1. Jay-J, born in Ham… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with this name.
1. Jay-J, born in Hamme Belgium on November 20th 1984 as Gwen Dhanis, has always been passionate about music. However, in his teens Jay-J never imagined that he could become a musician, the world of glamour and fame felt unreachable for him. So thru out high school Jay-J decided to focus on his second passion, becoming a chef. After learning the ropes, Jay-J graduated from high school in 2003. Jay-J immediately started to work in a Belgium restaurant and worked day and night to become a chef. Still Jay-J wanted to learn different cuisines and he decided to move to Italy, there he even won an award for his cooking. A few years later Jay-J got an offer to become a chef in France, world famous for his haute cuisine. After his time in France Jay-J decided to come back to Belgium to work in a friends’ restaurant. Shortly afterwards, inspired by his friend, Jay-J entered a Belgian Beauty competition called Mister Vlaanderen. During this competition though Jay-J realized that this wasn't really his thing, but it gave him the chance to perform again as a singer on stage. Jay-J re found his first passion, music, and he started to practice it again in his free time. Being inspired by great artists like Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake and many more, Jay-J listened carefully how he could learn from them. It was about the same time that Absolute P management and Mtv Belgium aired a commercial for the new reality show 'The Project’, looking for a new and hot R&B star. This would be Jay-J's chance to try making it in the music business. But The Project wasn't only a singing competition; it was a very hard learning process in becoming a real artist. After a business trip to Konvict Muzik (Akon's label) organized by manager Muls Peter, it became very clear that Jay-J would become the winner of The Project. Jay-J stood out during The Project’, not only as a great singer but also as a great person that never gives up and someone that has the mentality to make it , megastar Akon himself congratulated Jay-J on his excellent mentality and talent . In March 2009 Jay-J signed his first ever record and management deal, and on June 12th 2009 Jay-J released his first single Body to Body , including a great big budget video Jay-J also recorded his first album , set for release in October 2009.
2. Undoubtedly a legend in House Music.
Spanning a career with over 150 releases, he’s won a Grammy® nomination, had his own Coke® bottle for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, DJ’d the 2006 MTV® AVMAs and launched two comp series for Defected.
Jay-J’s syndicated radio show, “Live From…”, allows fans to “join him live from” his gigs worldwide, showcasing the latest tracks from his signature, Funky House/West Coast sound.
As a producer, you’ll see his name on the biggest releases from Moulton Studios, OM, Naked Music and Defected. He’s remixed artists from Jill Scott to Joss Stone and has collaborated with producers from Kaskade to Miguel Migs.
On his new label, Shifted Music (www.shiftedmusic.com), you’ll find releases by Jay-J as well as some of the best talent he’s discovered while sharing his passion for House Music around the globe.
At the End
Jay-J Lyrics
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You don't know what's all in my mind
I'm just tryna make it out, but I don't feel alive
But I don't wanna die
Oh, I can tell you it's okay
When I really know it's not
I could tell you I'ma stay when I'm already gone
You could tell me you're mine when I know that you're not
I'm way too far gone to stop where I been headin'
Can't open my eyes, I don't know where my head is
I'm lost in my mind, I can't tell if i'm yellin'
Ahh
Ahhh
Swallowed these pills 'cause I feel nothin' right
They can't help me I'm going along with the ride
But i'm high now
I been feelin' too much, I don't wanna live
I been showin' too much, I don't wanna give
I don't want my fam to get condolences
But they gonna if nobody notices
I don't wanna stop, baby on the real
'Til my heart stops, I'ma take a pill
Don't know who to trust, they don't want me here
See me goin' up, I could smell the fear, yeah
They gon' know my name when I'm gone
But they never knew, no, no, no
Tried to take my soul, now they play my songs
They don't what's wrong, but now I'm gone, passed on
Why are all my friends turnin' to enemies?
I think everyone is starting to envy me
Try to pull something because of jealousy
Why they gotta go so far to ending me
The lyrics to Jay-J's song "At the End" delve deep into the struggles of mental health and addiction. The opening lines portray a feeling of being trapped in one's own mind. The singer is sleeping until his demons wake him up and try to get inside, a clear reference to his inner demons of anxiety and depression. He doesn't feel alive, even though he wants to live. The line "I'm just tryna make it out" highlights the pressure and challenges in dealing with one's mental health issues.
The singer mentions that he can put up a façade of being okay even when he is not. The line "I could tell you it's okay when I really know it's not" highlights the difficulty in opening up to people about his struggles. The fear of being judged and not understood is a common feeling among people who are dealing with mental health issues. The singer talks about his addiction and how it has taken over his life. He mentions being selfish due to his addiction.
The chorus of the song portrays someone who is struggling with suicidal thoughts. The lines "I been feelin' too much, I don't wanna live, I been showin' too much, I don't wanna give" highlight the helplessness and hopelessness that comes with mental health issues. The singer doesn't want his family to suffer, but he doesn't know how to stop his addiction. He has lost trust in people and can't see a way out. The line "See me goin' up, I could smell the fear" shows how the singer has become numb to the consequences of his actions.
The song also touches on the issue of envy and jealousy, which can often lead to the end of a relationship or even life. The singer wonders why his friends have turned into his enemies and why they would go so far as to end him. The line "Why they gotta go so far to ending me" shows the singer's confusion and helplessness in dealing with complicated relationships.
Overall, Jay-J's "At the End" is a powerful portrayal of the struggles that people with mental health and addiction issues face. It is a cry for help and an expression of the hopelessness and helplessness that can lead to tragic endings.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleeping 'til my demons wake me up and try to get inside
I'm avoiding my issues by sleeping, but eventually they catch up to me and take over my thoughts
You don't know what's all in my mind
My thoughts are too dark and complex for you to understand
I'm just tryna make it out, but I don't feel alive
I'm going through the motions, but I don't truly feel alive or happy
But I don't wanna die
Despite my struggles, I don't want to give up on life
Oh, I can tell you it's okay
I pretend that everything is fine even when it's not
When I really know it's not
In reality, I'm struggling and need help
I could tell you I'ma stay when I'm already gone
I pretend that I'm committed, but I'm emotionally distant and removed
You could tell me you're mine when I know that you're not
You try to reassure me, but I know the truth and can't believe it
You could tell me I'm selfish, but these pills ain't helping
My addiction is making things worse, but I can't stop
I'm way too far gone to stop where I been headin'
My addiction has taken over and it's hard to change course
Can't open my eyes, I don't know where my head is
I'm so lost in my thoughts that I can't even focus on my surroundings
I'm lost in my mind, I can't tell if i'm yellin'
My thoughts are so chaotic and confusing that I don't even know if I'm expressing myself properly
Swallowed these pills 'cause I feel nothin' right
I use drugs to numb my pain and escape my problems
They can't help me I'm going along with the ride
I'm not really improving, I'm just going through the motions of addiction
But i'm high now
Even though the drugs aren't truly helping, I still feel their effects temporarily
I been feelin' too much, I don't wanna live
My emotions are overwhelming and I can't handle them, making me feel like life isn't worth living
I been showin' too much, I don't wanna give
I've opened up too much and it's left me vulnerable and drained
I don't want my fam to get condolences
I don't want my loved ones to feel sorry for me or experience loss because of my struggles
But they gonna if nobody notices
If I don't get help or support, my loved ones will eventually grieve my loss
I don't wanna stop, baby on the real
Despite the negative consequences, I don't want to give up my addiction
'Til my heart stops, I'ma take a pill
I will continue to use drugs until it kills me
Don't know who to trust, they don't want me here
I feel alone and like nobody truly cares about my wellbeing
See me goin' up, I could smell the fear, yeah
Despite my struggles, I am starting to succeed in some ways and others are starting to fear and envy me
They gon' know my name when I'm gone
When I eventually die, people will start to learn about my struggles and achievements
But they never knew, no, no, no
Despite my eventual fame, nobody truly understood the full extent of my pain and struggles
Tried to take my soul, now they play my songs
My struggles and pain have inspired my music and legacy even though they nearly destroyed me
They don't what's wrong, but now I'm gone, passed on
Even though nobody fully understood my struggles, I eventually died and left them wondering what went wrong
Why are all my friends turnin' to enemies?
My addiction and struggles have pushed away those who were once close to me and turned them against me
I think everyone is starting to envy me
Despite my problems, my successes and newfound fame have made others start to resent and envy me
Try to pull something because of jealousy
Others are trying to take me down because they are jealous of what I've achieved
Why they gotta go so far to ending me
Others' jealousy and resentment has led them to try and harm me, even to the point of risking my life
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Sol Jimenez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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