There is more than one artist with this name, including:
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]

Just For Always
Tyler James Lyrics

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See I got words that I'm trying to say
I keep on stalling and they won't come out
You see there's something about you baby
That makes me stutter whenever you're around

And this feeling's self-restraining
Why am I still waiting
When she don't know

I should tell her it's forever
We should get together
But still don't show

Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Just for always
I just gotta have you when I see your face
Can I be your lover
Just for always ,always

See I got hopes for a better future
And you and me is the first thing in mind
And when I picture our first time together
I feel alive something it's me inside

And this feeling's self-restraining
Why am I still waiting
When she don't know
I should tell her it's forever
We should get together
But still don't show

Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Just for always
I just gotta have you when I see your face
Can I be your lover
Just for always, always

Can I make you want me
Can I make you want me
In the same way
So we can love each other
Every single day
I wanna be your lover
Just for always, always

I've gotta let you know
Oh ohh ohhh
Think I should let you know

Can I be your lover
Can I be your lover
Just for always
I just gotta have you when I see your face
Can I be your lover
Just for always ,always

Can I make you want me
Can I make you want me
In the same way
So we can love each other
Every single day

I wanna be your lover
Just for always ,always

Overall Meaning

In Tyler James's song "Just for Always," he talks about his desire to be with a particular woman. He feels that he has some things to say, but he keeps on stuttering, and the words won't come out. He tries to figure out why he gets nervous whenever the lady is around, but he cannot identify any reason. Tyler has a vision of a better future with her, and he feels alive even when he imagines the first time they would be together. However, he believes that even though he has feelings for her, he must restrain himself because he is unsure if she feels the same way. He wonders whether he should tell her that she's the one he desires and that they should be together forever. Tyler James continuously asks whether he can be her lover just for always.

The lyrics of "Just for Always" convey a theme of unrequited love. The song highlights the palpable emotion that Tyler feels for the woman he desires. But even though he knows how he feels, he is scared that she might not reciprocate his feelings. The theme is portrayed in the lyrics, "I just gotta have you when I see your face. Can I be your lover just for always, always." Tyler James wants her badly, but he is unsure if he can have her forever. It's a song about the uncertainty that love brings, the fear of rejection, and the hopefulness of being in a relationship with the one you love. In the song he is wondering "Can I be your lover?" and "Can I make you want me?" which highlights that he is unsure of himself and whether he is good enough for her or whether she even has feelings for him.

Line by Line Meaning

See I got words that I'm trying to say
I have things I want to express, but I'm struggling to get them out

I keep on stalling and they won't come out
I'm hesitant to speak my mind and my words won't flow easily

You see there's something about you baby
There is an ineffable quality about you that draws me in

That makes me stutter whenever you're around
Your presence makes me nervous and tongue-tied

And this feeling's self-restraining
My emotions are holding me back

Why am I still waiting
I'm unsure why I'm hesitating

When she don't know
The person I'm interested in is unaware of my feelings

I should tell her it's forever
I should let her know that I want to be with her for the long haul

We should get together
We should date and see where things go

But still don't show
Despite my desires, I'm not expressing my true feelings

Can I be your lover
I'm asking if I can be your romantic partner

Just for always
I want our relationship to be long-lasting and committed

I just gotta have you when I see your face
Your presence makes me feel like I need to be with you

See I got hopes for a better future
I'm optimistic about what the future holds

And you and me is the first thing in mind
I'm constantly thinking about you and our potential relationship

And when I picture our first time together
I imagine the excitement and joy of being intimate with you for the first time

I feel alive something it's me inside
The thought of being with you makes me feel invigorated and happy

Can I make you want me
I want to know if I can make you feel the same way I feel about you

In the same way
I'm hoping to inspire the same level of attraction in you that I feel for you

So we can love each other
I want us to have a mutual, deeply-felt romantic connection

Every single day
I want our relationship to be enduring and fulfilling over time

I've gotta let you know
I need to express my feelings to you

Think I should let you know
I'm convinced that I need to communicate my emotions to you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TYLER JAMES, GUY ANTONY CHAMBERS, ERIC ANTHONY APPAPOULAY

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