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.
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Jessie J Lyrics
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They wouldn't let me play
I'd run home sit and cry almost everyday
Hey Jessica you looking like an Alien
With green skin you don't fit in this playpen
Oh they pulled my hair, they took away my chair
I keep it in and pretend that I didn't care
Hey Jessica, you're so funny,
Oh, so you think you know me now?
Have you forgotten how,
You would make me feel when you drag my spirit down?
But thank you for the pain,
It made my raise my game,
And I'm still rising, I'm still rising, yeah.
So make your jokes, go for broke,
Blow your smoke, you're not alone.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
So raise the bar, hit me hard,
Play your cards, be a star.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
'Cause I'm in L.A.,
You think I've made my fame,
But FB makes us friends,
When you only really know my name
"Oh Jessie we knew you could make it,
I've got a track, and I'd love you to take it"
So now because I'm signed,
You think my pockets lined.
Four years down and I'm still waiting in the line.
"Oh Jessie I saw you on YouTube,
I tagged old photo's from when we was at school.
Oh, so you think you know me now?
Have you forgotten how,
You would make me feel when you drag my spirit down?
But thank you for the pain,
It made my raise my game,
And I'm still rising, I'm still rising, yeah.
So make your jokes, go for broke,
Blow your smoke, you're not alone.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
So raise the bar, hit me hard,
Play your cards, be a star.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
Jessie!
She broke out of the box.
Swallowed your pride, you got that ego cough.
Let the haters hate.
You're like way to late.
See, I got a message from you,
Hola, I'm proud of you
Oh my God babe, your voice is like, wow
My reply, "Who's laughing now?"
Oh, so you think you know me now?
Have you forgotten how,
You would make me feel when you drag my spirit down?
But thank you for the pain,
It made my raise my game,
And I'm still rising, I'm still rising, yeah.
So make your jokes, go for broke,
Blow your smoke, you're not alone.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
So raise the bar, hit me hard,
Play your cards, be a star.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
So make your jokes, go for broke,
Blow your smoke, you're not alone.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
So raise the bar, hit me hard,
Play your cards, be a star.
But who's laughing now?
But who's laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who's laughing, laughing now?
The song "Who's Laughing Now" by Jessie J tells the story of a girl who was bullied and ridiculed for being different when she was younger. The lyrics describe the name-calling and exclusion she faced, such as being called an "alien" and having her hair pulled. Despite the pain she felt at the time, she thanks those who mocked her because it ultimately made her stronger and more determined to succeed. Now that she has become successful, she reflects on how those who once teased her are now trying to be her friend and ride her coattails. However, she has risen above their meanness and is no longer bothered by their opinions. The chorus concludes that she is the one laughing, not them.
As well as being a powerful message about overcoming adversity, "Who's Laughing Now" also has an upbeat pop melody and catchy chorus. The song has been praised for its empowering message, with some critics even comparing it to other female empowerment anthems such as "Roar" by Katy Perry and "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten.
Line by Line Meaning
Mummy they called me names
Names were directed at me and directed by my mother.
They wouldn't let me play
I was never given a chance to play.
I'd run home sit and cry almost everyday
My daily routine was to come home and cry.
Hey Jessica you looking like an Alien
People would taunt me by calling me names such as 'alien.'
With green skin you don't fit in this playpen
I didn't fit in with the crowd.
Oh they pulled my hair, they took away my chair
My belongings were taken and I experienced physical abuse.
I keep it in and pretend that I didn't care
To cope, I kept it in and pretended it didn't bother me.
Hey Jessica, you're so funny,
People would taunt me by calling me 'funny.'
You've got teeth just like Bugs Bunny
I was made fun of for my physical appearance.
Oh, so you think you know me now?
People now believe they understand who I am.
Have you forgotten how, You would make me feel when you drag my spirit down?
Are you pretending to forget how much pain you caused me in the past?
But thank you for the pain, It made my raise my game, And I'm still rising, I'm still rising, yeah.
Thank you for the tough journey, it helps me grow and continue to succeed.
So make your jokes, go for broke, Blow your smoke, you're not alone.
Continue to make fun of me, it doesn't matter, and you have a group who supports that behavior as well.
But who's laughing now? But who's laughing now?
Now who is amused?
So raise the bar, hit me hard, Play your cards, be a star.
Keep pushing, attacking, and striving to be better - it motivates me.
Cause I'm in L.A., You think I've made my fame, But FB makes us friends, When you only really know my name
Just because I'm in LA doesn't necessarily mean I've achieved fame, we don't really know each other despite being on Facebook.
"Oh Jessie we knew you could make it," I've got a track, and I'd love you to take it
But there are still those who believe and are supportive of my dreams.
So now because I'm signed, You think my pockets lined. Four years down and I'm still waiting in the line.
Despite being signed, I'm still waiting my turn for success.
"Oh Jessie I saw you on YouTube, I tagged old photo's from when we was at school.
People now recall knowing me from years ago and pretend to know who I am.
Jessie! She broke out of the box. Swallowed your pride, you got that ego cough.
I broke out of my shell and you can't handle it.
Let the haters hate. You're like way to late.
Keep hating, but you're too late to stop me.
See, I got a message from you, Hola, I'm proud of you. Oh my God babe, your voice is like, wow
Despite the hate, there are still supporters who are proud of me and my success.
My reply, "Who's laughing now?"
My success now has people quiet and wishing they supported me from the start.
Who's laughing, laughing now?
Who is enjoying the success now?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kyle James Abrahams, George Astasio, Jessica Cornish, Jason Andrew Pebworth, Peter Ighile Peters, Talay Riley, Jonathan Christopher Shave
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@mahima1254
I stare at my reflection in the mirror
Why am I doing this to myself?
Losing my mind on a tiny error,
I nearly left the real me on the shelf
No, no, no, no
Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing,
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart
Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,
Just be true to who you are
Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?
I forgot what to do to fit the mold, yeah
The more I try the less it's working, yeah,
'Cause everything inside me screams, no, no, no, no, yeah
Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart
But tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising
There's nothing wrong with who you are
Yes, no's, egos, fake shows
Like woo, just go, and leave me alone
Real talk, real life, good love, goodnight
With a smile , that's my own
That's my own, no, no, no, no, no
Don't lose who you are, in the blur of the stars
Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing
It's okay not to be okay
Sometimes it's hard, to follow your heart
Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising
Just be true to who you are, yeah, yeah, yeah
@codydunphy7948
Anyone here in 2024? 😊
@anacristinadasilva2194
I am
@festidokubo8445
Yeah
@maryrosevillegas5332
🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
@stevensmart3511
❤
@benj9380
Jessie J is the first and only person to tell me that it's ok not to be ok. I can never thank her enough for that.
Edit: It’s been four years since I wrote this comment. I just wanted to come back and say, I am no longer suicidal/ deeply depressed. I still struggle, but I made it through. For those who are still going through it, you CAN get better. I swear. Happiness doesn’t even seem like a real thing that exists, but it is. I’ve seen a glimpse of it. Just hold on, and get help. You CAN do it.❤️
@getrekt-im3ip
same here. I was always the weird one. But she told me that its okay not to be okay and that really helped me
@arianaskeete2325
awww
@arianaskeete2325
so sweet. The song is very touching and inspirational indeed.
@jessiicampbell1450
Ikr..... my tears don't mean I'm losing