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).
Its Amazing
Jem Lyrics
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You know you are
You feel it in your heart
And your burning and wishin'
At 1st wait,it won't be on a plate
Your gonna work for it harder and harder
And I know cause I've been there before
And you'll see cause if its meant to be
Nothing can compare to deserving your dream
It's amazing, it's amazing all that you can do
It's amazing it makes my heart sing
Now its up to you
Patience now frustration in the air
And people who don't care
Well its gonna get you down
And you'll fall (fall)
Yes you will hit a wall
Get back up on your feet
And you'll be stronger and smarter
And I know I've been there before
Knockin' on door wont take no for an answer
And you'll see cause if it's meant to be
Nothing can compare to deserving your dream
It's amazing, it's amazing all that you can do
It's amazing it makes my heart sing
Now its up to you
Ooo-ooo-ooo
It's amazing, it's amazing all that you can do
It's amazing it makes my heart sing
Now its up to you
It's amazing, it's amazing all that you can do
It's amazing it makes my heart sing
Now its up to you
Jem’s song “It” is a motivational anthem that urges listeners to pursue their dreams and not give up in the face of challenges. The lyrics encourage individuals to work hard and be persistent in achieving their goals. The opening lines, “Do it now, you know you are. You feel it in your heart,” sets the tone for the song and emphasizes the importance of taking action towards desired aspirations.
The first verse highlights the idea that success is not handed to individuals on a silver platter, but rather requires consistent effort and hard work. The line “At 1st wait, it won’t be on a plate. You’re gonna work for it harder and harder” is a testament to this message. The lyrics also acknowledge rejection and the difficulties that come with pursuing one's dreams. Jem sings, “Knockin’ on the door with rejection,” but encourages listeners to not let rejection hinder their progress.
The chorus of the song reaffirms the idea that anything is possible if one is willing to put in the effort. Jem sings, “It’s amazing all that you can do. It’s amazing it makes my heart sing. Now it’s up to you.” The repetition of the phrase “it’s amazing” reinforces the notion that striving for one's dreams is a truly awe-inspiring feat.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it now
Don't wait, take action immediately
You know you are
You know deep down inside that you are capable of achieving great things
You feel it in your heart
You feel a strong desire and passion for your goals
And your burning and wishin'
You are filled with a burning desire and wish to make your dreams a reality
At 1st wait, it won't be on a plate
Initially, you may not achieve success easily or quickly
Your gonna work for it harder and harder
You will need to put in more and more effort to achieve your goals
And I know cause I've been there before
Jem has personally experienced the struggles of pursuing a dream
Knockin' on door with rejection (rejection)
Facing rejection and having doors slammed in your face is a common hardship on the path to success
And you'll see cause if its meant to be
If something is truly meant for you, it will come to pass
Nothing can compare to deserving your dream
Achieving your dreams through hard work and perseverance is a truly rewarding experience
It's amazing, it's amazing all that you can do
You are capable of achieving amazing things
It's amazing it makes my heart sing
Witnessing others achieve their dreams is a source of joy for Jem
Now its up to you
It is now your responsibility to take action and pursue your dreams
Patience now frustration in the air
While waiting for success, impatience and frustration can become prevalent emotions
And people who don't care
Not everyone will support or care about your dreams
Well its gonna get you down
This lack of support and care can be demotivating
And you'll fall (fall)
There may be times when you fail, stumble or fall short of your goals
Yes you will hit a wall
It is common to encounter obstacles and challenges that seem insurmountable
Get back up on your feet
In these moments of defeat, it is important to get back up and try again
And you'll be stronger and smarter
These setbacks will make you stronger and wiser, helping you better navigate future challenges
Knockin' on door won't take no for an answer
Persisting in the face of rejection is crucial to achieving one's dreams
Ooo-ooo-ooo
Interlude
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEM GRIFFITHS, LESTER MENDEZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Do it now
You know who you are
You feel it in your heart
And you're burning with ambition
At first, wait,
Won't get it on a plate
You're gonna have to work for it harder and harder
And I know
'cause I've been there before
Knocking on the doors with rejection (rejection)
And you'll see
'cause if it's meant to be
Nothing can compare to deserving your dream
[Chorus:]
It's amazing,
It's amazing all that you can do
It's amazing,
Makes my heart sing
Now it's up to you
Patience, now, frustration's in the air
And people who don't care
Well, it's gonna get you down
And you'll fall (fall)
Yes, you will hit a wall
But get back on your feet
And you'll be stronger and smarter
And I know
'cause I've been there before
Knockin' down the doors,
Won't take "No" for an answer
And you'll see
'cause if it's meant to be
Nothing can compare to deserving your dream
[Chorus]
Oh-oh-oh
[Electric voice:]
Don´t be embarrassed, don´t be afraid
Don´t let your dreams slip away
It's determination and using your gift
Everybody has a gift
Never give up, never let it die
Trust your instincts and most importantly
You´ve got nothing to lose
So just go for it
[Chorus 2x]
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@zhenite2337
one of Indonesian private television channel play this song as their vacation movies collection ads back in 2014 and it fit perfectly. So yeah, some of us keep coming back for this song to feel nostalgic, or just simply vibing and commenting with their indonesian language or broken english (includin' me)
@naufalhilmyatha9762
My childhood was happy to hear this :)
@muhammadwahyudinassidiqhi9238
Yes of course
@Mudeans
LMAO yes
@AlbertAdi4669
Memorable song
@amdzs9062
Gua pengen nangis
@muhamadrizkyfebriansyah6582
Teringat iklan big movies global tv akhir tahun 2014...
Akhir tahun, libur sekolah, abis maghrib, diluar hujan deras, nonton big movies global tv...
What a good old dayssss🙂🙂
@ahmadfaisalzahran7973
Kita satu era kawan
@muhismaibrahim
sama)))
@raihanakbar3694
Hahahaha relate