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.
Mamma Knows Best
Jessie J Lyrics
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Like the storm in the sky
I ain't gonna be played by your behavior
How can I trust someone who's lying to me
So bow out go now I said bow out and leave
I said take your stuff and go
'Cause you're not for me, no
Mamma knows best when times get hard
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
To bring me up and always keep my feet on solid ground
See I ain't no old rag doll
That you can pick up and drop
And all of this inconsistent love yeah
I think it's time that it S-T-O stops
So bow out go now I said bow out and leave
I said take your bags and go
'Cause you're not for me, no
Mamma knows best when times get hard
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
To bring me up and always keep my feet on solid ground
Just be the best my Daddy said to me
Always use humour as your therapy
Don't ever take life too seriously,
Just do you 'cause you do you so perfectly
See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows
See Mamma knows best when times get hard
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
To bring me up and always keep my feet on the ground
See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best
The lyrics to Jessie J's "Mamma Knows Best" convey a message of empowerment and self-worth. The singer is asserting herself and standing up to someone who is not treating her well, telling them to "bow out" and leave her life. She refuses to be treated like a disposable object and calls out the inconsistent love she has been receiving. The chorus emphasizes the importance of family in times of difficulty, with her mother and father providing support, guidance, and humor.
The song highlights the idea that sometimes the most important people in one's life are the ones closest to us, our family. Even when times get tough, they are always there to provide comfort and support. The lyrics also suggest that in order to overcome adversity, one must have a sense of humor and not take life too seriously. There is an overall sentiment of strength and resilience in the song, with a message that encourages self-love and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Wow there is something going down
There is something important happening
Like the storm in the sky
Like a disturbance is happening
I ain't gonna be played by your behavior
I won’t tolerate your behavior
How can I trust someone who's lying to me
It's impossible to trust someone who lies
So bow out go now I said bow out and leave
Leave now and don’t come back
I said take your stuff and go
Take your belongings and leave
'Cause you're not for me, no
You are not the right person for me
Mamma knows best when times get hard
My mom knows best during difficult times
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
My dad can always make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
My mom can help me when I'm upset
To bring me up and always keep my feet on solid ground
To make me feel better and keep me grounded
See I ain't no old rag doll
I'm not a toy that you can play with
That you can pick up and drop
That you can use whenever you feel like it
And all of this inconsistent love yeah
Your love is not consistent
I think it's time that it S-T-O stops
It's time for it to stop
Just be the best my Daddy said to me
My dad told me to be the best
Always use humour as your therapy
Use humor to feel better
Don't ever take life too seriously,
Don't take life too seriously
Just do you 'cause you do you so perfectly
Just be yourself because you are perfect
See Mamma Mamma knows best
My mom knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
My dad knows best
See Mamma knows
My mom knows
See Mamma Mamma knows best
My mom knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
My dad knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best
My mom knows best
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHTON MILLARD, BABY ASH, JESSICA CORNISH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mars N
her vocals are unreal
Anthony Jackson
Right!
Cleooogamer
So true
♡Annie♡
Ikr
Danna! :D
This.
camcamy100
One of the most underated artist of all time.
Mariam Samir
ikr .. her voice better and more powerful than most mainstream singers .. not to mention her live performances 😍😍
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so trueeeeee
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so trueeeeee
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