James Blake began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. In July 2009, he attended the Latymer School and released his debut single "Air and Lack Thereof" on Hemlock Audio. It was a firm favorite with Gilles Peterson from BBC Radio 1, and Blake was invited to do a special mix on Peterson's worldwide show, which included an exclusive Mount Kimbie track.
Blake released his debut EP The Bells Sketch on 8 March 2010 on Hessle Audio, followed soon after by CMYK on 31 May 2010 and Klavierwerke on 10 October 2010, both on R&S Records. All three EPs were met with significant critical acclaim: BBC's Nick Grimshaw chose CMYK as his Record of the Week, the title track of CMYK was ranked 24th on Frontier Psychiatrist's top 40 songs of the year, and all three of Blake's 2010 EPs were collectively ranked 8th on Pitchfork's top 50 albums of 2010.
On 4 February 2011, Blake released his self-titled debut LP, James Blake, via ATLAS and A&M. Three singles were released for the album: "Limit to Your Love," "The Wilhelm Scream," and "Lindisfarne"/"Unluck". The album was very well-received by critics: on 29 September 2010, BBC's Zane Lowe made "Limit To Your Love" his "Hottest Record in the World," Pitchfork awarded the album Best New Music and ranked it the 12th best album of 2011 on their year-end list, and it was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.
On 7 October 2011, Blake released his fourth EP, Enough Thunder, via ATLAS and A&M. Two singles were released for the EP: "Fall Creek Boys Choir," a collaboration between Blake and Bon Iver, and "A Case of You," a cover of Joni Mitchell. On 12 December 2011, Blake released another EP through R&S, Love What Happened Here.
I'll Come Too
James Blake Lyrics
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If it's the last thing I do
I do
I do
I do
I'm in that kinda mood
I've thrown my hat in the ring
I've got nothin' to lose
With you
With you
I'm in that kinda mood
I'll go under your wing
I'll slot right in between the
Cracks between you and him
I don't wanna go home
Shall we drive from zone to zone?
I wouldn't do this on my own
But I'm not on my own tonight
Oh, you're goin' to New York?
I'm goin' there
Why don't I come with you?
Oh, you've changed to L.A.?
I'm goin' there, I can go there too
I'm gonna say what I need
If it's the last thing I do
I do
I do
I do
I'm in that kinda mood
I've thrown my hat in the ring
I've got nothin' to lose
With you
With you
With you
I'm in that kinda mood
I'll go under your wing
I'll slot right in between the
Cracks between you and him
I don't wanna go home
Shall we drive from zone to zone?
I wouldn't do this on my own
But I'm not on my own tonight
Oh, you're goin' to the brink?
I'm goin' there
Why don't I come with you?
You don't care what they think
I'm gettin' there
I could get there too
I'm gonna say what I need
If it's the last thing I do
I do
I do
I do
I'm in that kinda mood
I've thrown my hat in the ring
I've got nothin' to lose
With you
With you
With you
I'm in that kinda mood
I'll go under your wing
I'll slot right in between the
Cracks between you and him
I don't wanna go home
Shall we drive from zone to zone?
I wouldn't do this on my own
But I'm not on my own tonight
The lyrics to James Blake's "I'll Come Too" express a sense of urgency and desire for connection. The singer is in a particular mood and is willing to throw caution to the wind in order to be with the person they are singing to. The repetition of "I do" emphasizes this urgency, as if the singer is trying to prove their unyielding commitment. They are essentially saying, "I'm all in, baby."
The singer's desire for connection is also expressed through their willingness to go wherever the person they are singing to is going, even if it means leaving their own life behind. They want to go under their wing and be close to them, even if it means slotting in between the cracks of their existing relationships. The idea of "driving from zone to zone" suggests a kind of aimless wandering, but the fact that the singer wouldn't do this on their own underscores the importance of being with the person they are singing to.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'll Come Too" express a willingness to take risks for love and connection, even if it means giving up one's own comforts and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna say what I need
I am going to speak my mind and say exactly what I need to say.
If it's the last thing I do
Even if this is the very last thing that I do, I will still speak my mind.
I'm in that kinda mood
I am currently feeling a certain way and am in a particular state of mind.
I've thrown my hat in the ring
I have entered the competition and committed myself to the situation or activity.
I've got nothin' to lose
There is nothing at risk for me to lose in this situation.
With you
I am referring specifically to being with you in this situation or activity.
I'll go under your wing
I am asking to take your guidance or support and follow your lead.
I'll slot right in between the cracks between you and him
I will place myself in a position that allows for me to be involved and included in both of your lives and connection.
I don't wanna go home
I would rather stay out and continue to spend time together instead of ending the night.
Shall we drive from zone to zone?
Do you want to travel and explore different locations together?
I wouldn't do this on my own
I would not want to engage in this activity alone.
But I'm not on my own tonight
I am in your company tonight and do not have to participate alone.
Oh, you're goin' to New York?
I am acknowledging that you are going to New York.
I'm goin' there
I too will be going to New York.
Why don't I come with you?
I am inviting myself to join you on this trip.
Oh, you've changed to L.A.?
I am acknowledging that your plans have changed to Los Angeles.
I'm goin' there, I can go there too
I will change my plans and go to Los Angeles as well, now that you have changed your plans.
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a., WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruno Nicolai, James Blake Litherland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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