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.
Sweet Talker
Jessie J Lyrics
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So talk to me, oh yeah
So talk to me, yeah
So talk to me, oh yeah
Fire but I still start
When I saw you on my way out
I rolled all my sleeves up
See you want my heart, it's a silly thing to start, yeah
I can tell you know what it takes to make me fall apart
So here we are, it's going down
Such a sweet talker, turning me around
You ain't gotta look like a movie star
'Cause boy you sound so sweet, you can have it all
Talking about, a teachers pet,
Baby you look cute when you make my bed
You just keep singing those lullabies
Sweet talk me all night honey pie
So talk to me, oh yeah (sweet talker, sweet talker)
So talk to me, oh yeah (sweet talker, sweet talker)
So talk to me, yeah
So talk to me, oh yeah (sweet talker, sweet talker)
Now you're a Casanova,
Now put your money where your mouth is
I think I'll keep my heels off
You don't know what just started
See you want my heart, it's a silly thing to start
I can tell you know what it takes to make me fall apart
So here we are, it's going down
Such a sweet talker, turning me around
You ain't gotta look like a movie star
'Cause boy you sound so sweet, you can have it all
Talk about, a teachers pet,
Baby you look cute when you make my bed
You just keep singing those lullabies
Sweet talk me all night honey pie
Talk to me, oh yeah (sweet talker, sweet talker)
So talk to me, oh yeah (sweet talker, sweet talker)
So talk to me, yeah
So talk to me, oh yeah (sweet talker, sweet talker)
Hope you know I'm rolling solo after tonight, oh yeah (talk to me oh yeah)
'Cause I can play this game with my eyes closed, baby, shake it off, okay (talk to me oh yeah)
So you can make me feel so good
I'm a make you feel, talk to me oh yeah
Talk to me, yeah
So talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, baby
So here we are, it's going down
Such a sweet talker, turning me around
You ain't gotta look like a movie star
'Cause boy you sound so sweet, you can have it all
Talk about, a teachers pet,
Baby you look cute when you make my bed
You just keep singing those lullabies
Sweet talk me all night honey pie, yeah
So talk to me (Sweet talker, sweet talker)
So Talk to me (sweet talker, sweet talker)
Oh yeah
So talk to me oh yeah (sweet talker)
(Sweet talker, sweet talker)
The song "Sweet Talker" by Jessie J is a fun and upbeat song about falling under the spell of someone who knows just what to say to make her heart race. The song begins with her encouraging her love interest to talk to her, telling him "so talk to me." She then goes on to admit that he has a certain power over her, saying "see you want my heart, it's a silly thing to start" and "I can tell you know what it takes to make me fall apart." She imagines him as a smooth talker, capable of turning her world upside down with his words alone.
Throughout the song, she uses metaphors to express the effect he has on her. She compares him to a "sweet talker" and a "teacher's pet," indicating that she is drawn to him by his ability to charm and please her. She encourages him to keep flattery coming, telling him to "just keep singing those lullabies" and "sweet talk me all night, honey pie." She is caught up in his words and the feeling of being wanted, even if she knows it might not be the best idea.
Overall, "Sweet Talker" is a catchy and fun song about falling head over heels for someone who knows how to say just the right thing. Jessie J's powerful vocals and the upbeat melody make it an enjoyable and danceable addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk to me, oh yeah
Please communicate with me
So talk to me, oh yeah
I want you to talk to me
So talk to me, yeah
I want you to speak with me
So talk to me, oh yeah
It would be great if you could communicate with me
Fire but I still start
I get excited, despite being difficult to impress
When I saw you on my way out
I noticed you when I was leaving
I rolled all my sleeves up
I'm ready to work on this relationship
Let me be your situation
Please allow me to become your significant other
See you want my heart, it's a silly thing to start, yeah
You desire my love, even though it may not be practical
I can tell you know what it takes to make me fall apart
You have the ability to make me weak in the knees
So here we are, it's going down
Our romance is taking off
Such a sweet talker, turning me around
You're charming me with your words
You ain't gotta look like a movie star
You don't have to be conventionally attractive
'Cause boy you sound so sweet, you can have it all
Your words and personality make you desirable
Talking about, a teachers pet,
You're eager to please me
Baby you look cute when you make my bed
I find you endearing when you do things for me
You just keep singing those lullabies
Keep saying sweet things to me
Sweet talk me all night honey pie
Flatter me for hours, my dear
Now you're a Casanova,
You have become a charming lover
Now put your money where your mouth is
Follow up your words with actions
I think I'll keep my heels off
I'm ready to stay here for a while
You don't know what just started
You have no idea what you're getting into
Hope you know I'm rolling solo after tonight, oh yeah
I plan on being single after this evening
'Cause I can play this game with my eyes closed, baby, shake it off, okay
I'm confident in my ability to find love and move on if needed
So you can make me feel so good
You have the power to make me happy
I'm a make you feel, talk to me oh yeah
I will do my best to make you happy, so please communicate with me
So talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, baby
Please talk to me, baby
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, YONATAN AYAL, JESSICA CORNISH, ALESSIA DEGASPERIS, JAMES SOMANI HUSSAIN, CLEMENT MARIE JACQUES PICARD, MAXIME MARIE LAURENT PICARD
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doddleoddle
UNF this is SO good
Absolutely perfect <3
Mateus
Caralh*. Lembro quando escutei esse lançamento pela primeira vez. Vim rever e as sensações continuam as mesmas. Incrivelmente talentosa e emocionante! Consegue se conectar com o ouvinte de uma forma única. Jessie J ❤
darlin baudilio rivera
Is a gold voice, the full acoustic album of her is a heaven with music.
Cain Smale
I wish Jessie would do a full acoustic album of her songs .. they transfer over like gold
Rhiannaraine TV
Love that song
Samyrah Jackson
Agreeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
C.S.
Cain Smale YASSSSS PLEASE
Cain Smale
Christine Schat lol glad you agree ☺
Cantastic
Why is this 100% better than the original.
James Lewis
In my opinion, acoustic versions of almost any song are better.