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.
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Jessie J Lyrics
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And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
Mmm, you're trying hard not to show it, baby
But, baby, baby, I know it
You've lost that loving feeling
Oh, that loving feeling
You've lost that loving feeling
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
Baby, you've started to criticize every, every, every little thing that I do
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
'Cause, baby, something beautiful is dying
You've lost that loving feeling
Oh, that loving feeling
You've lost that loving feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, whoa
Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me, love me like you used to do
You know that
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find every day
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
So don't, don't, don't, don't, baby, don't throw it away
Na, na, don't throw it away, don't throw it away
Now, baby, oh, baby, I beg you, baby, oh, baby
I beg you; please, I need your love
So bring it on back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that loving feeling, oh, that loving feeling
Bring back that loving feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on no more
Oh, baby, yeah, baby
Oh, bring it on back now, hey, baby
I beg you, baby, oh, baby
Bring it on back, bring it on back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that loving feeling
Oh, that loving feeling
Jessie J's version of You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' is a tribute to The Righteous Brothers' original classic. The song talks about a relationship that has lost its spark, and how one partner has changed for the worse. The first verse implies that the physical chemistry is shallow and lacking passion. The second verse suggests that his partner has become negative, and everything about him has become a source of irritation. His partner used to be the one to reassure him, but now he feels like he's holding back his emotions to avoid disappointing his partner. The chorus talks about how the love they had is now gone, and the feeling of emptiness that comes with it.
The lyrics reflect a painful sentiment that's a common experience in relationships. While the song was originally written as a duet, Jessie J's solo rendition highlights the pain and vulnerability that one feels when the relationship loses its passion. The song is an ode to a love that's lost and a desperate plea to bring it back.
Line by Line Meaning
You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
You avoid intimacy when I try to kiss you.
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You have lost the gentleness which was earlier in your touch.
Mmm, you're trying hard not to show it, baby
You try to conceal your feelings but it is evident.
But, baby, baby, I know it
But, even if you try to hide your emotions, I know exactly what you're feeling.
You've lost that loving feeling
You have lost the love you once had for me.
Oh, that loving feeling
That feeling of love that is no longer present
Now it's gone, gone, gone whoa
The love between us is now completely lost.
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
When I try to be close to you, you do not reciprocate my gesture.
Baby, you've started to criticize every, every, every little thing that I do
You have become overly critical of everything I do.
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
Your criticism and lack of love makes me feel extremely emotional.
'Cause, baby, something beautiful is dying
Our beautiful relationship is slowly dying.
Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
I would do anything for you.
If you would only love me, love me like you used to do
I wish you could love me like you did earlier.
You know that
You are aware that we had something special together.
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find every day
Our love was special and rare.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
You can't deny it.
So don't, don't, don't, don't, baby, don't throw it away
Please don't let our love slip away.
Na, na, don't throw it away, don't throw it away
Please don't throw our love away.
Now, baby, oh, baby, I beg you, baby, oh, baby
I am asking you to reconsider our love.
I beg you; please, I need your love
I need your love to survive.
So bring it on back, bring it back
Please bring your love back to me.
Bring it back, bring it, bring it, bring it back
Please bring our love back to life.
Bring back that loving feeling, oh, that loving feeling
Bring back the love we once had.
And I can't go on no more
I cannot continue without your love anymore.
Oh, baby, yeah, baby
I want you to come back to me.
Oh, bring it on back now, hey, baby
Please bring your love back to me.
Bring it on back, bring it on back
Please bring our love back.
Bring it, bring it, bring it back
Please bring our love back to life.
Bring back that loving feeling
Bring back the love we once had.
Oh, that loving feeling
Bring back that feeling of love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Philip Spector
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