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).
Come On Closer
Jem Lyrics
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I want to show you
What I'd like to do
You sit back now
Just relax now
I'll take care of you
Hot temptations
Infiltrating through
Sweet sensations
Hot temptations
Coming over you
Gonna take it slow babe
Do it my way
Keep your eyes on me
Your reaction
To my action
Is what I want to see
Rhythmic motion
Raw emotion
Infiltrating through
Sweet sensations
Hot temptations
Coming over you
And now you're satisfied
A twinkle in your eye
Go to sleep for ten
And anticipating
I will be waiting
For you to wake again
Hot temptations
Sweet sensations
Infiltrating through
Sweet sensations
Hot temptations
Coming over you
(When you wake up we'll
Do it all again)
(When you wake up)
[When you wake up we'll
Do it all again)
(When you wake up)
Hour after hour
Of sweet pleasure
After this I guarantee
You'll never want to leave
Shut your eyes and think about
What I'm about to do
Sit back relax I'll take my time
This lovin's all for you
Jem's song "Come On Closer" is a sensuous ballad about seduction and intimacy. The song opens with an invitation to the listener to come closer and experience the singer's desires. The lyrics are full of suggestive language, with references to "hot temptations" and "sweet sensations" that infiltrate through the listener. The singer promises to take care of the listener and do things their way, while keeping their eyes on them to see their reactions to the singer's actions. The chorus repeats the themes of sweet sensations and hot temptations and talks about the experience of satisfaction and anticipation. The song ends with a promise of hours of sweet pleasure and an assurance that the listener will never want to leave.
The lyrics of "Come On Closer" are about intimacy, seduction, and pleasure. They create a mood of sensuality and desire. The song is sung in a soft, soothing voice that matches the tone of the lyrics. The slow tempo and rhythmic motion of the music provide a sensual backdrop for the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on closer
The singer is inviting the listener to move physically closer to them.
I want to show you
The singer wants to demonstrate something to the listener.
What I'd like to do
The singer has a specific action or plan in mind.
You sit back now
The artist is asking the listener to relax and not participate in any physical activity.
Just relax now
The artist is urging the listener to release any tension and let the artist take the lead.
I'll take care of you
The singer is assuming responsibility for the listener's pleasure and enjoyment.
Hot temptations
The singer is describing the intense and irresistible desire they feel for the listener.
Sweet sensations
The artist is describing the pleasurable physical feelings that will occur.
Infiltrating through
The sensations that the artist feels are spreading and taking over.
Coming over you
The physical and emotional sensations are going to take control of the listener as well.
Gonna take it slow babe
The singer intends to take their time and not rush anything.
Do it my way
The artist has a specific plan or approach to the physical activity.
Keep your eyes on me
The singer wants to maintain visual contact with the listener.
Your reaction
The singer is interested in how the listener responds to their actions.
To my action
The singer is indicating that they will be the one initiating the physical activity.
Is what I want to see
The artist is deriving pleasure from the listener's reaction to their actions.
Rhythmic motion
The physical activity will involve a consistent and controlled movement.
Raw emotion
The physical activity will also include strong and authentic feelings.
And now you're satisfied
The listener has received pleasure and is now content.
A twinkle in your eye
The listener appears to have a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment.
Go to sleep for ten
The listener is so exhausted and satisfied that they will fall asleep for ten hours.
And anticipating
The artist is eagerly waiting for the listener to wake up and repeat the activity.
I will be waiting
The singer is ready to engage in the activity again.
Hour after hour
The physical activity will continue for extended periods of time.
Of sweet pleasure
The experience will be full of enjoyable sensations.
After this I guarantee
The singer is confident that the listener will be satisfied with the experience.
You'll never want to leave
The activity will be so enjoyable that the listener will have no desire to stop or leave.
Shut your eyes and think about
The artist is encouraging the listener to relax and visualize the upcoming experience.
What I'm about to do
The artist is hinting at a future experience that will be pleasurable.
Sit back relax I'll take my time
The singer is reminding the listener to let go of control and let the singer take charge.
This lovin's all for you
The singer is indicating that the physical activity is meant solely for the listener's pleasure.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gerard B. Jr. Young, Hasrat Jaipuri, Jaikishan Shankar, Jem Griffiths, SHAILENDRA, GERARD B JR YOUNG, JEMMA GRIFFITHS, PANCHAL JAIKISHAN, SHANKAR SINGH
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