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)
Happiness
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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You got life, you're inspiration
I love the way that you do
Your heart's so freely
You're a sweet sensation
You're my invitation to happiness
You're full of sweet surprises happiness
You fill my heart desire
And over and over again
Keep that goodness coming
I love the way you watch the world
Through kind eyes
That's why you're never sad, sad
Things don't bother you like dos, don'ts and whys
You hold on to the good and you let the bad go by
Yeah, yeah
Happiness
I want your love forever
Happiness
Give me your love forever
More, more, more and more
And over and over again
Keep that goodness coming
Happiness
Give me your love forever
Happiness
Say you'll leave me never
More, more, more and more
And over and over again
Keep that goodness coming
Keep it coming, keep it coming
Keep it coming, coming
Keep it coming, keep it coming
Keep it, keep it coming
In the song "Happiness" by Jamiroquai, the singer praises and admires the carefree and joyful nature of the person he loves. He loves the way his partner lives life to the fullest and inspires him to do the same. The person's heart is open and free which makes them a sweet sensation and an invitation to happiness. The singer praises his partner for being full of surprises and for fulfilling his desires. He wants the goodness to keep coming as he is in love with their partner's positive attitude towards life.
The second verse of the song further praises the partner for their ability to view the world with kind eyes, thereby not letting sadness take over. The singer admires their partner's ability to let go of negativity and focus on the good things in life instead of getting bogged down by the rules and restrictions of society. The singer wants his partner's love to sustain forever, and he wants to keep basking in their happiness.
The overall message of the song is to appreciate the positive qualities in our loved ones that bring joy and light to our lives. The significance of happiness being the title and the central theme of the song emphasizes the importance of happiness in life and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way you love to live
I adore the way you live life to the fullest
You got life, you're inspiration
Your vitality and passion are what inspires me
I love the way that you do
I love your unique way of being you
Your heart's so freely
You have a heart that's open to giving and receiving love
You're a sweet sensation
You bring a pleasure to my senses
You're my invitation to happiness
You provide me with the opportunity to experience happiness
You're full of sweet surprises happiness
You continuously provide wonderful surprises that bring happiness
You fill my heart desire
You meet and exceed my deepest desires
More, more, more and more
I want to experience even more of what you provide
And over and over again
I want to keep experiencing it again and again
Keep that goodness coming
I want you to continue providing positivity and happiness
I love the way you watch the world
I love the way you observe and experience the world
Through kind eyes
With your gentle and compassionate perspective
That's why you're never sad, sad
You have a positive outlook that keeps sadness at bay
Things don't bother you like dos, don'ts and whys
You don't let societal norms and conventions dictate your life
You hold on to the good and you let the bad go by
You focus on the positives and let go of negativity
Happiness
The state of being joyful and content
I want your love forever
I desire your love for all eternity
Give me your love forever
Please provide me with your love always
Say you'll leave me never
Promise to never leave my side
Keep it coming, keep it coming
Continue to provide what brings happiness
Keep it, keep it coming
Don't stop providing what brings happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@YannickTaylorMusic
YESSS Lawd. I love Jamiroquai. Love the Pointer Sisters as well
@TheMillyan1
I was surprised when this was on the collection I'm a very big Jamiroquai fan and we like most or all of the same music !
@Sunelmusician1
Thank u
@raulantonio65
Great song.