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.
Joy
Fefe Dobson Lyrics
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I went red
Oh, I knew for sure
There was something 'bout you, baby
That I never ever felt before
Can I touch or just look?
Feels like love
Could I keep you to myself,
And never, ever have to look no more?
I got joy, joy, joy burning through my heart
I got joy, joy, joy, don't tear us apart
I got joy in my bedroom when it's just you and I
I got joy when you're satisfied
Flip over and cry
I got joy, joy, joy running way down low
I got joy, joy, joy, xoxo
I got joy burstin' out of me, explode with a bang
I got joy for your anatomy,
Please don't take it away
Make it last, take it slow
Take your time, Yeah, I know, I know
That we can do it better than
Whoever said that dreams don't come true
'Cause they do
Don't get down, keep it up
You're allowed to be so in love
'Cause I'm liking what I'm seeing
And I'm seeing what I'm liking in you
I got joy, joy, joy burning through my heart
I got joy, joy, joy, don't tear us apart
I got joy in my bedroom when it's just you and I
I got joy when you're satisfied
Flip over and cry
I got joy, joy, joy running way down low
I got joy, joy, joy, xoxo
I got joy burstin' out of me, explode with a bang
I got joy for your anatomy,
Please don't take it away
Oh yeah, you know how I wanna play
So stay, oh yeah, you know how to love me away
With your joy, joy, joy joy, joy
With your joy, joy, joy joy, joy
Away, Oh baby, please don't take it away
I got joy, joy, joy burning through my heart
I got joy, joy, joy, don't tear us apart
I got joy in my bedroom when it's just you and I
I got joy when you're satisfied
Flip over and cry
I got joy, joy, joy running way down low
I got joy, joy, joy, xoxo
I got joy burstin' out of me, explode with a bang
I got joy for your anatomy,
Please don't take it away
(Please don't take it away)
The lyrics of Fefe Dobson's "Joy" express the intense feelings of joy and love that come with falling for someone new. The singer seems to have been caught off guard by their sudden attraction to this person: "Turn my head, there you were / I went red, Oh, I knew for sure / There was something 'bout you, baby / That I never ever felt before." The verses explore the singer's desire to be close to this person, to touch and keep them to themselves: "Can I touch or just look? / Feels like love / Oh, I wish I could / Could I keep you to myself, / And never, ever have to look no more?"
The chorus repeats the phrase "I got joy, joy, joy" to convey how overwhelmed the singer is by their feelings: "I got joy, joy, joy burning through my heart / I got joy, joy, joy, don't tear us apart / I got joy in my bedroom when it's just you and I / I got joy when you're satisfied / Flip over and cry." The song is about the pure excitement and happiness that comes with falling in love and connecting with someone on a deeper level.
Overall, "Joy" is a catchy, upbeat love song that celebrates the thrill of new romance through its infectious melody and lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn my head, there you were
I noticed you immediately as soon as I turned my head
I went red
I blushed because I was so attracted to you
Oh, I knew for sure
I was positive about my feelings for you
There was something 'bout you, baby
There was a quality about you that drew me in
That I never ever felt before
I had never experienced that feeling with anyone else in my life
Can I touch or just look?
I'm wondering if I can touch you or if I should just admire you from afar
Feels like love
My attraction to you feels like a deep, intense love
Oh, I wish I could
I regret not being able to have you be mine
Could I keep you to myself,
I want to have you all to myself
And never, ever have to look no more?
I don't want to have to search for anyone else because I have found my ideal partner in you
Make it last, take it slow
I want our relationship to be long-lasting, so we should take our time and not rush into things too quickly
Take your time, Yeah, I know, I know
I understand that it takes time to build a lasting, meaningful relationship
That we can do it better than
I believe that our love can surpass any other relationship
Whoever said that dreams don't come true
I don't believe that sentiment, as my love for you feels like a dream come true
'Cause they do
I have faith that dreams can and do come true
Don't get down, keep it up
Don't feel down, keep working at our relationship
You're allowed to be so in love
It's okay to be head-over-heels in love with someone, and that's how I feel about you
'Cause I'm liking what I'm seeing
I am attracted to you physically, emotionally, and mentally
And I'm seeing what I'm liking in you
I'm discovering more of your great qualities, and I'm attracted to you even more
Oh yeah, you know how I wanna play
You know the type of relationship I want
So stay, oh yeah, you know how to love me away
Stay with me and love me the way I need to be loved
I got joy, joy, joy burning through my heart
I feel immense happiness and love in my heart
I got joy, joy, joy, don't tear us apart
I hope our love remains strong and never ends
I got joy in my bedroom when it's just you and I
Our intimate moments bring me great joy and happiness
I got joy when you're satisfied
My happiness is directly related to your satisfaction
Flip over and cry
I get so overjoyed that I cry tears of happiness
I got joy, joy, joy running way down low
My happiness is deep within me and never fades
I got joy, joy, joy, xoxo
My love is expressed by the hugs and kisses I give you
I got joy burstin' out of me, explode with a bang
My happiness is so intense that it feels explosive
I got joy for your anatomy,
I am extremely physically attracted to you
Please don't take it away
I beg of you not to leave me or end our love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FEFE DOBSON, NICOLE HUGHES
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