MJ Cole (born Matthew James Firth Coleman, 1973) is a house and UK garage p… Read Full Bio ↴MJ Cole (born Matthew James Firth Coleman, 1973) is a house and UK garage producer and remixer. Born in London, England, his student days were spent studying classical music at LCU and the Royal College of Music, while his student nights were devoted to raving to hardcore and jungle at Telepathy and Raindance.

After starting his own label Prolific Recordings, Cole produced a song called "Sincere" in 1998 with a sampler and an Amiga. One of the twenty test pressings of "Sincere" was received by Pete Tong, who started playing the tune on his national BBC radio 1 show. Cole then signed on Gilles Peterson's Talkin' Loud label, where he recorded "Sincere", the album. The Mercury Music Prize nominated (2000) debut won him the accolade of Best Producer from the prestigious Muzik and Mobo magazine awards, sold over 60,000 copies in the UK alone and spawned two outstanding Top 15 singles.

He released a second long player "Cut to the chase" (2003) and he has collaborated on and remixed works by Jill Scott, Tom Jones and Mariah Carey.

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MJ Cole Lyrics

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Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
And walk amongst the stars at night
I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
In my life

Well, I've shared so many pains
And I played so many games
Ah, but everyone finds the right way

Somehow, some way, some day

Whoa, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
And I'll find the love that I long to see
People can be what they wanna be

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Whoa, ho, I wish the world were truly happy
Living as one
I wish the world they call Freedom
Someday would come, some day would come

Whoa, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
And I'll find the love that I long to see
Everybody can be what they wanna be
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, baby

Woo

(I-I-I-I) Zoom-zoom (Baby)
I'd like to away (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Baby)
I'd like to away (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Well, I'd like to fly away)

Zoom-zoom (Baby)
I'd like to away (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Well, I'd like to fly away)
Zoom-zoom (Baby)

Zoom (I-I-I-I-I)

(Ey) Zoom-zoom (Baby, yeah)
Zoom (You and me, baby)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MJ Cole's song "Zoom" express a longing for a better life, free from pain and full of love and freedom. The singer talks about greeting the sun each morning and walking amongst the stars at night, indicating a desire for peace and a connection with nature. The line "I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life" suggests the longing for the sweeter things in life, both metaphorically and literally.

The verse "Well, I've shared so many pains / And I played so many games / Ah, but everyone finds the right way / Somehow, some way, some day" expresses the singer's acknowledgement of past struggles and experiences, but also the hope that there is a way forward. The repeated line "zoom" represents a desire to escape and start anew, to fly away to a place where the mind can be "fresh and clear." The chorus also stresses the idea that everyone can be what they want to be, indicating a belief in the power of self-determination.

The final verse expresses a wish for a happier world where people live in harmony and freedom. Throughout the song, there is a sense of optimism and hope that shines through the struggles and longing. The melody and instrumentation of the song reinforce this sense of hopefulness with a catchy and upbeat rhythm.

Line by Line Meaning

Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
I enjoy welcoming the new day every morning

And walk amongst the stars at night
I like taking nighttime walks under the stars

I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
I want to experience the sweetness of life

Well, I've shared so many pains
I've gone through many difficult times

And I played so many games
I've engaged in many activities

Ah, but everyone finds the right way
Everyone eventually discovers their own path

Somehow, some way, some day
It may take time, but it will happen eventually

Whoa, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
I want to escape from here and explore the world

Where my mind can see fresh and clear
I want to be in a new environment that inspires creativity

And I'll find the love that I long to see
I want to find love and happiness

People can be what they wanna be
People have the freedom to pursue their dreams