Black Capricorn Day
Jamiroquai
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Hey hey Hey hey Let the rain come down on me Hey hey Hey hey I see people and they're craving blood And I'm so rarely understood Well I don't know what they want from me It's gonna take some time just to let them see I'm going through a black, hey, Capricorn day And though it doesn't seem so I've got to get this way I'm going through a black, hey, Capricorn day Though you want to check me out I'm not the man to play, play, play, play Hey hey Don't you see I'm not the man to play Hey hey No way you can play with me today Hey hey Just let me sing it to my Capricorn day Hey hey My heart is a pure sun and the sky is black And I can feel cold steel when I turn my back It stings like needles, with a jagged tongue You know this scream reminds me Of when I was so young I never had any of those Black, hey, Capricorn days Though it doesn't seem so I've got to get this way I'm going through a black, hey, Capricorn day And though you want to check me out I'm not the man to play, play, play, play It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black I'm stuck on the highway Leading straight to Hell Like any other drifter with a soul to sell You know I'm dealing with the devil In everyone I meet And their faces tell a story, That life ain't so sweet I'm going through a black, hey, Capricorn day And though it doesn't seem so I've got to get this way I'm going through a black, hey, Capricorn day Though you want to check me out I'm not the man to play, play, play, play Black, hey, Capricorn day Though it doesn't seem so I've got to get this way I've got to get this way Black, hey, Capricorn day Though you want to check me out You wanna check me out I'm not the man to play It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me It's just too black for me
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Written by: DERRICK MCKENZIE, JASON KAY, SIMON KATZ, SOLA AKINGBOLA, TOBY SMITH, WALLIS BUCHANAN
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Black Capricorn Day" is a song by the British funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai. It is in their fourth studio album "Synkronized" which was released in 1999.
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Band LeadThe band's frontman Jay Kay was the lead vocalist in the song. He is also the main songwriter for the band.
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Jazz InfluenceThe song has a distinct jazz, funk feel which is in line with the band's signature style.
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Lyrics Significance"Black Capricorn Day" features ambiguous and somewhat abstract lyrics, which is typical for Jamiroquai's thought-provoking songwriting style.
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Track Listing PositionIn the "Synkronized" album, it's the ninth track on the list.
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Lesser Known TrackThough a part of an album that featured chart-topping hits like "Canned Heat" and "Supersonic", "Black Capricorn Day" didn't receive as much commercial recognition.
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Music CompositionThe song features a compelling mix of deep basslines, catchy horn sections, and electronic beats that showcase Jamiroquai's ability to merge traditional jazz elements with contemporary sounds.
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Capricorn ReferenceThe title "Black Capricorn Day" may be a nod to band frontman Jay Kay's zodiac sign – Capricorn. His birthday is on December 30, which indeed makes him a Capricorn.
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Album SuccessDespite the track's lower profile, the "Synkronized" album as a whole was a major success, reaching no. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and being certified triple platinum in the UK by the BPI.
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DurationThe song is 5 minutes 41 seconds long, a typical length for a Jamiroquai song, which can range from 3 to 8 minutes.
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Live PerformancesUnlike some of the more popular songs on the album, "Black Capricorn Day" has not been prominently featured in Jamiroquai's live performances.
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Cosmic ThemeLike much of Jamiroquai's other work, the song touches on cosmic and astrological themes, a testament to Jay Kay's fascination with outer space and astrological concepts.
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