Rising to fame in late 2002, Cole was selected to become a member of girl group Girls Aloud on ITV's reality television programme Popstars The Rivals. Cole's first solo performance was on American rapper will.i.am's Heartbreaker in 2008. She was picked to appear as a dancer in the video after taking streetdancing classes during the filming of the ITV2 series The Passions of Girls Aloud, in which the members of the band achieve something they had always wanted to do, other than sing. She was later asked, by will.i.am, to sing additional vocals on the track.
In April 2009, Cole started working on solo material. Her debut album, 3 Words, was released in the UK on 26 October 2009. Cole was reunited with will.i.am for the album, in addition to collaborating with Fraser T. Smith, Syience, Danish production team Soulshock & Karlin, singer-songwriter Taio Cruz, Wayne Wilkins, and Steve Kipner. Recorded in Los Angeles and London, Cole mainly collaborated with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, the executive producer of 3 Words. It crosses from contemporary R&B, dance pop, house and a more general pop sound.
3 Words spent two weeks at number one. On 6 November 2009, BPI certified the album Platinum, denoting shipments of over 300,000 units. It later tripled this feat. The first single from the album, Fight for This Love, was written by Andre Merritt, Steve Kipner and Wayne Wilkins, and produced by Steve Kipner and Wayne Wilkins. According to Cole, it was released as the lead single because she "connected with the song so well". Following a performance on The X Factor live results show, Fight for This Love became the fourth best-selling single of 2009 in the UK. It charted at number one on both the Irish and UK Singles Chart. In 2010, Fight For This Love went to number one in Denmark, Norway and Hungary. The single was later certified platinum in the UK. Cole's second single 3 Words, which features will.i.am, went to number 4 in the UK and seven in Ireland. In 2010, the single was released in Australia and charted at number 5 and was certified platinum. The third single, Parachute, charted in the top five in both the UK and Ireland. The single was certified silver in the UK. From May to July 2010, Cole was the opening act for The Black Eyed Peas at the British shows (as well as some European dates) of The E.N.D. World Tour. Chris Johnson of the Daily Mail wrote, "she was supposed to be the support act. But as it turned out, Cheryl Cole ended up being the main event".
In March 2010, Cole stated that she had begun working on a follow up album to 3 Words, which she hoped to release "later on in the year". Cole's second solo album, titled Messy Little Raindrops, was released on 1 November 2010. The album's first single, Promise This, was released on 24 October 2010 and became her second number-one hit in the UK. The album was largely produced by Wayne Wilkins, but Cole also reunited with will.i.am, with collaboration from J. R. Rotem, Starsmith, Al Shux, and Free School for the first time. The album also features guest vocals from August Rigo, Dizzee Rascal, Travie McCoy, and will.i.am. The album's lead single, Promise This, went straight to number 1 in the UK, selling 157,000 in its first week. A week later, Messy Little Raindrops was released, charting at number 1 in the UK, 2 in Ireland and 7 in Europe.
Call My Name
Cheryl Lyrics
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You got me confused by the way I've changed
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
My name, say my name baby
It's the love you save for the way I know we've been apart
It's an endless circle of poison arrow to my heart
I, I love you too much to let go
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
You got me confused by the way I've changed
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
My name, say my name baby
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
You got me confused by the way I've changed
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
My name, say my name baby
It's a constant thought of my baby taking up my time
It's a non-stop vision of you that's playing on my mind
Singin' I, I love what you do to me, need you to stay with me
I, I love you too much to let go
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
You got me confused by the way I've changed
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
My name, say my name baby
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
You got me confused by the way I've changed
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
My name, say my name baby
When you call my name
When you call my name
Say my name baby
When you call my name
When you call my name
Say my name baby
In Cheryl's song "Call My Name", the lyrics delve into the confusion and longing that comes with a breakup. The repetition of the line "how'd you think I feel when you call my name" showcases a sense of vulnerability and hurt. The singer is fighting to move on from the past relationship, but the sound of their ex-partner's voice saying their name pulls them back into the memories and emotions they thought they had left behind. The bridge highlights the power of love and how it can hold onto a person despite their best efforts to let go. The lyrics express a certain amount of apprehension about love, but also convey a sense of acceptance and understanding that this particular love is worth fighting for.
The chorus is very catchy and the background beat and instrumental arrangement give a pop/dance vibe, making it a hit on the dance floors. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming her third solo number-one single. Call My Name is written and produced by Calvin Harris, who as well as playing all the instruments on the track, also features on backing vocals. The song’s music video was filmed in downtown Los Angeles and features Cheryl in a sleeveless black jumpsuit, with dancers behind her, alongside an array of brightly-coloured backdrops. Cheryl had stated that the song was inspired by the sound of dance-pop and electropop music that was prevailing in 2011, which she had become interested in. The song's chords are Am, F, C, G throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
How'd you think I feel when you call my name
It's a question that expresses the emotional impact of hearing one's name being called by someone they deeply care about.
You got me confused by the way I've changed
The singer is acknowledging that they've undergone a significant transformation that has caused confusion for the person calling their name.
My name, say my name baby
A plea for the person to keep calling their name as it indicates a level of intimacy and affection between them.
It's the love you save for the way I know we've been apart
The artist is grateful for the love they still receive despite being separated from the person for a period of time.
It's an endless circle of poison arrow to my heart
The artist acknowledges that their love for the person can be painful and destructive at times.
Singin' I, I love what you do to me, need you to stay with me
The singer is expressing their love for the person and a desire for them to stay by their side.
I, I love you too much to let go
The singer is saying that their love for the person is too strong to simply let go, despite any challenges or obstacles they may face.
It's a constant thought of my baby taking up my time
The person is always on the artist's mind, occupying their thoughts and attention.
It's a non-stop vision of you that's playing on my mind
The image or memory of the person is constantly playing in the artist's mind, almost like a movie or video.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Calvin Harris
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@theharshtruthoutthere
@@keeleykidrowicz2493 Judging the entertainers righteously:
they are:
DECEIVERS
MTFs and FTMs
cowards
masons puppets
greedy
in love of all lies
demon possessed
members of one big club: FREEMASONRY
And they all let us know, by placing the masonic hand signs and symbols into all music videos, movies, concerts, magazines…..
@benjaminparker8139
women have gone uncredited for some of humanity’s greatest discoveries for centuries
crickets
Calvin Harris doesn’t get his name on a song he produced
this comment thread
C’mon lads, you’re not even researching the backbone of your argument.
@JoshuaPingley
Cheryl was absolute PERFECTION during this era.
@GameGuy9100
Your pic is the gayest thing I've seen
@niko.0769
Fcking aye lol
@juliekeenan2868
GameGuy9100
Lmao I had to look when saw your comment,lol it really is.
@juliekeenan2868
GameGuy9100
Lmao oh no.
@billgates2527
She's still is
@Jeansowaty
This song was such a childhood fever dream. I remember hearing it on the radio all the time in 2012. Now it hits different!
@keeleykidrowicz2493
😅
@theharshtruthoutthere
@@keeleykidrowicz2493 Judging the entertainers righteously:
they are:
DECEIVERS
MTFs and FTMs
cowards
masons puppets
greedy
in love of all lies
demon possessed
members of one big club: FREEMASONRY
And they all let us know, by placing the masonic hand signs and symbols into all music videos, movies, concerts, magazines…..
@sarahoran6555
Cheryl as a solo artist did not get enough credit, all her songs were bangers and shes a great performer