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
Wonderland
Nate James Lyrics
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We're searching for a good time
Close my eyes so I can find a way
To chase away the dark skies
Don′t you let nobody know
Keep your head up in the clouds
Keep dreaming of what you know
Follow the road to wonderland
Don't you change what you believe
Just stay strong and positive
Come take a trip to a place called Wonderland
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The peace love and harmony
I don′t want to ever fall from this high
Don′t you let nobody know
Keep your head up in the clouds
Keep dreaming of what you know
Follow the road to wonderland
Don't you let them break you down
Don′t you change what you believe
Just stay strong and positive
Come take a trip to a place called Wonderland
The lyrics of Nate James's song Wonderland are an inspiring and motivational call to stay true to oneself and to follow one's dreams. The first two lines urge listeners not to fall into the madness around them, but instead to focus on having a good time. This is followed by a more introspective plea to close one's eyes and find a way to chase away the dark skies. The next few lines encourage the listener to keep dreaming and follow the road to Wonderland, a metaphorical place representing a state of mind in which peace, love, and harmony reign.
The chorus is a repetition of the message that one should stay strong and positive and not let anyone break them down or change what they believe in. Nate James's powerful vocals help drive home the importance of these messages, urging listeners to come take a trip to the magical land of Wonderland where anything is possible if one believes in oneself.
Overall, the lyrics of Wonderland are a powerful reminder to listeners that they have the power to shape their lives and achieve their dreams, as long as they stay true to themselves and remain positive and strong in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get caught up in the madness
Don't let yourself be drawn in by all the chaos and craziness going on around you.
We're searching for a good time
We're looking to have fun, enjoy ourselves and make some great memories.
Close my eyes so I can find a way
Shutting my eyes helps me find a path and direction in life.
To chase away the dark skies
By finding a path, we can escape the gloom and darkness in our lives.
Don't you let nobody know
Don't tell anyone else what you're doing or what you believe.
Keep your head up in the clouds
Remain optimistic and hopeful, like looking at the clouds in the sky.
Keep dreaming of what you know
Continue having faith in your dreams and aspirations.
Follow the road to wonderland
Stay focused on the path you've chosen, even if it seems difficult to follow.
Don't you let them break you down
Don't let other people's negativity or criticism get you down.
Don't you change what you believe
Stay true to your beliefs, principles and values.
Just stay strong and positive
Be resilient and maintain a positive attitude, even when things seem tough.
Come take a trip to a place called Wonderland
Experience the peace, happiness and beauty of what we call 'Wonderland' - a happy place within ourselves.
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Writer(s): Sneddon David, Mein James, Speas Nathaniel James Harold, Gosling Jake Nathan
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.