASON KAY, MARLON HART, TOBY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrAnybody
Oh, do you know where you're comin' from
He-he-he-he-he-hey
Nothing is as clear
Imagine in your mind, oasis
Far awide beyond our livin'
Sure enough I'm tired of tryin' to
Hang on when this world is spinnin'
I was left down, there was no light, there was no sound
Here in the dark, fishin' around for meanin'
I had to ask someone I knew
Not so far away from where I was
She said: "Hey, do you know, mmm, where you're comin' from"
"Hey, do you know now where you're goin' to"
She said: "Hey, have you been somewhere you never ever been before"
I said: "Well, nothing is as clear"
Nothing is as clear without
A holding hand to gently guide you
Once that disappeared
But it's so close now that I'm here beside you
I was left down, there was no light, there was no sound
Here in the dark, fishin' around for meanin'
I had to ask someone I knew
Not so far away from where I was
She said: "Hey, do you know where you're comin' from"
"Hey, do you know now where you're goin' to"
She said: "Hey, have you been somewhere you never been before"
Now nothing is as clear
"Oh, do you know now where you're goin' to"
She said: "Hey, do you know now where you're comin' from"
"Hey, have you been somewhere you never ever been before"
Nothing is as clear
I was left down, I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down, I was left down
I was left down, I was left down
Imagine in your mind, oasis
Far awide beyond our livin'
Sure enough I'm tired of tryin' to
Hang on when this world is spinnin'
I was left down, there was no light, there was no sound
Here in the dark, fishin' around for meanin'
I had to ask someone I knew
Not so far away from where I was
She said: "Oh, do you know where you're comin' from"
"Hey, do you know where you're goin' to"
"Hey, have you been somewhere you never ever been before"
Oh, now nothing can ever be so clear
La la la la, la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la
La la la la la la la
@limits96
Lyrics
Oh, do you know where you're coming from?
Hey, hey hey hey hey...
Nothing is as clear
(Verse 1)
Imagine in your mind: oasis
Far and wide beyond our living
Sure enough I'm tired of trying to
Hang on while this world is spinning
(Pre-Chorus)
I was let down
There was no light
There was no sound
Here in the dark
Fishing around for meaning
I had to ask
Someone I knew
Not too far away from where I was...
(Hook)
She said
Hey, do you know
Where you're coming from?
Hey, do you know
Now where you're going to?
She said
Hey, have you been
Somewhere you've never ever been before?'
I said
Well, nothing is as clear.
Nothing is as clear without a
Holding hand to gently guide you
Once that disappeared, but it's so close
Now that I'm here beside you
(Pre-Chorus)
And I was let down
There was no light
There was no sound
Here in the dark
Fishing around for meaning
I had to ask
Someone I knew
Not too far away from where I was...
(Hook)
She said
Hey, do you know
Where you're coming from?
Hey, do you know
Now where you're going to?
She said
Hey, have you been
Somewhere you've never ever been before?'
I said
Well, nothing is as clear.
Oh, do you know
Now where you're going to?
Hey, do you know
Now where you're coming from?
She said
Hey, have you been
Somewhere you've never ever been before?
I said
Well, nothing is as clear.
I was let down. (x20)
Imagine in your mind: oasis
From a world beyond our living
Sure enough I'm tired of trying to
Hang on while this world is spinning
I was let down
There was no light
There was no sound
Here in the dark
Fishing around for meaning
I had to ask
Someone I knew
Not too far away from where I was...
(Hook)
Oh, do you know
Now where you're going to?
Hey, do you know
Now where you're coming from?
She said
Hey, have you been
Somewhere you've never ever been before?
I said
Well, nothing is as clear.
La la la la
La la la la
La-la-la-la-la-la-laah... (repeat to fade)
@mikeswiftpowell3973
This is the absolute best version of this joint.
Exactly as it sounded on the cd I purchased when the album dropped. The version on Spotify sounds like it was a demo!😩
@RottingMofo
There are a few versions on Spotify, I don't think this mix is there in CD quality but it is there
@Crimsonphilosophy
This song dared me to dream. I got this album when I was 12 and it melted my face. I started playing bass guitar, and I've played music ever since.
@bevdacutie
Is your face OK now? 😂🤭
@wolfvonderr4487
You continued and I stopped. I wish I had followed your footsteps. You described this moment perfectly. Melting.
@shaunmurphy4100
Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person that really understands what this band was about. None of my friends get it at all. Mock me, saying cheesy shit. Manifest destiny is the most beautiful thing I’ve heard, how he can think about our past, where we came from and put it in to a vibe that in a way makes me feel good. In a way that, in-fact you’ve made it. It’s okay to feel good about what I’m saying even though it’s wrong what we’ve done. Understanding the purpose of this song is understanding
@laidback93
Shaun Murphy Same. People ask me what my favorite band is and I always say Jamiroquai. Laughs always ensue. I guess you get it or you don’t.
@illostr8
The purpose of this song is about an archangel a very long time ago was cast to the Earth when it was void and he’s telling the story from his point of view in second person.
@smileyent.3055
IllO Str8 which archangel and where did you find this out
@illostr8
MF Kid which one , what?