Dobson co-wrote Miley Cyrus' single "Start All Over" and in 2010 she released her third studio album "Joy".
Dobson was discovered and signed by Jive Records in 2000. The record label wanted to give her a traditional pop star image. Dobson, however, wanted more guitar and to include some of her own written songs. Jive rejected the idea, so she left the record company. She found herself singing in a Toronto bar at 8:30 in the morning. It turned out a CEO at The Island Def Jam Music Group was in the bar that very morning. He wanted to sign her. They signed her up on the wrong lyrics. She sang her song "Stupid Little Love Song" and what the people thought she sang was "Stupid Little Buzz Saw" which they thought was "genius".
She met producer Jay Levine through Island Records and they began working on her music. “He just really let me be free. He found something in me that he really thought was special, it was just fate”. When in the recording studio, she hung up inspirational pictures of Kurt Cobain, Judy Garland, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley and the Vines, to help motivate her sound and to commemorate the artists who influenced her.
Dobson's self-titled debut album was released December 9, 2003 by Island Records and sold 307,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Four singles were released from the album; "Bye Bye Boyfriend," "Take Me Away", "Everything", and "Don't Let Me Fall". "Take Me Away" and "Everything" were used in the film The Perfect Score.
During much of 2004, Dobson promoted her debut album, appearing for a live performance on TRL and numerous magazine covers and articles. Dobson made an appearance on NBC's TV series American Dreams where she played the role of Tina Turner, covering the song "River Deep, Mountain High". She was also the opening act on Justin Timberlake's European tour. That July, she released a new single, "Don't Go (Girls and Boys)", which was also featured in a Tommy Hilfiger commercial starring the singer. The album was later reissued with that single added. Dobson also had a new song, "If You Walk Away", on the soundtrack of Raising Helen.
Dobson released "Truth Anthem" on the Much Dance 2005 CD compilation, a benefit for the Canadian branch of War Child. In April 2005, Dobson was nominated for two Juno Awards, Pop Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year; both categories were won by Avril Lavigne. In the summer of 2005, Dobson was in a public service ad "Make Poverty History", which brings awareness to child poverty worldwide.
Celebrate
Fefe Dobson Lyrics
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To walk through the jungle, to get where I'm going
With my bare hands, yeah, I had to wrestle
The lions the tigers, yeah, this is my story
There's no easy way out
You just gotta run the miles
There's no easy way out
Living my life, with no regrets
Not looking back on yesterday-ay-ay
You've gotta fight 'till there's nothing left
To get the right, the right
To Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
You gotta fight for your right to celebrate
Before a flower can grow any powers
Rain has to pour down like April showers
I built this tower, you won't knock it down now
I built this foundation straight from the ground up
There's no easy way out
You just gotta run the miles
There's no easy way out
You just gotta figure it out
Living my life, with no regrets
Not looking back on yesterday-ay-ay
You've gotta fight 'till there's nothing left
To get the right, the right
To Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
You gotta fight for your right to celebrate
This is your, this is my, this is our destiny
I am me, you are you, we equal victory
La-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la, la-la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
This is your, this is my, this is our destiny
I am me, you are you, we equal victory
La-la, la-la-la-la, this is our destiny
La-la, la-la-la-la, we equal victory
Living my life, with no regrets
Not looking back on yesterday-ay-ay
You've gotta fight 'till there's nothing left
To get the right, the right
To Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
You gotta fight for your right to celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
Celebrate
You gotta fight for your right to celebrate
Ay-ay-ay
Ay-ay-ay
Ay-ay-ay
Ay-ay-ay
The lyrics of Fefe Dobson's "Celebrate" are about overcoming obstacles and fighting for what you want in life. The first verse talks about the struggles the singer had to face in order to achieve her goals. She had to work hard and fight her way through challenges, just like someone walking through a jungle and wrestling lions and tigers. The song suggests that there’s no easy way out in life, and sometimes you just have to keep pushing through the obstacles to get what you want.
The second stanza of the song is more upbeat and positive, encouraging listeners to never give up and to always fight until there’s nothing left. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this message. The lyrics emphasize living life to the fullest and not looking back with regret at what could have been. In the end, the song circles back to the message that one needs to fight for their right to celebrate their success. The song is a motivating anthem to remind listeners to keep fighting, and eventually, they will achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I had to go through what I had to go through
I had to face difficult challenges in the past.
To walk through the jungle, to get where I'm going
I had to overcome obstacles and challenges to reach my goal.
With my bare hands, yeah, I had to wrestle
I had to fight and strive without any external help or resources.
The lions the tigers, yeah, this is my story
I had to confront and overcome big and powerful obstacles in my journey.
There's no easy way out
There are no shortcuts or easy solutions to overcome challenges.
You just gotta run the miles
You have to work hard and persevere to achieve your goals.
You just gotta figure it out
You have to use your intelligence and problem-solving skills to find solutions to challenges.
Living my life, with no regrets
I am living my life without dwelling on past mistakes or regrets.
Not looking back on yesterday-ay-ay
I am focusing on the present and the future rather than the past.
You've gotta fight 'till there's nothing left
You have to keep fighting until you have exhausted all your resources and options.
To get the right, the right
To achieve what is right and just.
To Celebrate
To enjoy the fruits of your labor and success.
Celebrate
Emphasizes the importance of celebrating success and achievements.
Before a flower can grow any powers
Before success and achievements can blossom, one has to go through struggles and difficulties.
Rain has to pour down like April showers
Just like rain is necessary for flowers to grow, facing challenges and difficulties is necessary for success and growth.
I built this tower, you won't knock it down now
I have built something strong and stable that can withstand any challenge or obstacle.
I built this foundation straight from the ground up
I have created something from the very beginning and have done so with care and attention.
This is your, this is my, this is our destiny
We are destined to achieve great things if we work hard and persevere.
I am me, you are you, we equal victory
We are both unique individuals, but together we can achieve great success.
Ay-ay-ay
An exclamation of joy and celebration.
Ay-ay-ay
An exclamation of joy and celebration.
Ay-ay-ay
An exclamation of joy and celebration.
Ay-ay-ay
An exclamation of joy and celebration.
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Addy Beach
I love this song! It totally reminds me of the Olympics and celebrating when Team Canada Won
CARLOS I
GREAT SONG.. Powerful, Reminds me my great LOVE and JOY I feel for all Canadians and their Amazing country. Always end up with tears of joy with this song...
Corey Wilson
FEFE is lyrically gifted :) This song makes me feel HAPPY again!! I ain't gonna front, Life can get sooooo hard. This song defiantly wiped away my tears, because sometimes I feel like I'm no good at anything. The words Fefe sang in this song makes me want to try HARDER at what I'm doing, because I know what I'm doing is going to be worth it at the end. There will be a time to celebrate, I just have to keep moving forward and not look back on yesterday.
gedbub
Reminds me of Angels and Airwaves.
Love it!!
yashkooo
FLAWLESS!
ASHLEY BREATHE
sounds great, always been a fan and been hoping for the best for her, reminds me of "nicki and the doves"
I Am Solia
Not in iTunes US yet :( neither is Legacy... regardless this song is fantastic!
Jeremy Metcalf
Keep it coming.
Neil Cliff
Why not on iTunes!!!!!!!!!!?????