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)
Supersonic
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Supersonic, supersonic, supersonic
Supersonic, supersonic, supersonic
In the whites of his eyes
There's a supersonic vibe
You can tell by the tears
He's a warrior who cries
I think he's supersonic
Supersonic
Supersonic
In the whites of his eyes
There's a supersonic vibe
You can tell by the tears
He's a warrior who cries
He's supersonic
I think he's supersonic
Supersonic
Supersonic
In the whites of his eyes
There's a supersonic vibe
You can tell by the tears
He's a warrior who cries
He's supersonic
I think he's supersonic
I think he's supersonic
I think he's supersonic
I think he's supersonic
I think he's supersonic
Supersonic
Supersonic
The song "Supersonic" by Jamiroquai is a fast-paced, energetic track that is driven by a pulsating beat and a catchy chorus. The lyrics describe a man who possesses a powerful and intense energy that can be seen in the whites of his eyes. This supersonic vibe is so strong that it causes the man to cry like a warrior, demonstrating his intensity and sensitivity. The repetition of the phrase "supersonic" emphasizes the intense energy and overwhelming power of this man.
The use of the term "supersonic" can be interpreted in a number of ways, but it suggests a person who is moving at an incredible speed with great force and power. This could be a reference to a particular individual or simply a metaphor for the intensity of the human experience. The lyrics also suggest that this man is both powerful and vulnerable, which creates a sense of complexity and depth.
Line by Line Meaning
Supersonic, supersonic, supersonic
This refrain is repeated throughout the song and represents the feeling of speed and energy.
In the whites of his eyes
This line refers to the physical appearance of the person's eyes, possibly describing a sense of determination or intensity.
There's a supersonic vibe
The person exudes an energy that is fast and intense, like the speed of sound, and can be felt by those around them.
You can tell by the tears
Even though the person is strong and determined, they also have an emotional side that is revealed through crying.
He's a warrior who cries
The person is capable of being both strong and vulnerable, like a warrior who is not afraid to show their emotions.
He's supersonic
The person embodies a fast and powerful energy that is impossible to ignore.
I think he's supersonic
This line reinforces the idea that the person being described is exceptional and unique in their energy and spirit.
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Written by: SIMON SMITH, ANDREW WRIGHT
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