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 16β24 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 finalsβa 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 Β£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. "Itβs got to be sexy. So Iβm going to get a lot fiercer and sexier. Weβre just getting down and dirty with the next album. Iβm going to take a lot more risks and itβs going to be insane." She also hinted at any collaborations on the LP, "I canβt 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 - itβs 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.
Bad Boys
Alexandra Burke Lyrics
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Alexandra, girl, I know what you like
(Bad boys, bad boys)
Oh, oh (bad boys, bad boys)
Hey, yeah (bad boys, bad boys)
Some people call them players
But I'm far from terrified
And have been all of my life
It feels my heart divided
Halfway between wrong and right
I know I'm playing with fire
But I don't know why
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Even though I know they're no good for me
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
With the bad boys always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha)
Ooh, bad boys
Some think it's complicated
But they're straight-up fun for me
I don't need no explanation
It's nothing more than what you see here
My heart still feels divided
Halfway between wrong and right
I know I'm playing with fire
But I don't know why
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Even though I know they're no good for me
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
With the bad boys always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha)
I know you want me shawty 'cause I'm a (bad boy)
Hey shawty can't help it, she so so addicted to them rougher fellas
With even the alphabet she only sings the crooked letters
Let mama take all the risks
For that chemistry she like them tougher than leather
?
By any means necessary, girl
She likes them ruthless, that's my world
It's not the news, it's what I heard
To get them more the merrier
It's not a big surprise
I know them bad boys catch your eyes
Look at her walk when I go in disguise
You'll have them shawty, don't worry, you fly
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Even though I know they're no good for me
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
With the bad boys always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Yeah, the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha)
Bad boys, bad boys
The lyrics to Alexandra Burke's "Bad Boys" speak to the singer's attraction to men who are perceived as "bad boys." The chorus states, "the bad boys are always catching my eye...even though I know they're no good for me, it's the risk I take for chemistry." The lyrics express a divided heart between right and wrong and hint at the danger associated with being attracted to "bad boys." However, the singer cannot resist their chemistry and continues to be drawn to them.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is fully aware of the risks associated with being with bad boys. The line "I know I'm playing with fire, but I don't know why" suggests that the singer understands the potential consequences of her actions but is still unable to resist their allure. The rap verse by Flo Rida reinforces the theme of attraction to the dangerous and adds a response from the perspective of a "bad boy." His lyrics assert that the singer is addicted to rougher men and enjoys a riskier lifestyle.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bad Boys" suggest a complicated relationship with attraction and danger. The chorus highlights the singer's inability to resist the attraction to "bad boys" while also acknowledging the risks involved in pursuing them.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people call them players
There are some individuals who refer to them as people who have multiple romantic relationships, but it doesn't scare me
But I'm far from terrified
Nonetheless, I'm not scared of them
'Cause somehow I'm drawn to danger
This is because I am always attracted to hazardous people or situations
And have been all of my life
This has been a consistent pattern throughout my entire existence
It feels my heart divided
It feels like my heart is conflicted
Halfway between wrong and right
It feels like my heart is in the middle, trying to decide which decision is correct
I know I'm playing with fire
I understand that I'm taking a risk and it could be dangerous
But I don't know why
Despite knowing the consequences, I cannot explain why I am attracted to these dangerous individuals
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
I am always noticing and attracted to the dangerous guys
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
They are always on my mind
Even though I know they're no good for me
Despite knowing that they may be harmful to me, I still cannot resist them
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
I am willing to take a risk because the attraction and connection feel so strong
Some think it's complicated
Some individuals believe this situation is intricate or perplexing
But they're straight-up fun for me
However, for me, it's just simply enjoyable
I don't need no explanation
I do not require any justification for my attraction to these types of people
It's nothing more than what you see here
It's exactly what it looks like, nothing more complicated than that
I know you want me shawty 'cause I'm a (bad boy)
I believe you want to be with me because I have some dangerous characteristics
Hey shawty can't help it, she so so addicted to them rougher fellas
You cannot help yourself, you are addicted to the dangerous type of people
With even the alphabet she only sings the crooked letters
You are so drawn to bad boys that you only see the negative parts of the relationship (the crooked letters) instead of focusing on the good
Let mama take all the risks
You can let me take all the dangerous risks
For that chemistry she like them tougher than leather
Because you have such a strong attraction, you prefer people who are even more dangerous than the average bad boy
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By any means necessary, girl
I will do whatever it takes to keep you happy, even if it means being a bad boy
She likes them ruthless, that's my world
You prefer the ruthless and dangerous types, which is my area of expertise
It's not the news, it's what I heard
This is not new information, it's something I've been told before
To get them more the merrier
The more dangerous and bad boys there are around, the better you feel
It's not a big surprise
This pattern of attraction to bad boys is not a shock to anyone
Look at her walk when I go in disguise
You walk differently when I pretend to be a bad boy
You'll have them shawty, don't worry, you fly
You will definitely attract those bad boys, don't worry
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE BUSBEE, LAUREN K. EVANS, ALEX JAMES, LARRY JR. SUMMERVILLE, MELVIN WATSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Some people call them players
But I'm far from terrified
'Cause somehow I'm drawn to danger
And have been all of my life
It feels my heart divided
Halfway between wrong and right
I know I'm playing with fire
But I don't know why
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Even though I know they're no good for me
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
With the bad boys always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha)
Ooh, bad boys
Some think it's complicated
But they're straight-up fun for me
I don't need no explanation
It's nothing more than what you see here
My heart still feels divided
Halfway between wrong and right
I know I'm playing with fire
But I don't know why
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Even though I know they're no good for me
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
With the bad boys always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha)
I know you want me shawty 'cause I'm a (bad boy)
Hey shawty can't help it, she so so addicted to them rougher fellas
With even the alphabet she only sings the crooked letters
Let mama take all the risks
For that chemistry she like them tougher than leather
?
By any means necessary, girl
She likes them ruthless, that's my world
It's not the news, it's what I heard
To get them more the merrier
It's not a big surprise
I know them bad boys catch your eyes
Look at her walk when I go in disguise
You'll have them shawty, don't worry, you fly
Yeah, the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Even though I know they're no good for me
It's the risk I take for the chemistry
With the bad boys always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
Yeah, the bad boys are always spinning my mind
(Ooh way, ooh wha)
I said the bad boys are always catching my eye
(Ooh way, ooh way, ooh wha)
Bad boys, bad boys
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Tofu
I honestly donβt see why she didnβt make it bigger in the music industry. Her voice is amazing, she can dance, she has charisma, catchy songs and the look.
lewis merritt
Well its obviously because she stopped making song you! Get with the picture
Phopcorn
These talent competition contracts are the worst π’
miu Miu
Itβs called gate keeping.
VincentPlays
This song makes me so sad. It used to be my Grandma's favourite song, she always would dance to it when it came on the radio. But cancer claimed her as an innocent victim.
I know most of you won't care but I'm sharing it anyway :(
vacationbonerschool
That's so sad.. But you should just think about how happy this song made her, don't get upset over it :) x
deffdefying
We all wish you the best of luck for the future. Your grandma's always there in your hearts and will watch over you for the rest of your lives. :)
OH Global
+VenetiaPlays Don't make the good memories a bad memories (like the movie Inside Out) I know maybe you think that it's stupid but if was your grandma's fav song just remember the good times with her hearing this song :)
SONNY MICHEL
+VenetiaPlays so so sorry, God bless you!, be strong
Zombified
so sorry to hear best wishers x