Sparks' second album Battlefield was released in July 2009 worldwide and debuted at #7 in the U.S., three spots higher than her first album. The album's lead single, also titled Battlefield, peaked in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her third top 10 single and fifth consecutive top 20 single. Sparks is the only Idol contestant to have their first five singles reach the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Battlefield" has sold almost 2 million copies worldwide. Sparks has sold over 9 million singles worldwide to date, making her one of the most successful idol winners. Battlefield's second single, S.O.S. (Let the Music Play), was her first song to top the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play making it her first U.S. number one single.
Sparks followed her success in 2010 by making her debut on Broadway. Sparks starred as Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning broadway musical, In The Heights. In October 2010, Sparks confirmed that she has begun work on her anticipated third studio album. It's expected to be released in 2011. No title has been confirmed yet.
S.O.S.
Jordin Sparks Lyrics
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S.O.S.
What's up girlfriend
Somethings goin' on
You got a look about you
Tell me what's wrong
(Is that your) boyfriend?
We gotta dance now
Time to show our weapons of choice
S.O.S
Is all I need to send
Just a little text
I'm calling all the girls
F.Y.I.
You know it's not the end
Don't take it lying down
No crying now it's your world
Let the music play
You wont get away
Just get the groove
And then he'll come back to you again
(Let it play!)
Let the music play
He won't get away
This groove he can't ignore
He won't leave you anymore
(Let it play!)
S.O.S.
S.O.S
S.O.S.
That crazy chick
Don't know who she's messin' with
Look in her eyes
She's mentally undressing now
(Now listen) girlfriend
Let's step back right now
Better get your hands off
(Yeah) 'cos we' about to get down
S.O.S.
I'm calling out again
Just a little text
And you're surrounded by your girls
F.Y.I. know how it's gonna end
Wont take it lying down
No crying now it's your world
Let the music play
You wont get away
Just get the groove
And then he'll come back to you again
(Let it play!)
Let the music play
He won't get away
This groove he can't ignore
He won't leave you anymore
Let the music play
You won't get away
Just get the groove (s.o.s)
And then he'll come back to you again
(Let it play!)
Let the music play
He won't get away
This groove he can't ignore (s.o.s)
He won't leave you anymore
(Let it play!)
Get it on, no one stands a chance
Can't get enough and when we start to dance
Come with me now
Gonna shake it down (s.o.s)
Just blow it up
Gonna hit the ground
(Hit the ground!)
Get it on no one stands a chance
Can't get enough (oh whoa)
And when we start to dance
Come with me now
Gonna shake it down (s.o.s)
Just blow it up
Gonna hit the ground
(Hit the ground!)
Let the music play
You won't get away
Just get the groove (s.o.s)
And then he'll come back to you again (he'll come back to you oh whoa)
Let the music play
He won't get away (get away)
This groove he can't ignore (s.o.s)
He won't leave you anymore
(Let it play!)
Let the music play
You wont get away (s.o.s)
Just get the groove
And then he'll come back to you again
(Let it play!)
Let the music play
He wont get away (s.o.s)
This groove he can't ignore
He won't leave you anymore
(Let it play!)
Let the music play
You won't get away (s.o.s)
Just get the groove
And then he'll come back to you again
(No no no)
Let the music play
He won't get away (s.o.s)
This groove he can't ignore
He won't leave you anymore
(Let it play!)
The song "S.O.S." by Jordin Sparks is an anthem for female solidarity as the singer tells her friend that she's there for her no matter what. The opening verse describes a scene where Jordin's friend looks upset and she suspects that it has something to do with her boyfriend. Jordin tries to cheer her up by suggesting that they hit the dance floor and show off their dance moves. She then proceeds to text all her girlfriends and asks them to come over for support.
The chorus of the song is the repetition of the phrase "S.O.S." which stands for "save our souls." It means that Jordin is sending out a call for help to her friends, to come to her aid and help her through a difficult time. She reassures her friend that it's not the end and not to just take the situation lying down. The bridge encourages her friend (and all women) to let the music play, dance and groove until the man comes back to them. The song closes with a repetition of the chorus, saying that the groove can't be ignored and that the man won't leave anymore.
Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat message of female empowerment that encourages women to stick together and help each other out when they need it.
Line by Line Meaning
S.O.S.
The singer is using the phrase 'S.O.S.' as a signal for help in a situation where her friend may be in trouble.
Is all I need to send
The singer can indicate through just a short text message that her group of friends is ready to support her and help with the situation at hand.
You know it's not the end
The situation may seem bad, but the singer wants her friend to know that it's not the end of the world and they will get through it together.
No crying now it's your world
The artist encourages her friend not to cry and to take control of the situation, reminding her that she deserves to feel happy and confident in her own world.
Let the music play
The artist wants her friend to forget about the situation for a moment and enjoy the music, which can be empowering and uplifting.
He won't leave you anymore
The singer believes that the music will bring her friend's love interest back to her and he will stay with her from now on.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICH HANSEN, CHRISTOPHER MAYNARD BARBOSA, EDWARD CHISOLM, KEELY MALISE HAWKES, DAVID WILLARD KOPATZ, LASSE KRAMHOFT
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@AmusementForce
Everyone shut up and let the music play!
@isaiahfinch5326
AmusementForce ππβββ
@lorinewton9885
Hell yeah
@tatyanarodriguez1561
I just randomly remembered this song and had a compulsive urge to listen to it six times in a row.
@laurenem04
Tatyana Rodriguez its on repeat now because havent heard it for years
@z.g2532
omg same
@Taragrove
same
@JShady7620
Margaret Evans aAaa-
@queenofcamp832
literally such an underrated song
@tresorchola6624
this is the generation of music we are searching for! we still dance, love it.