Growing up in Birmingham, UK, Amy was a talented young performer whose artistic destiny was clear at a very early age. Beginning to sing at the age of 3, and writing songs at the age of 6, it wasn't long before she was performing in bands and taking part in talent competitions, setting her apart as a young artist with standout potential.
Whilst working at a production company in 2003, Amy came to the attention of Gary Barlow (from Take That), one of the UK's most successful and talented songwriters. Impressed with Amy's natural talent and anticipating a huge music career for her, Barlow initiated global industry introductions that had her working closely with SonyBMG Australia's future A&R director. Through this connection and a certain twist of fate, Amy Pearson found herself moving to Australia and signing to SonyBMG at 17 years of age.
"To be honest, at the time, I really didn't think about the move I was about to make - it was a gut feeling. I had the opportunity to take my career forward, and so I made the decision to follow my dreams."
Away from her family and friends, Amy feverishly began work on her debut album, writing music and lyrics for over 70 songs. Some of the people working with Amy have been responsible for international pop hits by the likes of Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Clarkson, Delta Goodrem and Pink, the record containing collaborations with some of the world's best songwriters and producers, including Matthew Gerard, Wayne Rodriguez and Tom Nicholls.
The album is a collection of thirteen tracks, and resembles a personal diary of Amy's journeys in becoming a woman and traveling the world. Her talent is displayed in a diverse collection of songs extending from shimmering pop gems like the first single 'Don't Miss You' through to the catchy pop/rock hit 'Does Anybody', and onto the remarkably beautiful and inspiring track 'Ready To Fly', all firmly connected by Amy's standout and unique vocal delivery.
"Initially the songs started off as very piano-based, but once I started to experience the live scene I realised I wanted to play with a band, and so we then began to bring in a lot of guitars and drums into the process of building the songs. The songs on the album are both reflective and fun, and capture all my different moods, and I think, the moods of a lot young people who will end up listening to it. The record is really like a conversation I'm having with my friends about what was going on in my life at the time."
Amy's impressive vocal range characterises her individual and distinctive talent, whilst hints of Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, and Pink can be heard in her voice. She also credits the likes of Michael Jackson and Destiny's Child as strong influences on her backing vocals, as well as legendary jazz and soul vocalists Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, all of whom played a significant role in her early musical development.
In writing music, Amy is influenced by the natural melody of song and the story she is trying to convey. Recorded around the world in the US, UK and in Australia, her 2007 debut album, Who I Am is a truly world class collection of songs and performances that reveal a gifted songwriter and singer. Her music encapsulates the fresh, youthful joys of life and the desire and heartache of early relationships.
"When I first moved to Australia I was in a long-distance relationship and unfortunately one day I received a call from him telling me that it was all over. It was that experience that really formed the backbone of the songs for the bulk of my album. The first single 'Don't Miss You' is in fact all about realizing that sometimes you're better off moving on, letting go of what you don't really need, and standing on your own two feet.
"A lot of the songs are about making it on your own and being ok about who you are and the decisions you make. It's about following your heart and your dreams. I do really believe I've become a woman through the journey and the experiences of making this album. I became so independent and began to take responsibility for the decisions I was making in my life. I know what I want now, and I'm going after it with everything I have in me. The title says it all - I'm ready to fly."
Although still missing her family and friends in the UK, Amy Pearson loves her new life in sunny Australia. The opportunities and experiences over the last few years have transformed her from a girl with limited experience, into a young woman whose songs really connect as a result of her honesty, sincerity, and undeniable talent. Amy Pearson is a star with the world at her feet.
Fool
Amy Pearson Lyrics
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Must be mildly crazy,
Thinkin' that you're gon preciate me,
Could you just be kinda lazy?
Coz I think its time you celebrate me,
(Pre chorus)
Always tryna do the thing you like,
I lay it out baby ya must be blind,
Chasin' my tail again,
(Chorus)
And even saying I love you,
Never ever sounds enough,
But you know that I do,
They sky could be clear babe,
But you never call it blue,
Why don't you ya f-f-fool
(Verse 2)
Could be a big neon plus sign,
But you'd swear right there was I red light
Baby this is bona fide love,
So tell me what is it your scared of?
(Pre chorus) (Chorus)
(Verse 3)
Yeah Yeah Yeah, Yeah Yeah Yeah,
Don't get no gratitude, Yeah Yeah Yeah,
What's your problem baby?
(Pre chorus)
(Verse 4)
Stand up baby and take the blame,
Ya got your head in the sand again,
Can't get through it's such a shame,
Tell me why?
(Chorus x2)
And even saying I love you,
Never ever sounds enough,
But you know that I do,
They sky could be clear babe,
But you never call it blue,
Why don't you ya f-f-fool
In Amy Pearson's song Fool, she talks about feeling underappreciated by the person she loves. In the first verse, she wonders if this behavior is because the person is lazy or mildly crazy. She wants to be celebrated and valued, but instead, she feels like her efforts are wasted. In the pre-chorus, she notes that she always tries to do things that the person likes, but it seems that it ends up being a waste of time. She's frustrated that the person can't see how much she's putting in.
The chorus talks about how even saying "I love you" doesn't seem to be enough for this person. They never seem to acknowledge what she's doing for them, even the simple things like seeing the sky as blue. She questions why this person is being a "fool" by not realizing her worth. In the second verse, she notes that even something obvious (like a big neon plus sign) would be seen as a red light by this person. She asks what it is that they're scared of, as they seem to be blocking her attempts at love.
In the third verse, Amy wonders what the person's problem is, as they don't seem to show any gratitude. In the fourth verse, she implores the person to take responsibility for their actions and not bury their head in the sand. The chorus repeats twice as she questions why this person can't see how much she loves them.
Line by Line Meaning
Must be mildly crazy,
I must be a bit insane to think that you'll appreciate me
Thinkin' that you're gon preciate me,
Believing that you will value me
Could you just be kinda lazy?
Is it possible that you're just not putting in effort?
Coz I think its time you celebrate me,
Because I believe it's about time you acknowledge and cherish me
Always tryna do the thing you like,
I'm always trying to make you happy by doing what you want
Why d'ya have to make it a waste of time,
Why do you have to make it feel like it's not worth my time?
I lay it out baby ya must be blind,
I'm putting it all out there, but you can't seem to see it
Chasin' my tail again,
You're doing the same thing over and over again and not realizing it
And even saying I love you,
Even if I say 'I love you'
Never ever sounds enough,
It seems like it's never sufficient
But you know that I do,
But you know that I truly do love you
They sky could be clear babe,
Even if everything is perfect
But you never call it blue,
You still can't seem to see how amazing things really are
Why don't you ya f-f-fool
Why won't you just open your eyes and see?
Could be a big neon plus sign,
It could be incredibly obvious
But you'd swear right there was I red light
Yet, you would still see it as a warning to stop
Baby this is bona fide love,
This is true and genuine love
So tell me what is it your scared of?
So, please tell me what exactly it is that you're afraid of?
Don't get no gratitude, Yeah Yeah Yeah,
I don't see any gratitude from you
What's your problem baby?
What seems to be the issue?
Stand up baby and take the blame,
Take responsibility for your actions
Ya got your head in the sand again,
You're avoiding the issue again and putting your head in the sand
Can't get through it's such a shame,
We can't overcome this and that's a pity
And even saying I love you,
Even if I say 'I love you'
Never ever sounds enough,
It's like it's never sufficient
Why don't you ya f-f-fool
Why can't you see?
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