Scam
Jamiroquai
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You say you fight to give us freedom But often more than not this is abused And the faces of a tired generation Have decided they are sick of being used For the purpose of current declarations Still the same, it'll never change until the end Is to buy appreciation of the nation To cover the mistakes you must defend And you say there'll be a chance for everyone To protest against your calculated greed But I can see into the future Won't be long before the welfare Send me letters telling me how much they need And it's not been in my interest to please them For the only interest rate to fall is mine See a brand new generation in demanding What you've been doing without money all this time Scam People try living life at speed of light Scam Don't know why but I have to do the things I do Scam Give me ten, that's the move I give you five Scam People say it's the way to stay alive So you see you have to be a schemer If you wanna love the life you have to live And it don't matter how much I earn 'Cause I always get my fingers burned When the man gets down to his business And I've been searching for a reason Why I have to give it all up just when I want to get ahead See I had to lose car, job, wife, dog and home Debts and threats on the telephone Maybe I should bust a move instead Now we all know when we watch the television Not confused between a puppet or conviction Glued to the screen by a thousand shallow words of wisdom It ain't what it seems when it's a single sided system Someone's got a hold on my living So I'm gonna have to do the things that's fair They got to justify for what I should be giving Should I lie, should I steal or should I care 'Cause now I've got to scam
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Written by: JASON KAY, STUART PATRICK JUDE ZENDER, TOBY SMITH
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Scam" was released on October 17, 1994. It's featured on the band's second studio album, "The Return of the Space Cowboy”.
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Genre ClassificationThis song is tagged under the genre of Acid Jazz, Funk, and Disco.
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ContributorsThe key contributors of the song’s success include Jamiroquai's leading member Jay Kay, who wrote the song, and Derrick McKenzie, who played drums on the track.
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Album SuccessThe album "The Return of the Space Cowboy" achieved significant popularity, winning the band a significant fan base in the UK, Japan, and the United States.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics to "Scam" heavily criticize political figures and addresses socio-political issues, which is a common theme in many of Jamiroquai's songs.
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Live Performances"Scam" has also been performed live by the band at numerous concerts and music festivals around the world.
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InfluenceThe band's sound and style, as showcased in "Scam," are heavily influenced by funk and soul music, particularly from the 1970s and 1980s.
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Musical StructureThe song, reflective of Jamiroquai's style, has a complex musical structure featuring bass, drums, keyboard synths, and Jay Kay's distinctive vocals.
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Critical Reception"Scam" was well received by critics, who particularly praised its funky rhythms and meaningful lyrics.
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LegacyOver the years, "Scam" has maintained its popularity among fans of Jamiroquai and acts as a strong representative of the band's style and musical philosophy.
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Unique Sound"Scam" is often noted for its mix of various musical styles, including jazz, funk, pop, and electronic — a landmark trait of Jamiroquai's music.
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DurationThe track "Scam" is approximately 7 minutes and 28 seconds long.
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