From her third album Swept, the beautiful ballad “Love Moves In Mysterious Ways” (penned by the stellar song writing team Dean Pitchford and Tom Snow) was featured as the end title in the Demi Moore movie, The Butchers Wife, and went Top 20 in the UK and reached the #1 spot in the Philippines.
In 2009, Julia self released her tenth record China Blue on Little Boo Records, exclusively available through CD Baby. This jazz record is comprised of original songs written by Julia and produced and arranged by the wonderfully talented multi-instrumentalist Grant Mitchell.
As there are so many jazz “standards” records – Julia longed to release an album of original songs. However, when she played some gigs, jazz songs were added to the set, including a version of Michael McDonald’s hit “I keep Forgettin.” Rearranged and produced for this record by Jon Gilutin (Linda Ronstadt), she was thrilled when the co-producer of this song Simon Climie (Eric Clapton, Michael McDonald) played the track to Michael. Having always been a huge fan, Julia was delighted when immediately after hearing her rendition of his song, Michael added his remarkable voice to the track, blessing it with his rare and distinctive vocal sound.
After a long and illustrious career, selling millions of records worldwide on Virgin Records and three releases on Vanguard Records, including a live CD and accompanying DVD, That’s Live was recorded and filmed at the House of Blues in Hollywood and released in 2005. Produced by Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Madeline Peyroux), it included an all star band and featured a stunning duet on the song “Concrete Love” with Grammy Award winning artist India.Arie and trumpet player/composer (“Crash”) Mark Isham.
Also, available exclusively from iTunes, The Baby Love EP, an exquisite collection of songs that Julia wrote for her daughter Marley Rose.
Currently Julia is in the studio with actor/comedian and classically trained pianist Paul Reiser collaborating on a record of original songs which is expected to be released in the Fall.
Jump
Julia Fordham Lyrics
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Let's do it let's do it let's jump
I've got a road map and a compass in the trunk
Let's do it let's do it let's drive
Leave it all behind
Let's do it let's do it let's fly
Let's do it let's do it let's glide
Wave it all goodbye
Let's do it let's do it let's jump in with both feet
Full throttle maximum heat
Let's jump jump jump
Let's do it let's do it let's run
I'll remember to forget my smoking gun
Let's do it let's do it let's ride
This big wave with the tide
Let's do it let's do it let's jump in with both feet
Full throttle maximum heat
Let's jump jump jump
I've got my parachute
I've got my combat boots
For when we hit the ground running
I've got my green grenade
To blow the blues away
'cause you know they're going to be coming
Let's do it let's do it let's jump in with both feet
Full throttle maximum heat
Let's jump jump jump
Let's jump jump jump
The lyrics of Julia Fordham's song "Jump" can be interpreted as a call to live life without hesitation, to take risks and to seize the moment. The repetition of the phrase "Let's do it" throughout the song emphasizes the idea of taking action and going for it. The first stanza encourages the listener to leave everything behind and embark on a journey, whether by car, plane or by running away from their problems. The image of a road map and a compass in the trunk gives the impression that the journey represents a quest for self-discovery and exploration.
The second stanza continues with the themes of adventure and freedom, as the singer proposes to fly to a cloudless sky and let go of everything that ties them down. The use of the words "glide" and "wave it all goodbye" evoke a feeling of liberation and evoke the image of soaring above one's problems. The chorus repeats the phrase "Let's jump in with both feet," emphasizing the need for total commitment and embracing the moment.
The third stanza shifts to a more proactive tone, as the singer comes prepared for anything that life may throw at her. The use of words such as "parachute," "combat boots," and "green grenade" implies that she is ready to face any challenge head-on. The final repetition of the chorus once again invites the listener to take action and jump into life, without fear or reservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's do it let's do it let's jump
Let's take a leap of faith and do something daring that we were hesitant about earlier.
I've got a road map and a compass in the trunk
I am well equipped and prepared for the journey ahead.
Let's do it let's do it let's drive
Let's embrace freedom and travel through the unknown path with enthusiasm.
Leave it all behind
Let's forget about the baggage weighing us down and move forward with a light heart.
Let's do it let's do it let's fly
Let's take off to the limitless sky and explore the unexplored possibilities of life.
I've got two one way tickets to the cloudless sky
I have provided us with a chance to embark on an adventure in the sky and experience boundless freedom.
Let's do it let's do it let's glide
Let's enjoy the freedom of gliding through the air and let go of our anxieties.
Wave it all goodbye
Let's leave behind everything that has been holding us back and eagerly move forward into the unknown.
Let's do it let's do it let's jump in with both feet
Let's commit ourselves to this adventure wholeheartedly with maximum enthusiasm.
Full throttle maximum heat
Let's push ourselves to the limit and perform with all our energy and passion.
Let's jump jump jump
Let's embrace the thrill and excitement of taking a leap of faith.
I'll remember to forget my smoking gun
I will forget about my past mistakes and focus on creating a better future.
Let's do it let's do it let's ride
Let's enjoy the journey and embrace the experiences that make us feel alive.
This big wave with the tide
Let's face the challenges that come our way and ride the wave of life with positivity and hope.
I've got my parachute
I am equipped with resources and tools to keep me safe when things go wrong.
I've got my combat boots
I have got the mental toughness to face any obstacles that might come our way.
For when we hit the ground running
We will be ready to face any challenges that come our way, and we won't let anything deter us from our objective.
I've got my green grenade
I am ready to fight off any negativity that might come our way.
To blow the blues away
I will do everything in my power to keep us motivated and energized.
'cause you know they're going to be coming
I am aware that obstacles will be a part of the journey, but I am determined to overcome them and continue moving forward.
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