Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewan Burke (born 25 August 1988 in Islington, Lond… Read Full Bio ↴Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewan Burke (born 25 August 1988 in Islington, London) is an English singer and winner of the fifth series of The X Factor in 2008.

As the winner of The X Factor, Burke released her debut single, "Hallelujah", originally a Leonard Cohen song, that became the current European record holder for single sales over a period of 24 hours: selling 105,000 copies in one day; but also, the top-selling song of the year in the UK as well as becoming the 2008 Christmas number one single in the UK. By January 2009, sales of Burke's version of "Hallelujah" had passed one million copies which made her the first British female soloist to sell that amount of copies in the UK.

Her debut album, Overcome, was released in October 2009 and entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. The album's lead single "Bad Boys" was released a week in advance to the album and debuted at number one in the UK: becoming her second consecutive number-one single and first Brit-nominated single. She has sinced followed "Bad Boys" with singles that have consecutively stole top ten places in the UK Singles Chart. To date, Alexandra has achieved 4 Number one singles across the UK and Ireland: "Hallelujah", "Bad Boys", "All Night Long" and "Start Without You".

Burke has been nominated twice for Brit Awards and has achieved four solo number one singles: her most recent single "Start Without You" became her third solo UK number one hit; as well as two number one singles as a featured artist in charity singles "Hero" and "Everybody Hurts". As of December 2010, Burke has sold over 4 million records in the U.K alone with combined sales of her singles and her debut album Overcome.

Burke auditioned for the second series of The X Factor in 2005 (which was eventually won by Shayne Ward). She made it through to the final seven in Louis Walsh's 16–24 category, effectively the top 21 of the competition; however, Walsh did not choose her for his final four as he felt that she was too young for the competition. Burke however did not give up and went on to seek professional singing lessons over the next three years, proving her dedication and commitment to becoming a pop star. Burke's second bid to win The X Factor came in 2009. Falling into the "Girls" category, she was mentored by Girls Aloud's Cheryl Cole who selected her for the finals—a series of ten weekly live shows in which contestants are progressively eliminated by public vote. On the first live show, Burke performed Whitney Houston's classic "I Wanna Dance with Somebody". For the second live show she covered "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5. In week three, big band week, Burke performed Christina Aguilera's "Candyman" and received her first standing ovation. For the disco-themed fourth live show, Burke performed Donna Summer's "On the Radio". During Mariah Carey week on 8 November, Burke and the other finalists met Carey for individual masterclasses, with Carey complimenting Burke on her voice. Burke performed "Without You" and received a standing ovation from the judges who all gave her positive comments. Cowell commented that "by any standard, that was just outstanding". Following the show Burke's performance was also praised by Carey who called her rendition of the song "absolutely amazing".

On 13 February 2009 it was reported that Burke signed a £3.5 million, five-album US record deal with Epic Records. Burke's first album was originally scheduled for March 2009, however, Simon Cowell confirmed that her album was scheduled for release later in the year to allow Burke to polish her skills and find the right songs for the album, so that it would not be rushed. The album was released on 19 October 2009 in the UK, titled Overcome.

"Elephant", the lead single off Alexandra Burke's second album finds the Londoner singing of a relationship breaking down and not discussing the "elephant standing in the room." Burke performed the song live for the very first time during her set for Asda's Tickled Pink charity concert on January 12, 2012. It will bereleased on March 11, 2012. (Elephant Songfacts).

Alexandra revealed that her next album will get "down and dirty", promising the record that will take risks. "It’s got to be sexy. So I’m going to get a lot fiercer and sexier. We’re just getting down and dirty with the next album. I’m going to take a lot more risks and it’s going to be insane." She also hinted at any collaborations on the LP, "I can’t say too much because my management will kill me if I let loose. But I have a special duet planned. I have the ideas, the collaborations in my mind - it’s all locked up in my head." The album is confirmed to be "half-way" finished, and revealed that she is planning to go to New York to record some new tracks. Recording is expected to stop from January to March, and then resuming after. Alex confirmed that she has worked with RedOne for a lot of the album, but hopes to work with David Guetta, Bruno Mars, Stargate and Ne-Yo, among others.

All Night Long
Alexandra Burke Lyrics

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Oh oh, ooh, oh no
I see everybody around but it feels like we're in private
I know you want me so bad 'cause you just can't seem to hide it
The lights are moving to the rhythm of the music
When we're together
Everything just comes together, baby
So inspired by the moment we can lose it
I hope you're ready

As long as I see the strobe lights
I'm dancing all night long
When we're together baby
I'm feeling all right
You got me all night long
So tell the DJ play it
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)
So tell the DJ play it
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)
So tell the DJ play it

Tonight the admission is free
Now we're shuttin' the club down
We're moving now to the streets
All we got left is love now

Feel my troubles fading to the rhythm of your heart beat
When we're together
Everything just comes together, baby
Every motion calls your name, baby, once you start me
And I hope you're ready

As long as I see the strobe lights
I'm dancing all night long
When we're together baby
I'm feeling all right
You got me all night long
So tell the DJ play it
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)
So tell the DJ play it
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)
So tell the DJ play it

And you made me forget all my worries
Helped me put the past behind
Around us this world's in a hurry
While we stand still in time

The lights are moving to the rhythm of the music
When we're together
Everything just comes together, baby
So inspired by the moment we can lose it
And I hope you're ready

As long as I see the strobe lights
I'm dancing all night long
When we're together baby
I'm feeling all right
You got me all night long
So tell the DJ play it
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)
So tell the DJ play it
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)
So tell the DJ play it

It's only you and me together
And this feeling's so strong
Wish I could stay like this forever
All night long (all night, all night, all night, all night)
All night long (all night, night, night, night)

Said, all night long
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alexandra Burke's song "All Night Long" depict the experience of clubbing and feeling free from the pressures of daily life. While everyone is surrounding them, the singer and their partner feel as though they are in a private world of their own. The lights and the rhythm of the music create a euphoric moment that allows them to forget their worries entirely. The singer yearns for their partner and is inspired by being together, which makes them lose track of time. They want the DJ to keep playing music until dawn, and they do not want their ecstatic dance to end.

The track is a celebration of the joy and happiness of living in the moment and letting go of your inhibitions. It shows the desire to be with someone and feel completely free and authentic in their company. It is an ode to the love and positive energies that arise in the clubbing environment.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh, ooh, oh no
The start of the song, creating a sound and rhythm before the lyrics start

I see everybody around but it feels like we're in private
Despite being around other people, it feels as if they are the only two in the room

I know you want me so bad 'cause you just can't seem to hide it
She can tell her partner desires her due to their inability to hide it

The lights are moving to the rhythm of the music
The lighting has been designed to match and enhance the rhythm of the music

When we're together Everything just comes together, baby So inspired by the moment, we can lose it I hope you're ready
They come together and the moment is so captivating that they can get lost in it. She hopes they are ready for it

As long as I see the strobe lights I'm dancing all night long When we're together baby I'm feeling all right You got me all night long So tell the DJ play it
She is enjoying the moment and dancing all night due to her trust and contentment with her dance partner. She wants the DJ to keep the music going

Tonight the admission is free Now we're shuttin' the club down We're moving now to the streets All we got left is love now
The club is about to close, and they are moving to the streets. They only have each other and their love left

Feel my troubles fading to the rhythm of your heartbeat When we're together Everything just comes together, baby Every motion calls your name, baby, once you start me And I hope you're ready
The rhythm of their heartbeat together is calming her down. Everything comes together when they are together. Her partner's movements are calling her name and she hopes they are ready

And you made me forget all my worries Helped me put the past behind Around us this world's in a hurry While we stand still in time
Her partner helped her forget about the past and present worries. Despite the world moving at a fast pace, time has stood still for them

It's only you and me together And this feeling's so strong Wish I could stay like this forever All night long
It is just the two of them together, and she feels strongly about their connection. She wishes it could last forever and wants to continue dancing all night long

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Armando Christian Perez, Louis John Biancaniello, Richard Butler, James Gregory Scheffer, Sam Watters

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