Jamming
Washington Grover Jr. Lyrics
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When you came on the scene 10 years ago
I thought I was hip, I could deal with the trips
No matter how fast or slow
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
?Cause when you kissed my lips
When you kissed my lips
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Baby, I was young, I was green
When you showed me the ropes 10 years ago
I thought I was cool, I could break all the rules
No matter how fast or slow
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
?Cause when you kissed my lips
When you kissed my lips
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
I was a girl from the streets
Dancin' to the beat
Of a different kind of drummer
Little Ms. Know-it-all, you don't know it all
Caught up in the rhythm of sound
Living to get down
As the song became my lover
Attitude keeps your head up to the sky
Then you kissed my lips and, ooh
I lost my cool
Look at me I'm jammin'
And everything's happenin'
I'm feeling the bliss and the reason for this
Is the love in your kiss, baby
Jammin'
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
Jammin', jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
Thought I knew it all, baby
But I didn't know it all, baby
?Cause when you kissed my lips
And my backbone slipped
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
The square root of a positive groove
Times a happening melody equals a jam
Give some to the back
No
Ooh, baby
No
You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time
No
Ooh, baby
No
You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
"Jamming" by Washington Grover Jr. is a song about the singer's early experiences with love and music. She describes herself as a "moving violation," always ready to jump into the rhythm and ride it. She thought she knew everything about music and love, but it wasn't until she met her current love interest that she truly understood what it meant to "jam." This person taught her how to let go and truly groove with the music, and the singer discovers for the first time how amazing life can be when she just lets go and feels the beat.
Throughout the song, the singer uses music as a metaphor for love and self-discovery. She compares herself to a "queen of syncopation" and embraces her identity as a music lover. Her partner becomes her guide, showing her how to let go and truly absorb the music. Through this relationship, the singer realizes that there is always more to learn and experience in both music and love, and she is grateful for the opportunity to explore these things with her partner.
Overall, "Jamming" is a fun and upbeat song with a positive message about love, self-discovery, and the power of music. It is a timeless piece that continues to resonate with music lovers and romantics alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I was just a young girl
When you came on the scene 10 years ago
I thought I was hip, I could deal with the trips
No matter how fast or slow
The singer was young and inexperienced when they first met. Despite thinking they were cool and capable of handling anything, they were unaware of how much they still had to learn.
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket and I'm ready to ride
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
The singer was impulsive and always ready to go. They believed themselves to be skilled in music and would not take criticism easily.
?Cause when you kissed my lips
When you kissed my lips
I was jammin'
Jammin' for the first time
The singer was swept off their feet by their lover's kiss and felt a rush of excitement they had never felt before.
I was a girl from the streets
Dancin' to the beat
Of a different kind of drummer
Little Ms. Know-it-all, you don't know it all
The singer was from a rough background and danced to their own rhythm. They believed they knew everything, but in reality, they didn't.
Caught up in the rhythm of sound
Living to get down
As the song became my lover
Attitude keeps your head up to the sky
The singer was completely absorbed in the music and living every moment. They felt a deep connection with their love for music and kept a positive outlook on life.
Then you kissed my lips and, ooh
I lost my cool
Look at me I'm jammin'
And everything's happenin'
I'm feeling the bliss and the reason for this
Is the love in your kiss, baby
Jammin'
The singer felt like they were in a daze after their lover's kiss. They felt the music completely and believed their happiness was due to their love for their partner.
The square root of a positive groove
Times a happening melody equals a jam
Give some to the back
The singer believes that good music is the result of a great beat and melody working together. They want everyone to enjoy the music as much as they do.
No
Ooh, baby
No
You got me movin' and I'm jammin' for the first time
The singer is completely taken by their lover and feels a rush of excitement they haven't felt before.
I was like a moving violation
Give me a ticket, baby
Thought I was the queen of syncopation
You know you can't give the queen no bad advice
The singer is still impulsive and always ready to go. They still believe themselves to be skilled in music and do not welcome criticism.
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Written by: MARY C BROCKERT
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