Jem (born Jemma Griffiths on 18 May 1975, in Penarth, Wales, UK) is a singe… Read Full Bio ↴Jem (born Jemma Griffiths on 18 May 1975, in Penarth, Wales, UK) is a singer-songwriter known for her eclectic fusion of musical genres like trip-hop, pop, folk, and rock.

Her solo career began in earnest in 2002, when a demo version of the song "Finally Woken" was played on the LA radio station, KCRW. The track became one of the most listener-requested songs at the station, landing her in their top 5 played artists, and all prior to any record label being attached. As a result, she signed to Dave Matthews' ATO Records label.

Along with electronic producer Guy Sigsworth (Björk, Frou Frou), she wrote the song Nothing Fails, which was later reworked by Madonna and appeared on her 2003 album, American Life.

Jem released the moderately successful EP It All Starts Here in autumn 2003, followed by the debut album Finally Woken in March 2004. The first single They became her most successful single to date, peaking at #6 on UK Singles Charts.

Her second album Down to Earth was released on 16 September 2008, preceded by the single It's Amazing.

Jem's music featured on various movies (Closer, Eragon, Sex and the City, Monster-in-Law, The Prince and Me), trailers (Ultraviolet, Closer), ads (Lexus), and TV series (The OC, Six Feet Under, Gossip Girl, Smallville, 90210).

Amazing Life
Jem Lyrics

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Come with me
I want to show you something
You don't see
You've given up trying
Watch the leaves
Rustling in the wind
The summer breeze
That's living and dying

It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life
It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life

Come with me
Stop making it so hard
You can be
Laughing not crying
Nothing's changed
Just got to recognize
That it's a game
Of living and dying

It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life
It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life

Come on now baby please
Just look around
Look around it's there
It's good to feel alive
Feel alive, feel alive
This amazing life

It's good to feel alive
Feel alive, feel alive
This amazing life
Come on now baby please
This amazing life
Come on, come on, come on with me

Relax it's easy, relax it's easy
Look around, look around

Overall Meaning

"Amazing Life" is a song by Welsh singer-songwriter Jem Griffiths that explores the beauty of life, and the importance of embracing it even in the difficult moments. The lyrics of this song serve as a reminder to the listener that life is amazing and worth cherishing every day, no matter how hard things may get. Jem urges the listener to come with her and take a moment to appreciate life's simple pleasures, like the rustling of leaves in the wind and the warmth of the summer breeze.

The song's lyrics also highlight the importance of recognizing that life is both living and dying, and that one should not give up trying. Jem encourages the listener to stop making life so hard and instead choose to laugh instead of cry. She reminds us that nothing has changed, we just need to look at things with a different perspective. Life is a game that we all play, but it's important to remember that it's also a beautiful journey that we must embrace.

Line by Line Meaning

Come with me
Join me on this journey towards a different perspective on life

I want to show you something
I want to introduce you to a new way of looking at the world around us

You don't see
You have lost the ability to appreciate the wonder of your surroundings

You've given up trying
You've resigned yourself to a pessimistic outlook on life

Watch the leaves
Look at the natural beauty of the world around you

Rustling in the wind
Responding to the natural forces of life

The summer breeze
The feeling of life passing by

That's living and dying
The reality of the circle of life

It's amazing, it's amazing, this amazing life
Despite the hardships, life is truly amazing and worth experiencing to the fullest

Stop making it so hard
Stop overthinking and stressing yourself out

You can be
You have the ability to change your outlook

Laughing not crying
Choose to see the positive and find joy in life

Nothing's changed
The world hasn't fundamentally changed - your perspective has

Just got to recognize
It's all about changing the way you view things

That it's a game
Life is about the ups and downs and learning to navigate them

Of living and dying
The inevitable cycle of life

Come on now baby please
Listen to me, I'm trying to help you

Just look around
Take a real, honest look at what's in front of you

It's good to feel alive
It's important to appreciate and enjoy the gift of life

Feel alive, feel alive
Embrace the sensation of being alive

Come on, come on, come on with me
Let's journey together on this new outlook on life

Relax it's easy, relax it's easy
Don't stress, it's easier than you think

Look around, look around
Open your eyes and take in the beauty of the world

This amazing life
This experience of life is truly something special

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jem Griffiths, Paul Herman, Stephen Spiro

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