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Butterfly in June
Joined: 21 May 2002
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Location: Germany
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Drifting along
I would like to know what you guys think about the song "Drifting along"? I remember the first time I heard it I thought I was in the wrong album - Raggea on a Jami album  I just couldn't believe it. I really didn't like it much. But after listening several times I liked it more and more and the way Jay imitates this typical Raggea slang is great  And I like the lyrics very much - so relaxed.
What do you think about it?? I'm curious to hear your opinion 
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sanida
Joined: 12 Nov 2002
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Location: Perth, Australia
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| Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2002 15:08 |
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Hey,
Interesting question you have there!
I am a huge fan of Bob Marley and reggae music in general, and I had just come out of my major Marley phase when I heard Drifing Along and went..."what the....?"
However, I think the boys did a really good job and captured the style quite well.
The lyrics I agree are very relaxing. Reminds me a lot of Bob Marley's lyrics that depict the whole rasta lifestyle: "cruisin, driftin, jamming"
Its one of the few songs that really breaks out of the standard acid jazz/funk style that jamiroquai are known for and i think they should maybe do a few more reggae numbers!
And thats what I think 
keep groovin'
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sunrayvibe
Joined: 19 Feb 2002
Posts: 340
Location: Berlin
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| Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2002 12:54 |
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Well Girls,
I agree very much with you. Very clever remarks you wrote up there 
I'm glad though that Jamiroquai made this only 1 reggae song, because ... I do not like Reggae at all  .
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Queen_Of_Funk
Joined: 23 Apr 2002
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Location: London, UK
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| Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2002 17:32 |
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| sanida wrote: |
| The lyrics I agree are very relaxing. Reminds me a lot of Bob Marley's lyrics that depict the whole rasta lifestyle: "cruisin, driftin, jamming".......Its one of the few songs that really breaks out of the standard acid jazz/funk style that jamiroquai are known for and i think they should maybe do a few more reggae numbers! |
 well said Sanida! jami have done well to venture into the reggae genre. "Drifting Along" is very different from their original sound, but it ain't bad! it's original and different.
the lyrics are also relaxing and meaningful! makes you think alot about yourself and where you're going in life....i.e. trying/aiming to get to one's destination, without having to feel you're drifting along, into a place that you don't want to be in.....should focus on yourself/life, and where you're heading. correct? you understand moi?  lol
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smellbob
Joined: 25 Feb 2002
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Location: Los Angeles, Ca
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| Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2002 01:00 |
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hmmm... I think I've never actually listened to the whole song yet. Ignorant aren't I? I'll go listen to it now.  
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