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.
Love Made Me Do It
Cheryl Lyrics
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I've been a bad girl, I've been the good wife
I don't stop to think, when I go in, I go in
I've fallen hard like a million times
On number seven of my nine lives
The ink on my skin, is all the places I've been
Oh my God (oh my God), I'm such a sucker (I'm such a sucker)
But oh no, I won't apologize
Nah, 'cause I'm
Breaking all my rules
But love made me do it
Shoulda used my head
'Cause my heart really blew it
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
And now I'm
Losing all my cool
But love made me do it
Shoulda used my head
'Cause my heart really blew it
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
Love made me do it
And I'd do it again
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love made me do it and I'd do it again
I did my time on the yellow brick road
I saw some shit that'd make your head explode
Had to do what I do, just to get me to you
And all my friends are like, "Whoa, girl stop"
'Cause they're the ones who pick the pieces up
It's bad for my health but I just can't help myself
Oh my God (oh my God), I'm such a sucker (I'm such a sucker)
I fall in love (I fall in love) with every fucker (mm hmm)
But oh no, I won't apologize
Nah, 'cause I'm
Breaking all my rules
But love made me do it
Shoulda used my head
'Cause my heart really blew it
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
And now I'm
Losing all my cool
But love made me do it
Shoulda used my head
'Cause my heart really blew it
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
Love made me do it
And I'd do it again
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love made me do it and I'd do it again
I'm not gonna justify
Why I wanna change my mind
'Cause I'm a lover, not a hater
Sure as hell won't take no blame for my behaviour
No, I'm not gonna justify
Why I wanna change my mind
'Cause I'm a lover, not a hater
Sure as hell won't take no blame for my behaviour
Breaking all my rules
But love made me do it
Shoulda used my head
'Cause my heart really blew it
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
And now I'm
Losing all my cool
But love made me do it
Shoulda used my head
'Cause my heart really blew it
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
Love made me do it
And I'd do it again
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Love made me do it and I'd do it again
In Cheryl's song "Love Made Me Do It," she sings about her past experiences with love and relationships. The lyrics start with her admitting that she has always taken the fast lane in life, and has been both a bad girl and a good wife. She doesn't think before she jumps into relationships and has fallen in love hard, and often. She describes her past experiences with relationships, saying that she has already had seven lives and that the ink on her skin represents all the places she has been. Despite her previous experiences, she finds herself falling in love with every "fucker" she meets but doesn't apologize for it.
Cheryl then talks about how she has had to do what she does just to get to where she is now, and all her friends tell her to stop because they are the ones who have to pick up the pieces. She repeats that "love made me do it" and admits to breaking all her rules because of it. Cheryl also acknowledges that she should have used her head instead of her heart, but she would still do it all over again. The song ends with her reiterating that she's not going to justify why she wants to change her mind because she's a lover, not a hater, and won't take any blame for her behavior.
This song is a catchy and upbeat pop track, but the lyrics have a much deeper meaning. Cheryl is speaking about her past experiences, acknowledging the mistakes she made, but also not apologizing for them. The song is about the power of love and how it can make us do things we may not normally do. It's also a declaration of self-love, as Cheryl accepts her past mistakes and embraces the fact that she's a lover, not a hater. Overall, "Love Made Me Do It," is a relatable song about love, relationships, and the mistakes we make along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I've took the fast lane all of my life
I've always lived life at full speed
I've been a bad girl, I've been the good wife
I've played both the roles of the good girl and the bad girl
I don't stop to think, when I go in, I go in
I act impulsively without thinking or hesitating
I've fallen hard like a million times
I've been in love many times, and often been hurt as a result
On number seven of my nine lives
I've escaped danger and death like a cat, but used up most of my chances
The ink on my skin, is all the places I've been
My tattoos tell the story of my adventures and experiences
Oh my God (oh my God), I'm such a sucker (I'm such a sucker)
I'm easily swayed by love and deception, and fall for people easily
I fall in love (I fall in love) with every fucker (mm hmm)
I get emotionally attached to every person I date or have a fling with
But oh no, I won't apologize
I don't feel any remorse for my actions, even if they hurt others
Breaking all my rules
I'm disregarding my own guidelines for life and love
But love made me do it
My feelings and attachments are causing my actions
Shoulda used my head
Thinking logically and rationally would have led to better choices
'Cause my heart really blew it
My heart led me down a bad path and failed me
Love made me do it (it wasn't my fault)
I'm blaming love for my actions, rather than taking responsibility
And now I'm losing all my cool
I'm losing my composure and acting recklessly
I did my time on the yellow brick road
I've been through trials and difficulties to reach my goals
I saw some shit that'd make your head explode
I've seen and experienced horrifying things that might shock you
Had to do what I do, just to get me to you
I had to go through difficult experiences to reach the person I love
And all my friends are like, "Whoa, girl stop"
My friends are concerned for me and tell me to slow down
'Cause they're the ones who pick the pieces up
My friends are the ones who have to help me when I fall apart
It's bad for my health but I just can't help myself
My behavior is unhealthy and harmful, but I'm unable to change it
I'm not gonna justify
I'm not going to defend or explain my actions
Why I wanna change my mind
Why I want to alter my opinions, perspective or actions
'Cause I'm a lover, not a hater
I prioritize love and affection over negative emotions like hatred
Sure as hell won't take no blame for my behaviour
I refuse to hold myself accountable for my actions
Love made me do it and I'd do it again
I'm willing to repeat my prior actions driven by love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cheryl Ann Cole, Dylan Louie Cooper, George Astasio, Jason Andrew Pebworth, Jonathan Christopher Shave, Miranda Eleanor de Fonbrun Cooper, Natasha Anne Bedingfield, Nicola Maria Roberts, Kylie Ann Minogue
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@neftalijusino
This song is so underrated.
It’s a bop! Deserves a resurgence in Tik Tok. Cheryl needs a comeback! She’s part of the pop culture
@caiocesar6002
She exhales pop culture. Cheryl deserves the world! I'm so excited to see her future worldwide debut. Cheryl, you can, you will. 🔥
@idfk5516
It’s been over a month and I’m still obsessed with this song, I can’t stop singing it!! It’s so addictive!!! I really hope Cheryl brings out more music!!! You are my idol and a queen!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@kamaal_i
an absolute bop . expertly written , love the skeletal production and her vocal delivery . probably one of her best solo singles
@xxnellxx6514
If you listen to the lyrics they are really good and reflect her journey and she’s just brilliant
@cameronsmith1590
Stfu pot boy
@J97736
so true. it's great.
@tylerkochman1007
There are nine songwriters. Pretty sure it's also reflective of Kylie Minogue, Natasha Bedingfield, and Nicola Roberts' journeys too.
They just each probably didn't feel the song melded well enough to record it, and passed it on to others. And I think they each made the right call.
@246721
she is absolutely the worst of the girls aloud, she cannot sing at all, this record is crap, the best singer with a fantastic tone and can sing anything, is Nicola, they would of had more number 1's if she had taken the lead. You only think this is good because you think it sounds good, take away all the toughing up and the auto tune and its back to her voice,crap, Cheryl is tone deaf, what the hell has she done to her face, she looks 20 years older, she was always pretty, but not in this video. Open your ears to her singing live, she just cannot do it, crap.
@heatherfrye2687
Feel like beat stinks it should be more fast. More like pow pow boom w some bass and quite frankly i think the songs lyrics could be reworked a tweak here and there. It should sound more joan jett crossed w morrisette