Tomlinson did not study music formally until well into his 20s. He played saxophone and ran a band as a hobby whilst studying for his degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at University College, Oxford. It was only after graduating and finding himself drawn to London ’s jazz scene that he enrolled at the Guildhall School Of Music in 1990. It was at the Guildhall that his musical and romantic relationship with Stacey blossomed.
Since then, Tomlinson has worked in a wide variety of groups, from Brian Ferry to experimental big band composer, Michael Garrick. His own quartet has appeared at clubs and festivals across Europe. Most recently, he has toured almost exclusively with Stacey in Europe, USA and the Far East, reserving time to perform in a quintet dedicated to the music of Lester Young with fellow saxophonist and Guildhall graduate, Mark Crooks.
When not performing, Jim shares his passion for skiing with Stacey, a sport at which they both excel. Only touring commitments in Japan in March 2006 prevented them from racing in the Nastar US Championships for which they both qualified this season.
Tomlinson’s most recent CD, The Lyric (2005) features Stacey Kent extensively and is the first release on his own record label, Token. The album recently hit the charts in Poland, France, Spain, Hong Kong and the UK. The Lyric featuring Stacey Kent has also just been awarded "Album of the Year" at the 2006 BBC Jazz Awards, announced 13th July 2006.
The Lyric will be released in the USA in September 2006.
I Got Lost In His Arms
Jim Tomlinson Lyrics
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I wish I knew
I can't believe that it's happened
And still it's true
I got lost in his arms and I had to stay
It was dark in his arms and I lost my way
And it seemed to say
There you go
There you go
How I felt as I fell I just can't recall
But his arms held me fast and it broke the fall
And I said to my heart
As it foolishly kept jumping all around
I got lost but look what I found
(There you go, there you go)
How I felt as I fell I just can't recall
But his arms held me fast and it broke the fall
And I said to my heart
As it foolishly kept jumping all around
I got lost but look what I found
The lyrics to Jim Tomlinson's song "I Got Lost In His Arms" depict a moment of overwhelming emotion and surrender to love. The singer expresses bewilderment and disbelief at how she got there but remains steadfast in her conviction that she wants to stay in the arms of her lover. The darkness of the moment is a metaphor for the unknown, but rather than being frightened by it, the singer leans into it, guided by the voice that seems to offer affirmation along the way.
The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to being caught up in something that she cannot explain. Despite the confusion, she is filled with a sense of certainty that what she feels is real. As she continues, she describes the darkness of the environment around her, which suggests that she doesn't know what is ahead. In this moment, she relies on her lover to guide her way, and she finds comfort and a sense of purpose in his embrace.
The repeated lyric "There you go" reinforces the idea that there is a guiding voice, suggesting that the singer is not alone, even if she feels lost. As the song progresses, she describes the feeling of surrendering to the moment, letting go of the fear and uncertainty that she may have felt at the start. She falls into her lover's arms and feels safe there, knowing that he will catch her. The closing lines suggest that she has found something special, even if it came from getting lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask me just how it happened
I am unable to explain the events that led up to this moment
I wish I knew
I desire to comprehend the situation better
I can't believe that it's happened
I am in disbelief that this occurrence took place
And still it's true
Despite my disbelief, it remains factual
I got lost in his arms and I had to stay
I became so consumed in his embrace that I remained there
It was dark in his arms and I lost my way
I became disoriented and lost my sense of direction while in his embrace
From the dark came a voice
A voice emerged from the obscurity
And it seemed to say
It appeared as though it communicated
There you go
It expressed a statement of approval or encouragement
How I felt as I fell I just can't recall
I cannot remember the sensations I experienced as I descended
But his arms held me fast and it broke the fall
Because he held me tightly, I was spared from the impact of the fall
And I said to my heart
I spoke to myself, expressing something genuine
As it foolishly kept jumping all around
While my heart was erratic and unpredictable
I got lost but look what I found
Despite getting lost, I discovered something valuable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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@alfavergara2315
Love her voice just melts u away
@18echosf
This is an incredible interpretation of a wonderful song.........so heartfelt!
@benfranklin1410
Spectacular. Soul soothing. Stacey's that way, and these arrangements are top-notch. Wow.
@libramoon5013
Stacy and Jim did a great job with this version. I am surprised that there are not that many views. The first time I heard this, it was played on an episode of The Young and the Restless.
@ro141
Beautiful performance of an outstanding song. I was amazed to discover it was written by Irving Berlin, not his usual style at all.
@bassigalupo
Dieu que cette voix et ce son vont bien ensemble! Paulo
@anamcmahan1883
JIM TOMLINSON,WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE,CONGRATULATIONS!
@sheriallthewayaround3992
Whew I just got lost in my beautiful day dream of my perfect lover and I enjoying life with plenty of wine, road trips, beautiful views and intimate memories that follow us to the next lifetime. Damn we are blessed to even know such a song. 🎉❤cheers 🥂🍾
@anamcmahan1883
A SWEET WHISPER VOICE,GREAT TUNE,A INVITATION FOR LOVE......CHEERS.
@ladylovin1
Beautiful!