By age 15, McKee was writing songs and performing in the Seattle area. A friend helped get her EP to Nic Harcourt, a popular disc jockey in Los Angeles and host of KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic". He helped spark a major record label bidding war after playing the song "Somebody" on his radio program for several weeks. After signing a recording contract at age 16, she moved to Los Angeles to begin work on her debut album with producer Rob Cavallo. Trouble was commercially released on September 28, 2004.
After ending her recording contract, McKee spent many hours in the recording studio and was introduced to music producer Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald, by her manager. Gottwald had collaborated with McKee's longtime friend Katy Perry on her debut album One of the Boys. They (along with Max Martin and Benny Blanco) began writing songs together, ultimately producing the hits that would appear on Perry's second album, the worldwide multi-platinum, Teenage Dream. The singles "California Gurls," "Teenage Dream" and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" each topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and sold millions of copies around the world. Other successful collaborations between McKee, Gottwald and Martin include Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me," Taio Cruz's "Dynamite," Rita Ora's "How We Do (Party)," and Katy Perry's singles from Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection, "Wide Awake" and "Part of Me."
McKee recently signed a recording contract as a solo artist with Epic Records, and is currently at work on her second studio album, to be released in summer 2013. The lead single will be "American Girl," which McKee described as a "summer banger". "American Girl" was released in July 2013.
January
Bonnie McKee Lyrics
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The other night was really great
You know, it was kinda scary
I mean, I've never really done anything like that before
But I trust you
You say although your love for me is strong
That a lover under seventeen is wrong
Another night goes by
And I awake enveloped in your arms, yeah, yeah
You won't make up your mind
Because my helplessness turns you on, yeah, yeah
(Turns you on)
If you leave now, baby don't come back
If you leave baby don't come back
If you leave now, baby don't come back
If you leave baby don't come back
January's just around the corner
I know that you'll be back by then
I'm counting down the days of my calendar
'Til loving me won't be a "sin"
I thought that after all we've seen and done
That your "battle with morality" was won
You've already crossed the line (crossed the line)
You might as well just wait it out
I haven't got the time (haven't got the time)
To be let in and then be shut out, oh no, no
So if you leave now, baby don't come back
If you leave, baby don't come back
If you leave now, baby don't come back
If you leave, baby don't come back
January's just around the corner
I know that you'll be back by then
I'm counting down the days of my calendar
'Til loving me won't be a "sin"
I don't want you to leave, but I need you to know
That I can only take so much of all your come and go
So stick around and they'll be no more reason for concern
Because your baby will be legal when the season turns
'Cause January's just around the corner
I know that you'll be back by then
I'm counting down the days of my calendar
'Til loving me won't be a "sin"
January's just around the corner
I know that you'll be back by then
I'm counting down the days of my calendar
'Til loving me won't be a "sin"
January, January
January, January
January, January
The lyrics to Bonnie McKee's song January talk about a forbidden romance between two individuals. The singer is excited to see the other person again and remarks on how great the other night had been. However, she admits to feeling scared as she had never done anything like that before. Despite her fear, she trusts the other person. The other individual seems to have reservations about the relationship due to the singer's age, and although they express that their love for her is strong, they may not pursue the relationship as a lover under seventeen is regarded as wrong.
The singer wants the other person to stay, but they are indecisive as they find the singer's helplessness a turn-on. The singer warns that if they leave, then they shouldn't come back. She's counting down the days on her calendar until she is of legal age, so their love interests won't be regarded as a sin. The singer had thought that they had crossed the line and that the battle with morality had been won. However, the other person is hesitant as they may end up shutting her out, and the singer isn't willing to be treated that way.
Ultimately, the song highlights the struggles of a love that's deemed inappropriate, and while the singer is ready to fight for their relationship, the other person's indecisiveness may ultimately hinder it.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm really excited about seeing you again
I'm looking forward to meeting you again
The other night was really great
I enjoyed the last night we spent together
You know, it was kinda scary
I felt a little scared about what we did together
I mean, I've never really done anything like that before
This was my first time doing something like this
But I trust you
I have faith in you
You say although your love for me is strong
That a lover under seventeen is wrong
You claim to love me, but it's illegal since I am not of the legal age
Another night goes by
And I awake enveloped in your arms, yeah, yeah
I wake up next to you each morning
You won't make up your mind
Because my helplessness turns you on, yeah, yeah
(Turns you on)
You are turned on by my vulnerabilities and indecisiveness
If you leave now, baby don't come back
If you leave baby don't come back
If you leave now, baby don't come back
If you leave baby don't come back
If you leave me now, I don't want you to come back
January's just around the corner
I know that you'll be back by then
I'm counting down the days of my calendar
'Til loving me won't be a "sin"
I'm waiting for January so that we can legally love each other since that's when I'll turn 18
I thought that after all we've seen and done
That your "battle with morality" was won
I believed that you had reconciled your moral struggles when it comes to our relationship
You've already crossed the line (crossed the line)
You might as well just wait it out
You've already broken the law by being with me, so you should just continue to wait till we can be together legally
I haven't got the time (haven't got the time)
To be let in and then be shut out, oh no, no
I don't want to invest my time in someone who is not willing to stay with me for the long run
I don't want you to leave, but I need you to know
That I can only take so much of all your come and go
So stick around and they'll be no more reason for concern
Because your baby will be legal when the season turns
I don't want you to leave, but I can't take any more uncertainty or fluctuation in our relationship. If you stick with me, there will be no more problems since I'll be of legal age soon
January, January
January, January
January, January
This line is a chorus and emphasizes the importance of the month when the singer will turn 18
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Bonnie Mckee
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TheHopeful dreamerxx23
January is right around the corner almost new years Ironic! love her voice amazing song (:
Jordyn Jae Music
This song is saucy, haha love it
PA / Atypical Music
I love this song!!!! Please make this available for mobile's as can't get it on my phone and wish I could! Have to listen to it on laptop when get home every day! :)
Bonnie McKee Videos
omg this song is amazing
Mateus Souza Sales
This is my 14º favorite music.
Kevin Kolata
I love it because i'm a january baby.
DJ AD
sounds like old school christina aguilera or britney
Cleveland Rix III
How about just never stopping your musical career.
Poo'dee
❤
Rafael Centenera
\\(O)// Zion! <3