Lewis has become a multi-platinum selling artist and three time Grammy Award nominee. She was proclaimed 'Top New Artist' by Billboard magazine in 2008. Her two albums Spirit and Echo, released in 2007 and 2009 respectively, have collectively sold in excess of 10 million copies worldwide and topped the charts in numerous countries. Lewis's debut tour, The Labyrinth, took place in 2010. As of December 2012, Lewis has sold 28 million records worldwide. Her third album Glassheart was released 12 October 2012. It was preceded by the single "Collide", which became her seventh top-five hit in the UK. With the release of Hurt: The EP and "Trouble", Lewis has had nine top-ten hits in the UK.
Lewis' debut single A Moment Like This became the fastest selling UK single after being downloaded over 50,000 times within thirty minutes of its release. Her second single, Bleeding Love, reached number one positions in over thirty singles charts around the world. In November 2008 she set a record in the UK for the fastest selling download-only release with her cover version of the Snow Patrol song Run which sold 69,244 copies in two days. Lewis's debut tour, The Labyrinth, started in 2010.
Lewis was born in the London Borough of Islington, to Aural Josiah "Joe" Lewis of Afro-Guyanese descent, and Maria Lewis of Welsh, Italian and Irish descent. Her parents enrolled her at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, and from there she attended the Italia Conti Academy and the BRIT School, where she learned to play instruments such as the guitar and piano, in the hope of becoming a singer-songwriter. Lewis wrote her first full-length song at the age of 12. She initially trained in opera, but went on to singing jazz and blues, eventually leading to popular music, citing Minnie Riperton, Eva Cassidy and Stevie Wonder as her main influences. After leaving the BRIT School at 17, she took a number of jobs to fund studio time, recording a demo album called Twilight. The album, almost exclusively comprising her own compositions, was recorded under Spiral Music, a production company based in Fulham. "I tried to secure a record deal by doing things my own way. I worked very hard but I never managed to land a contract", said Lewis. Other demos were recorded under licence from UEG Entertainment, later included on an album called Best Kept Secret. However, none of Lewis's demos were released and she considered taking a hiatus from her music career to attend university until her boyfriend persuaded her to enter The X Factor which subsequently severed her connections with UEG.
Songfacts says that Collide, the first single from Leona Lewis's third album finds her taking a more dance pop route than on her previous material. She said, "I'm excited for people to see a different side to my music. I'm a fan of so many different genres and styles. For me this song has all the great ingredients of a summer anthem." The song got its first play on Scott Mills' Radio One show on July 15, 2011 and will be released on September 4, 2011.
Lewis' third studio album, Glassheart, is due for release in 2012.
Collide
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Be there when no one's around
When you're in unfamiliar places
Count on me through life's changes
I'm in tune with how you feel
Everything bout this is real
When you're in unfamiliar places
You're all I want, yeah yeah
I know you're the one, yeah
You're all I want, yeah
I know you're the one, yeah
Crash into me
At full speed
Crash into me
We can collide, we can collide
Crash into me
At full speed
We can collide, we can collide
We can collide, we can collide
Crash into me
We can collide, we can collide
We can collide, we can collide
When you're in unfamiliar places
Count on me through life's changes
Know that you're never alone
In me you can find a home
When you're in unfamiliar places
Count on me through life's changes
You're all I want, yeah (yeah)
You're all I want (oh), yeah (yeah yeah)
You're all I want, yeah (you are the one)
I know you're the one, yeah (you are)
Crash into me
At full speed
We can collide, we can collide
We can collide, we can collide
Crash into me
We can collide, we can collide
We can collide, we can collide
We can collide, we can collide
We can collide, we can collide
Leona Lewis's song Collide is a romantic and inspiring song that emphasizes the bond between two people who are truly in love. The lyrics of the song depict the story of two individuals who find solace in each other's company during their difficult times. The song conveys the message that true love means being there for your partner in every situation of life, even when they are in unfamiliar places or going through challenging life changes.
The lyrics of the verse, "I'll pick you up when you're down, be there when no one's around" showcases the commitment of the singer to stand by the side of their loved one despite everything. The line, "When you're in unfamiliar places, count on me through life's changes" depicts the trust and support that the singer vows to provide to their partner. The chorus emphasizes the passion between them to collide and merge, to be together forever. The song's overall theme is that true love is powerful and fearless and can overcome anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll pick you up when you're down
I will support you and be there for you when you are feeling down.
Be there when no one's around
I will be your friend even when others are not around.
When you're in unfamiliar places
I will be your guide even when you are in a new, uncharted territory.
Count on me through life's changes
You can rely on me to be consistent and steadfast through any and all changes in life.
I'm in tune with how you feel
I am empathetic and understand your emotions.
Everything bout this is real
Our relationship and bond is genuine and authentic.
You're all I want, yeah yeah
You are the only person I desire and need in my life.
I know you're the one, yeah
I truly believe that you are the one for me.
Crash into me
Don't be afraid to come to me with full force.
At full speed
Put all your faith and trust in me; I can handle it.
We can collide, we can collide
We can come together and merge our lives as one.
Know that you're never alone
Understand that even when you feel like you are isolated, I am always with you.
In me you can find a home
You can feel safe and secure with me; I am your sanctuary.
You're all I want (oh), yeah (yeah yeah)
Out of all the people in the world, you are the one I love and cherish the most.
You are the one
You are my soulmate and I know we are meant to be together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN CRADDOCK, ROBERT PELOSI, ROBERT MICHAEL PELONI
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