Combining the genre-hopping sounds of Gwen Stefani, and the feisty attitude… Read Full Bio ↴Combining the genre-hopping sounds of Gwen Stefani, and the feisty attitude of P!nk, songwriter Jessie J overcame various career setbacks and health problems to become a star in her own right. Born Jessica Cornish in Chadwell Heath, London in 1988, she started her career in show biz at the age of 11, performing in the West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down the Wind. After studying musical theater at the prestigious BRITS School, she signed a deal with indie label Gut Records, which went bankrupt before releasing any of her music.

Following a minor stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA"). After building up an established online presence, she signed to Universal Records and began working with the likes of hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson), Atlanta rapper B.o.B, and R&B producer Labrinth on her debut album, Who You Are. In 2010, her first single, "Do It Like a Dude," originally written for Rihanna, reached number 25 in the U.K. charts and, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Ellie Goulding, she was announced as the winner of the Critics Choice Award at the 2011 Brits. That same year, an appearance on Saturday Night Live coincided with her album being reissued in the U.S.

Following a tour that took in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, and her first show in North America, Jessie J became the first U.K. female solo artist to achieve six Top Ten singles from a single studio album. The success of the sixth single, "LaserLight," featuring David Guetta, was aided in no small part by her appearance as judge on the U.K. edition of The Voice. The hit show gave the singer a chance to display her talent for musical coaching, while building a rapport with fans both old and new on prime-time television. Also involved were Tom Jones and will.i.am, with whom Jessie J performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, before heading back to the studio to work on the follow-up to Who You Are.

After finishing her second and final season of coaching on The Voice in 2013, J returned with the singles "Wild" and "It's My Party," which preceded her second album, Alive, that September. With a planned U.S.-only version of Alive featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams eventually put aside, J instead focused on recording new material for what would become her third studio album, Sweet Talker. Including the likes of Diplo, the-Dream, and the aforementioned Pharrell, the album also saw her join forces with De La Soul and 2 Chainz, while Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj both featured on the lead single, "Bang Bang," which debuted at number one in the U.K. and became a Top Ten hit in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Sweet Talker arrived in October 2014, reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. and U.K. Taking a break from music, she joined the cast of judges on television singing competition The Voice Australia. She returned in 2017 with the singles "Real Deal" and "Queen," which later appeared on her fourth LP, R.O.S.E.

Casualty of Love
Jessie J Lyrics

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We may not have all the answers
Oh I know that we can change some of the things that are beyond our control
And the vision of us may be blurry
But use your heart to see
Just follow the beat, the rhythm will lead you right back to me

Sometimes it's a game of give and take
It's easy to break

But hold on and wait
Have a little faith

I will go down to the last round
I'll be your strength to find you when you get lost in the crowd
So I'll stand up tall, if by chance I fall
Then I'll go down as a casualty of love

The battle of us could be simple
Escape without being hurt
'Cause love is our shield, keeps us concealed
From what could get even worse

So baby let me be the soldier
Don't be overtaken by pride
Just close your eyes, take my hand
I promise to keep us alive

Sometimes it's a game of give and take
It's easy to break
But hold on and wait
Have a little faith

I will go down to the last round
I'll be your strength to find you when you get lost in the crowd
So I'll stand up tall, if by chance I fall
Then I'll go down as a casualty of love

All is fair
In love and war
Knock me down
And I'll get back up wanting more
Through the fire and rain
It makes me numb from the pain
That's the price, that's the price, I'll pay

And I will go down to the last round
I'll be your strength to find you when you get lost in the crowd

So I'll stand up tall, and baby if I fall
Then I'll go down as a casualty of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jessie J's "Casualty of Love" are about the struggles of a relationship and the willingness to fight for it no matter what. The song suggests that life is unpredictable and that there may be some situations beyond our control. However, the artist believes that love can help us overcome any obstacle that comes our way. The opening lines of the song "We may not have all the answers" indicate that the couple does not have all the solutions to their problems, but that they can at least change some of their circumstances. The line, "use your heart to see, just follow the beat, the rhythm will lead you right back to me" encourages the listener to stay patient and keep following the rhythm of love, which will ultimately bring them back together.

The chorus of the song reinforces the theme that love requires sacrifice and is worth fighting for. The line "I will go down to the last round, I'll be your strength to find you when you get lost in the crowd" means that the artist is ready to do whatever it takes to keep their relationship. The bridge of the song expands on the idea that love is not always easy, but it is worth the struggle. The price of love can be painful, but the artist is willing to pay it.

Overall, "Casualty of Love" is an emotional and powerful song that encourages listeners to hold on and fight for love. The lyrics suggest that love is not just about the good times but also about the hard times and that it requires sacrifice and patience to make a relationship work. The song encourages listeners to be faithful and willing to go down as a "casualty of love" if necessary.

Line by Line Meaning

We may not have all the answers
There are things we don't understand

Oh I know that we can change some of the things that are beyond our control
We have the power to influence some aspects of our lives

And the vision of us may be blurry
Our future together may not be clear

But use your heart to see
Trust your instincts and feelings

Just follow the beat, the rhythm will lead you right back to me
If we stay in tune with each other, we'll find our way back together

Sometimes it's a game of give and take
Relationships require compromise

It's easy to break
It's easy to give up

But hold on and wait
Be patient, things will improve

Have a little faith
Believe in our ability to overcome challenges

I will go down to the last round
I'll fight to the end

I'll be your strength to find you when you get lost in the crowd
I'll support you when you feel alone

So I'll stand up tall, if by chance I fall
I'll face challenges with courage

Then I'll go down as a casualty of love
I'm willing to suffer for our relationship

The battle of us could be simple
Our conflicts are not insurmountable

Escape without being hurt
We can resolve disputes without causing harm to each other

'Cause love is our shield, keeps us concealed
Our love protects us from harm and keeps us united

From what could get even worse
Things could be worse if we didn't have each other

So baby let me be the soldier
Let me protect us

Don't be overtaken by pride
Don't let negative emotions cloud your judgment

Just close your eyes, take my hand
Trust me and let me guide you

I promise to keep us alive
I'll do my best to maintain our relationship

All is fair
In love and war

Knock me down
I may face setbacks

And I'll get back up wanting more
I'll persist in pursuing our relationship

Through the fire and rain
Through tough times

It makes me numb from the pain
The pain can be overwhelming

That's the price, that's the price, I'll pay
I'm willing to endure hardship for our relationship

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSICA CORNISH, FARRAH FLEURIMOND, MARTIN KLEVELAND, NATALIE WALKER

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