British-bred singer/song writer (and 1/3 of UK R&B group FDM), Jermaine Ril… Read Full Bio ↴British-bred singer/song writer (and 1/3 of UK R&B group FDM), Jermaine Riley has been looking up to many a hero of R&B/pop culture for quite some time now. Michael Jackson being the first, as Jermaine spent hours in front of the TV as a child, emulating the icon. "I wouldn't go anywhere without my white socks and black plimsolls, it didn't matter what I was wearing." he says. "I wanted to be him." With MJ at the top, this list soon grew, along with his anticipation to see his very own name on it.

Fast forward to adulthood; hundreds of shows, several tours, a few music videos and an everlasting back catalogue of songs later and you will find Jermaine preparing to fly the skies once again. Solo.

"Making music and being on stage performing come 2nd nature to me… but doing it by myself makes everything new again. Whatever fearlessness I've had for the past 8 years has to come from a different place now."

Not only an adept dancer and entertainer, Jermaine's song writing and unique tone have garnered the acclaim of fans, artists and producers far and wide. Most recently, such noteworthy talent skipped managers and publishers but landed him on platinum UK rapper Chipmunk's new album Transition, as the voice behind the emotive autobiographical track "Then And Now". Giving him the boost he needed amidst turbulent times. "I wrote that when I was broke!" he exclaims. "The irony of it becoming my first major song placement is crazy to me."

Now, amidst penning songs for many different artists and producers, both upcoming and established, Jermaine has unleashed Hello Earth, his highly anticipated follow up to 2008's 'Goodbye Krypton: The Mixtape', and insists that this new solo project is NOT a mixtape.

"It's all original material this time. I think its quality enough to allow people to put the album stamp on it, despite it being free... "Mixtape" makes it sound disposable to me and I want people to pay attention."

Sprinkled with a star-studded cast of producers and several notable features from upcoming talent, this newest self-penned offering has definitely set a positive tone for his ongoing career as a significant singer/song writer/entertainer. Up, up and away...

Clouds
Jermaine Riley Lyrics

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Where do we go from here?
All I know is I want more of you babe!
You're just like a pair of tears
We fall, is getting wetter,
But we're just happy pretending about to...
And I've known you for some years
How long we gonna do this, though it's not getting wrong!
Don't get me wrong, I love to be here in these arms

Just wanna know what to hold!
Cause no matter what they tell me,
I'm gonna love you baby
Even if the situation changed
I'll be here everyday regardless
I just can't go on make believing that you see me
And the feelings gotta stop someday,
We better find a way to give up
To give up, to give up the clouds
Feels so right, but it's wrong, don't stop
Friends shouldn't do
I think we need to get up, to get up the clouds

This is good night...
Et's get out of the clouds!

Overall Meaning

In "Clouds," Jermaine Riley sings about a complicated relationship, wondering where they should go from the present situation. The chorus repeats the phrase "We better find a way to give up, to give up the clouds," signaling the need for some clarity and honesty in the relationship. The clouds represent the haze of ambiguity and confusion surrounding them. The lyrics suggest that they have been pretending to be happy, but they need to face the truth about their feelings for each other. The line, "Just wanna know what to hold" hints at the uncertainty and insecurity in the relationship.

Riley's verses show his longing for his partner, as the repetitive line "I want more of you babe" emphasizes his desire for clarity and commitment. He expresses his love for his partner, saying that he will still love them even if the situation changes. However, he also recognizes the issues in their relationship, questioning how long they can continue to pretend that everything is okay. The line "Feels so right, but it's wrong, don't stop," conveys his dilemma of feeling the connection, but knowing that it is not sustainable as they are just friends.

Overall, "Clouds" is a soulful ballad that delves into the complexities of relationships, highlighting the need for openness and honesty, and the courage to face the truth.

Line by Line Meaning

Where do we go from here?
I'm unsure of the direction our relationship is heading.

All I know is I want more of you babe!
I have strong feelings for you and desire a deeper connection.

You're just like a pair of tears
Just like tears, our emotions are complex and unpredictable.

We fall, is getting wetter
Each emotional experience we share becomes more intense and complicated.

But we're just happy pretending about to...
Despite any issues, we're content to ignore them and continue pretending everything is fine.

And I've known you for some years
We've had a relationship for a while now.

How long we gonna do this, though it's not getting wrong!
We've been doing this for a while, but it's starting to feel off.

Don't get me wrong, I love to be here in these arms
I still have feelings for you and enjoy spending time together.

Just wanna know what to hold!
I want to know where this relationship is going and what we're holding onto.

Cause no matter what they tell me,
Despite what anyone else may say,

I'm gonna love you baby
I still love you.

Even if the situation changed
Even if our circumstances were to shift,

I'll be here everyday regardless
I'll still be here for you every day, no matter what.

I just can't go on make believing that you see me
I can't keep pretending that you want the same things that I do.

And the feelings gotta stop someday
Eventually, we'll have to confront our emotions and make a decision.

We better find a way to give up
We need to figure out how to move on.

To give up, to give up the clouds
We need to let go of our illusions and face the reality of our situation.

Feels so right, but it's wrong, don't stop
Our relationship may feel good, but we need to acknowledge that it's not healthy and work to change it.

Friends shouldn't do
As friends, we shouldn't be involved in a romantic relationship that's causing us stress.

I think we need to get up, to get up the clouds
We need to clear our heads and work together to move past our feelings for each other.

This is good night...
This is the end of our romantic relationship.

Et's get out of the clouds!
Let's move on from our illusions and start rebuilding our friendship.

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Jermaine Riley

12y↑1

The mixtape comes out on November 10th babe. 10.11.12. It'll be available on my bandcamp page. :^) x

LaLa Tee

12y

Love it! JR you are SUPERtalented (see what i did there :D ) .. I hope and pray the right people guide you on your journey to Success ! You have a lot of people rooting for ya! DONT GIVE UP! X