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.
They Don't Give
Jordin Sparks Lyrics
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But I know, they don't give an eff about us
Way they hating, that's clear they just can't take it
But God knows, they don't know a thing about love
If we're gonna make it through whatever, don't let them hate
'Cause our love was meant to be forever, no matter what they say
Oh, the one thing I know for sure is
So why should we care at all
When God knows they don't know a thing about love, love, love, about love
They just don't understand me, the way I understand you
(I know that they don't give an eff about us)
I so wish they could see the way I am when I'm around you
(God knows, that they don't know a thing about love)
That I would sacrifice it all for you, know you'd do the same things too
Oh I do, why do they try to break our hearts in two?
Don't the know how much I love you?
And I do
But one thing I know for sure is
I know that they don't give an eff about us
So why should we care at all
When God knows they don't know a thing about love, love, love, love, love
Well it really shouldn't matter what they say about us
But if I'm going to be honest sometimes it just does
'Cause I'm really in love
And it really shouldn't matter but we get caught up
And I'm gonna be honest, hey
Sometimes we just want the ones we love to love the ones that we love
But they don't give an eff about love
But one thing I know for sure is
I know that they don't give an eff about us
So why should we care at all
When God knows that they don't know a thing about love love, love, love, love
Woah
They don't care
I know that they don't give an eff about us
So why should we care, why should we care
God knows they don't know a thing about love
They don't know, hey
God know that they don't give an eff about us
So why should we care at all when
God knows they don't know a thing about love, about love
I know that they don't give an eff about you, about me
So, God knows they don't know a thing about love
In “Don’t Let It Go to Your Head”, Jordin Sparks sings about the struggles of being in a relationship that is constantly being doubted and questioned by others. The chorus emphasizes the fact that other people’s opinions about their love do not matter, as they do not truly understand what it means to love someone unconditionally. Sparks sings about sacrifices that they both would make for each other, and how other people’s negativity should not interfere with their love. She acknowledges that it is hard not to let others’ opinions get to them, but ultimately concludes that it is not worth it as their love is true and sincere.
The lyrics to this song hold a valuable lesson about the importance of recognizing the misguided opinions of others and listening to one’s own heart instead. It is easy to fall prey to the judgments of others, but in the end, it is one’s own actions and feelings that truly matter. The song also explores the idea of going against societal norms and expectations in order to pursue genuine love and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, they say we ain't gonna make it
Some people doubt our relationship
But I know, they don't give an eff about us
Those people are not important to us and our love
Way they hating, that's clear they just can't take it
Their negativity comes from their own insecurities
But God knows, they don't know a thing about love
Their negativity has no effect on our love because they do not understand it
If we're gonna make it through whatever, don't let them hate
We need to ignore their negativity and focus on our own love
'Cause our love was meant to be forever, no matter what they say
Our love is stronger than their negativity and it will last forever
Oh, the one thing I know for sure is
I am certain about one thing
So why should we care at all
Their opinions should not affect us
They just don't understand me, the way I understand you
Those people do not comprehend the depth of our love
That I would sacrifice it all for you, know you'd do the same things too
Our love is so strong that we would do anything for each other
Oh I do, why do they try to break our hearts in two?
I know how much I love you, so why do they try to come between us?
Don't the know how much I love you?
Those people do not understand the depth of our love
Well it really shouldn't matter what they say about us
Their opinions do not hold any weight in our relationship
'Cause I'm really in love
Our love is real and strong
And it really shouldn't matter but we get caught up
Even though we shouldn't care, their negativity can affect us at times
Sometimes we just want the ones we love to love the ones that we love
We wish those people could understand and love our partner
They don't know, hey
Those people do not understand love
I know that they don't give an eff about you, about me
Those people do not care about our relationship
So, God knows they don't know a thing about love
God understands the true depth of our love and their negativity does not affect it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenneth Babyface Edmonds, Salaam Remi
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Emo Inzhakarov
People should really check out her music more! She deserves it!
Kaylah Nashae
i so agree
Dan Costa
Agreed
ROWAN OMONDI
Thank you Jordin for bringing back R&B 😊 I love this song
lucas h.
This an amazing song, she's an amazing singer. This is going to be an amazing album. Love her voice this.is.nice music
Mariana De Assis
This is REAL Music and I can't thank you enough for this. Can't wait to blast the album and fully enjoy these tracks. Pre-ordered it already!!These words are damn relatable too.. (The ending here is so good,your vocals gave goosebumps)
Taylor Sevalia
Beautiful song
AHLIYON
This song feels sooo nostalgic, I instantly fell in love with this at first few seconds of hearing it. I miss this sound, Reminds me of early early 90s Babyface Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey . THIS Is Beautiful
JolieBrielle
This makes my heart ♡ smile. So beautiful. Reaaaally loving your new album. Already pre-ordered. Love this song!
Marion Jordan
Love it!!!