Jessica Hillda Mauboy's father is of Timorese-Indonesian origin while her mother is of Indigenous Australian, Native American and English descent.
At 14, she won the Telstra 'Road to Tamworth' competition, with the grand prize being a single recording contract with Sony BMG. She then recorded a country version of Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Years later, during Australian Idol, this contract became a source of controversy, with certain media reports stating that already having a recording contract was against the rules of Idol. Grundy Television said Mauboy's experiences in Tamworth had no bearing on her involvement in Australian Idol and that she no longer had a contract with Sony, allowing her to participate in the competition.
Jessica cites Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson as her musical influences; naming Carey's hits "My All", "Anytime You Need A Friend", "Butterfly" and "Hero" as personal favourites.
In the summer of 2006, Jessica auditioned for the fourth season of Australian Idol in Alice Springs. She sang the Whitney Houston hit "I Have Nothing" and her powerful rendition impressed all three judges Mark Holden, Marcia Hines and Kyle Sandilands. Marcia stated that Mauboy was one of the most naturally blessed singers she had ever come across. She made it through to the theatre rounds with a unanimous "yes" and performed at the Kimberley Moon Experience. She came first runner-up in the finale.
On 10 December 2006, it was announced that Mauboy had secured a recording contract with Sony BMG, with company spokesman Denis Handlin stating that her debut album would be released in mid-2007.
On 24 December 2007, Mauboy performed "When a Child Is Born" and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" at the annual 'Carols by Candlelight' event in Melbourne.
Rather than rushing through a debut album as most Idol contestants do, it was decided that while Jessica recorded her first studio album, she would release a live album containing performances from her appearances as a contestant on Australian Idol, in order to keep her in the mind of the public.
On 24 February 2007, Mauboy released The Journey, a live album containing her Idol performances. The album debuted and peaked at number four on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified gold for the sale of 35,000 copies.
On 26 September 2007, after much speculation, Mauboy was introduced to the public as the new member of The Young Divas - a group of four female contestants from Idol who cover old songs. Mauboy replaced one of the group's founding members, Ricki-Lee Coulter, who had featured on the group's debut album, but departed in June 2007 in order to concentrate on her solo career. The first Young Divas single to feature vocals from Mauboy, "Turn Me Loose", was released on 17 November 2007, and after debuting at number 21, the song peaked at number fifteen. The group's second studio album (and first with Mauboy) 'New Attitude' was released a week later on 24 November and debuted at #10. The album was quickly certified gold for sales of 35,000 copies.
On 28 March 2008, after six months of apparent inactivity, the Young Divas' record label, Sony BMG announced in The Daily Telegraph that due to the under performance of "Turn Me Loose", a second single would not be released from New Attitude. However, it was also stated that the group were not being dropped from the record label's line-up of artists and would continue to record music.
In early June 2008, Mauboy signed on to the Australian Government 'In2Oz' program, designed to promote closer ties with Indonesia. As a part of this program, she travelled to Indonesia for a week long trip performing around the country. She also performed on Indonesian Idol, singing "Crazy in Love" and "Sempurna" (Perfect) with former Indonesian Idol stars Mike, Judika and Lucky.
On 24 August 2008, following months of rumours, it was officially announced that after a year with the group, Mauboy had decided to quit the Young Divas in order to focus on her solo career. Founding member Paulini Curuenavuli had also decided to depart, leaving Kate DeAraugo and Emily Williams as the only remaining members of the group, though their manager David Champion stated that the Divas would undergo a third line-up change following the departures of Mauboy and Paulini, with a third album to be released later in the year.
Mauboy's debut solo single "Running Back", featuring American rapper Flo Rida, was released for download on 23 September 2008 and physical sales commenced on 11 October 2008. The single peaked at number 3, spent nineteen weeks on the singles chart and achieved double platinum status for sales of over 140,000 copies. It has also peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Urban Charts. The music video was filmed in the Docklands area of Melbourne, Victoria in Australia. Her debut studio album 'Been Waiting' was released on 22 November 2008 and debuted at number 16 peaking at number 11 on the ARIA Album Charts in its ninth week. It peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Urban Charts and was certified platinum for sales of over 70,000 copies. The album was released in Japan on April 22, 2009 and she will promote the album there later in the year. In March 2009, it was announced that Mauboy would release her debut album in the UK and would start promotion in June after signing a contract with the Ministry of Sound label. The deal made Mauboy only the second Australian Idol contestant ever to sign a UK record deal, after Ricki-Lee.
Mauboy's second single, "Burn" was released on December 6, 2008 and debuted at number 30 but after 7 weeks of rising up the ARIA singles chart it hit the number 1 spot, making it Mauboy's first number one single. It spent over twenty weeks on the chart and achieved platinum status. Like her first single, it too peaked at number 1 on the ARIA Urban Charts. The single made its debut on the Japan Hot 100 at number ninety-two on April 25, 2009.
On January 26, 2009 at the annual Australia Day concert Mauboy announced that the title track of her album "Been Waiting" would be her next single. The song was meant to make its debut on radio on February 16, 2009 but was pushed forward due to Burn being removed from most radio playlists in light of the devastating bush fires in Victoria. The single was officially released on 14 March 2009 and Mauboy performed it live on Funniest Home Videos on Saturday 4 April. The single peaked at number 12 on the official ARIA charts and at #6 on the ARIA Urban Charts.
In the week of 25 May 2009, fourth single "Because" was the number-one most added track on Australian radio. The single was released on June 12 and debuted on the ARIA Charts at number nine.
Her fifth single, "Up/Down", is expected to be released in September 2009 to coincide with her appearances supporting Beyoncé Knowles and Flo Rida on their Australian tours.
Also in 2009, Mauboy signed with cosmetic company Bloom to create a range of designer nail-polishes and in June performed at the Sydney launch of video game The Sims 3.
Jessica Mauboy's hit debut album "Been Waiting" is set for a Re-Release, it will contain a CD and DVD. It Is set to be called "Been Waiting - Deluxe Edition" The Double Disc Deluxe edition has been confirmed to come out on the 21st of August, 2009.
Because
Jessica Mauboy Lyrics
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I waited for so long, you showed me you were the one,
I gave you my heart, right from the very start so,
Every time you lied, I knew inside,
Get another chance, I was hurting, I was broken
I stayed to long and so that's why, you didn't think that I'd move on,
It's all because, I loved you, (because) I held you, (because) I believed you,
(Because) I'm better, (because) without you, you'd thought I'd be in pieces,
Because (you thought I'd be in pieces), because, I loved ya, (because) I loved ya, (because) I loved ya
You gave me, just one thing, but taking from the beginning
You left me, a heart ache, how much more could I take,
With every alibi, that made me cry, I'd still gave you more,
I should've given up, when I had had enough,
But I stayed to long, that's why, you didn't think that I'd move on,
It's all because, I loved you, (because) I held you, (because) I believed you,
You're not what I needed, (because) I'm stronger,
(Because) I'm better, (because) without you, you'd thought I'd be in pieces,
Because (you thought I'd be in pieces), because, I loved ya, (because) I loved ya, (because) I loved ya
I made a mistake of giving me to you,
I made a mistake of loving you
I made a mistake of loving you
I made a mistake of loving you
I made a mistake of loving you
It's all because, I loved you, (because) I held you, (because) I believed you,
You're not what I needed, (because) I'm stronger,
(Because) I'm better, (because) without you, you'd thought I'd be in pieces,
Because (you thought I'd be in pieces), because, I loved ya, (because) I loved ya, (because) I loved ya
The song "Because" by Jessica Mauboy is an emotional reflection on the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics express the singer's feelings of hurt and betrayal, as well as her own strength and resilience in moving on. From the beginning of the relationship, the singer gave her heart and believed in her partner, but was repeatedly lied to and hurt. Despite this, she stayed in the relationship for too long, until finally finding the strength to move on.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the reasons for her decision to leave the relationship, repeating the phrase "it's all because" multiple times. She loved her partner and held onto the hope that things would get better, but ultimately realized that he was not what she needed. The repetition of "because" throughout the song emphasizes the many reasons why the relationship failed, and illustrates the process of the singer coming to terms with the end of the relationship.
Overall, "Because" is a powerful and relatable song that captures the emotional journey of moving on from a failed relationship. It emphasizes the importance of self-love and resilience, and encourages listeners to find the strength to move forward even when it feels impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all because, I waited for so long, you showed me you were the one, I gave you my heart, right from the very start so
She waited for a long time until she found someone who she believed was the right one. She gave him her heart from the beginning and trusted him completely.
Every time you lied, I knew inside, Get another chance, I was hurting, I was broken
When he lied, she felt hurt and broken. Although she gave him another chance, she knew inside that it was not right.
I stayed to long and so that's why, you didn't think that I'd move on,
She stayed longer than she should have, and he didn't think she'd ever move on from him.
You gave me, just one thing, but taking from the beginning
He only gave her one thing, but took so much from her from the very beginning.
You left me, a heart ache, how much more could I take,
Because of him, she felt heartbroken, and she wondered how much more she could possibly take.
With every alibi, that made me cry, I'd still gave you more,
Even though his excuses made her cry, she continued to give him more of herself.
I should've given up, when I had had enough,
Looking back, she knows that she should have given up when she had enough.
I made a mistake of giving me to you,
She regrets giving him so much of herself.
I made a mistake of loving you,
She recognizes that loving him was a mistake.
It's all because, I loved you, (because) I held you, (because) I believed you, You're not what I needed, (because) I'm stronger, (Because) I'm better, (because) without you, you'd thought I'd be in pieces, Because (you thought I'd be in pieces), because, I loved ya, (because) I loved ya, (because) I loved ya
The reason why she stayed too long in the relationship was because she loved him, trusted him, and held onto him. Despite her love, she recognized that he was not what she needed and that she was stronger without him. She is better off without him, and he thought she'd be in pieces without him. Nevertheless, she still loved him, despite it all.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIONNE HOWELL, MICHAEL MUGISHA, JESSICA MAUBOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucija | ajicuL
if anyone wants to sing along :D
[Verse 1]
It's all because,
I waited for so long, you showed me you were the one,
I gave you my heart, right from the very start so,
Every time you lied, I knew inside,
Get another chance, I was hurting, I was broken
I stayed to long and so that's why, you didn't think that I'd move on,
[Chorus]
It's all because, I loved you, (because) I held you, (because) I believed you,
You're not what I needed, (because) I'm stronger,
(Because) I'm better, (because) without you, you'd thought I'd be in pieces,
Because (you thought I'd be in pieces), because, I loved ya, (because) I loved ya, (because) I loved ya
[Verse 2]
You gave me, just one thing, but taking from the beginning
You left me, a heart ache, how much more could I take,
With every alibi, that made me cry, I'd still give you more,
I should've given up, when I had had enough,
But I stayed too long, that's why, you didn't think that I'd move on,
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
I made a mistake of giving me to you,
I made a mistake of loving you x4
bearandhistoys
kills me how after almost 6 years this masterpiece doesn't get the views it deserves, i'm a big fan since 2009 and i wish she would be famous worldwide, instead of some shitty mainstream artists
Jay Starr
She deserves more.. Her songs are real awesome
Mary Alsoofi ماريا الصوفي
Yeah that's true
Silva Ernesto Silva
I'm with you she deserves more she's very talented
El Ge
I am one of the few who just found her so late
Supportive and Hollistic Care
She has a golden voice and deserve world attention. This video deserve a billion view. It's a masterpiece.
Erico Andrade
this is one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard in my whole life. i'm not lying, this song helped me in lot of things that happened in my life. thank you for this masterpiece, Jessica Mauboy. i really miss you and your songs <3
Joey mae
We need more artists like her!! Her songs have meaning to every word and i can feel every emotions raw with every word she sings 💋💋💋 its soo sad to see such songs being over looked over some other music with no meaning at all just noise!
Ken Gituma
She is very talented. I wish she had more views. Greetings from Kenya.
Nadine Tendison
l like dis song omg