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)
White Knuckle Ride
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Ooohhh yeah
Yeah gonna make it right.
Here it is
There's a way to make it better.
It gets you down.
It's the pressure (pressure).
I'm serious
Got a little something for ya
It's the pressure (pressure)
It gets ya.
Now it really ain't what you know [??]
But I'm giving it away.
I can't let this pressure go.
This pressure's here to stay, yeah.
[Chorus]
Yeah (white knuckle ride)
Gonna make it better (white knuckle ride, I'm on it baby)
Ooh baby.
Yeah (white knuckle ride)
Gonna make it right (white knuckle ride, I'm on it).
It's not so easy to control (pressure)
It's not so easy to control (pressure)
There's always an easy way to make it better.
There it is, there it is
Couldn't change it if I wanted
Can taste it all the time, it's the pressure (pressure).
Yeah hey, oh baby
Say we're two alike [??]
Don't know if I can recover (don't know if I can recover)
Got me 'round it's little finger (got me by it's little finger)
Pressure (pressure).
Whoa whoa whoa
There it is
Couldn't change it if I wanted to taste it all the time.
So return to life [??]
Don't know if I can recover when I taste it all the time
Taste it all the time yeah
[Chorus:repeat x2]
Took a white knuckle ride baby
In the Jamiroquai song White Knuckle Ride, the singer is struggling with pressure that appears to be all-consuming. Despite the pressure weighing him down, he remains determined to make things better and right again, as he repeats in the song's infectious chorus. He acknowledges that the pressure gets him down and is always there, but he can't let it go because it's a part of him that he has to accept. The pressure is also likened to a trouble genie that's holding him hostage.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is unable to control the pressure and seeks an easy way out to make things better. It's not clear what the pressure is specifically, but it could be interpreted as anxiety, stress, or some other form of emotional constriction. The singer may also be feeling stuck, unable to move forward, and facing a daunting task. The white knuckle ride imagery could represent the intense struggle or rollercoaster of emotions that he's experiencing.
In general, the song seems to be about perseverance in the face of overwhelming difficulty. It's a message of hope that things will get better, despite feeling like life is a white knuckle ride. The song is a catchy, upbeat tune that encourages listeners to dance and enjoy themselves despite the pressures of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah gonna make it better.
The singer is determined to improve their situation.
Ooohhh yeah
Exclamation of excitement and energy.
Yeah gonna make it right.
The singer is committed to finding a solution to their problems.
Here it is
The artist has found the answer or solution to their problems.
There's a way to make it better.
The artist believes there is a solution to their problems.
It gets you down.
Referring to the struggles and difficulties of life.
It's the pressure (pressure).
Referring to the stress that comes with trying to overcome obstacles.
I'm serious.
Emphasizing the importance and gravity of the situation.
Trouble genies (??) on the way.
Suggesting that more problems or challenges are on their way.
Got a little something for ya.
The artist has a plan or strategy to deal with the problems ahead.
It's the pressure (pressure).
Reiterating the fact that stress and challenges are a constant factor.
It gets ya.
The challenges and difficulties can weigh you down.
Now it really ain't what you know [??]
Unclear, contextually ambiguous.
But I'm giving it away.
The singer is willing to share their knowledge or strategy for overcoming obstacles.
I can't let this pressure go.
The singer is determined to keep fighting and pushing forward.
This pressure's here to stay, yeah.
The artist acknowledges that difficulty and stress will always exist in life.
Yeah (white knuckle ride)
Referring to the intense and challenging nature of the journey.
Gonna make it better (white knuckle ride, I'm on it baby)
The singer remains committed to improving their situation, despite the difficulties they face.
Ooh baby.
Emphasizing the emotional intensity of the situation.
It's not so easy to control (pressure).
Acknowledging that stress and challenges can be daunting and difficult to overcome.
There's always an easy way to make it better.
The artist remains optimistic and hopeful, even in the face of difficulty.
There it is, there it is
Reiterating that the solution or plan has been found.
Couldn't change it if I wanted
Accepting that the situation cannot be easily altered or changed.
Can taste it all the time, it's the pressure (pressure).
Reiterating the omnipresence of stress and difficulty.
Yeah hey, oh baby
Emphasizing the emotional intensity of the situation again.
Say we're two alike [??]
Unclear, contextually ambiguous.
Don't know if I can recover (don't know if I can recover)
The singer is unsure if they can bounce back from their struggles.
Got me 'round it's little finger (got me by it's little finger)
Referring to the hold that stress and difficulty can have on a person.
Whoa whoa whoa
Exclamation of intensity or emotion.
So return to life [??]
Unclear, contextually ambiguous.
Don't know if I can recover when I taste it all the time
The singer is unsure if they can move past their struggles and continue forward.
Taste it all the time yeah
Reiterating the constant presence of stress and difficulty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY KAY, MATT JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheAntutu
Jay recorded this video in my city, Almeria (South Spain). He's very friendly. Under their hotel is a pub of jazz where i found him.He left the door of pub and was talking to us a long time.He was really happy with the recording, the full moon and told us that it is necessary to live the carpe diem.He was very kind to us all. The great is within and outside of the music. Thanks Jay. The new songs are magnificent! GOOD LUCK!!!
@dagmard6783
How lucky, Congratulations!👍😉👌
@stecam3121
User jealous in the best way, cool as du k
@richardpacheco9330
This guy knows how to live
@boardbridge
I knew this song now
I’m Japanese！
This is very good a song！💪
@novakane8722
@Thom smith he has a wife and kid
@RachelGuestToTheParty
100
@sm-yj7nu
Yes most definitely!! <3
@Laura-395
For sure!
@thevarietybros2486
My personal favorite Jamiroquai song. It was what introduced me to them way back in 2010. And it's still a favorite. I've listened to all of their albums and they are all wonderful, but I have to give props to Rock Dust Light Star for introducing me to them. I know people say it isn't their best, but I like it. And besides, I have a soft spot for it, because I was introduced to them via RDLS. I like pretty much all albums they have made. I'm just not big on Synkronized and that's it. Still, it's a fantastic band!