Her breakout came with her debut single, "Pieces of Me", which was released in 2004, became a top-five hit in the United States, and topped the Billboard Mainstream Top 40 chart based on radio airplay. The success of the single and her reality show helped propel her debut album, Autobiography, also released in 2004, to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart. The project sold over five million copies worldwide, making it her most successful album to date. Simpson had a leading role in the film Undiscovered (2005), which became a critical and commercial flop. The failure of the film, along with multiple critically panned performances, led to media scrutiny. Despite that, Simpson's second studio album, I Am Me (2005), debuted atop the Billboard 200, becoming her second album to do so. The album went on to receive a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Following her appearance as Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago, Simpson announced that she had begun working on her third studio album. The album differed from the pop-rock sound of her previous efforts, featuring a dance-pop and 1980s-themed sound. Bittersweet World was released in 2008 with positive critical reception, but it saw a decline in sales. The effort reached number 4 on the Billboard 200. The following year, Simpson joined the main cast of the Melrose Place revamp, which was met with harsh critical reception. Later that year, she made her Broadway debut reprising her role as Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.
Simpson announced a fourth studio album that same year. She independently released the single "Bat for a Heart", though it failed to have success. Simpson eventually scrapped the album and focused on her child. Simpson reprised her role as Roxie Hart for the third time in a 2-dates special production in Hollywood Bowl in July 2013 directed by Brooke Shields. In October, Simpson and her husband Evan Ross released their debut EP by Ashlee + Evan through Access Records, which was supported by a tour in select cities across North America, and their TV reality show.
She was married to musician Pete Wentz from 2008 to 2011. The couple's son, Bronx Mowgli Wentz, was born on November 20, 2008. She appeared as Violet Foster, a small-town girl in The CW's 2009 Melrose Place, a revamp of the '90s drama of the same name.
Burnin Up
Ashlee Simpson Lyrics
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I feel the vibe inside
There's something about the way you are
That's giving me butterflies
Maybe the planets have aligned
Maybe it's all in my mind
Before I get too shy
I've seen you in my dreams at night
To you I fantasize
You caught my eye
You're just so fine
You caught my eye
You're just so fine
I'm burning up for you
I'm burning up for you
I see diamonds in the sky
Touch my hand and I can fly
All this is a mystery
So come on, come on
And dance with me
I can't believe it's 4 am
Where did the time go?
I could sit here for days and days
Just hanging with you alone
We got an instant history
Some supernatural chemistry
Can't you feel it, can you feel it, oh?
But I'm giving you my number now
Before this goes too far
It's getting really hot in here
And soon it will be hard to say goodnight
The time's not right
So say goodnight before I die
I'm burning up for you
I'm burning up for you
I see diamonds in the sky
Touch my hand and I can fly
All this is a mystery
So come on, come on
And dance with me
You make me feel like fire
Is this love or just desire?
You make me feel like fire
Is this love or just desire?
I'm burning up for you
I'm burning up for you
I'm burning up for you
I'm burning up for you
I see diamonds in the sky
Touch my hand and I can fly
All this is a mystery
So come on come on
And dance with me
I see diamonds in the sky
Touch my hands and I can fly
All this is a mystery
So come on come on
And dance with me
The lyrics of Ashlee Simpson's song "Burnin Up" is about a girl who has a strong attraction towards someone she regularly sees, but she has never had the chance to properly introduce herself. She feels a powerful vibe inside whenever he walks by, and it's giving her butterflies. She wonders if it's just in her mind or if something else is happening which is compelling her to think about him so much. She has seen him in her dreams and fantasizes about getting to know him. She sees some sort of supernatural chemistry between them and feels a strong connection, that's why she gives him her number to get connected with him.
The chorus of the song repeatedly states that she is "burning up for him," and she sees "diamonds in the sky" whenever she's with him. She feels like dancing with him and can't believe how quickly the time has passed whenever they're together. She is afraid that staying for much longer would make it harder for her to leave and say goodbye, so she decides to give him her number before it's too late. She also wonders if it's just a burning desire or true love that she's feeling towards him.
The message of the song is very relatable to many people who often find themselves encountering someone who’s giving them butterflies in their stomach. It portrays the nervousness, excitement, and rush of feelings that can come with the experience of meeting someone different and extraordinary. The lyrics of the song and its upbeat pop music make it an ideal track for a romantic comedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that you're walking by
Whenever you are around me, I feel an indescribable energy inside me.
I feel the vibe inside
I feel a connection with you beyond what I can explain.
There's something about the way you are
There is an unexplainable quality about your personality that draws me towards you.
That's giving me butterflies
Your presence is making me feel excited and nervous at the same time.
Maybe the planets have aligned
Perhaps the universe has brought us together for a special reason.
Maybe it's all in my mind
Perhaps these feelings are just a figment of my imagination.
So let me just introduce myself
Before I lose my chance, I want to formally introduce myself to you.
Before I get too shy
I do not want to miss out on an opportunity to get to know you because of my shyness.
I've seen you in my dreams at night
You have been on my mind subconsciously even when I am asleep.
To you I fantasize
I have been daydreaming about you and imagined having a relationship with you.
You caught my eye
You have grabbed my attention and I cannot stop thinking about you.
You're just so fine
You are extremely attractive, and it is hard for me to resist you.
I'm burning up for you
My desire for you is so strong that I feel like I am on fire.
I see diamonds in the sky
When I am with you, I feel like everything is perfect and full of joy.
Touch my hand and I can fly
The touch of your skin makes me feel euphoric.
All this is a mystery
Our connection and chemistry are inexplicable and elusive.
So come on, come on
I implore you to take a chance on me and dance with me.
And dance with me
Let us spend time together and enjoy each other's company.
I can't believe it's 4 am
Time flies by so quickly when I am with you.
Where did the time go?
It feels like we have only spent a short amount of time together, but it has been so fulfilling.
I could sit here for days and days
I could spend an infinite amount of time with you and never tire of your company.
Just hanging with you alone
The simple act of being alone with you is enough for me to be content and happy.
We got an instant history
The connection we have created already feels like it has been long-lasting and meaningful.
Some supernatural chemistry
The attraction and bond we share transcend natural explanations.
Can't you feel it, can you feel it, oh?
Do you feel the same inexplicable connection that I feel?
But I'm giving you my number now
To show you that I am serious, I want to give you my phone number.
Before this goes too far
Before our time together is cut short or the moment fades away, I want to take a step forward with you.
It's getting really hot in here
The atmosphere is heating up, and I want to act on my feelings before it's too late.
And soon it will be hard to say goodnight
The more time we spend together, the harder it will be for me to walk away and say goodnight.
The time's not right
It does not feel like the right time to part ways.
So say goodnight before I die
I want to treasure the moment and end on a high note before our time together ends.
You make me feel like fire
Being with you sets my passion ablaze and keeps me feeling alive.
Is this love or just desire?
I am questioning whether my strong feelings for you are just temporary attraction or something deeper like love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN D SALBEGO, STUART HART, TREVOR SIMPSON
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