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.
Hero
Jessie J Lyrics
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Life and soul of the party
No more stressing me out
Pulling me down
Making me feel like I am better off lonely
I'm gonna be fearless
And take care of my business
You stopped keeping me safe
Shout it out
Shout it out
Shout it, shout it every day now
Try steal my powers right from me
Just like a criminal
But I won't have it
I'm not flying into your arms, no
I never thought that you'd drain the fight out of me
Oops, look what you did to me
Now I figured out
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I can save myself no hero-oooo-oooo...
Anything is possible, feeling indestructible
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I don't need no hero
I'm living dangerous
For what you did, I'll make you pay for it
See, I know that you're scared
Watching me over head
Watch me, watch-watch me now
I see you watch me every day now
Can't steal my powers right from me
Just like a criminal
But I won't have it
I'm not flying into your arms
I never thought that you'd drain the fight out of me
Oops, look what you did to me
Now I figured out
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I can save myself no hero-oooo-oooo...
Anything is possible, feeling indestructible
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I don't need no hero
I don't need no hero
I don't need no hero
I don't need no hero
I don't need no hero
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I can save myself no hero-oooo-oooo...
Anything is possible, feeling indestructible
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I don't need no hero
In Jessie Jโs song โHero,โ she sings about breaking free from a toxic relationship and taking control of her life. The song is empowering and encourages the listener to be strong and independent. The lyrics describe a person who is tired of being held back and pulled down by someone else. They are ready to take risks, be fearless, and shout out about their own strength.
The chorus repeats the line โI donโt need no heroโ multiple times. This line is a powerful statement and shows that the person in the song is determined to save themselves and not rely on others. The singer also mentions how the person in the song was drained of their fight, but they have now figured out that they donโt need someone else to save them. They are strong enough to take care of themselves.
The bridge encourages the listener to live dangerously and not be afraid. They should face their fears and not be held back by others. The song ends with a powerful repetition of the chorus, reminding the listener that they are the hero they need.
Overall, โHeroโ is a song about breaking free from toxic relationships and being independent. The lyrics are empowering and encourage the listener to be fearless, take risks, and shout out about their own strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna be risky
I am going to take risks in my life.
Life and soul of the party
I will be the center of attention at any party or gathering.
No more stressing me out
I will not allow anyone or anything to stress me out anymore.
Pulling me down
I will not let anyone pull me down or hinder my progress.
Making me feel like I am better off lonely
I will no longer let anyone make me feel like I am better off alone.
I'm gonna be fearless
I will be fearless in pursuing my goals and dreams.
And take care of my business
I will take care of my own affairs and responsibilities.
You stopped keeping me safe
I have realized that you were not keeping me safe or looking out for my best interests.
I need to be brave
I need to be brave and face my problems head-on.
Shout it out
I will express myself boldly and loudly.
Try steal my powers right from me
You are trying to take away my power and control over my own life.
Just like a criminal
Your actions are unethical and wrong, like those of a criminal.
But I won't have it
I will not allow you to take away my power or control.
I'm not flying into your arms, no
I will not be fooled or seduced by your false promises or charms.
I never thought that you'd drain the fight out of me
I did not realize that being with you was draining my energy and motivation.
Oops, look what you did to me
You have caused damage and negative effects in my life.
Now I figured out
I have come to understand the truth about you and our relationship.
I don't need no hero-oooo...
I do not need anyone to save me or be my hero.
I can save myself no hero-oooo-oooo...
I am capable of saving myself and handling my own problems.
Anything is possible, feeling indestructible
I am confident and believe that anything is possible for me.
I'm living dangerous
I am living dangerously and taking risks.
For what you did, I'll make you pay for it
You will face consequences for the harm you caused me.
See, I know that you're scared
I know that you are afraid of the consequences of your actions.
Watching me over head
You are keeping a watchful eye on me.
Watch me, watch-watch me now
I am aware of your actions and I am not intimidated by them.
I don't need no hero
I do not need anyone to save me or be my hero.
Contributed by Hunter H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.