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)
If I Like It I Do It
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
Don't hurry for nobody
If it ain't the thing you like
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
'Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
You can't stop sweet inclination
Not higher education
If it ain't no natural law
Then you can keep your regulations
'Cause if I like it I do it
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
I've gotta run for the cover,
And I keep on smiling
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
You've got to help those people break that legislation
We can overcome this suffocation,
Execute your natural liberation
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
All around hear the sound
No-one can stop us now,
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Now they can take a bow.
Surely there's been time to see it doesn't work by now,
So if I like it, I do it
Still I,
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
The lyrics of "If I Like It I Do It" by Jamiroquai is a song that speaks to the idea of individual freedom, rejecting society's conformity, and following one's natural inclinations. The singer advocates for living a life that is true to yourself, doing things that make you happy, not just because it conforms to society’s rules. The song opens with the message that when you like something, go ahead and do it. Life is time-bound, and it is crucial to not hurry for the sake of others. We should take our time and do what we want at our convenience.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of social rules of conformity such as ‘know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform.' The singer highlights that even though it may seem that society tells us to conform, there is no natural law that mandates such behavior. The chorus emphasizes that if there is no natural constraint against an action, then rules and regulations should not prevent one from doing it. The lyrics also touch on the importance of personal change in society, and how breaking from the standard helps people rise up against oppression. The song ends with a call to action to help people break free from legalistic thinking and move towards expressing their real selves.
Line by Line Meaning
If I like it I just do it
I act on my desires without hesitation
Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
There's no need to rush; we have the time to make things right
Don't hurry for nobody
I don't rush for anyone
If it ain't the thing you like
Don't do things that you don't enjoy
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
Fit within society's expectations or face the consequences
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
I don't feel constrained by societal expectations
'Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
I have the freedom to do what I want in my own space
You can't stop sweet inclination
I can't help but follow my desires
The kids want the system breaking down
The youth want to break down societal systems
Not higher education
They don't necessarily value traditional education
If it ain't no natural law
If it's not inherently morally wrong
Then you can keep your regulations
I don't want to be constrained by unnecessary rules
'Cause if I like it I do it
I act on what I like
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
I persevere despite opposition
I've gotta run for the cover,
I seek safety from opposing forces
And I keep on smiling
I maintain a positive outlook
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
Opposition seeks to punish me for my desires
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
I face setbacks despite my efforts
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
I continue to pursue what I like, even in the face of resistance
You've got to help those people break that legislation
It's important to assist others in overcoming societal constraints
We can overcome this suffocation,
We can break free from societal suffocation
Execute your natural liberation
Pursue your innate freedom
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
Delighted to experience a renewed sense of vigor
All around hear the sound
People are beginning to break free
No-one can stop us now,
We cannot be stopped in our liberation
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Society's rules are meaningless and restrictive
Now they can take a bow.
Opposing forces are defeated
Surely there's been time to see it doesn't work by now,
It's clear that societal systems are not effective
So if I like it, I do it
I prioritize my own desires over societal expectations
Still I,
Despite everything,
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
I continue to encounter societal opposition
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
Opposing forces are negatively impacting my life
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
I can break free from societal constraints and find a better path
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
I will continue to pursue what I enjoy, regardless of opposition
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICK VAN GELDER, JAY K
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@mariaignacia6947
If I like it I just do it
Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
Don't hurry for nobody
If it ain't the thing you like
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
'Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
You can't stop sweet inclination
The kids want the system breaking down
Not higher education
If it ain't no natural law
Then you can keep your regulations
'Cause if I like it I do it
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
I've gotta run for the cover,
And I keep on smiling
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
You've got to help those people break that legislation
We can overcome this suffocation,
Execute your natural liberation
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
All around hear the sound
No-one can stop us now,
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Now they can take a bow.
Surely there's been time to see it doesn't work by now,
So if I like it, I do it
Still I,
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
@jonessantos4366
Letra
If I like it I just do it
Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
Don't hurry for nobody
If it ain't the thing you like
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
'Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
You can't stop sweet inclination
The kids want the system breaking down
Not higher education
If it ain't no natural law
Then you can keep your regulations
'Cause if I like it I do it
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
I've gotta run for the cover,
And I keep on smiling
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
You've got to help those people break that legislation
We can overcome this suffocation,
Execute your natural liberation
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
All around hear the sound
No-one can stop us now,
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Now they can take a bow.
Surely there's been time to see it doesn't work by now,
So if I like it, I do it
Still I,
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
@chaerlinmarseli9540
If I like it I just do it
Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
Don't hurry for nobody
If it ain't the thing you like
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
'Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
You can't stop sweet inclination
The kids want the system breaking down
Not higher education
If it ain't no natural law
Then you can keep your regulations
'Cause if I like it I do it
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
I've gotta run for the cover,
And I keep on smiling
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
You've got to help those people break that legislation
We can overcome this suffocation,
Execute your natural liberation
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
All around hear the sound
No-one can stop us now,
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Now they can take a bow.
Surely there's been time to see it doesn't work by now,
So if I like it, I do it
Still I,
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
@bengo940
I love the chilled atmosphere the song creates. It would be amazing to listen to this in a park, on a big empty hill on a sunny, breezy day.
@drssexy2142
youre a fucking genius, why didnt i think of that
@asielesito2762
In sunny june
@emmanuelmartinez8817
I'd love to do exactly the same thing: listen to this song in that place ❤
@metalfingerz4203
it's more chilling the fact that this video uses some scenarios from the Too young to die video
@markyates8399
Stuart is the best Jamiroquai bass player, of that there is no doubt. I am lucky enough to have met him and talked bass for hours. He is not a schooled player but he does have an incredible natural ability and a knack for writing brilliant bass lines. This one, is an absolute masterclass and makes the track! Never quite the same band after he left despite what Jay might think.
@ChEkAlOtIcH3
emergency on planet earth, best jamiroquai album in my opinion
@ElHeffJeff
Love your profile picture. Also, I agree.
@ChEkAlOtIcH3
Doctah J lol thanks saitama
@ElHeffJeff
Of course ;)