After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released their pop rock debut album, Don't Forget (2008), which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Its follow-up, Here We Go Again (2009), debuted at number one in the U.S., while its title track reached number 15 on the Hot 100. Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011), experimented with pop and R&B and spawned the U.S. platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". They released her eponymous fourth album in 2013, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and contained the top-ten international hit "Heart Attack". Lovato's fifth and sixth albums, Confident (2015) and Tell Me You Love Me (2017), infused soul and mature themes; they earned a Grammy Award nomination for Confident, while "Sorry Not Sorry", the lead single from Tell Me You Love Me, became her highest-charting single in the U.S., reaching number six. After a hiatus, Lovato released their seventh album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (2021), which reached number two on the Billboard 200.
On television, Lovato has starred as the titular character on the sitcom Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011), served as a judge on the music competition series The X Factor USA for its second and third seasons, and appeared as a recurring character on the musical comedy Glee (2013–2014) and the sitcom Will & Grace (2020). They also starred in the television drama film Princess Protection Program (2009), the animated comedy film Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), and the musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States[6] and has also received numerous accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award, 14 Teen Choice Awards, five People's Choice Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, a Guinness World Record, and was included on the Time 100 annual list in 2017. An activist for several social causes, Lovato's struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse have received considerable media attention, in response to which they published the self-help memoir Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013) and released the documentaries Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017) and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021). In 2021, Lovato had come out as nonbionary.
Concentrate
Demi Lovato Lyrics
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Boy, you got me feeling so weak
Your ocean was drowning me, arms wrapped around me
Now I'm getting in too deep, not falling 'cause I want to
Baby, you keep pushing me
Don't love you 'cause I need to
But it's everything you doin' to me, yeah
Make music when you're moanin', from night until the morning
Just tell me when you're ready
And I'mma paint your body with my lips
Baby, I'll do anything you want
Lock me down like I'm your slave
'Cause ooh, when you're done with me
I can't even concentrate, concentrate ooh
I can't even concentrate, no eh yeah
Drag of a cigarette, sheets are all soaking wet
Coldplay on the radio
You keep running through my head
Wanna do it again, we can take it nice and slow
Make music when you're moanin', from night until the morning
Just tell me when you're ready
And I'mma paint your body with my lips
Baby, I'll do anything you want
Lock me down like I'm your slave
'Cause ooh, when you're done with me
I can't even concentrate, oh
I can't concentrate (yeah!)
I can't concentrate (yeah!)
Baby, I'll do anything you want
Lock me down like I'm your slave
'Cause ooh, when you're done with me
I can't even concentrate
I can't even concentrate
I can't even concentrate
I can't even concentrate
I can't even concentrate
The lyrics to Demi Lovato's song "Concentrate" depict a passionate and intense relationship between the singer and their partner. The opening verse sets the scene with references to alcohol ("Bottles of Merlot") and a sense of vulnerability ("I can't stand up now"). The singer is overwhelmed by the intense feelings their partner invokes in them, feeling weak and consumed by their presence. The imagery of being engulfed by their partner's "ocean" with arms wrapped around them symbolizes a deep emotional connection that is overwhelming yet enticing.
The chorus delves into the physical aspect of the relationship, with mention of making music through moans and a desire to please each other intimately. The singer emphasizes their willingness to fulfill their partner's desires ("Baby, I'll do anything you want") and the captivating effect their partner has on them, making it difficult for them to focus on anything else ("I can't even concentrate"). The references to being enslaved by their partner's allure add a layer of intensity and submission to the dynamic between the two individuals.
The second verse continues to describe their intimate encounters, with evocative imagery of a cigarette and wet sheets, setting a sensual tone. The mention of Coldplay playing in the background adds to the atmosphere of the scene. The singer expresses a desire to savor the moment and relive the experience with their partner, highlighting a sense of longing and connection that transcends the physical aspect of their relationship.
The repetition of the chorus and the outro reinforce the idea of being completely consumed by the intensity of the relationship. The repeated refrain of "I can't even concentrate" serves as a powerful refrain, encapsulating the overwhelming effect their partner has on them. The song conveys a mix of desire, passion, and surrender in the face of an all-encompassing love or lust, painting a vivid picture of a relationship that is both intoxicating and engulfing.
Line by Line Meaning
Bottles of Merlot, I can't stand up now
After drinking too much wine, I feel dizzy and unable to stand
Boy, you got me feeling so weak
You make me feel vulnerable and powerless
Your ocean was drowning me, arms wrapped around me
Your love overwhelms me, holding me tightly
Now I'm getting in too deep, not falling 'cause I want to
I'm getting emotionally involved, not by choice but by feeling deeply connected
Baby, you keep pushing me
You keep testing my limits and boundaries
Don't love you 'cause I need to
I don't love you out of necessity
But it's everything you doin' to me, yeah
It's the way you're affecting me with your actions
Drag of a cigarette, sheets are all soaking wet
Smoking a cigarette, with sweat-drenched sheets
Coldplay on the radio
Listening to Coldplay's music on the radio
You keep running through my head
You're constantly on my mind
Wanna do it again, we can take it nice and slow
I want to repeat our intimate moments, enjoying each moment leisurely
I can't concentrate (yeah!)
I can't focus on anything else
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Jeff Shum, Dayyon Alexander, Jimmy Burney, Adam Tressler, Demetria Devonne Lovato
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