One of Britain's most promising soul singer/songwriters, Nate James is also perhaps the most independently spirited. Born on a U.S. Air Force base in Lakenheath in 1979, James grew up listening to his parents' soul music collection, particularly Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, and from an early age began performing cover versions in local clubs in Woodbridge, Suffolk. After abandoning an art foundation course at college to work with London producer Jazz Black, James won a place in five-piece R&B act Notorious, who were filmed for a behind-the-scenes TV show for T4. But due to a label merger, the group was dropped from Warner Records before releasing any material, and James decided to go solo. Signing a songwriting deal with Universal Publishing in 2004, James shrewdly refused to sign away the copyright in his recordings and set up his own Frofunk imprint via various deals with independent labels. His debut album, Set the Tone, featuring collaborations with En Vogue's Dawn Robinson, David Sneddon, and Eg White, was released a year later. Featuring the singles "Universal," "The Message," and the title track, it earned him nominations for Best Newcomer and Best R&B Artist at the 2005 MOBO Awards. After supporting acts including Beverley Knight, Musiq (Soulchild), and Natasha Bedingfield, James embarked on his own tour, playing to sellout crowds in Milan, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. He released his second album, Kingdom Falls, produced in L.A. by the Grammy- winning Neal H. Pogue, in 2007. Influenced by the experience of a charity mission to Rwanda a year earlier, it was funded entirely by the profits from his debut. James has also appeared on records by Poker Pets, Sway, and Natalie Williams, and works as an ambassador for several charities including Shelter, Global Angels, and Youth Music. ~ Jon O'Brien, Rovi
The Message
Nate James Lyrics
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they never really captured how i feel
and whatever happened to the sounds today
i think they are lacking something really
like them old school jams that kinda make you wanna dance
lose yourself in music feels so free
each time i take your stand and turn things round
and go party and just sing yer
lets get it together
cos music and and that freedom or
thinkin is pushing us further
got to get up and dance got to get and move got to send out my message to the people
got to get up and dance got to get in the
groove are you hearing my message to the people
so whats going on in life today
people looking down and thinking whats up
but we can think around and find a way just keep on moving forward and dont give up
lets go back in time to the music on my mind with stevie playing piano just for you
so what happened to the sounds today
i know that deep down you love your music and go party and just sing it lets get it together and music and that freedom
thinkin is pushing us further
got to get up and dance got to get and move got to send out my message to the people
got to get up and dance got to get in the groove are you hearing my message to the people
till end
Thanks to rennydee!
The lyrics of Nate James's song "The Message" express his disappointment with modern-day music and how it fails to capture his emotions fully. He longs for the old-school jams that make him want to dance and lose himself in the music, promoting freedom through expression. Nate James is sending out a message to people that music has the power to push us further and that it is essential to express ourselves through music.
Line by Line Meaning
There is something wrong with sounds today
The music being produced today does not accurately convey my emotions
they never really captured how i feel
Modern music does not resonate with me on a personal level
and whatever happened to the sounds today
What caused the decline in the quality of music being made today
i think they are lacking something really
In my opinion, there is an essential component missing from modern music
like them old school jams that kinda make you wanna dance
I miss the classic songs that made me want to dance uncontrollably
lose yourself in music feels so free
The freeing sensation of losing oneself in the music is unmatched
each time i take your stand and turn things round
Every time I speak out about this issue and advocate for better music, I am making a positive change
i want you to express yourself through music
My hope is for people to use music as a form of self-expression
and go party and just sing yer
I encourage people to let loose, have fun, and sing along to their favorite songs
lets get it together
We can unite and work together to create better music
cos music and and that freedom or
Music has the power to evoke feelings of liberation and independence
thinkin is pushing us further
Through critical thinking and reflection, we can progress forward
got to get up and dance got to get and move got to send out my message to the people
It is imperative that we dance, move, and share our thoughts and beliefs through music
got to get up and dance got to get in the groove are you hearing my message to the people
Are you receiving and internalizing the message I am attempting to convey through music?
so whats going on in life today
What current events and issues are we facing in society right now?
people looking down and thinking whats up
Individuals may be feeling hopeless and uncertain about the future
but we can think around and find a way just keep on moving forward and dont give up
Despite the challenges we face, we must remain optimistic and continue to persevere
lets go back in time to the music on my mind with stevie playing piano just for you
Reflecting on past music can serve as an escape from the difficulties of the present
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAKE GOSLING, JAY MEIN, NATE JAMES, DAVID SNEDDON, DAVID JAMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vivianalaporta7043
There is something wrong with sounds today
Never really captured how I feel
And whatever happened to the sounds today
I think they are lacking something really
Like them old school jams that kinda make you wanna dance
Lose yourself in music feels so free
Each time I take your stand and turn things round
I want you to express yourself through music
And don't hide it and just sing yeah
Let's get it together
Cause music
And that freakness
Of thinking is pushing us further
Got to get up and dance got to get up and move
Got to send out my message to the people
Got to get up and dance got to get in the groove
Are you hearing my message to the people
So what's going on in life today
People looking down no, they won't say what's up
But we can think around and find a way
Keep on moving forward and don't give up, no
Lets go back in time back to music of my mind
With Stevie playing piano just for you
So what happened to the sounds today
I know that deep down you still love your music
And don't hide it and just sing it
Let's get it together
Cause music and that freakness of thinking
Is pushing us further
Got to get up and dance got to get up and move
Got to send out my message to the people
Got to get up and dance got to get in the groove
Are you hearing my message to the people
@familyhomma2200
最高❤この曲大好きです
@elhadjhabbouche663
How is it he hasn't become more present in the music industry as a performer ?
@pierosciacchitano9917
Semplicemente fantastica!
@gaburieruR
Uma música de dez anos atrás!!! Que pérola
@SuperMaunzer
Great piece! Some years ago they made some promotion for it on German radio. "The message" has captured me immediately and wondered if this was to become another superhit. Well, in the end they "threw me the CD" because it remained rather unsuccessful. Nate James and "The Message" - both are completely unknown here. Don't know why, it's a great piece to listen and feel good, especially after a hard week is done.
@TheCaulfield1
"And whatever happened to the sounds today, I think that they are lacking something real" He couldn't be more RIGHT! I couldn't of said it better myself Nate!!
@evertongomes1862
Perfeita ❤
@kuzcoxtopia
AWESOME !!! can't stop singing it :D
@vivianalaporta7043
There is something wrong with sounds today
Never really captured how I feel
And whatever happened to the sounds today
I think they are lacking something really
Like them old school jams that kinda make you wanna dance
Lose yourself in music feels so free
Each time I take your stand and turn things round
I want you to express yourself through music
And don't hide it and just sing yeah
Let's get it together
Cause music
And that freakness
Of thinking is pushing us further
Got to get up and dance got to get up and move
Got to send out my message to the people
Got to get up and dance got to get in the groove
Are you hearing my message to the people
So what's going on in life today
People looking down no, they won't say what's up
But we can think around and find a way
Keep on moving forward and don't give up, no
Lets go back in time back to music of my mind
With Stevie playing piano just for you
So what happened to the sounds today
I know that deep down you still love your music
And don't hide it and just sing it
Let's get it together
Cause music and that freakness of thinking
Is pushing us further
Got to get up and dance got to get up and move
Got to send out my message to the people
Got to get up and dance got to get in the groove
Are you hearing my message to the people
@musicbabexful
amazing song!