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.
Fight for This Love
Cheryl Lyrics
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Even the good can be a curse (curse)
Makes it hard to know which road to go down
Knowing too much can get you hurt
Is it better? Is it worse?
Always sitting in reverse
It's just like we're going backwards
I know where I want this to go
We're driving fast but lets go slow
What I don't wanna do is crash no
Just know you're not in this thing alone
There's always a place in me that you can call home
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start
Anything that's worth having
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quiting's out of the question
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's' worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh)
Now everyday ain't gon' be no picnic
Love ain't no walk in the park
All you can do is make the best of it now
Can't be afraid of the dark
Just know you're not in this thing alone
There's always a place in me that you can call home
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start
Anything that's worth having
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quiting's out of the question
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh)
I don't know where we're heading
I'm willing and ready to go
We've been driving so fast
We just need to slow down
And just roll
Anything that's worth having
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quiting's out of the question
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh)
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
It's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh)
In "Fight for This Love," Cheryl Cole explores the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of knowing what is best when faced with numerous choices. She begins by cautioning that too much of anything, even good things, can be harmful and create uncertainty. This can make it difficult to choose the right path and often leads to feelings of regression. In essence, instead of making progress, we end up moving backward.
Cole then states that she knows where she wants the relationship to go and that they should take things slow to avoid crashing. She also reassures her partner that they are not alone in this struggle and can always lean on her for support. The chorus emphasizes her determination to fight for the relationship and never give up on it, emphasizing that anything that is worth having is worth fighting for.
In the second verse, Cole acknowledges the challenges of love and the fear of the unknown. She encourages her partner not to be afraid of the challenges they will face but to embrace each struggle as a means of making their relationship stronger. Cole concludes the song by reiterating the theme of the chorus and emphasizing the idea that everything is worth fighting for, even if we don't know where we're going or what lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Too much of anything can make you sick
Excessive anything has consequences and can have negative impacts on our well-being.
Even the good can be a curse (curse)
Even things we view as positive can have negative repercussions.
Makes it hard to know which road to go down
An abundance of options makes it difficult to make a decision.
Knowing too much can get you hurt
Having knowledge about something can bring harm.
Is it better? Is it worse?
Questioning whether things are improving or getting worse.
Always sitting in reverse
Feeling like things are regressing rather than progressing.
It's just like we're going backwards
It seems like we're moving in the opposite direction.
I know where I want this to go
Having a clear idea of what one wants.
We're driving fast but let's go slow
Although we're progressing quickly, it's important to take our time.
What I don't want to do is crash, no
Avoiding a detrimental outcome or failure.
Just know you're not in this thing alone
You have support and are not going through this by yourself.
There's always a place in me that you can call home
You have a permanent place of belonging.
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
During times when it feels like we're drifting away from each other.
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start
Starting over from the beginning.
Anything that's worth having
The things that truly matter.
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Should be protected and defended.
Quitting's out of the question
Giving up is not an option.
When it gets tough, gotta fight some more
In challenging times, we need to put in more effort and keep pushing forward.
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We need to put in effort and work hard to keep this relationship alive.
If it's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh)
If we truly value something, we should be willing to fight for it.
Now every day ain't gonna be no picnic
Every day won't be easy.
Love ain't no walk in the park
A romantic relationship can be difficult and challenging.
All you can do is make the best of it now
We have to make the most of the situation.
Can't be afraid of the dark
We can't let fear stop us from moving forward.
I don't know where we're heading
Unsure about the future.
I'm willing and ready to go
Ready and open to what's to come.
We've been driving so fast
We've been moving quickly.
We just need to slow down
We need to take our time.
And just roll
Relax and take things as they come.
It's worth having, it's worth fighting for (Oh)
Reinforcing that something we hold dear is worth fighting for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SIMON CHAPMAN, KEVIN DAVID HUGHES, STEPHEN ALAN KIPNER, ANDRE DARRELL MERRITT, WAYNE ANDREW WILKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Ohh, too much of anything can make you sick
Even the good can be a curse
Makes it hard to know which road to go down
Knowing too much can get you hurt
Is it better, is it worse?
Are we sittin' in reverse?
It's just like were goin' backwards
I know where I want this to go
Drivin' fast but let's go slow
What I dont wanna do is crash, no
Just know that you're not in this thing alone
There's always a place in me that you can call home
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start, ohh
Anything that's worth havin'
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quittin's out of the question
When it gets tough gotta fight some more (ohh)
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fightin' for, ohh
Now everyday ain't gon' be no picnic
Love ain't no walk in the park
All you can do is make the best of it now
Can't be afraid of the dark
Just know that you're not in this thing alone
There's always a place in me that you can call home
Whenever you feel like we're growing apart
Let's just go back, back, back, back, back to the start, ohh
Anything that's worth havin'
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quittin's out of the question
When it gets tough gotta fight some more, ohh
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fightin' for, ohh
I don't know where we're headin'
I'm willin' and ready to go
We've been drivin' so fast
We just need to slow down
And just roll, ohh
Anything that's worth havin'
Is sure enough worth fighting for
Quittin's out of the question
When it gets tough gotta fight some more, ohh
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fightin' for, ohh
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love (hey)
We gotta fight, fight, fight, fight, fight for this love
If it's worth having, it's worth fightin' for, ohh
@prodcorreikamir
She had the whole UK singing this at one point
@ljoxleyofficial8119
i’d kill to go back to 2009
@Jake-vh6jp
@@ljoxleyofficial8119 Literally?
@ljoxleyofficial8119
@@Jake-vh6jp it’s an expression
@Jake-vh6jp
@@ljoxleyofficial8119 Well that's no fun
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@frosty_teacup
Primary school BOP 10 years later hits different
@odd_shoes
What's a BOP?
@frosty_teacup
@@odd_shoes a bop is like a good song you really feel and vibe with when it comes on (I'm terrible at explaining things, maybe you can Urban dictionary it lol)
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Frosty Teacup shit got real 🥺