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.
We Found Love
Jessie J Lyrics
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And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive
It's the way I'm feeling
I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Shine a light through an open door
Love and life I will divide
Turn away cause I need you more
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
It's the way I'm feeling
I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
The lyrics to Jessie J's "We Found Love" describe a love that was discovered in a place of despair or hopelessness. The opening lines of "yellow diamonds in the light," in particular, suggest that the love was discovered in a place that was bright and shone with potential, but which at the same time was surrounded by darkness and despair. This is reinforced by the recurring theme of the shadow, which crosses both the singer's and their lover's paths, as if to suggest that despite the light, there is still a sense of gloom that surrounds them.
Despite the bleak outlook, however, the singer cannot deny the way they feel, illuminated by the light and the love they have discovered. The chorus repeats the statement that "we found love in a hopeless place" four times. This repetition serves to reinforce the idea that the love that was discovered was deeply unexpected, and resulted from a place of dire straits.
One interpretation of the song's meaning could be that it is about finding love in a place or time that is difficult. It could be about the idea that love is not always found in perfect conditions, but rather can emerge through hardship and struggle. It suggests that true love can emerge in the most unexpected and unlikely of ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Yellow diamonds in the light
The small flashes of light shining like diamonds make life seem beautiful even in dark times.
And we're standing side by side
We are together through thick and thin, supporting each other.
As your shadow crosses mine
Our lives have merged, and we are always there for each other.
What it takes to come alive
Love is the driving force that makes us feel alive and complete.
It's the way I'm feeling
The emotions I have for you are powerful and undeniable.
I just can't deny
I can no longer resist my feelings for you.
But I've gotta let it go
Even though I want to hold onto my feelings, I need to let go and see where love takes us.
We found love in a hopeless place
Our love may have started in difficult times, but it has only grown stronger since then.
Shine a light through an open door
An opportunity has opened up for us to let love in and change our lives for the better.
Love and life I will divide
I will balance my love for you with everything else in my life.
Turn away cause I need you more
I can't bear the thought of losing you, so I always turn towards you.
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
I am so consumed by my love for you that I feel it pulsing through my thoughts.
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Shine a light through an open door
Love and life I will divide
Turn away 'cause I need you more
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by…
Micaelly Santos
Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
What it takes to come alive
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Shine a light through an open door
Love and life I will divide
Turn away 'cause I need you more
Feel the heartbeat in my mind
It's the way I'm feeling I just can't deny
But I've gotta let it go
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
Yellow diamonds in the light
And we're standing side by side
As your shadow crosses mine
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
We found love in a hopeless place
T.A Bellard
When Jessie J covers a song she turns it into a superior version of the original
Jessa Mae Veriña
Yeah beautiful cover.....!
Hercules
Yeah that's not true
Riri is way better than her
Кубан Жумабаев
No.
MAI PAKARA
I love her voice... I've still listen again, 2022
Kryztal Acuña
I swear Jessie J has an extra vocal cord
115dancingqueen
One of the best singers ever!! So under rated☹
Daniel Pleitez-Martinez
She is the extra vocal chord
elizzaschneider
She has the same vocal chords as we all have, she only learnt how to use them right. 🤟🏼🖤🎶🎤
Levy Cabatingan
Or like 5. Girl’s vocals are ridiculous. 🔥