1) Tyler Jam… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tyler James (born on 5 January 1982) is a British R&B singer–songwriter from east London.
2) Tyler James (born on 31 March 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville.
1. Tyler James (born Kenneth Gordon on 5 January 1982) is a British R&B singer–songwriter from Canning Town, East London. The Single Tear Songfacts reports that James signed to Island Records in 2003 after they heard a demo tape featuring his future debut single, "Why Do I Do?” The song reached #25 on the UK Singles Chart and its follow-up, "Foolish" did even better peaking at #16. His debut album 'The Unlikely Lad' was released only on digital download and did not chart and James slipped off the radar for several years. James was a close friend of Amy Winehouse who he collaborated with on his debut album, he also toured with her.
In 2012 he was chosen to audition and eventually became a finalist on the talent show The Voice UK. James auditioned with the song "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding. Judges Jessie J and will.i.am took interest and James eventually opted to join will.i.am's team. His final song was a Higher Love, James performed the James Vincent McMorrow version of "Higher Love" by Stevie Winwood. Alongside singer Bo Bruce, James was announced as the series' runner-up behind Leanne Mitchell. Following his success on The Voice UK, James released his second album, A Place I Go, which peaked at number 47 on the UK Albums Chart.
2. Tyler James (born Tyler James Geertsma on 31 March 1982) is an American singer-songwriter from Nashville. He is known for his work as a solo recording artist, as keyboardist in Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and as one half of the duo Escondido.
[for the American actor and rapper, see Tyler James Williams]
Down to the Garden
Tyler James Lyrics
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And the plans I made when I was young have only left me
Distracted from all the many things I'd never change
It's no use trying to rearrange what's come and gone
Go down to the garden and see the things we've planted
Up from all that's withered, though often took for granted,
Grows flowers we've not planted... reminding me
In a photograph, there's a quiet country house with windows facing west
And I'm standing with a girl that's come to walk beside me
And when the leaves fall gently down upon her golden hair
I'll take her to the alter stairs and say, "I'm yours"
Go down to the garden and see the things we've planted
Up from all that's withered, though often took for granted
Grows flowers we've not planted... reminding me
Our love will grow
Our love will grow
The lyrics of Tyler James's song 'Down to the Garden' express the singer's contemplative state of mind as he looks back on his life and reflects on the days when he wakes up with an unexplainable sense of peace. He realizes that the plans he made when he was young have distracted him from the many things he has missed or neglected, and he recognizes that it is no use trying to change what has already come and gone. Instead, he goes down to the garden to see all the things that he and his loved ones have planted and nurtured over time. He is struck by the beauty of the flowers that have grown, reminding him of the love and care that have gone into making the garden what it is today.
The second verse of the song takes on a more nostalgic tone as the singer describes a photograph of a quiet country house with windows facing west. He is standing with a girl who has come to walk beside him, and as the leaves fall gently down upon her golden hair, he promises to take her to the altar stairs and say "I'm yours." This idyllic scene adds a touch of romance to the song, reinforcing the theme of love and the importance of nurturing it over time.
Overall, 'Down to the Garden' is a introspective song that speaks to the importance of slowing down and appreciating the moments of peace and beauty that we encounter in life. It reminds us to focus on what we have, rather than what we have lost, and to cherish the people and things that we have nurtured and grown over time.
Line by Line Meaning
There are days I wake to peace I can't explain that comes and carries me
Sometimes I wake up feeling peaceful even if I can't explain why or how that feeling came to me, it just carries me away.
And the plans I made when I was young have only left me
The plans I made when I was young didn't work the way I wanted and now they've only made me feel lost and confused.
Distracted from all the many things I'd never change
I'm too focused on things I can't change, and that's distracting me from appreciating the many things in life that are worth appreciating.
It's no use trying to rearrange what's come and gone
There's no point in trying to change things that have already happened, I have to accept them and move on.
Go down to the garden and see the things we've planted
Look at our garden and see what we've grown over time.
Up from all that's withered, though often took for granted,
Despite the many things that have withered away, there are some things that have grown unexpectedly and we've taken them for granted.
Grows flowers we've not planted... reminding me
There are beautiful things growing in our lives that we didn't plan or plant, but they're reminding me of the good things in life.
In a photograph, there's a quiet country house with windows facing west
I have a photograph of a peaceful country house with west-facing windows.
And I'm standing with a girl that's come to walk beside me
In the photograph, I'm standing with a girl who decided to walk beside me in life.
And when the leaves fall gently down upon her golden hair
At a specific moment in time, when the leaves were falling softly on her golden hair.
I'll take her to the altar stairs and say, "I'm yours"
I'll make a commitment to her by taking her to the altar stairs and saying 'I'm yours'.
Our love will grow
Our love will continue to grow and thrive over time.
Our love will grow
Our love will continue to grow and thrive over time.
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Darryl Blood
tyler, this is such a beautiful song, and i'm very excited to hear your new CD. hope i get to catch you when you play LA.
Ben Joseph
I can not get over this song, its just too perfect
ManicMichelle
this is sooo powerful
R Jones
Darling you are the male version of Karen carpenter. Love the quality of your voice. very smooth. I appreciate your singing.
lluvianihilista
it's small artists like this one that should receive some of the attention that goes to lady gaga.
Ben Joseph
Sometimes I listen, sometimes I recieve, sometimes I create, this is too much, I couldn't if I tried, if I died, beauty transcendent, immutable illisionary, wonderful. Very few have logical dissent Apollo's wisdom. hahaha, disect that Roman # 4, Imade you up you whorish love!