Black Capricorn Day

Jamiroquai

About Black Capricorn Day

"Black Capricorn Day" is the fifth and final single released by British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai from their fourth studio album, Synkronized. The single was released in February 2000 in Japan only (becoming the second Jamiroquai single to be released in that region exclusively), peaking at number 14 on the Japan Hot 100. Despite the single never being available in the UK, the music video was included on the British version of the High Times: Singles 1992–2006 DVD. The single contained remixes of previous hits "Canned Heat" and "Supersonic", but no remixes of Black Capricorn Day. The song would later be remixed by French DJ Alex Gopher, titled "Black Capricorn Day (White Knights Remix)", on An Online Odyssey, a promotional album released in the summer of 2001 to promote the then upcoming release of their next album A Funk Odyssey. 


Year:
2003
5:41
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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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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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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.
Band Lead
The band's frontman Jay Kay was the lead vocalist in the song. He is also the main songwriter for the band.
Jazz Influence
The song has a distinct jazz, funk feel which is in line with the band's signature style.
Lyrics Significance
"Black Capricorn Day" features ambiguous and somewhat abstract lyrics, which is typical for Jamiroquai's thought-provoking songwriting style.
Track Listing Position
In the "Synkronized" album, it's the ninth track on the list.
Lesser Known Track
Though 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.
Music Composition
The 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.
Capricorn Reference
The 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.
Album Success
Despite 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.
Duration
The song is 5 minutes 41 seconds long, a typical length for a Jamiroquai song, which can range from 3 to 8 minutes.
Live Performances
Unlike some of the more popular songs on the album, "Black Capricorn Day" has not been prominently featured in Jamiroquai's live performances.
Cosmic Theme
Like 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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