1) Jay Jon Chri… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist by the name of Jay Smith:
1) Jay Jon Christopher Smith (born in Helsingborg, Sweden on April 29, 1981) is a Swedish singer and guitarist with English ancestry.
2) Jay Smith (died March 27, 2013) was a Canadian guitarist who played in the band Matt Mays & El Torpedo and was formally a member of Rock Ranger.
1. Jay Jon Christopher Smith (born in Helsingborg, Sweden on April 29, 1981) is a Swedish singer and guitarist with English ancestry. He won the Swedish Idol 2010 title, beating Minnah Karlsson in the December 10, 2010 final in the Ericsson Globe Theater.
He also plays in the rock band Von Benzo, who released an album in 2009.
Smith's first solo single was Dreaming People. He released his debut album, the self-titled Jay Smith (featuring the best songs from his time in Idol) on 19 December 2010. The album shot straight to #1 in its first week of release in the Swedish Albums Chart.
Smith also appears on the two compilation album from Idol 2010, singing the song "All I Need Is You".
2. From Cape Breton, Jay Smith (died March 27, 2013) played in the band Matt Mays & El Torpedo and was formally a member of Rock Ranger. A great guitar player who transitioned into a singer/songwriter and showed off his talent with new releases. The songs were very laid back and easy to listen too, while grasping your attention and taking you along for the ride..the raw vocals blend well with the Gordie Sampson Esq flow.
I Want It That Way
Jay Smith Lyrics
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The one, desire
Believe
When I say
That I want it that way
That we, are two worlds apart
Can't reach to your heart
That I want it that way
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
Am I, your fire?
Your one, desire?
Yes I know, it's too late
But I want it that way
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
From the way that it used to be, yeah
No matter the distance
I want you to know
That deep down inside of me...
You are, my fire
The one, desire
You are
(You are, you are, you are)
Don't wanna hear you say
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
(Don't wanna hear you say)
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
(Tell me why)
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
Tell me why
I never wanna hear you say
I want it that way
'Cause I want it that way
The song "I Want It That Way" by Jay Smith is about a relationship that has distances between the couple. The first stanza of the song "You are my fire, the one desire, believe when I say that I want it that way" shows the strong desire of the singer for the other person. He makes it clear that this person is the one who ignites the fire and who he desires. He also emphasizes how much he wants things to remain the same and continues to seek that desire.
The next stanza "That we are two worlds apart, can't reach to your heart when you say that I want it that way" highlights the fact that there is distance between the couple, and this distance leads to the fact that they can't reach each other's hearts. The singer is asking why there's a strain between them, and he wants to know why it's like this. The chorus of the song answers this question with "ain't nothin' but a heartache, ain't nothin' but a mistake, I never wanna hear you say, I want it that way." The person who he desires says things which lead to the heartache and mistakes, and he doesn't want to hear them say that they want things to remain the same. The singer then mentions that he knows it's late to rectify their situation, but he still wants things to be the same.
In conclusion, the song "I Want It That Way" by Jay Smith is a classic pop ballad that is highly relatable to people who have faced relationship struggles. It explores the pains of long-distance love and is a must-listen for those who want to reminisce about the simple pop tunes of the 90s.
Line by Line Meaning
You are, my fire
You represent the passion and warmth in my life
The one, desire
You are the only thing I long for
Believe
Trust me
When I say
What I'm about to say is the truth
That I want it that way
I want things to be the way they are
That we, are two worlds apart
We come from different backgrounds and experiences
Can't reach to your heart
I can't connect with you emotionally
When you say
When you express yourself
Tell me why
Explain the reason to me
Ain't nothin' but a heartache
It's just emotional pain
Ain't nothin' but a mistake
It's just an error
I never wanna hear you say
I don't want to hear those words from you
Am I, your fire?
Do I evoke those same feelings in you?
Your one, desire?
Am I the only thing you long for?
Yes I know, it's too late
I acknowledge that I missed my chance
But I want it that way
But I still want things to be the way they are
Now I can see that we've fallen apart
I realize that we have grown apart
From the way that it used to be, yeah
Things are not the same as they were before
No matter the distance
Regardless of the physical separation between us
I want you to know
I need you to be aware of this
That deep down inside of me...
In the depths of my soul...
You are, my fire
You still represent passion and warmth in my life
The one, desire
You are still the one thing I long for
You are
You continue to hold that special place in my heart
(You are, you are, you are)
You truly are
Don't wanna hear you say
I don't want to hear you express that sentiment
'Cause I want it that way
Because I genuinely want things to stay the same
Writer(s): Andreas Michael Carlsson, Martin Karl Sandberg Copyright: Imagem London Ltd.
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