He was also a member of The Untouchables, and Rocking Horse (along with Keith Poppin).[2][4] His biggest successes, however, would come in the early 1970s, when he teamed up with the Impact All Stars at the recently built Randy's studio to record tracks such as a cover of Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", and "A Little Love", which were both big hits in Jamaica and the UK (London was the first artist to record at the studio). Both of these appeared on London's debut album, Bridge Over Troubled Waters in 1972. Further hits followed with the likes of "Rock and Roll Lullaby", "No Letter Today", "Together", "Jim Say Hello", and "Don't Keep The Kids". In 1975, London toured the UK, with further singles being released in the following years, including the hits "Having a Party" and "In My Heart" which charted on the UK reggae chart in 1978,[6][7] with further albums released in the late 1970s and one in 1980. London continued to record through the 1980s and 1990s, including tracks for Phillip Fraser's Razor Sounds label, and continued to perform well into the 2000s. His debut album, Bridge Over Troubled Waters was reissued in 2004 with bonus tracks as A Little Love, the track "A Little Love" also being chosen to promote London as part of Mayor Ken Livingstone’s "Totally London" campaign
I'm Your Puppet
Jimmy London Lyrics
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I'll do funny things if you want me to, I'm your puppet
I'm yours to have and to hold
Darling you've got full control of your puppet
Pull another string and I'll kiss your lips, I'm your puppet
Snap your finger and I'll turn you some flips, I'm your puppet
Your every wish is my command
All you gotta do is wiggle your little hand
I'm your puppet, I'm your puppet
I'm just a toy, just a funny boy
That makes you laugh when you're blue
I'll be wonderful, do just what I'm told
I'll do anything for you
I'm your puppet, I'm your puppet
Pull them little strings and I'll sing you a song, I'm your puppet
Make me do right or make me do wrong, I'm your puppet
Treat me good and I'll do anything
I'm just a puppet an you hold my string, I'm your puppet
Walking, talking, living, loving puppet
I'm hanging on a string, I'll do anything now
I'm a walking, talking, living, loving puppet, and I love you
The song "I'm Your Puppet" by James and Bobby Purify, covered by Jimmy London, is a catchy love song that uses the metaphor of a puppet to describe the submissive nature of the singer in his relationship to his lover. The song suggests that the singer's partner has complete control over his actions, and he will do anything to please her. The lyrics describe the puppet's willingness to perform any task that his lover gives to him- from winking, to kissing her lips, to turning flips at her snap of a finger. The puppet's the only purpose is to bring joy and happiness to his love, and he'll do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.
The song's imagery is a powerful depiction of the submission that lovers can sometimes show, emphasizing the willingness of one partner to submit to the other's wishes. The singer uses the metaphor of the puppet to show their reliance on their lover, how they perform according to their lover's wishes, and how they will continue to do so in the future. The song's melody and repetitive chorus makes it an easy sing-along and has made it a classic that is still beloved today.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull the string and I'll wink at you, I'm your puppet
I will do things to please you and make you happy, just like a puppet would do
I'll do funny things if you want me to, I'm your puppet
Whatever it is that you want me to do, I'll do it to entertain you
I'm yours to have and to hold
Darling you've got full control of your puppet
You have complete authority over me, and I do everything you say
Pull another string and I'll kiss your lips, I'm your puppet
Snap your finger and I'll turn you some flips, I'm your puppet
Whenever you pull my strings or snap your fingers, I am at your service to give you a kiss or do a trick for you
Your every wish is my command
All you gotta do is wiggle your little hand
I'm your puppet, I'm your puppet
I am always at your beck and call, and all you need to do is give me a little signal for me to obey
I'm just a toy, just a funny boy
That makes you laugh when you're blue
I'll be wonderful, do just what I'm told
I'll do anything for you
I'm your puppet, I'm your puppet
I am like a toy that you can play with and make you happy. Whatever you tell me, I will execute it to perfection
Pull them little strings and I'll sing you a song, I'm your puppet
Make me do right or make me do wrong, I'm your puppet
You have the power to make me do good or bad things. Whatever it is, just pull my strings and I'll comply
Treat me good and I'll do anything
I'm just a puppet an you hold my string, I'm your puppet
If you treat me kindly, I will do anything for you since you're the one who is in charge
Walking, talking, living, loving puppet
I'm hanging on a string, I'll do anything now
I am a puppet that can walk, talk, live, and love just like a human being, and I will do anything you ask of me now
I'm a walking, talking, living, loving puppet, and I love you
Despite being a puppet, I still have the capacity to love, and I have fallen in love with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SPOONER OLDHAM, DAN PENN
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