Jimmy started his career in 1987 with the QMI/MCA debut release Kick the Wall by Jimmy Davis & Junction. The title song and first single “Kick the Wall” was a top 40 AOR hit as well as an MTV hit video. The group was known for its live appearances and toured all over America.
In 1996, Davis, with guitarist and Junction bandmate Tommy Burroughs, re-formed The Riverbluff Clan, a Memphis rockin'-country-bluegrass outfit from the ‘70's. The band released two critically acclaimed independent CDs. The Clan also appeared in the award winning independent film The Poor & Hungry, directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle and Flow), performing Davis' "Honeysuckle and Kudzu."
In 2004, Jimmy made his solo debut with a CD of self-penned songs entitled Jimmy Daddy's Acoustic Song List. Songs like "Grandmother's Quilt," "Devil's Den," "I Gotta Roll" and "Waiting in the Wings" honor every style of music Davis has ever approached. The Commercial Appeal called it "an unassuming triumph and as honest a record as you're likely to hear."
March of 2006 brought Campfire Songs to the world. It features Jack Holder, Tommy Burroughs, Jim Dickinson, Reba Russell, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Susan Marshall, Richard Bailey, Cowboy Eddie Long and the River Bluff Clan. As the title implies, some songs were actually written around the campfire on hiking and camping trips. Bluegrass and country, stories and hauntings, it's all here.
Kiss the Clouds
Jimmy Davis Lyrics
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They have to differentiate, different breed different animal
He engineers precision but never mistake for mechanical
In synthetic worlds they take natural
As radical, can't face the infallible
Their entire view of the system's based on a unilateral
Opinion, nothing but biased
And they don't really wanna try us the passion remains flammable
They should call him constable the way he paints ma.sterpieces
It's a race to be an ace in this game of cards
Only one in the pack can lay claim to hearts
Davis frontrunner outpaces
Any opponent he'll just leave em frozen in stasis
And he hasn't even tightened his laces
Standing at the finish line while they're finalising the places
I,. wanna kiss the clouds, wanna give my soul to the people and
I,. wanna give it back, I wanna give my soul to the people now
They say the game's dead the party's over
But he's bringing the flair and playing the field like Barcelona
His lyricism his skill and rhythm's the art of joga-
Bonito in vocal form, they start to sober
When they smell the harsh aroma of this coffee
He's got the music to 'make it happen' like Nizlopi
Stuck in this western world, surrounded by cowboys
Who can't see the picture or hear the sound because they're a shit copy
But the quality will shine through, and quickly remind you
That Davis is representing divine truth
Listen I've done what you're trying to
With the intensity and energy of every jungle and grime tune
I feel inclined to
Bring a different taste to the marketplace and
be embraced just like irn bru I know I'll reach what I aspire to
But it's more than self gratification and just so people admire you
I,. wanna kiss the clouds, wanna give my soul to the people and
I,. wanna give it back, I wanna give my soul to the people now
His game's truly, next level
It's going in like a ball struck by the foot of Wayne Rooney
Give him a strike he'll hit the net
Pick up the mic and rip a set
Man's smoking there's no sign of cigarettes!
It's just majestic
Wearing the captains armband, man charms fans foreign or domestic
Blend of styles is eclectic, technique electric
Progression a part of the introspective, personality
With the mentality is clarity
With the character there comes the charity
Well rounded, balanced and centred
Always remain grounded the challenge is centred
Around conquering oneself, maintaining ones health
And then the application of ones wealth
We have to make the right choices
Jimmy Davis voice of the world's working class and the voiceless
The song "Kiss the Clouds" by Jimmy Davis is about staying true to oneself, no matter what anyone else thinks or says. The opening lines, "Once freed, always magical / They have to differentiate, different breed different animal," suggest that those who are true to themselves will always have a bit of magic in their lives. The singer talks about being misunderstood and dismissed as "radical" by those who can't accept those who are different. He paints a picture of someone who is determined to create beautiful, meaningful things, despite the hurdles that may come their way.
The chorus, "I want to kiss the clouds, wanna give my soul to the people, and I want to give it back, I wanna give my soul to the people now," reinforces the idea that the singer is committed to using his talents for the benefit of others. He wants his music to be a gift to the world, inspiring and uplifting people.
The second verse contrasts Davis's unique style with mainstream music that is nothing but a "shit copy." The singer talks about feeling as though he is constantly pushing himself to be better, not just for himself but for the people who will listen to his music. He compares his intensity and energy to that of jungle and grime, two genres of music known for their energetic and powerful beats.
Overall, "Kiss the Clouds" is a song about staying true to oneself in the face of adversity, and using one's talents to create something beautiful and meaningful. It encourages listeners to live their lives with passion and purpose, and to use their talents to make a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Once freed, always magical
Being free is a magical feeling that is hard to forget.
They have to differentiate, different breed different animal
People have to understand that different things have different characteristics.
He engineers precision but never mistake for mechanical
His precision is not just mechanical but has an artistic element to it.
In synthetic worlds they take natural
People in artificial worlds try to make things seem more natural.
As radical, can't face the infallible
People who are radical cannot accept the fact that some things are infallible.
Their entire view of the system's based on a unilateral
Their view of the system is based on a one-sided perspective.
Opinion, nothing but biased
Their opinion is biased and not based on facts.
And they don't really wanna try us the passion remains flammable
They don't want to try because they are afraid of the passion that might ignite.
Remains combustible and remains charged
The passion is still present and is still charged.
They should call him constable the way he paints ma.sterpieces
His ability to create masterpieces is so great that he should be called a constable.
It's a race to be an ace in this game of cards
Everyone is trying to be the best in this game.
Only one in the pack can lay claim to hearts
Only the best can win the hearts of the people.
Davis frontrunner outpaces
Davis is the front runner and is ahead of everyone else.
Any opponent he'll just leave em frozen in stasis
He can easily defeat any opponent and render them incapable of movement.
And he hasn't even tightened his laces
He is so far ahead that he does not even need to prepare yet.
Standing at the finish line while they're finalising the places
He is already at the finish line while the others are still trying to figure out their positions.
I,. wanna kiss the clouds, wanna give my soul to the people and
The singer wants to achieve great things and inspire the people around him.
I,. wanna give it back, I wanna give my soul to the people now
He wants to give back to the people who have helped him achieve his dreams.
They say the game's dead the party's over
Some people believe that the game is over and there is no more fun to be had.
But he's bringing the flair and playing the field like Barcelona
He is bringing excitement to the game and playing with the style of Barcelona.
His lyricism his skill and rhythm's the art of joga- Bonito in vocal form, they start to sober
His lyrics and skills are so great that they are like the beautiful game of soccer, and they make people sober up and take notice.
When they smell the harsh aroma of this coffee
When people hear his music, they can sense the strong and bitter aroma of coffee.
He's got the music to 'make it happen' like Nizlopi
He has the ability to use his music to make things happen like Nizlopi.
Stuck in this western world, surrounded by cowboys
He feels trapped in the western world and surrounded by people who are cowboys.
Who can't see the picture or hear the sound because they're a shit copy
These people cannot appreciate his music because they are a poor imitation.
But the quality will shine through, and quickly remind you
The quality of his music will stand out and remind people of its greatness.
That Davis is representing divine truth
Davis is speaking the truth and representing a higher power.
Listen I've done what you're trying to
The singer has achieved what others are trying to achieve.
With the intensity and energy of every jungle and grime tune
He has put all his intensity and energy into his music, just like every jungle and grime tune.
I feel inclined to
He has a strong desire to do something.
Bring a different taste to the marketplace and be embraced just like irn bru
He wants to bring a new flavor to the music industry and be accepted by the people, just like the drink Irn Bru.
I know I'll reach what I aspire to
He is confident that he will achieve his goals.
But it's more than self gratification and just so people admire you
Achieving his goals is not just about making himself happy or being admired by others.
His game's truly, next level
His music is on a completely different level.
It's going in like a ball struck by the foot of Wayne Rooney
His music is powerful and intense, like a ball hit by Wayne Rooney.
Give him a strike he'll hit the net
He will always succeed if given the opportunity.
Pick up the mic and rip a set
He can easily take the stage and perform.
Man's smoking there's no sign of cigarettes!
His music is so hot that it feels like smoke, even though there are no cigarettes around.
It's just majestic
His music is grand and majestic.
Wearing the captains armband, man charms fans foreign or domestic
He has a leadership role and is able to charm all kinds of fans.
Blend of styles is eclectic, technique electric
His music is a mix of different styles, and the technique used is exciting and energetic.
Progression a part of the introspective, personality
As a person, he is always looking to progress and improve himself.
With the mentality is clarity
He has a clear mind and knows what he wants to achieve.
With the character there comes the charity
A person's character can also involve giving to charity.
Well rounded, balanced and centred
He is well-rounded, balanced, and has a centered personality.
Always remain grounded the challenge is centred
He remains humble and focused on the challenge ahead.
Around conquering oneself, maintaining ones health
The challenge is about overcoming oneself and staying healthy.
And then the application of ones wealth
After achieving these things, one can then use their wealth for good.
We have to make the right choices
As people, we have to make sure we make the right choices in life.
Jimmy Davis voice of the world's working class and the voiceless
Jimmy Davis represents the voice of the people who are not usually heard, such as the working class.
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