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.
Strip
Jessie J Lyrics
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Or all the fancy c-cars you own,
Drippin' in diamonds that's all you know,
Did you mistake me f-for a hoe?
So why you talkin' me up, you're only letting me down,
I'm goin' have to interrupt,
Like woah-o-oh
I think it's time for the strip
Show me your love and stay up all night,
Tell me your secrets and not your lies,
Take it all off what you've you got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip, hey
This could be love if you blow my mind,
Ooh don't you dare give me your disguise,
Take it all off what you've got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip
You think it's flashy, the things you do,
I call it trashy and fucking rude,
You say you want me, well here's a clue,
Stop tryna fake it and just be you
So why you talkin' me up, you're only letting me down,
I'm goin' have to interrupt,
Like woah-o-oh
'Cause honey I ain't your shit you need to turn it around,
I think it's time for the strip (1, 2, 3, 4)
Show me your love and stay up all night,
Tell me your secrets and not your lies,
Take it all off what you've you got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip, hey
This could be love if you blow my mind,
Ooh don't you dare give me your disguise,
Take it all off what you've got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip, hey-eh
Show me your love let's stay up all night
Take it all off, what you've got inside
Strip, strip, strip, strip (ooh)
Show me your love let's stay up all night
Tell me your secrets and not your lies,
Take it all off what you've you got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip, hey
This could be love if you blow my mind,
Ooh don't you dare give me your disguise,
Take it all off what you've got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip
Show me your love let's stay up all night
Tell me your secrets and not your lies,
Take it all off what you've you got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip, hey
This could be love if you blow my mind,
Ooh don't you dare give me your disguise,
Take it all off what you've got inside,
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Strip, strip
The song "Strip" by Jessie J is about being real and genuine in a relationship. The verses talk about how the person being addressed doesn't want material things like money, gold or fancy cars, but rather wants to know the real person through their honesty and personality. The person is called out for their flashy and rude behavior and is urged to stop faking and just be themselves. The chorus is a call for the person to strip off their layers and reveal their true self, to show their love, stay up all night, and share their secrets, rather than just their lies.
The lyrics are encouraging the person to be vulnerable and to let go of their insecurities and layers of false identity. The song is a strong stance on being real and is a call for people to embrace their true selves in relationships. It is a powerful message that deserves attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want your money, don't need your gold,
I am not interested in your wealth and material possessions.
Or all the fancy c-cars you own,
I am not impressed by your luxurious cars.
Drippin' in diamonds that's all you know,
All you care about is flaunting your expensive diamonds.
Did you mistake me f-for a hoe?
Are you confusing me for someone who would be interested in your flashy lifestyle?
So why you talkin' me up, you're only letting me down,
Why are you trying to impress me when it's only bringing disappointment?
I'm goin' have to interrupt,
I need to stop you from wasting your time trying to impress me.
Like woah-o-oh
I am serious about wanting you to stop.
'Cause honey I ain't your shit, you need to turn it around,
I am not interested in being treated like someone you can impress with your wealth and status; you need to change your approach.
I think it's time for the strip
I think it's time for you to strip yourself of your facade and show me who you really are.
Show me your love and stay up all night,
I want to see the real you and spend all night getting to know you.
Tell me your secrets and not your lies,
I want you to share your true self with me and not pretend to be someone you're not.
Take it all off what you've you got inside,
Open yourself up to me and reveal your true thoughts, feelings, and personality.
Baby strip, strip, strip, strip
Just be real with me and show me everything that makes you who you are.
This could be love if you blow my mind,
If you can fully reveal yourself to me and exceed my expectations, we could fall in love.
Ooh don't you dare give me your disguise,
I don't want to see the fake version of yourself that you put on to impress others.
Show me your love let's stay up all night
Let's spend the night together getting to know each other on a deeper level.
Strip, strip, hey
Be real with me and show me everything you've got.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSICA CORNISH, CLAUDE KELLY, JOSHUA COLEMAN
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