Her first UK exposure came after several collaborations with British singer Craig David. In 2009, she also auditioned for BBC talent competition 'Your Country Needs You' – to select the United Kingdom's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest – but withdrew her application.
In 2009, she signed a recording contract with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation and relocated to America. The How We Do (Party) Songfacts reports that when Ora visited Clear Channel with Jay-Z to present music and videos from her debut release, the executives were so enthused by what they heard that they organised for How We Do (Party) to be immediately premiered on DJ JJ's afternoon show on New York's top hit music station WHTZ (Z100). Her debut album ORA was released on 26th August, 2012.
In December 2015, Ora filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation, seeking release from the label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 is "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule." The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation is "irrevocably damaged." Her complaint also pointed out a breach of contract, reporting that Roc Nation breached the recording agreement by improperly taking twenty percent commission of her income. In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract. They reached a settlement in May 2016. In June 2016, it was reported that she signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.
Ora's second studio album, Phoenix, was released in November 2018. The lead single, "Your Song", reached the UK top ten; and the subsequent singles, "Anywhere" and "Let You Love Me", reached the top five in the UK. "Let You Love Me" allowed Ora to become the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the United Kingdom. Phoenix was supported by the "Phoenix World Tour" which began March 1st, 2018 and commenced July 16th, 2019.
In September 2019, Ora revealed she had begun work on her third studio album.
I Will Never Let You Down
Rita Ora Lyrics
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I'll make it easy, got a lot to lose
Watch the sunlight, coming through
Open the window, let it shine on you
'Cause I've been sick and working all week
And I've been doing just fine (hey)
You've been tired of watching me
Forgot to have a good time, boy (hey)
You can't take it all these faces
Never keeping it real
I know exactly how you feel
When you say you've had enough
And you might just give it up
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
When you feeling low on love
I'll be what you dreaming of
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
There's a million ways to go
Don't be embarrassed if you lose control
On the rooftop, now you know
Your body's frozen and you lost your soul
'Cause I've been sick and working all week
And I've been doing just fine (hey)
You've been tired of watching me
Forgot to have a good time, boy (hey)
You can take it all these spaces
Never keeping it real (yeah-yeah)
I know exactly how you feel
When you say you've had enough
And you might just give it up
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
When you feeling low on love
I'll be what you dreaming of
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
Let me take you where you never go
Have a little fun, it's the only way we know
Let me show you what you never see
You know how to love only when you're holding me (oh)
When you say you've had enough
And you might just give it up
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
When you feeling low on love
I'll be what you dreaming of
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
When you say you've had enough
And you might just give it up
Oh, oh
I will never let you down
When you feeling low on love
I'll be what you're dreaming of
I will never let you down
The lyrics of the song "I Will Never Let You Down" by Rita Ora describe a relationship in which one person is feeling overwhelmed and unable to enjoy life, while the other is determined to help them through it. The singer urges her partner to let go of their worries and allow themselves to have some fun, promising to be there for them through thick and thin. She acknowledges that they have been working hard and feeling stressed out, but she refuses to let that get in the way of their happiness and reminds them that she knows exactly how they feel.
The chorus of the song repeats the singer's promise to never let her partner down, no matter how low they may feel. She promises to be there for them and to help them find joy and love, even when they are struggling to do so on their own. The song is ultimately about the power of love to overcome difficulties, and the singer's steadfast commitment to her partner.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Will Never Let You Down" are uplifting and optimistic, emphasizing the importance of supporting and uplifting each other in a relationship. The song is a reminder that even when life gets tough, having someone to lean on can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me baby what we're gonna do
Asking the partner for their plans and intentions.
I'll make it easy, got a lot to lose
Assuring the partner and expressing the willingness to make things easy for them.
Watch the sunlight, coming through
Encouraging the partner to appreciate the little things in life.
Open the window, let it shine on you
Encouraging the partner to be more receptive and open to new experiences.
'Cause I've been sick and working all week
Explaining the reason for feeling drained and looking for a change.
And I've been doing just fine (hey)
Contrasting the external appearance with the internal emotional state.
You've been tired of watching me
Acknowledging the partner's feelings of being bored or unsatisfied.
Forgot to have a good time, boy (hey)
Admitting to being too serious or busy and neglecting the enjoyment of life.
You can't take it all these faces
Noting the lack of authenticity and genuine connection in social interactions.
Never keeping it real
Challenging the facade and insincerity in relationships.
I know exactly how you feel
Empathizing with the partner's struggles and concerns.
When you say you've had enough
Recognizing the partner's threshold and limit for the current situation.
And you might just give it up
Speculating on the partner's potential decision and action in response to the situation.
Oh, oh
Expressing emotional charge and emphasis.
I will never let you down
Promising to be a reliable and supportive partner.
When you feeling low on love
Acknowledging the partner's emotional need for affection and care.
I'll be what you dreaming of
Offering to fulfill the partner's desires and fantasies.
Oh, oh
Repeatedly expressing emotional charge and emphasis.
There's a million ways to go
Recognizing the abundance of possibilities and options in life.
Don't be embarrassed if you lose control
Encouraging the partner to embrace vulnerability and spontaneity.
On the rooftop, now you know
Referring to a specific location where the partner can gain a new perspective.
Your body's frozen and you lost your soul
Describing the partner's current state of feeling stuck and disconnected.
Let me take you where you never go
Inviting the partner to explore new experiences and possibilities.
Have a little fun, it's the only way we know
Asserting the importance of enjoyment and fun in life.
Let me show you what you never see
Offering to reveal new perspectives and insights to the partner.
You know how to love only when you're holding me (oh)
Emphasizing the importance of physical touch and intimacy in the relationship.
When you feeling low on love
Reiterating the partner's emotional need for affection and care.
I'll be what you're dreaming of
Reassuring the partner that their desires and needs will be fulfilled.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Harris
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