Jamie Cullum - The Age Of Anxiety Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the song 'The Age Of Anxiety'?

   Jamie Cullum wrote the song 'The Age Of Anxiety'. He collaborated with his producer, Troy Miller, who was also Amy Winehouse's drummer for several years.

2. What album is 'The Age Of Anxiety' featured on?

   'The Age Of Anxiety' is featured on Jamie Cullum's eighth studio album, titled 'Taller', which was released through Island Records on June 7, 2019.

3. What awards has 'The Age Of Anxiety' won?

   'The Age Of Anxiety' was named best song musically and lyrically at the 2020 Ivor Novello Awards. The judges described it as "important, eloquent and a song that not only empowers but is borderless in its musicality."

4. What personal experiences does Jamie Cullum reference in the song?

   Jamie Cullum references several personal experiences in the song, including his rapid rise to fame at age 23, concerns about raising children, and keeping text messages from his late friend Amy Winehouse. He also reflects on his immigrant heritage through his mother from Burma.

5. How did Jamie Cullum come across old texts from Amy Winehouse?

   While clearing out his studio in 2018, Jamie Cullum found an old BlackBerry phone containing text messages between him and Amy Winehouse. Reading these texts brought back memories of their friendship and her tragic story.

6. Why did Jamie Cullum name his album 'Taller'?

   'Taller' refers to Jamie Cullum's height difference with his wife Sophie Dahl. He humorously noted that he "managed to completely break one of the laws of the universe by marrying a taller woman" and found it interesting how much attention this received.