In 2011, he announced the release of his sophomore album, 'Future History'. "Don't Wanna Go Home" was released as the album's lead single in May 2011. As reported by the Undefeated Songfacts, on January 6, 2012, while Derülo was rehearsing for his Future History Tour, he broke one of his neck vertebrae. When he debuted "Undefeated" during the May 22, 2012 finale of the TV show 'American Idol', it was the singer’s first post-neck injury television performance.
Queen of Hearts
Jason Derülo Lyrics
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Queen of hearts.
She the type of girl to make ya lazy.
Don't wanna do a thing.
I've been thinking crazy lately;
Like buying her a ring.
I used to be at the party with ladies, getting down.
I used to play with them girlsBut, I'm thinking different now.
Oooooh she's a star;
She makes me fly.
Takin' me places, I've never seen.
Two worlds apart.
But, she don't mind,
Cause she's got her wings.
I ain't the only one in love,
Reputation is a bad girl;
Cause she the queen of hearts.
She had me open from the start,
Having had her I wish I dealt the cards.
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts.
Queen of hearts (Ooh ooooh oooh)
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts (Ooh ooooh oooh)
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts.
Can't wait to wake up in the morning,
Knowing she'll be around.
Heaven shoulda sent a warning;
Before sending me an angel down.
I used to chase all the money, the cars, and all them broads.
But, I don't care for them thangs ever since she stole my heart.
Oooooh she's a star;
She makes me fly.
Takin' me places, I've never seen.
Two worlds apart.
But, she don't mind,
Cause she's got her wings.
I ain't the only one in love,
Reputation is a bad girl;
Cause she the queen of hearts.
She had me open from the start,
Having had her I wish I dealt the cards.
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts.
Queen of hearts (Ooh ooooh oooh)
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts (Ooh ooooh oooh)
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts.
I ain't the only one in love,
Reputation is a bad girl;
Cause she the queen of hearts.
She had me open from the start,
Having had her I wish I dealt the cards.
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts.
Queen of hearts (Ooh ooooh oooh)
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts (Ooh ooooh oooh)
Shortyâ¬"s the queen of hearts.
The lyrics to "Queen of Hearts" by Jason Derülo touch upon the idea of choosing between a life of constant thrill and excitement or a solid commitment to love. Throughout the song, Derülo speaks of how he's come to the realization that he's ready to settle down with one person. He admits that he had fun while being a "King of Clubs" but now he wants to "throw out all his cards" since he's found the "Queen of Hearts". He's acknowledging that the "game" he was playing was not for him and that he has found someone he wants to build a future with. The lyrics convey the idea that sometimes facing a crossroad in life can be a great challenge, but by making the right choice, we can find true happiness.
Furthermore, the lyrics seem to highlight the fact that finding a true love is a rare occurrence, and once you've found it, it's essential to grab onto it and hold onto it. The song's lyrics are straightforward and heartfelt, conveying a message that is not just relatable to those who've experienced it but timeless.
Overall, "Queen of Hearts" is a song that speaks about the choices we make in life and how they dictate our future. It's about finding that special someone who means everything to us and realizing that the days of playing games are over.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, there comes a time in every man's life
When he's gonna have to make a choice
Should he keep up with the player's life
Or listen to that inner voice
In life, one has to make choices about whether to continue being a player or to heed their inner voice.
Sayin' if you got a good one
You'd be a fool if you let it go
I admittin' the other days were fun
But I think it's time for me to grow
Acknowledging that the past might have been entertaining, one would be foolish to let go of a good thing and that it's time to grow.
There ain't no one in this entire world
I'd rather be with than you girl
So I'm throwin' out all my cards
'Cause I think I've finally found
The Queen of Hearts (Queen of Hearts)
Queen of Hearts (Queen of Hearts) whoa oh oh oh
There's no one better in this entire world to be with, so I'm giving up my old ways and throwing out my cards because I've finally found my Queen of Hearts.
I used to be the King of Clubs
But now those days are done
Ooh, 'cause I know you are (know you are)
The Queen of Hearts (Queen of Hearts)
Queen of Hearts (Queen of Hearts)
You're my Queen of Hearts
Once a player, those days are firmly in the past because the singer knows that his partner is the Queen of Hearts and will continue to be a part of his future.
Well I knew this day was gonna come
When I would have to shuffle my plans
Now I've got a pair of diamonds
So I put them in your ears and hands yeah
'Cause you are the real thing
There's no way that I could walk away
I'm givin' you the best of me
So baby you win the game?
The day was always going to come when the player would have to rearrange his life. Now that he's found his Queen of Hearts, he gifts her diamonds since he knows she's the real deal and he's giving her his all, questioning if she's the winner of their game?
Noone before you came close to what you do, you know
That's the truth for sure (that's the truth for sure)
You changed my life now I can't see me without your love
So I'm betting it on us
No one before you came close to your impact, and that's the undeniable truth. You changed my life, and now I can't imagine living without your love, so I'm betting on us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, CLAUDE KELLY, EMANUEL KIRIAKOU, JASON DESROULEAUX
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