Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an actor and singer-songwri… Read Full Bio ↴Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an actor and singer-songwriter from San Diego, California, United States. He is known for his full-control three-octave (B2-B5) vocal range, expert vibrato and dynamic, piercing and robust belting and falsetto which allows him to stretch up to the fifth octave. In May 2009, he finished as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol, with 'The Times' and other publishers identifying Lambert as the first openly gay pop/rock artist to launch a career on a major label in the U.S.

Lambert released his debut album, 'For Your Entertainment', in November 2009, via RCA Records/19 Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in December 2009, selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week. To date, he is the first American Idol contestant to headline a world-wide tour in support of a debut album. As of January 2011, For Your Entertainment had sold more than 1.2 million copies worldwide. In 2010, Lambert was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Whataya Want from Me". His single "If I Had You", also from that album, has additionally received major critical and commercial acclaim,

Emboldened by his passionate fan-base, Lambert released his second studio album, 'Trespassing', in the U.S. on May 15th, 2012. Lambert served as an executive producer on the album, which the Better Than I Know Myself Songfacts reports him saying that it takes his fans on "an exciting journey through the past two years" of his life. The American Idol runner-up added, "It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."

In terms of his vocal talents, Adam Lambert has been compared to past glam rock and hard rock legends such as Queen's Freddie Mercury, Sweet's Brian Connolly, and The Who's Roger Daltrey. British rocker Brian May has had this to say about Adam’s voice: "I’m not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists... but Adam’s voice reaches out with sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range and power which will make jaws drop all around the world... no doubt about it. The world of Rock has a bright new star."

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Sure Fire Winners
Adam Lambert Lyrics

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We are the sure fire winners winners winners winners

We're coming up like killing machines
Our big guns gonna shatter your scene
It's pandemonium on the floor
Cause everybody wants a little more
They wanna ride on the rocket ship
Ride around the moon for a velvet kiss

Cause all the girls and the boys wanna know
How far this bad wild child's gonna go

We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
Bringing the heat and the word is out
Giving you something to shout about
We are, yeah, we are, we are the sure fire winners
Sure fire winners, sure fire winners, sure fire winners

Flick the switch and the missile will fire
I'm a heat seeker when I'm full of desire
We're all drawn to the heat of the flame
Cause you wanna be a star in the hall of fame
I was born with glitter on my face
My baby clothes made of leather and lace
And all the girls in the club wanna know
Where did all their pretty boys go?

We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
Bringing the heat and the word is out
Giving you something to shout about
We are, yeah, we are, we are the sure fire winners
Winners winners

Ooh yeah, take a walk on the wild with me
Gonna take you to the top to the brink of what you believe
Never gonna stop 'til we reach the top
Never gonna stop 'til we reach the top
You'd better get out of the game it's never gonna be the same
Move over 'cause a new boy's calling your name

We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
Bringing the heat and the word is out
Giving you something to shout about
We are, yeah, we are, we are the sure fire winners

Ooh yeah yeah-oh yeah yeah yeah

We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
We are the sure fire winners
Uh-oh yeah big time hitters
Bringing the heat and the word is out
Giving you something to shout about
Yeah we are, yeah, we are, we are the sure fire winners

Gonna take you to the top to the brink of what you believe

Gonna take you to the top to the brink of what you believe
Gonna take you to the top to the brink of what you believe

Overall Meaning

In "Sure Fire Winners," Adam Lambert is portraying an image of himself as a performer who lives for the thrill of the spotlight, with a fierce sense of ambition driving him forward. The lyrics are grounded in an image of power and victory, with Lambert confidently asserting that he and his team are the "sure fire winners," backed up by "big-time hitters" who can seize control of any environment they enter. Lambert sings of himself and his team as "killing machines" who bring "pandemonium on the floor," suggesting an almost supernatural ability to conquer and control his audience. Throughout the song, Lambert's tone is confident and defiant, with a hint of danger underpinning much of his bravado.

The central theme of the song is one of power and almost terrifying self-confidence, with Lambert and his team as unstoppable forces of nature. The cleverly crafted lyrics and catchy tune create a sense of relentless energy and drive that is both captivating and effective at conveying the song's message. The overall message of the song is that, if you want to be a winner, you need to have the self-belief and single-minded ambition of the song's protagonists. In many ways, the song is a celebration of the power of passion, ambition, and self-belief, a call to all of us to embrace our inner power and let it shine.

Line by Line Meaning

We're coming up like killing machines
We are ascending with unstoppable force

Our big guns gonna shatter your scene
Our talent and charisma will surpass all expectations

It's pandemonium on the floor
The energy and excitement is palpable

Cause everybody wants a little more
Everyone desires to be a part of this experience

They wanna ride on the rocket ship
They want to come along for the thrilling ride

Ride around the moon for a velvet kiss
Experience something out of this world and unforgettable

Cause all the girls and the boys wanna know
Everyone is eager to experience the excitement and success

How far this bad wild child's gonna go
How much more successful and famous this talented individual will become

Flick the switch and the missile will fire
When triggered, everything explodes into action

I'm a heat seeker when I'm full of desire
My passion fuels my drive to achieve greatness

We're all drawn to the heat of the flame
We're all attracted to the intensity and passion of success

Cause you wanna be a star in the hall of fame
Everyone wants to be recognized and celebrated for their talent

I was born with glitter on my face
I was destined for success and fame

My baby clothes made of leather and lace
Even from a young age, everything about me was flamboyant and bold

Where did all their pretty boys go?
Why settle for pretty when you can have a true winner?

Never gonna stop 'til we reach the top
We will continue striving for success until we are the absolute best

You'd better get out of the game it's never gonna be the same
If you're not willing to work as hard as we are, you'll never succeed in our league

Move over 'cause a new boy's calling your name
Our talent and success are impossible to ignore

Gonna take you to the top to the brink of what you believe
We will push you beyond your limits of what you think is possible

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID GAMSON, ALEX JAMES, OLIVER LEIBER

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