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.
Unite
Jessie J Lyrics
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Tonight lets light a fire
Keep me warm, with your sweet loving
Two hearts beating
I feel the blood rush through my head
As I prepare for life, to begin tonight (oh)
I feel the blood rush through my heart
We unite, we beat the drum
For love tonight
We unite, we gotta beat it right
We unite, we gotta shout this love into the sky
You and I, we unite(lets go)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (lets go)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
Wo oh oh (oh)
We unite
Skin on skin
Our arms pressing, our lips kissing
Feel the wind feel the precious breeze
While you're far from me yeah
I feel the blood rush through my head
As I prepare for life to begin tonight (woah)
I feel the blood rush through my heart
As I prepare to fly, as we unit (woah)
We unite, we beat the drum
For love tonight
We unite, we gotta beat it right
We unite, we gotta shout this love into the sky
You and I, we unite(lets go)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (lets go)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
Wo oh oh (oh)
We unite
Our bodies in a tug of war (oh oh oh)
Till our feet don't touch the floor (oh oh oh)
Sink into this give me more (oh oh oh)
More more more more
Come here now, sit by me
Tonight lets light a fire
Keep me warm, with your sweet loving
We unite, we beat the drum
For love tonight
We unite, we gotta beat it right
We unite, we gotta shout this love into the sky
You and I, we unite (lets go)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (lets go)
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
Wo oh oh (oh)
We Unite
The lyrics of "Unite" by Jessie J describe a moment between two people who are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. The song begins with the desire to be close to someone, to keep warm with their sweet love, and to have two hearts beating as one. The words paint a vivid picture of a couple, sharing a moment together by a fire, and feeling the rush of blood through their bodies as they prepare to start their life together.
The chorus of the song is a call to action, urging the couple to unite and beat the drum for love, to get it right and to shout their love into the sky. It is a powerful message, one that encourages people to come together for a common cause, to celebrate love and togetherness.
Overall, "Unite" is a song of hope, passion, and connection. It is about the magic of falling in love and the joy that comes from being with someone who makes you feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here now, sit by me
Let's get close and comfortable
Tonight lets light a fire
Create a passionate and intense moment
Keep me warm, with your sweet loving
Wrap me up in your affection and care
Two hearts beating
Our love is alive and in sync
I feel the blood rush through my head
I'm excited and energized
As I prepare for life, to begin tonight (oh)
I'm ready for a new experience
I feel the blood rush through my heart
My emotions are stirring
As I prepare to fly, as we unite (oh)
I'm soaring with love and connection
We unite, we beat the drum
Our love is a driving force
For love tonight
Love is the theme of our union
We unite, we gotta beat it right
We need to make our love work
We unite, we gotta shout this love into the sky
Let's celebrate our love and make it known
You and I, we unite(lets go)
Together, we are unstoppable
Wo oh oh (oh) Wo oh oh (oh)
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement
Skin on skin
Intimacy and closeness
Our arms pressing, our lips kissing
We are fully engaged in our love
Feel the wind feel the precious breeze
We are free and alive in our love
While you're far from me yeah
Even when we're apart, our love remains strong
Our bodies in a tug of war (oh oh oh)
Our passion is intense and fierce
Till our feet don't touch the floor (oh oh oh)
We are lost in our love
Sink into this give me more (oh oh oh)
Our love is addictive and all-consuming
We Unite
Our love is powerful and unbreakable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, JESSICA CORNISH, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, SIA KATE FURLER
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