By 1990 the band had signed to Geffen Records, and released their debut album "Don't Come Easy". Musically, it was somewhere between Whitesnake and Bon Jovi, with Tyketto opening for the former on many bills. However, the rise of the 'grunge' sound in 1991 saw Tyketto's hopes of the big breakthrough begin to recede. Jimi left the band and was replaced by Jamie Scott. Their second album was rejected by Geffen and finally emerged in 1994 under the title "Strength In Numbers" on CMC in the USA and Music for Nations elsewhere in the world.
The following year Vaughn left the band to look after his wife, who had developed cancer, and was replaced by former Tall Stories vocalist Steve Augeri. Tyketto's sound began to move more towards a Journey-type style (Augeri would later become lead vocalist for Journey), and this line-up released "Shine" in 1995, again on CMC / Music for Nations. However, dwindling audiences and the changing landscape of the rock industry saw the band disband in 1996, releasing "Take Out & Served Up Live" as a swansong, having never really broken through. The various band members went onto other projects, most notably Danny, Micheal and Jamie would reunite in Vaughn
In 2004 Tyketto reformed for a reunion tour with the full original lineup.
Jamie
Tyketto Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Strung out by the storm she prays would disappear
Burning on the inside, writhing in the flame
Darkness and the light's become one and the same
I'm here to meet you on the other side
I'll be the one who calls your name
Jamie - Did you think that life
Jamie - Reach out and take it
Ain't it worth a try
Surrounded by the ocean, swallowed by the sea
Thinking all her life that this was meant to be
Fearing every minute, waiting on the next
Holding on for life, she's hanging by a thread
I'm here to meet you on the other side
I'll be the one who calls your name
Jamie - Did you think that life
Was meant to pass you buy?
Jamie - Reach out and take it
Ain't it worth a try
If you believe in miracles
Well, it's that easy I'll get you all you need
Summer sun come shinin' down
Push away the clouds, set you free
Jamie - Did you think that life
Was meant to pass you buy?
Jamie - Reach out and take it
Ain't it worth a try
Jamie - I'll be there on the other side
Jamie - Reach out and take it
You won't be denied
The song "Jamie" by Tyketto is a powerful ballad that tells the story of a woman who is struggling with intense emotions and feeling trapped in her life. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is overwhelmed, writhing in emotional pain and darkness, and holding on for dear life. The singer of the song promises to be there for Jamie, to meet her on the other side and help her to take control of her life.
The opening lyrics of the song refer to a "river of emotion" and a "waterfall of tears," creating the sense of a person who is drowning in their own feelings. Despite this, there is a glimmer of hope in the idea that someone is there to help Jamie, to call her name and guide her to a better place. The refrain of the song urges Jamie to "reach out and take it," reminding her that life is worth living and that she shouldn't let it pass her by.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope, telling those who are struggling that there is always someone who cares and is willing to help. The lyrics are delivered with a raw, emotional power that perfectly captures the feeling of being alone and overwhelmed, but also suggests that it's possible to find your way back into the light.
Line by Line Meaning
River of emotion, waterfall of tears
The woman is going through an intense and overwhelming emotional experience, constantly crying and feeling like she's drowning in her own emotions.
Strung out by the storm she prays would disappear
She's holding on and hoping that the difficult situation she's in will eventually go away, but it's taking a toll on her.
Burning on the inside, writhing in the flame
The emotional turmoil she's experiencing is so intense that it feels like she's being consumed by it.
Darkness and the light's become one and the same
There doesn't seem to be a clear distinction between what's good and bad in her life anymore, everything is just a blur of pain and hardship.
I'm here to meet you on the other side
The singer is reaching out to her, offering support and help.
I'll be the one who calls your name
He will be there for her, calling out to her and guiding her out of the darkness.
Jamie - Did you think that life
Was meant to pass you by?
The singer is questioning Jamie's perspective on life, asking if she's just letting life happen to her without actively participating in it.
Jamie - Reach out and take it
Ain't it worth a try
He's urging her to take action and seize the opportunities life presents, as they may be worth the risk.
Surrounded by the ocean, swallowed by the sea
Jamie feels like she's completely surrounded and overwhelmed by her problems.
Thinking all her life that this was meant to be
She's been conditioned to believe that her life is supposed to be difficult and painful, and that this is just how things are.
Fearing every minute, waiting on the next
Holding on for life, she's hanging by a thread
She's living in fear, constantly waiting for the next bad thing to happen. Her grip on life is precarious and she's barely holding on.
If you believe in miracles
Well, it's that easy I'll get you all you need
The singer believes that with a little bit of faith and hope, Jamie can overcome her problems and he's willing to help her do that.
Summer sun come shinin' down
Push away the clouds, set you free
He's promising her that a better future is possible, and that the sun will shine on her again, washing away the clouds of despair.
Jamie - I'll be there on the other side
Jamie - Reach out and take it
You won't be denied
He's assuring her that he will be there for her, and that if she takes a chance and tries to change her life, things will get better and she will succeed.
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bannsidereddie
Crackin' tune and what a voice!
@ericarruda57
Thanks for the music.
@cfmagal
Great song from this fantastic album, with STEVE AUGERI (TALL STORIES, JOURNEY ) on lead vocals.
@ArgusC
Great song so Zeppesque !
@Fr3derick
Awesome!!! Grandma mary
@coleguitor
a friend introduced me to tyketto, he told me this was their worst album, and he didn't liked, for me is by far my favorite and a great album and the only one I still listen to, it sounds less AOR than the others and more in the way of black crowes or zeppelin stuff
@richardmika1883
reminds me of extreeme
@coreylane100
Time for the "Re-Birth" Coming soon!!! Can't wait~
@laurenjane137
Jamie is such a banging song, is there a reason why Tyketto don't perform it these days. I know it was Steve on vocals but Danny could do some serious vocals on this.
@Savoy1984
Blackpool here come