2nd Album (2014) - Lloyd released her second studio album, "Sorry I'm Late" on May 23, 2014, which reached number 12 in the US Billboard 200.
Label & new album?
Following speculation that her label (Epic) had dropped Lloyd, Universal Music Group announced that it had signed Lloyd had signed a deal in November 2014. Lloyd is currently working on her third studio album.
Personal life
Cher Lloyd married Craig Monk in a secret ceremony on November 18, 2013.
Miscellaneous
Lloyd has performed on T4 on the Beach. She has also performed at the Leeds Aire FM Party in the Park and Key 103 Live Manchester, both on the day of release of her debut single.
She had auditioned for The X Factor twice before (when the minimum age was lower) singing ballads but it was only after reinventing herself in 2010 that she got through to see the judges. Lloyd has previously performed at holiday camps and said she gets a mixed reaction to her music. She auditioned singing the Keri Hilson version of Turn My Swag On. At bootcamp she sang a rap version of Viva La Vida adding lyrics she claimed to have written herself, but this was disputed and reports claimed she took them from a song by rapper Swizz Beatz.
At the judges' houses she performed Cooler Than Me but suffered a throat infection and was unable to complete her song. She was given a second chance, but broke down sobbing and could not complete the song. Despite this, she was picked as one of the final three girls by mentor Cole. Lloyd sang a rendition of Just Be Good to Me in the first of the live shows. In the second live show she sang "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)". In the fourth live show she sang "Stay" and did not rap for the first time. Cowell called the performance the best of the series. In the seventh week, Lloyd was in the bottom two for the first time after her rendition of "Imagine". Cowell, Cole and Walsh all saved her, resulting in Paije Richardson being eliminated.
Behind the Music
Cher Lloyd Lyrics
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For a second in my world
The same old song
It won't last long
If you can't stand behind the music
All the fame, all the girls
All the money in this world
They don't mean sh-, better admit
So stand up
Show 'em how we do it
Won't back down until I see your
Hands up
Tell 'em what the truth is
Stand behind the music
You gotta get behind
Cross your heart, hope to die
Splash of hype
Dash of pretty that don't mean I'll buy
Okay alright already
They getting money
From all the frauds, all the phonies, all the fakes
Slow down
It's a fast paced world
Breathe, breathe
Look my face in the mirror say
"Who the heck am I?"
Look me in the eye
Is this conviction or addiction or a waste of time?
Just name a genre
Yeah I've tried it
Been doin' this from 15 to life, yeah
I need a break already
I gotta find it
And for the first time in my life, I'm doing my schtick
I, I, I, I wanna stand in this
Pop star frenzy
Girls getting praise, look at Nikki look at Katy
Chew it up
Make my teeth rot
You think I'm talkin' to ya?
I'm probably not (Not)
No you don't stand a chance
For a second in my world
The same old song
It won't last long
If you can't stand behind the music
All the fame, all the girls,
All the money in this world
They don't mean sh-, better admit
If you can't stand behind the music
Rewind
When I was a little younger
Lookin' for a label and a little clean danger
LA had a taste for a (New adventure)
We opened every "do not enter"
Yeah I was tryin' hard to be somebody
Be the cool kid at the party
Lookin' at me la-di da-di, hottie hottie, hot tamale
Stranger feelin' up my body
Told me I could be somebody
Wait,
Someone stopped me, went home and I called my mommy
Oh no, I'm not that girl
I still wanna be the leader of the free world
Yeah I'm a big dreamer
I'm a believer
Just try to tell me no, I'm a go full steam ahead
No, can't slow me down
Run this town from the inside out
Block by block from the bottom to the top
I know just who I am
And I know just who I'm not
No you don't stand a chance
For a second in my world
The same old song
It won't last long
If you can't stand behind the music
All the fame, all the girls,
All the money in this world
They don't mean sh-, better admit
If you can't stand behind the music
So stand up, show 'em how we do it
Won't back down until I see your hands up
Tell 'em what the truth is
Stand behind the music
Yeah, stand up, come on let me see your
Front row up to the nose bleeders
Hands up, if you really need it
Stand behind the music
No you don't stand a chance
For a second in my world
The same old song
It won't last long
If you can't stand behind the music
The song Behind the Music by Cher Lloyd is a catchy empowerment anthem that encourages listeners to stand behind their passions no matter what. Cher Lloyd sets a strong tone with the opening lines, “No you don’t stand a chance for a second in my world, the same old song it won’t last long if you can’t stand behind the music.” She sings about the true value of fame, girls, and money in the music industry, which is nothing if one can’t stand behind their art. Cher Lloyd asserts that she isn’t just making music for fame, money, or a good time, she is making it because it is the only thing she knows, wants and can fight for. Through her lyrics, she also addresses the frauds, phonies, and fakes in the music industry, who are only here for time pass and who lack real passion and dedication.
Cher Lloyd also takes listeners through her journey of becoming a pop-star, from when she was 15 years old to finding her ‘schtick'. She sarcastically sings about the ‘pop-star frenzy,’ about how performers usually enjoy being hyped up with celebrities, particularly by other famous stars like Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry, but she is different. She wants to stand for something more, and the song is her declaration that she won’t be part of the same old song.
Overall, Behind the Music is a song that speaks to aspiring pop-stars, and anybody looking to stand out and fight for their passion. Cher Lloyd carefully crafts the lyrics to portray that success comes from a place of dedication and authenticity in one’s craft, and if you can’t stand behind your music, then it will never last.
Line by Line Meaning
No you don't stand a chance
You're not good enough to make it in my world
For a second in my world
I'm in control and you're just a visitor
The same old song
Your approach is unoriginal
It won't last long
I won't tolerate it for very long
If you can't stand behind the music
If you can't commit to my vision, don't bother trying
All the fame, all the girls,
Despite the flashy trappings of success
All the money in this world
None of it means anything if you're not true to yourself
They don't mean sh-, better admit
Admit that material success isn't everything
So stand up
Take action
Show 'em how we do it
Demonstrate our approach
Won't back down until I see your
I won't give up without a fight
Hands up
Show your support
Tell 'em what the truth is
Be honest about our intentions
You gotta get behind
You need to commit wholeheartedly
Cross your heart, hope to die
Swear to your commitment
Splash of hype
We're getting some buzz
Dash of pretty that don't mean I'll buy
Looks aren't enough to win me over
Okay alright already
I'm tired of people trying to impress me
They getting money
Others are succeeding financially
From all the frauds, all the phonies, all the fakes
But I'm not impressed by people who lack authenticity
Slow down
Take a breather
It's a fast paced world
But sometimes you need to take a step back
Breathe, breathe
Relax
Look my face in the mirror say
Confront and reflect on who I am
"Who the heck am I?"
Question my own identity
Look me in the eye
I need to be honest with myself
Is this conviction or addiction or a waste of time?
Am I passionate, obsessed, or stuck in a rut?
Just name a genre
I've tried everything
Yeah I've tried it
I'm experienced but still searching
Been doin' this from 15 to life, yeah
I've been at it for a long time
I need a break already
But I'm ready for a change
I gotta find it
I need to discover my true calling
And for the first time in my life, I'm doing my schtick
But now I'm finally doing what feels right
I, I, I, I wanna stand in this
I want to be a part of this
Pop star frenzy
The world of pop music
Girls getting praise, look at Nikki look at Katy
But I'm not impressed by others' success
Chew it up
I'm not taking anyone's garbage
Make my teeth rot
I won't compromise my values
You think I'm talkin' to ya?
I'm not interested in superficial relationships
I'm probably not (Not)
I'm focused on my own goals
Rewind
Let's go back
When I was a little younger
Reflecting on my past
Lookin' for a label and a little clean danger
Searching for my identity
LA had a taste for a (New adventure)
Moving to LA for a new challenge
We opened every "do not enter"
We went against the established order
Yeah I was tryin' hard to be somebody
I was chasing success
Be the cool kid at the party
Trying to fit in
Lookin' at me la-di da-di, hottie hottie, hot tamale
Others were attracted to me
Stranger feelin' up my body
But some tried to take advantage of me
Told me I could be somebody
But others manipulated me for their own gain
Wait,
But I stopped and thought things over
Someone stopped me, went home and I called my mommy
I reached out to my support network
Oh no, I'm not that girl
But I realized I needed to be true to myself
I still wanna be the leader of the free world
I have big aspirations
Yeah I'm a big dreamer
But I won't give up on my dreams
I'm a believer
And I believe in myself
Just try to tell me no, I'm a go full steam ahead
I won't let anyone hold me back
No, can't slow me down
I'm unstoppable
Run this town from the inside out
I'm taking control of my own destiny
Block by block from the bottom to the top
I'll build my success brick by brick
I know just who I am
I'm confident in myself
And I know just who I'm not
And I won't try to be someone I'm not
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anjulie Persaud, Jon Levine
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