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.
Gold
Jessie J Lyrics
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Everyone takes, but not everyone gives
I wanna see my name written across the sky
I'm not going up in flames, I choose to survive
So tonight we dance this rhythm
Till the light of morning hits us
We may never see a moment
Like gold
You make me feel like gold
You make me feel like gold
You make me feel like gold
Show me love like I've never known (oh woah oh)
Baby you make me feel like gold
Some people wait, for love to come
Till it's too late, that won't be us
Cause there's an energy, pulling me to you
We are two hearts beating, together now, its true (oohh woah oohh)
So tonight we dance this rhythm
Till the light of morning hits us
We may never see a moment
As magical as this one
Like gold
You make me feel like gold
You make me feel like gold
You make me feel like gold
Show me love like I've never known (oh woah oh)
Baby you make me feel like gold
The way you make me feel you know it really tears me up
And every single day I pray I always give enough
Cause baby how you say my life is love and its fact
And I just wanna give it all back
Like gold
You make me feel like gold
You make me feel like gold
You make me feel like gold
Show me love like I've never known (oh woah oh)
Baby you make me feel like gold
In Jessie J's song "Gold", she sings about seizing the moment and living life to the fullest. The opening lines "Everyone dies, but not everyone lives. Everyone takes, but not everyone gives" speak to the idea that we all have limited time on earth, but it's how we choose to spend that time that defines us. Jessie J then goes on to express her desire for greatness and leaving a lasting legacy, wanting to see her name written across the sky. She also declares her determination to survive and not go up in flames, likely referencing the self-destructive behaviors that can hold us back from our potential.
The chorus of the song is an expression of love and the feeling of being valued and cherished. Jessie J sings "You make me feel like gold, show me love like I've never known" to her partner, highlighting the way that they make her feel appreciated like a precious metal. The bridge section of the song further emphasizes the depth of her feelings, with lines like "The way you make me feel you know it really tears me up. And every single day I pray I always give enough."
Overall, "Gold" is a song about living boldly, chasing your dreams, and finding love that makes you feel truly valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone dies, but not everyone lives
Death is inevitable, but not everyone truly experiences life to the fullest.
Everyone takes, but not everyone gives
People often receive from others, however, not everyone reciprocates the same actions.
I wanna see my name written across the sky
I aspire for great achievements that can transcend the boundaries of society.
I'm not going up in flames, I choose to survive
I will not let any challenges defeat me, I will choose to persevere and keep on living.
So tonight we dance this rhythm Till the light of morning hits us We may never see a moment As magical as this one
Let's dance to the beat of the moment that is imbued with magic and joy. It may be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Like gold You make me feel like gold You make me feel like gold You make me feel like gold Show me love like I've never known (oh woah oh) Baby you make me feel like gold
Your love and care make me feel precious and precious like gold. I am grateful for your love that I have never experienced before.
Some people wait, for love to come Till it's too late, that won't be us Cause there's an energy, pulling me to you We are two hearts beating, together now, its true (oohh woah oohh)
Unlike some people who wait until it is too late to find love, the energy between us brings us together. We are meant to be together, and it is true that our hearts beat as one.
The way you make me feel you know, it really tears me up And every single day I pray I always give enough Cause baby, how you say my life is love and its fact And I just wanna give it all back
Your love overwhelms me, and I always want to give back as much as I can. You made me realize that love is what makes life complete, and I am grateful for that realization.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSICA CORNISH, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, HENRY WALTER, CLAUDE KELLY
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