Henderson is a big fan of Amy Winehouse and Frank Sinatra and picked out Olly Murs and Leona Lewis as her favorite X Factor contestants from previous series’ of the show. Henderson confessed that she'd love to sing with Adele or Beyoncé.
Her debut single, "Ghost", co-written with Ryan Tedder, was released on 8 June 2014 and went straight to number one in the UK. Her second single, Glow, was released on 5 October 2014. It was followed on 13 October 2014 by her debut album Chapter One.
Giants
Ella Henderson Lyrics
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In a corner with your back up against the wall
Caught up in a trap and you can't get out
I know what it is when it's hard to breathe
'Cause you turn into your own worst enemy
Blaming everything on yourself right now
And even the best get it wrong sometimes
Don't let the fear keep you from climbing
And if you fall to the ground just keep trying
Head up in the clouds, never looking down
Nothing's gonna stop us this time around
We could be giants, oh, you and I
We could be giants, giants, oh
You just walk on by when they criticize
Try to tear you apart with the dirty lies
They will never win, they don't understand
That even the best get it wrong sometimes
So don't live with regret or you'll lose your mind, yeah
Don't let the fear keep you from climbing
And if you fall to the ground just keep trying
Head up in the clouds, never looking down
Nothing's gonna stop us this time around
We could be giants, oh, you and I
We could be giants, giants, oh
We stand tall like giants,
We stand tall like giants,
We stand tall like giants,
We stand tall like giants.
Don't let the fear keep you from climbing
And if you fall to the ground just keep trying
Head up in the clouds, never looking down
Nothing's gonna stop us this time around
We could be giants, oh, you and I
We could be giants, giants, oh (We stand tall like giants) (Like giants)
We stand tall like giants (Like giants)
We stand tall like giants (Oh, woah)
We stand tall like giants.
The song "Giants" by Ella Henderson is an anthem urging listeners to overcome their fears and embrace their inner strength. The first verse describes the feeling of being small and trapped, pent up in a corner with nowhere to go. It can be difficult to breathe and overwhelming to face oneself as the enemy. However, the chorus provides a beacon of hope, stressing that we must move past our fears and keep climbing even if we fall. The message is clear - the ups and downs of life shouldn't hold us back, because we have the potential to do great things, and become "giants."
Throughout the song, Ella Henderson emphasizes that even the best sometimes get things wrong, and that we shouldn't be too hard on ourselves when this happens. Instead of getting bogged down in regret, we should stay focused and strive to achieve our goals. The final verse speaks out against those who would seek to tear us down, reminding us that they don't understand or appreciate our strength. In the end, the song is a passionate call to action, urging listeners to believe in themselves and stand tall like giants.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what it's like to be feeling small
Understands the feeling of being insignificant and powerless
In a corner with your back up against the wall
Feeling trapped and hopeless
Caught up in a trap and you can't get out
In a difficult or challenging situation with no escape
I know what it is when it's hard to breathe
Experiencing anxiety or panic
'Cause you turn into your own worst enemy
Being self-destructive and sabotaging oneself
Blaming everything on yourself right now
Feeling guilty and responsible for everything going wrong
And even the best get it wrong sometimes
Acknowledging that even successful people make mistakes
We take a left when we should have turned right
Making wrong decisions and facing the consequences
Don't let the fear keep you from climbing
Overcoming fear and pursuing goals
And if you fall to the ground just keep trying
Not giving up despite setbacks and failures
Head up in the clouds, never looking down
Staying optimistic and positive
Nothing's gonna stop us this time around
Being determined to succeed no matter what
We could be giants, oh, you and I
Realizing the potential for greatness and success
You just walk on by when they criticize
Ignoring negative comments and not letting them affect you
Try to tear you apart with the dirty lies
Being subjected to false accusations and rumors
They will never win, they don't understand
Having confidence in yourself and not letting others bring you down
So don't live with regret or you'll lose your mind, yeah
Avoiding dwelling on past mistakes and moving forward instead
We stand tall like giants,
Having a strong and confident stance in life
We stand tall like giants,
Believing in your own abilities and potential
We stand tall like giants,
Overcoming obstacles and adversity
We stand tall like giants.
Being proud of yourself and your achievements
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW BRAIDNER, RHYS DEVON KELLY, EMILIIO ANTHONY MERCURI, NEIL ANDREW WILKINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shawnyanke860
I believe that Ella Henderson Will be one of our future superstars, I’ve watched a few of her songs now and I really think that she will be up there with all the rest of the very talented young female artists,And as she gets gets older she will most likely increase her talent and the vocals. She seems to be a very hard-working young lady and as I’m telling you this since I’ve only watched a few songs so far but I really do like what she does
@kimm5483
Just walk on by, when they criticise, beautiful 💛
@wendyraymond1751
Beautiful gorgeous singing thanku so much love and God bless x
@bri.decode
This is my favorite since day 1 💕💕💕
@gelndtv
This one is so dangerously underrated
@Tom-vk6ij
I was in Orlando for business last week...visited Universal Studios City walk...and guess who was on video screens singing I'll he there for you? Our Ella!
@chaosdromanah8620
My top 3 favorite songs in Chapter One (Deluxe Version)
3.Giants
2.Beautifully Unfinished
1.Give Your Heart Away
@bri.decode
My favorite
1. Giants
2. Missed
3. Five Tattoos/ Beautifully Unfinished/ Lay Down/ Pieces/ The First Time/ Yours
@DannyDiNunzio
Fair. But This womans work from ELLA is phenomenal.
@myweakest
My favorite songs
1. Giants / Hard Work
2. Missed
3. Lay Down / Beautifully Unfinished / First Time / Empire /
4. Ghost