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.
Let It Snow
Jessie J Lyrics
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But the fire is so delightful
And since there's no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
It doesn't show signs of stopping
So I bought some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you'll really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
And the fire is slowly dyin'
And, my dear, we're still goodbyin'
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Go!
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really grab me tight
All the way home, I'll be warm
All the way home, I'll be warm
The fire is slowly dyin'
But, my dear, we're still goodbyin'
As long as you love me so
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Yeah
Let it snow!
The song Let It Snow by Jessie J is a modern take on the classic Christmas song with the same title. It begins with Jessie J describing the weather outside as "frightful" and the fire inside as "delightful". She then goes on to sing about how "there's no place to go" and suggests that everyone should just "let it snow". Jessie J then describes how she has bought some corn for popping and has turned down the lights, creating a cozy and romantic atmosphere inside the house.
The lyrics then shift to a romantic tone as Jessie J talks about "finally kiss[ing] goodnight" with her lover. She expresses how she hates going out in the storm but if her lover holds her tight, she will feel warm all the way home. The fire then begins to die down and they say their goodbyes, but as long as her lover loves her, she suggests they should let it snow.
Overall, the song is a beautiful rendition of the classic song and can be enjoyed as a cozy and romantic Christmas song. It talks about finding warmth and comfort in the ones we love during the cold winter months when it's snowing outside.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
The weather outside is frighteningly cold and unpleasant
But the fire is so delightful
Being near the fire is very pleasant and comforting
And since there's no place to go
There is nowhere to go because of the bad weather
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Despite the bad weather and being stuck inside, let it snow and enjoy the moment
It doesn't show signs of stopping
The snowfall does not seem to be ending
So I bought some corn for popping
I bought some corn to make popcorn and enjoy the cozy atmosphere
The lights are turned way down low
The lights are dimmed to create a more relaxed atmosphere
When we finally kiss goodnight
When we say goodnight and kiss each other
How I'll hate going out in the storm
I will not enjoy going out in the storm
But if you'll really hold me tight
If you hold me tightly, I will feel safe and warm
All the way home I'll be warm
Even though it's cold outside, I will feel warm because of your love and care
And the fire is slowly dyin'
The fire is slowly going out
And, my dear, we're still goodbyin'
Although we are saying goodbye, we are still together in the moment
But as long as you love me so
As long as you love me, everything will be all right
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Despite the challenges, let's enjoy the beauty of the snow and the moment together
Go!
Let's do this!
All the way home, I'll be warm
No matter how cold it is outside, I will feel warm and happy with you
Yeah
Expressing agreement and positivity towards the situation
Let it snow!
Let it snow and enjoy the moment together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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