Laura loved music from the tender age of 4, listening to gospel/soul artists until deciding to learn piano aged 8. Laura then learned the clarinet, whilst secretly remaining quiet about the fact she desperately loved to sing. When asked what took her so long to show her talent, she replies: “I loved to sing, but it wasn’t the ‘normal’ stuff other kids my age did, so I was kind of shy to show what I felt with music. I felt music was my form of expressing how I felt and didn’t always feel comfortable sharing that with people." Looking at this now, you can see how Laura looks at music in a form so unique, it is what makes her an artist, not just another singer.
At 14, Laura decided to enter talent shows advised by her loving family, who always believed in her talent. The day Laura was heard, she never looked back.
At 15 she started to sing professionally around the country, singing in all types of musical venues; jazz bars “with as little as 4 people in at a time” she humbly explains, to festivals gigging with her original, first self compiled album that she wrote herself entitled For the Love of It All with her band, to the XFactor in 2008 playing to an audience of 12 million people. “It was so strange playing on the Xfactor, for me it was a gig but on a bigger scale! I felt so grateful after so many years, I was one of the 12 finalists from 182,000 applicants; people had finally heard Laura White.”
Like many artists Laura had been noticed before the show, originally getting managed by music mogul Matt Aitken, starring in the TV show ‘The E4 School of performing Arts’ as one of the 8 singer/songwriters from 10,000 applicants and even singing with her hometown comedian Peter Kay!
In November 08, Laura’s exit from the Xfactor was called the ‘biggest controversy in TV history’, with over 50,000 people petitioning for her return, her name discussed in parliament and thousands of viewers boycotting watching the show ever again. Yet, she herself never felt angry about it. “My music is just me. I am an artist who writes, plays and sings. I don’t mind if the Xfactor didn’t ‘get’ me I am just grateful for the opportunity.”
Laura has had many amazing experiences in her life, and feels she has achieved a lot at the tender age of 21 yet she strongly claims “There is much more to come! Watch out for Laura White!” Laura has been working in the studio, for the last 3 months since the tour and is excited to release her debut single and album this summer! Laura has been working with renowned songwriter and producer Michelle Escoffery and Ian Green. She says “I am so excited because I have worked so hard. During the show, there was such an outrage when I left. I felt my fans picked me up and told me not to give up. People do love my music and I am doing this for them. I can be the real Laura White now."
Laura’s strength throughout her career has been astonishing. Throughout her ups and downs she has continuingly fought and never given up. This is why we can all be sure 2009 will show a real star and that is Miss Laura White. What does she say when asked about this? “I am just grateful I got heard. I am so happy people love my music, I’ve always been different. Different is cool, I can only be me.”
Nobody
Laura White Lyrics
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But you made other plans
With somebody else, my darling
With somebody else, my darling
So now I'm wide awake
Counting my mistakes
Ooh, and I know, I know, I know what most people do
Everybody's looking for someone
Settling for something
But now I can see, I don't need your love
I'm already enough
I wanna be somebody
You don't need nobody, nobody
Somebody, you don't need nobody, nobody
Nobody but me
Filling up the void
And drowning out the noise
Well, I didn't die, my darling
Mmm-mmm
No, I more than survived, my darling
Ooh
Oh, I know, I know, I know what most people do
But I'm not crying for you
Everybody's looking for someone
Settling for something
But now I can see, I don't need your love
I'm already enough, I wanna be somebody you
Don't need nobody, nobody
Somebody you don't need nobody, nobody
Nobody but me
I'm somebody who's gonna stay true
No, I got nothing to lose
I'm gonna win myself
There's nothing to see
Just let me be
Somebody you don't need nobody, nobody
Yeah, everybody's looking for someone
Settling for something
But now I can see, I don't need your love
I'm already enough, I wanna be somebody you
Don't need nobody, nobody
Na-na-na-na, na-na
Somebody you don't need nobody, nobody
Somebody you don't need nobody, nobody
Nobody but me
Ooh
In the song “Nobody” by Laura White, the lyrics talk about a heartbreak where she had given her heart to someone but they made other plans and left her for somebody else. However, instead of crying and feeling sorry for herself like most people would, she is able to move on from the situation and realize that she is already enough on her own. She sings about filling up the void and drowning out the noise and how she has come out of the situation stronger than before. She wants to be somebody but only for herself, not for anyone else.
This song is a powerful message about self-love and acceptance. It is about not settling for someone who doesn’t appreciate and love you for who you are. It is also an anthem for those who have been through heartbreak and come out stronger on the other side. Laura White’s voice perfectly conveys the emotion behind the lyrics, making this song relatable to anyone who has been through a difficult relationship.
Overall, “Nobody” is a beautifully crafted song that carries a message of self-empowerment and the importance of self-worth. It is a reminder to anyone going through a tough time that they are enough and that they shouldn’t settle for anyone who doesn’t see their value.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart was in your hands
I trusted you with my heart
But you made other plans
You chose to be with someone else
With somebody else, my darling
You left me for someone else
With somebody else, my darling
You abandoned me for someone else
So now I'm wide awake
I am aware of reality
Counting my mistakes
Reflecting on my past choices
Ooh, and I know, I know, I know what most people do
I understand typical human behavior
But I'm not crying for you
I'm not upset about losing you
Everybody's looking for someone
People want companionship
Settling for something
People compromise in relationships
But now I can see, I don't need your love
I am confident in my independence
I'm already enough
I am content with who I am
I wanna be somebody
I aspire to reach my full potential
You don't need nobody, nobody
You can achieve greatness alone
Somebody, you don't need nobody, nobody
You can succeed without a partner
Nobody but me
I am the only one I need
Filling up the void
Trying to move on from heartbreak
And drowning out the noise
Ignoring distractions and staying focused
Well, I didn't die, my darling
I survived your departure
Mmm-mmm
...
No, I more than survived, my darling
I thrived after losing you
I'm somebody who's gonna stay true
I will remain authentic
No, I got nothing to lose
I have nothing left to gamble on
I'm gonna win myself
I will achieve personal victory
There's nothing to see
I am not impressed by superficial qualities
Just let me be
Allow me to pursue my own goals
Na-na-na-na, na-na
...
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Elena-Alexandra Apostoleanu, Fridolin B. Walcher, Ki Fitzgerald, Laura White
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