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.
Flashlight
Jessie J Lyrics
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I'll be on my own
Feeling frightened of
The things that I don't know
When tomorrow comes
Tomorrow comes
Tomorrow comes
I look up to the sky
And in the dark I found,
I lost hope that I won't fly
And I sing along, I sing along
And I sing along
I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me, and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're getting me, getting me through the night
Kick start my heart when you shine it in my eyes
Can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're getting me, getting me through the night
'Cause you're my flashlight (flashlight)
You're my flashlight (flashlight)
You're my flashlight
I see the shadows long beneath the mountain top
I'm not afraid when the rain won't stop
'Cause you light the way
You light the way, you light the way
I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me, and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're getting me, getting me through the night
Kick start my heart when you shine it in my eyes
I can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're getting me, getting me through the night
(Light light light you're my flashlight, light, light)
Light light you're my flashlight
Light light light light light, oh
(Light light light you're my flashlight, light, light)
You're my flash, oh
I got all I need when I got you and I
I look around me, and see a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're getting me, getting me through the night
Can't stop my heart when you shinin' in my eyes
I can't lie, it's a sweet life
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
(You're my flashlight)
You're getting me, getting me through the night
'Cause you're my flashlight
'Cause you're my flashlight
You're my flashlight
You're my flashlight
Light light
You're my flashlight
Light light ye-yeah
You're my flashlight
The lyrics of Jessie J's song "Flashlight" convey the idea of being lost and helpless without someone there to guide and support you. The line, "When tomorrow comes, I'll be on my own, feeling frightened of the things that I don't know" reflects the feeling of uncertainty about the future that many people experience. The following line, "And though the road is long, I look up to the sky," highlights the singer's determination to keep moving forward despite the obstacles they face.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that a person's partner can be the light that guides them through life's difficulties. The repeated line, "I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight," emphasizes the importance of having someone to rely on during difficult times, particularly when it seems like the challenges are too much to handle alone. The line, "Can't stop my heart when you're shining in my eyes," speaks to the idea that love has the power to energize and inspire people even in their darkest moments.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and perseverance, even in the face of difficulty. By emphasizing the role of love and support in helping people through difficult times, Jessie J conveys the idea that no one has to face life's challenges alone.
Line by Line Meaning
When tomorrow comes
The singer is anxious and unsure about what the future holds
I'll be on my own
The singer does not have someone else to rely on or support them
Feeling frightened of
The singer is experiencing fear and insecurity
The things that I don't know
The artist is afraid of the unknown and uncertainty
And though the road is long
The artist recognizes that their journey or path may be challenging and difficult
I look up to the sky
The singer is seeking guidance or strength from a higher power
And in the dark I found
The singer experienced a moment of hopelessness or despair
I lost hope that I won't fly
The artist feels like they have lost their ability to succeed or achieve their goals
And I sing along, I sing along
The artist is trying to stay positive and optimistic, even in difficult times
I got all I need when I got you and I
The artist is expressing gratitude for having someone they love and trust in their life
I look around me, and see a sweet life
The singer is appreciating the good things in their life and their surroundings
I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
The artist feels like they are in a difficult or challenging situation, but their loved one is helping them through it
You're getting me, getting me through the night
The singer's loved one is providing them with support and comfort during difficult times
Kick start my heart when you shine it in my eyes
The singer's loved one gives them energy and motivation when they need it most
Can't lie, it's a sweet life
Despite the difficulties they are facing, the singer realizes that they have good things in their life and feels grateful for them
I see the shadows long beneath the mountain top
The artist recognizes that there may be challenges or obstacles ahead, but they are not afraid
I'm not afraid when the rain won't stop
The artist is resilient and not afraid to face difficult situations
'Cause you light the way
The singer's loved one is helping them stay on track and guiding them through challenges
You light the way, you light the way
The singer expresses gratitude for their loved one's guidance and support
(Light light light you're my flashlight, light, light)
The artist repeats the chorus to emphasize the importance of their loved one's support
You're my flash, oh
The artist's loved one provides them with clarity and direction
Can't stop my heart when you shinin' in my eyes
The artist's loved one fills them with energy and motivation
'Cause you're my flashlight
The singer's loved one is the source of their guidance and support
'Cause you're my flashlight
The artist repeats the chorus to emphasize the importance of their loved one's support
Light light ye-yeah
The singer repeats a part of the chorus to emphasize the importance of their loved one's support
You're my flashlight
The singer's loved one provides them with guidance, support, and motivation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mario Mejia, Sia Furler, Jason Moore, Samuel Frederick Smith, Christian Nicolas Guzman
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