Following a minor stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA"). After building up an established online presence, she signed to Universal Records and began working with the likes of hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson), Atlanta rapper B.o.B, and R&B producer Labrinth on her debut album, Who You Are. In 2010, her first single, "Do It Like a Dude," originally written for Rihanna, reached number 25 in the U.K. charts and, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Ellie Goulding, she was announced as the winner of the Critics Choice Award at the 2011 Brits. That same year, an appearance on Saturday Night Live coincided with her album being reissued in the U.S.
Following a tour that took in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, and her first show in North America, Jessie J became the first U.K. female solo artist to achieve six Top Ten singles from a single studio album. The success of the sixth single, "LaserLight," featuring David Guetta, was aided in no small part by her appearance as judge on the U.K. edition of The Voice. The hit show gave the singer a chance to display her talent for musical coaching, while building a rapport with fans both old and new on prime-time television. Also involved were Tom Jones and will.i.am, with whom Jessie J performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, before heading back to the studio to work on the follow-up to Who You Are.
After finishing her second and final season of coaching on The Voice in 2013, J returned with the singles "Wild" and "It's My Party," which preceded her second album, Alive, that September. With a planned U.S.-only version of Alive featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams eventually put aside, J instead focused on recording new material for what would become her third studio album, Sweet Talker. Including the likes of Diplo, the-Dream, and the aforementioned Pharrell, the album also saw her join forces with De La Soul and 2 Chainz, while Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj both featured on the lead single, "Bang Bang," which debuted at number one in the U.K. and became a Top Ten hit in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Sweet Talker arrived in October 2014, reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. and U.K. Taking a break from music, she joined the cast of judges on television singing competition The Voice Australia. She returned in 2017 with the singles "Real Deal" and "Queen," which later appeared on her fourth LP, R.O.S.E.
DayDreamin
Jessie J Lyrics
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You gotta tell me there's nothing there (nothing there)
I don't want nobody else
Hoping one day you might care (yea yea yea)
Voices saying just hold back
And erase the heart drawn on your sleeve (your sleeve)
I won't stop wishin' wishin' for you're my baby
You got me daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
Daydreamin'
Of what I want, what I want
Daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
Imagination running wild (running wild!)
And then to realize this ain't real (real real real)
Please just hit me with the truth (truth)
It really hurt if it's all I feel (all I feel)
Voices saying just hold back
And erase the heart drawn on your sleeve (your sleeve)
I won't stop wishin' wishin' for you're my baby
I want you here with me
You got me daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
Daydreamin'
Of what I want, what I want
Daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
I thought of leaving my heart away, yea
I'm flirting, I'm flirting
You'll give me blessing, I'm just here to say
Oh oh oh!
You got me daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
Daydreamin'
Of what I want, what I want
Daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
You got me daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
Daydreamin'
Of what I want, what I want
Daydreamin'
That's all I got, all I got
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
The song "Daydreamin'" by Jessie J speaks of the overwhelming feeling of being captivated by someone's charming presence, wishing for that person to reciprocate those feelings but realizing that it might just be a mere imagination. The opening lines, "I wish I could stop myself / You gotta tell me there's nothing there (nothing there)" shows the singer's internal conflict of her wishful thinking and the reality that she might be the only one feeling that way. She mentions that voices in her head say to hold back her feelings and protect her heart. However, despite all that she still fantasizes about being with the person she likes, as she sings, "You got me daydreamin' / That's all I got, all I got / Daydreamin' / Of what I want, what I want."
The chorus is the central theme of the song, as Jessie J repeatedly sings, "You got me daydreamin'," emphasizing that it's the only thing she has when it comes to the person she likes. The second verse highlights the frustration of the singer when she realizes that her daydreams aren't a reality. The bridge indicates her apprehension, where she thinks of walking away from it all, but the temptation of her feelings for the person convinces her to stay. The song concludes with the chorus being repeated twice conveying the persistence of her daydreaming.
Overall, "Daydreamin'" is a song that speaks of the desire and frustration of wanting someone who may not feel the same way. The lyrics are relatable, and the up-tempo nature of the song makes it a catchy and enjoyable listen.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could stop myself
I'm having a hard time controlling my thoughts and feelings about you.
You gotta tell me there's nothing there (nothing there)
Please be honest with me if you don't feel the same way.
I don't want nobody else
I only want you, no one else will do.
Hoping one day you might care (yea yea yea)
I have hope that someday you could feel the same way and care about me too.
Voices saying just hold back
My conscience is telling me to try and control my emotions.
And erase the heart drawn on your sleeve (your sleeve)
I need to try and hide my feelings from you.
I won't stop wishin' wishin' for you're my baby
I won't stop hoping and dreaming that you'll be mine someday.
Ha! Then watch you come to me
I'll wait patiently for you to realize your feelings for me.
You got me daydreamin'
You're the only thing on my mind.
That's all I got, all I got
My thoughts and dreams of you are all I have.
Daydreamin'
My mind is wandering and fantasizing about you.
Of what I want, what I want
I can't help but think about what I desire with you.
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know know
I don't want to hear any harsh truths that could shatter my illusions.
Imagination running wild (running wild!)
My imagination is going rampant about all the wonderful things we could be together.
And then to realize this ain't real (real real real)
I need to remember that it's all just a fantasy and not get too caught up in it.
Please just hit me with the truth (truth)
I'd rather know the truth, even if it hurts to hear it.
It really hurt if it's all I feel (all I feel)
It would hurt a lot if all these feelings are one-sided and you don't feel the same way about me.
I want you here with me
I desire to be with you and have you by my side.
I thought of leaving my heart away, yea
I considered just giving up on my feelings and moving on.
I'm flirting, I'm flirting
I'm still trying to get your attention and show you my interest.
You'll give me blessing, I'm just here to say
If you would just give me a chance, I could be everything you need.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CYPMP
Written by: JOSH ABRAHAM, JESSICA CORNISH, OLIVER ELLIOT GOLDSTEIN, CLAUDE KELLY
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