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.
Good Night Good Morning
Alexandra Burke Lyrics
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This club amazing
This is where I'm gonna be
I'm on the floor don't worry me
And this guy is crazy
His frame amazing
I got my sin all over him As we dance erotically
His body interlocks with mine
Sends chills all up and down my spine
And I pull him close and whisper in his ear
Oh, I said
What will it be
For you and me
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
What will it be
For you and me
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
I feel so crazy
She feels amazing
Ooh the way she's touching me
I can't imagine what it would be
Her body interlocked with mine
Sends chills all up and down her spine
She pulls me closer and whispers in my ear
Oh, she said
When will it be
For you and me
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
What will it be
For you and me
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Everything in the room started spinning
Got his voice in my head
She was turning me on
How she work in the middle
But there's something about her
That get me at middle
She looks me in my eyes and lord she has to say
This beat is crazy
This beat is crazy
This beat is crazy
This beat is crazy
What will it be
(What will it be)
For you and me
(For you and me)
Is it good night?
(Is it good night?)
Or is it good morning?
(ooh)
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
(ooh)
Or is it good morning?
When will it be
(Tell me what will it be-e-e)
For you and me
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
(Whoa)
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
(Is it good morning?)
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
(Is it good morning?)
When will it be
For you and me
(For you and me)
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
(Ooh, is it good morning?)
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
So, what will it be
For you and me
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
Is it good night?
Or is it good morning?
This beat is crazy.
The lyrics to Alexandra Burke's song, "Good Night Good Morning," describe a night out at the club, where the music is so good that it makes the singer feel crazy. The beat is described as crazy and the club as amazing, with the singer feeling right at home on the dance floor. She meets a man with a frame that she finds amazing, and they dance erotically together.
As they dance, their bodies interlock, sending chills all up and down their spines. The singer pulls the man close to her and whispers in his ear, asking him whether it's going to be a good night or a good morning. The man responds by telling her that the beat is crazy.
The song has a fun and energetic vibe, with the lyrics painting a picture of a wild night out with friends. It's a song about living in the moment and enjoying everything the night has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
This beat is crazy
The music is really good and making me feel great.
This club amazing
I love this place and never want to leave.
This is where I'm gonna be
I'm having so much fun here, I don't want to go anywhere else.
I'm on the floor don't worry me
I'm dancing and enjoying myself without a care in the world.
And this guy is crazy
I'm really attracted to him and he's exciting.
His frame amazing
Physically, he's very impressive.
I got my sin all over him
We're getting intimate and enjoying each other's company.
As we dance erotically
We're really turning each other on and dancing in a sexy way.
His body interlocks with mine
We're really close physically and it feels amazing.
Sends chills all up and down my spine
Being so close to him is giving me a really intense, pleasurable sensation.
And I pull him close and whisper in his ear
I'm dominating the situation and making the first move on him.
What will it be
I'm wondering whether we want to continue being intimate or if we're done for the night.
For you and me
I'm asking him what he wants to do.
Is it good night?
Are we ending things for the night?
Or is it good morning?
Or are we going to continue being intimate until the early hours of the morning?
Everything in the room started spinning
I'm really lost in the moment and feeling a little dizzy from enjoying myself so much.
Got his voice in my head
I'm thinking about him and the experience we just had.
She was turning me on
I'm extremely attracted to her.
How she work in the middle
I love the way she's dancing and moving her body.
But there's something about her
I can't quite put my finger on it, but there's something special about her.
That get me at middle
She's making me feel really alive and energized.
She looks me in my eyes and lord she has to say
She's really captivating me and telling me something important.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR HERMANSEN, SHAFFER SMITH
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@TheAngiehubbard
Brandy version brought me here.
@knighty6988
This beat is crazy, this song amazing….
@chrisgrevson5563
I love Brandy version of this was AMAZING, but I like Alexandra version to!
@gemyny1985
Brandy>
@MCSantos69
Ela é linda!❤️🇧🇷❤️👏👏👏👏
@KlausM4
I remember when this album was released. It was my jam.
@lloydjohnlyons
Brilliant song of the album overcome even though this album with this cover isn’t up on Spotify
@WhitneyHouston4eva1
I'm guessing they use the deluxe version cover.
@lloydjohnlyons
@@WhitneyHouston4eva1 yes indeed I have all Alexandra Burke albums on cd this one particular with this track is only on the original overcome album then seeing other tracks mixed up on the deluxe has different versions certain tracks personally enjoyed listening to because I like Alexandra Burke music and her voice Spotify clearly dosent no how many versions of overcome there is because I would rather just play my cd than stream something on Spotify that way the track listing I know is correct and not mixed up
@WhitneyHouston4eva1
@@lloydjohnlyons I didn't realise they remixed this track for the deluxe version. I know they mixed up the track listing to accommodate the 3 extra tracks they put on it. I have all the albums and the earlier cd singles. I also think it's better to have the physical copies of the music.