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)
just dance
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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I used to put my faith in worship
But then my chance feels just too heaven sent
I used to worry about the future
But now I throw my caution to the wi-i-i-ind
I had no reason to be carefree
No, no, no
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You know I heard that boogie rhythm, hey!
I had no choice but to get down, down, down, down
Dance! Whooo!
Nothing left for me to do but dance
All these bad times I'm going through
Just dance!
Got canned heat in my heels tonight, baby...
Whoooooo ohhh
I feel the thunder, see the lightning
I know this anger's heaven sent
So I've gotta hang out on my hang-ups
'Cos on my boogie I feel so hell-bent hey, hey
It's just an instant gut reaction, that I got
I know I've never ever felt like this before
I don't know what to do
But then that is nothing new
Stuck between hell and high water, me I'll kill to make it through, hey!
Dance, yeah
Nothing left for me to do but dance!
All these bad times I'm going through
Just dance! hey
Got canned heat in my heels tonight, baby...
You know this boogie is for real, gal
So much canned heat in my heals, yeah
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blues away tonight
You know I’m gonna dance my blues away
You know this boogie is for real, gal
So much canned heat in my heals, yeah
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blu-u-u-es awa-a-a-y toni-i-i-ght
Dance! Whooo!
Nothing left for me to do but dance
All these bad times I'm going through
Just dance
Got canned heat in my heels tonight, baby
Dance, yeah
Oh the nasty things that people say
Dance, yeah
But I’m gonna make it anyway
Dance, yeah
Canned heat in my heals tonight, baby
You know that this boogie is for real
Got so much canned heat in my heals
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blues away tonight
Whooo!
You know, you know this boogie, this boogie is for real
Got so much canned heat, canned heat in my heals...
The song "Just Dance" by Jamiroquai is about removing oneself from worries and fears and just dancing to the rhythm of the music. The lyrics suggest the singer used to worry about the future and had no reason to be carefree until he heard a boogie rhythm from the other side of town. This rhythm compelled him to dance and let go of his fears. He feels thunder and sees lightning and realizes that his anger is heaven-sent. But instead of giving in to his hang-ups, he chooses to dance his blues away. He doesn't know what to do, but he recognizes that feeling as nothing new. He's caught between hell and high water, but he's willing to dance his way through it.
The song has a clear theme. People face challenges all the time, but dancing can be a way to cope with them. The lyrics celebrate the power of dance as a way to escape from worry, fear, and anxiety. Sometimes, when everything else fails, just dancing can bring joy and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
You know this boogie is for real
The song being played is a genuinely good and authentic representation of the boogie sound.
I used to put my faith in worship
I used to be religious and believe in some higher power.
But then my chance feels just too heaven sent
But then something good happened to me, and it felt like it was meant to be.
I used to worry about the future
I used to be anxious about what lay ahead.
But now I throw my caution to the wi-i-i-ind
But now I let go of my worries and live in the moment.
I had no reason to be carefree
I had no reason to be happy or carefree.
Until I took a trip to the other side of town
Until I had a new experience that changed my perspective.
You know I heard that boogie rhythm, hey!
I heard a catchy and irresistible boogie rhythm.
I had no choice but to get down, down, down, down
I couldn't resist dancing and getting into the groove of the music.
Nothing left for me to do but dance
I have no other recourse but to dance and enjoy myself.
All these bad times I'm going through
All the difficulties and struggles I'm dealing with right now.
Got canned heat in my heels tonight, baby...
I am on fire and ready to dance and have a good time tonight.
I feel the thunder, see the lightning
I am feeling lot of emotions and energy right now.
I know this anger's heaven sent
I know this anger I am feeling is divinely inspired.
So I’ve gotta hang out on my hang-ups
So I need to deal with my personal issues and emotional baggage.
‘Cos on my boogie I feel so hell-bent hey, hey
Because when I dance, I feel like nothing else matters and I am completely committed to it.
It's just an instant gut reaction, that I got
My response to the music is immediate and instinctual.
I know I've never ever felt like this before
I'm experiencing something completely new and exhilarating.
I don't know what to do
I am so caught up in the moment that I don't know what to do next.
But then that is nothing new
But this feeling of being out of control is nothing new to me.
Stuck between hell and high water, me I'll kill to make it through, hey!
Caught between two extremes, I'll do anything to get through it and keep dancing.
Oh the nasty things that people say
People can be unkind and negative towards me and my dancing.
But I’m gonna make it anyway
But I will persevere and keep dancing despite their negativity.
You know that this boogie is for real
This boogie music is authentic and genuine.
Got so much canned heat in my heals
I am full of energy and passion for dancing.
Gonna dance, gonna dance my blues away tonight
I will use dancing to lift my spirits and forget my problems for a while.
Contributed by Lily G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronald Diaz
El bajo es impresionante! Atrapado de principio a fin!!!
Lankey Bastard
Say what you will, the 90's had some AWESOME tunes.
Snusey
@MrTBSC better than nowadays tbh, and I’m a zoomer
sigh idk
James Francese you still quoting people? Lol
HINRG14
what you will
NeeroShean Beatz
thats the funk boiii
MrTBSC
eh always gotta dig deep to find the gems in a pile of dirt
BrimstoneLudovico
That bass is INSANELY GROOVY
Victor Mendoza
Lady Camden, if you ever get to read this, you were my fave on the talent show and the way you did it was just mesmerizing, as if I was hypnotized.
Ben
i liked her part in the talent show the best aswell