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]
Sign Your Name
Tyler James Lyrics
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We started out as friends but the thought of you just caved me in
The symptoms are too deep it is much too late to turn away
We started out as friends
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
Time I’m sure will rain
Disappointments in so many things
It seems to be the way
When you’re gambling cards, on love you play
I rather be in hell with you baby
Then in cool heaven
It seems to be the way
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
But never look into the sun before the day is done
All of our charts write it on a peaceful day
Stranger blues leave us alone we don’t want to deal with it
Oh we spend our day showering in the room that makes the rain
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name across my heart
I want you to be my lady
Tyler James's song "Sign Your Name" is a beautiful love ballad exploring the path from friendship to a romantic relationship. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer started out as friends with the person he is singing to, and the thought of them just caved him in. The symptoms of loving this person deeply are too strong to turn away, and he wants her to sign her name across his heart, essentially pledging her love to him. The lyrics convey a sense of wanting to take a gamble on love and invest in the relationship despite the potential for disappointment.
The second verse explores the idea that disappointments are inevitable in life, but when you gamble on love, it's worth it. The singer loves this person so much that he would rather be in hell with her than in cool heaven without her. The lyrics convey the idea that love is worth the gamble and that it's better to be with someone you deeply love, even if it means going through hardships together.
The third verse encourages the listener to never look into the sun before the day is done, a metaphor for avoiding risky decision-making without proper preparation. The lyrics also suggest that the couple should write their future on a peaceful day, ensuring they make sensible decisions rather than feeling pressured to make a rash choice. The final lyrics once again express the singer's desire for the person to sign her name across his heart and be his baby or lady.
Overall, Tyler James's song "Sign Your Name" is a beautiful ode to taking a chance on love and investing in a meaningful relationship despite the potential difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Fortunately you have that someone who relies on you
It's a good thing you have somebody who truly trusts and depends on you
We started out as friends but the thought of you just caved me in
Even though we began as just pals, I couldn't resist falling for you
The symptoms are too deep it is much too late to turn away
My feelings are too strong now to just walk away from this situation
We started out as friends
We began our relationship without any romantic involvement
Sign your name across my heart
Make a sign of your commitment to me by writing your name on my heart
I want you to be my baby
I desire for you to be my significant other, my love, my everything
Time I’m sure will rain
Life brings many hardships and disappointments over time
Disappointments in so many things
We experience letdowns and setbacks in many aspects of our lives
It seems to be the way
It appears that this is just how life operates
When you’re gambling cards, on love you play
Being in love is like playing a high-stakes game of chance
I rather be in hell with you baby
If it means being with you, I'd go through tough times and unbearable situations
Then in cool heaven
I'd choose being with you in a difficult situation over being without you in a comfortable setting
But never look into the sun before the day is done
It's important to avoid potential danger or harm before it's too late
All of our charts write it on a peaceful day
When everything is calm, let's make sure we both understand and agree on what we're getting into
Stranger blues leave us alone we don’t want to deal with it
We don't want to deal with the negative feelings that come with being strangers or not fully knowing each other
Oh we spend our day showering in the room that makes the rain
We embrace the good and the bad, and spend our time enjoying life together
Sign your name across my heart
Make a visible and permanent pledge to me by marking your name on my heart
I want you to be my baby
I need you to be with me and love me like a partner, a companion, and a confidant
Sign your name across my heart
Make a tangible and undeniable commitment to us by signing your name on my heart
I want you to be my lady
I want you to be my main love interest, my significant other, my soulmate
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TIMA
his vocals make me melt, absolutely brilliant.
Per
His imperfection makes him so perfect.
laetiee-lajoie
love this version (and the guy too!)
makeupstarish
Amazing!! So happy that he is in the semi final! Well deserved :) x
Dorien Möller
It fits his voice perfectly!
MariaScarlett
Can't stop coming back to this many times - Tyler is amazing! Loved Terence Trent Darby's version to much so I don't' say this lightly - Tyler's take on it is wonderful, lovely voice, soo good looking and fantastic stage presence.
MariaScarlett
Wonderful - a young Master of Emotion! I loved the original and Tyler didnt disappoint, putting his own edge on it. He has a wonderful soulful voice, good looking and moves great. Although he writes his own stuff, I would love to see and hear him perform some of the oldest soul and motown hits. Tyler to win!
Christina Crimari
Omg this guy is incredible - so versatile, funny and a complete entertainer!
CC Spencer
No matter what the outcome is in the semi finals, I hope Tyler succeeds in a music career!
ligia melo
This was his best performance by far!