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 to Jamiroquai's "If I Like It I Do It" are a call to individualism and freedom. The song encourages listeners to follow their own paths and embrace their unique interests instead of conforming to society's expectations. The lyrics highlight the importance of listening to one's own intuition and not allowing others to hold them back from pursuing their passions.
The first verse speaks directly to those who attempt to stifle individualism and creativity. It says that we shouldn't hurry for anybody, and we should only do what we like. The line "Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform" is particularly poignant because it highlights the pressure that society puts on young people to fit into a predetermined box. The lyrics suggest that individuality and creativity should be celebrated, not suppressed.
The second verse speaks to the challenges that can arise when one chooses to chart their own course. The line, "I've gotta run for the cover" suggests that people may face opposition when they choose to go against the norm. The lyrics also speak to the importance of resilience, as the singer refuses to let others hold them back or determine their path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I like it I just do it
I don't ask for permission to do what I want
Say that we have all the time we need to make it right
We don't need to rush, we have the time to do things properly
Don't hurry for nobody
I don't need to rush to please anyone else
If it ain't the thing you like
If someone doesn't like what I'm doing, that's not my problem
Know your place and fit your space, young man you will conform
Others want me to conform to their idea of what I should be, but I won't let them determine my identity
I didn't hear my soul express those rules when I was born.
I don't believe that societal rules and norms define who I am
'Cause I'm free to roam 'cause it's my home
I am free to live my life the way I want, because this is my world to explore
You can't stop sweet inclination
No one can prevent me from following my natural desires
The kids want the system breaking down
Young people are dissatisfied with the status quo and want to change it
Not higher education
Education alone won't fix our societal problems
If it ain't no natural law
If there's no inherent reason why something can't be done, I'll do it
Then you can keep your regulations
I won't be constrained by rules that don't make sense
'Cause if I like it I do it
Ultimately, I am the one who decides what I do with my life
But I keep on movin' though they wanna bring me down
Despite others trying to discourage me, I continue forward
I've gotta run for the cover,
I must protect myself from those who would try to harm me
And I keep on smiling
I maintain a positive attitude despite adversity
Though they wanna tie me down and give me death for the lover,
Some people dislike me for who I am, and would even try to harm me because of it
And I keep on losing though I'm proving what I'm doing
Despite providing evidence that what I'm doing is right, I still face opposition
I'm still groovin', and if I like it I do it
But I continue living my life while following my own desires
You've got to help those people break that legislation
We need to work together to change the laws that oppress us
We can overcome this suffocation,
We can defeat the societal pressures trying to control our lives
Execute your natural liberation
We need to break free from societal expectations and be ourselves
Happy to enjoy rejuvenation,
We'll be happy when we're able to be ourselves and live our lives freely
All around hear the sound
Everyone is starting to recognize the need for change
No-one can stop us now,
We're confident that we'll achieve our goals
A thousand rules for plastic fools
Society has countless arbitrary rules that stifle individuality
Now they can take a bow.
Those who tried to control us are now forced to accept our success
Surely there's been time to see it doesn't work by now,
It's clear that the current system isn't effective, and we need to change it
So if I like it, I do it
If there's something I want to do, I'll do it without letting societal rules hold me back
Still I,
Even in the face of opposition
Keep on finding that they're pushing those distorted visions.
I keep seeing how society tries to force us into ideals that don't fit us
And I keep on living but I'm dying 'cause of their decisions,
Society's rules are hindering my ability to live a fulfilling life
If I keep on looking I can find a higher space
If I look beyond societal expectations, I can find a world where I'm truly happy
I'm still groovin' and if I like it I'll do it
I'll continue to live my life the way I want, without letting others dictate it
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICK VAN GELDER, JAY K
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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 ;)