Born in London, he is the son of writer Ann Dexter-Jones and real estate tycoon Laurence Ronson. His mother later married Mick Jones, lead guitarist of multiplatinum selling rock band Foreigner. He has two sisters: fashion designer Charlotte Ronson and DJ Samantha Ronson. He spent his childhood in a wealthy suburb of London where he lived on the same street as Paul McCartney‘s family. When his parents divorced at age 8, he moved to New York, where he made friends with John Lennon's son, Sean Lennon.
Ronson played guitar and drums from an early age, but it wasn't until moving to New York City with his mother that Ronson discovered DJ culture. At age 16, already a fan of such popular hip-hop artists as Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys, Ronson began listening to the various hip-hop mixtapes released every few months by DJs. Inspired, Ronson confiscated his father's record collection and began trying his hand at mixing.
The young DJ with the diverse taste soon caught the ears and eyes of various socialites and New York celebrities, including fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, who featured Ronson along with other sons and daughters of celebrities in a 1997 fashion campaign. A year later, hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs hired Ronson to DJ his fabled 29th birthday bash. These and other high-profile gigs boosted Ronson's "hip quotient" and helped promote his more serious-minded music career. Fusing his eclectic turntable skills with his knowledge of musical instruments and songwriting, Ronson eventually embarked on his first solo project. Featuring such diverse guest artists as dancehall rapper Sean Paul, hip-hop artist Mos Def, Jack White of the White Stripes, and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, Ronson's debut album, Here Comes the Fuzz, bowed for Elektra in 2003.
Ronson's second album, Version, adds to his eclectic style. In this sophomore album, Ronson fuses a range of musical genres from Daniel Merriweather to Ol' Dirty Bastard to Phantom Planet with an up tempo contemporary funk sound. All the songs on this album are covers of previous Billboard top-10 pop songs, with a jazzy twist.
Career
Attending Vassar College and then New York University (NYU), Ronson became a regular at downtown hip-hop spots and made his name as a DJ on the New York club scene in 1993. He was soon one of the most respected DJs and was being called on for celebrities' private parties. Ronson is known for his diverse, genre-spanning selection, influenced by both the hip-hop scene of New York and the more rock influence of the UK, amongst others.
He moved on, however, to producing music. After producing Nikka Costa's song "Everybody Got Their Something," Ronson signed a record contract with Elektra Records. His first album Here Comes the Fuzz was released in 2003 and was a critically acclaimed success that featured artists of all genres, despite initially poor sales. The most well known song from the album, " Ooh Wee" samples " Sunny" by Boney M and features Nate Dogg, Ghostface Killah, and Trife Da God. He has since produced multiple songs on the albums of singers Christina Aguilera, Amy Winehouse, Lily Allen, and Robbie Williams.
In 2004, he formed his own record label, Allido Records, a subsidiary of Sony BMG's J Records, along with his longtime manager Rich Kleiman. The first artist he signed to Allido was rapper Rhymefest, most well-known for winning the Grammy for co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks".
In March 2006, Ronson released a cover of Radiohead's " Just" as a single. In certain areas, such as the UK, it gained major radio play. It also saw release as part of Exit Music: Songs with Radio Heads, a full Radiohead covers CD, in April, later appearing on Ronson's second album, Version, which was released in the UK on 16 April 2007. It includes other covers of a diverse selection of rock & pop songs including: Kaiser Chiefs' " Oh My God" (featuring guest vocals from Lily Allen), an instrumental version of Coldplay's " God Put A Smile Upon Your Face", Britney Spears' "Toxic", Ryan Adams' "Amy", Maxïmo Park's " Apply Some Pressure", The Zutons' "Valerie" and Kasabian's "L.S.F.".
Amy
Mark Ronson Lyrics
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I want to be your friend
Flowers grow through my window
And I love you again
Oh, I love you, oh
When you laid me down
Into your beautiful garden
It's God shining through to me I guess
It's God shining through to me I guess
Oh, I love you, Amy
Do you still love me'
I go to the places where we used to
I feel sad
I am out here looking for you
Sometimes I pretend
Oh, I miss you, oh
When you laid me down
Into your beautiful garden
Flowers in the love of my arms
Is God playing evil tricks on me'
Is God playing evil tricks on me'
Oh, I love you, Amy
Do you still love me'
Oh, I love you, oh
When you laid me down
Into your beautiful garden
Flowers in the love of my arms
Is God playing evil tricks on me'
Is God playing evil tricks on me'
Oh, I love you, Amy
Do you still love me
Do you still love me
Do you still love me
Do you still love me
Do you still love me
Do you still love me
Do you still love me
Love me
Love me
Love me
The song "Amy" by Mark Ronson is a beautiful ballad about love, loss and nostalgia. It tells the story of two people who were once in love but have grown apart. The singer longs for Amy's love and wonders if she still feels the same way. The lyrics carry a lot of emotion and reveal the singer's vulnerability.
The opening lines of the song "I don't know why I let go, I want to be your friend" express regret and uncertainty. The singer wishes to rekindle the relationship and be close to Amy again. The line "Flowers grow through my window and I love you again" suggests that the singer is seeing signs of hope and renewal in their surroundings. The sense of longing continues in the next verse as the singer goes to places they used to visit with Amy and feels sad. The line "Sometimes I pretend" indicates that the memory of Amy and their relationship is still very much alive in the singer's mind.
The chorus "Oh, I love you, Amy, do you still love me?" is the heart of the song. The repetition of these lines show the depth of the singer's feelings and their hope for a reconciliation. The line "Is God playing evil tricks on me?" indicates the singer's frustration and confusion. They are questioning why their love has not lasted and why their feelings are still so strong.
Overall, "Amy" is a powerful love song with poignant lyrics that capture the grief and nostalgia of a past love. The melody is hauntingly beautiful and Mark Ronson's delivery adds a layer of emotion and vulnerability to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I let go
The singer is unsure why they ended their relationship with Amy.
I want to be your friend
Despite the breakup, the singer still desires a connection with Amy.
Flowers grow through my window
The singer has a garden outside their window, adding a natural and peaceful element to their life.
And I love you again
The artist realizes they still have strong feelings for Amy.
Oh, I love you, oh
The artist passionately declares their love for Amy.
When you laid me down
The singer recalls an intimate moment with Amy.
Into your beautiful garden
The singer remembers being in a garden with Amy, possibly metaphorical for a happy time in their relationship.
Flowers in the love of my arms
The artist feels surrounded by love, symbolized by the flowers they're holding.
It's God shining through to me I guess
The artist sees the beauty around them as a sign from a higher power.
Oh, I love you, Amy
The artist reiterates their love for Amy.
Do you still love me'
The singer questions if Amy still has romantic feelings for them.
I go to the places where we used to
The artist reminisces on their past with Amy and visits the locations they shared memories at.
I feel sad
The singer experiences feelings of sadness and loss.
I am out here looking for you
The singer actively seeks out Amy in hopes of reconnecting.
Sometimes I pretend
The singer has moments where they pretend things are how they used to be with Amy, possibly indicating a struggle to move on.
Is God playing evil tricks on me'
The artist questions if the seemingly cruel twists of fate are a part of a divine plan.
Oh, I miss you, oh
The artist yearns for Amy's presence and warmth.
Do you still love me'
The singer asks the same question, as their love for Amy persists.
Love me
The singer concludes the song with a simple request for Amy's love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER GEOFFREY WILKINSON, JACK MCMANUS
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gk32
I don't know why I let go
I want to be your friend
Flowers grow through my window and I love you again
Oh I love you oh
When you laid me down into your beautiful garden
Flowers in the love of my arms
Its God shining through to me I guess
Its God shining through to me I guess
I love you Amy
Do you still love me
I go to the places where we used to
I feel sad
I am out here looking for you
Sometimes I pretend
Oh I miss you oh
When you laid me down
Into your beautiful garden
Flowers and the love in my arms
Is God playing evil tricks on me
Is God playing evil tricks on me
Oh I love you Amy
Do you still love me
vinceleguesse
Awesome vibes!
Andrew
Everything Mark Ronson does is golden.
Vince S
Especially when he covers a Ryan Adams song
gk32
I don't know why I let go
I want to be your friend
Flowers grow through my window and I love you again
Oh I love you oh
When you laid me down into your beautiful garden
Flowers in the love of my arms
Its God shining through to me I guess
Its God shining through to me I guess
I love you Amy
Do you still love me
I go to the places where we used to
I feel sad
I am out here looking for you
Sometimes I pretend
Oh I miss you oh
When you laid me down
Into your beautiful garden
Flowers and the love in my arms
Is God playing evil tricks on me
Is God playing evil tricks on me
Oh I love you Amy
Do you still love me
Laura JazzPiano
Love this ❤
lyss010387
I need to listen to this album again soon.
Suzannah King
I love you Mark!
Connor Webb
This is great
Josh
Cool, sounds like a Beatles song.
Vince S
It's a Ryan Adams song