Produced by Rick Pope
Single released… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Jay Kay & Toby Smith
Produced by Rick Pope
Single released 13 August 2001, UK chart peak: #5
Little L
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Trying to get your head around the fact that me and you and love is dead
See how I'm trippin' out
'Cause you can't decide
What you really want from me
Why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
You make love you, love you, baby
With a little "L"
Why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
You make love you, love you, baby
With a little "L"
Why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
Seems like you're
Stepping on the pieces
Of my broken shell
'Cause you make me love you, love you
You're playing so hard to get
You're making me sweat
Just to hold your attention
I can't give you nothin' more
If you ain't givin' nothin' to me
Love you, don't you know that, with a little "L"
Why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
You make me love you, love you, baby
With a little "L"
You make love you, love you, baby
With a little "L"
You make love you, love you, baby
With a little "L"
Why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
You make love you, love you, baby
With a little "L"
Why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
Seems like you're
Stepping on the pieces
Of my broken shell
'Cause you make me love you, love you
With a little "L", you know
That's the way you make me love you, yeah
You make love you with a little "L"
That's what you do
You make love you with a little "L"
That's what you do
You make love you, yeah
You make love you with a little "L"
The song "Little L" by Jamiroquai talks about a complicated and unclear relationship where the singer is trying to understand the emotions of the other person. The first stanza sets the scene where the singer is confused about the love between them which is now dead. The next stanza highlights the confusion of the singer regarding the other person's intentions. He/she is constantly changing his/her mind, and the situation is getting complicated. The repetition of the lyrics "baby, you make me love you" and "with a little "L"" portrays the desperation and frustration of the singer.
The second verse highlights the struggle where the singer is trying to hold on to the relationship but is receiving minimal effort from the other person, making it challenging for him/her to keep things going. The chorus is repeated many times, and it seems like the singer is trying to convince the other person to take things more seriously. The song's bridge aims to showcase the feeling that the other person is breaking the singer's heart as he/she is stepping on the broken pieces of his/her shell.
Overall, "Little L" captures the emotional complexities of a relationship that is not going in the way it should. The song talks about the struggle of one person trying to keep the relationship moving forward, while the other seems to be playing games and making things difficult. It's a perfect example of how love can be confusing and hard, and sometimes you have to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
There you were freaking out
You were panicking
Trying to get your head around the fact that me and you and love is dead
You were trying to understand that our relationship has ended
See how I'm trippin' out
You see that I am confused and anxious
'Cause you can't decide
Because you can't make up your mind
What you really want from me
What you truly desire from our relationship is unclear
Why does it have to be like this
I don't understand why our relationship has to be so complicated
I can never tell
I can never understand your true intentions
'Cause you make me love you, love you, baby
You cause me to have strong feelings for you
You make love you, love you, baby
You make me love you deeply
With a little "L"
With just a small amount of effort
Seems like you're
It appears that you are
Stepping on the pieces
Trampling on the remains
Of my broken shell
Of my shattered self
You're playing so hard to get
You are making it difficult for me to pursue you
You're making me sweat
You are causing me stress and anxiety
Just to hold your attention
I have to work hard just to grab your focus
I can't give you nothin' more
I have nothing more to offer you
If you ain't givin' nothin' to me
If you aren't willing to give anything back to me
Love you don't you know that, with a little "L"
I love you, don't you know that just a little bit is enough?
You make love you, yeah
You make me love you deeply
That's what you do
That's how you make me feel
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jason Kay, Toby Smith
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@oceanmind138
There you were freaking out,
Trying to get your head around the fact that me and you and love is dead
See how I'm trippin out
'cause you can't decide what you really want from me
Why does it have to be like this?
I can never tell
You make me love you, love you baby
With a little L
There you were shouting out
Cranking up your altercations, getting upset in your desperation
Screaming and hollering
How could this love become so paper thin?
You're playing so hard to get
You're making me sweat just to hold your attention
I can't give you nothing more
If you ain't givin' nothing to me
Don't you know that
you make me love you, love you baby
with a little L
why does it have to be like this
I can never tell
Seems like you're stepping on the pieces
of my broken shell
'cause you make me love you, love you
with a little L you know
that's the way you make me love you yeah
Why does it have to be like this?
I can never tell
You make me love you, love you baby
With a little L.
@vonyroces7878
Jamiroquai = timeless music
@nunoalexandre6408
True!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@PEPSIMAX2013
and futuristic clothes in 1993
@toxicstatesofamerica1277
So true.
@shanjanusman9974
@@PEPSIMAX2013The man is a LEGEND Jay Kay
@laurilintu4laurilintu428
Totally ❤
@Trancegirl1966
It's mid December, 2023 and I'm still in love with this track! I will be welcoming in the New Year with this track on repeat!!! ❤❤❤
@rickyspeople
Amen
@jule77
That's nice <3
@kimiraikkonenpato
now it's april 2024, do you still love?