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.
Fire
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh you can't put out all these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh go get out of the blaze
If you can't take the heat
Fire (woah oh oh woah)
(Woah oh woah oh)
(Woah oh woah oh oohh)
I tripped and I stumbled
Watched my world crumble
Sometimes you eat dirt
You live and you learn
Thrown in with the lions
The tigers and titans
Afraid to get hurt
But now I'm making them purr
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh you can't put out these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh go get out of the blaze
If you can't take the heat
Fire (woah oh oh woah)
(Woah oh woah oh)
Fire
(Woah oh woah oh oohhh)
Was drowning in quicksand
Nobody grabbed my hand
Thought it buried me
Instead I'm set free
Moving onto bigger things
I begin to spread my wings
No longer in chains
I'm dancing over these flames
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh you can't put out these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh go get out of the blaze
If you can't take the heat
Fire (woah oh oh woah)
(Woah oh woah oh)
Fire
I got, I got fire (woah oh)
This may not be
Not be perfect
But I'm happy
And I've earned it
Every tear shed
Will be worth it
Step by step, ain't looking back
Got no regrets 'cause I got
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh you can't put out these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
Oh go get out of the blaze
If you can't take the heat
Fire (woah oh oh woah)
(Woah oh woah oh)
Fire (woah oh oh woah)
Yeah, yeah yeah
I got fire (woah oh oh)
I got fire (oh oh woah)
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Oohh fire (woah oh woah oh ooohhhh)
Fire (woah oh woah oh)
Fire (woah oh woah oh)
Fire (woah oh woah oh)
Can you feel it
Fire
Can't keep me, can't keep me (fire, oohhhh)
Can't hold me, can't hold me (fire, ooohhh)
Can't keep me, can't keep me (fire, oh no no)
(Woah oh woah oh)
(Woah oh woah oh oh) mmm hmm
(Woah woah oh oh) fire
(Oh oh oohhh) can't put out these flames
"Fire" by Leona Lewis is an upbeat, empowering song about overcoming obstacles and finding strength within oneself. The lyrics seem to be about the singer's personal journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. The first verse opens with the line “I got fire under my feet” which can be interpreted as motivation or inspiration, which comes directly from the heart. Leona’s heartbeat represents the passion inside her, giving her the power to face challenges head-on.
The second verse tells a story of a difficult experience that resulted in personal growth, “Thrown in with the lions, the tigers, and titans. Afraid to get hurt, but now I’m making them purr”. She overcame her fear, empowering herself, purring the lion, tiger or titans that threatened her. The chorus repeats twice and reinforces the theme of empowerment and finding strength.
Later in the song, she expresses that her journey is not perfect, but she is happy and has earned it. She has shed tears, but every one of them was worth it because she found herself, step by step and she will no longer look back with regret. The empowering tone of the song is emphasized with powerful vocals, a catchy beat, and a powerful chorus that repeats the phrase “Fire, fire, fire”. Overall, the song tells an inspiring story of strength, resilience and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I got fire under my feet
I am full of passion and energy
And I feel it in my heartbeat
I am fully committed to my goals and aspirations
Oh you can't put out these flames
My drive and ambition cannot be stopped
You can't keep me down in my seat
I refuse to be complacent, I strive for success
I tripped and I stumbled
I have made plenty of mistakes in the past
Watched my world crumble
I have experienced heartbreak and disappointment
Sometimes you eat dirt
Sometimes life is tough and we must face adversity
You live or you learn
We must learn from our mistakes to grow and succeed
Thrown in with the lions, the tigers and titans
I am facing challenges head-on, alongside other fierce competitors
Afraid to get hurt, but now I'm making them purr
I have overcome fear and now confidently face challenges
Oh go get out of the blaze
If you can't handle the intensity of my passion, step aside
If you can't take the heat, fire
I won't slow down or compromise, so keep up or get out of the way
Was drowning in quicksand
I felt stuck and helpless at times
Nobody grabbed my hand
I had to find my own way out of difficult situations
Thought it buried me
I feared that failures and struggles might ruin me
Instead I'm set free
I have learned from my mistakes and am now stronger than ever
Moving on to bigger things
I am constantly striving for improvement and growth
I begin to spread my wings
I am taking risks and exploring new opportunities
No longer in chains
I am free from my past mistakes and negative thoughts
I'm dancing over these flames
I am embracing my passion and energy, and using it to my advantage
This may not be
I may not be perfect
Not be perfect
I am aware of my flaws and imperfections
But I'm happy
I am content and grateful for what I have achieved
And I've earned it
I have worked hard to get where I am
Every tear shed
Every hardship and every struggle
Will be worth it
My efforts and sacrifices will pay off in the end
Step by step
Gradually, through persistence and hard work
Ain't looking back
I am moving forward, not dwelling on the past
I've no regrets 'cause
I am confident in my decisions and actions
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and confidence
Can you feel it?
Inviting others to share in the excitement and passion
I got fire
I am full of passion and energy
Fire, fire, fire
Expressing excitement and energy
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: Leona Louise Lewis, Tobias Gad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tomasz Kruczek
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can't put out all these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can get out of this place
If you can't take the heat
Fire
I tripped and I stumbled
Watched my world crumble
Sometimes you eat dirt
You live and you learn
The lamb and the lions
The tigers and titans
Afraid to get hurt
But now I'm making them purr
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can't put out all these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can get out of this place
If you can't take the heat
Fire
Was drowning in quicksand
Nobody grabbed my hand
Thought it'd bury me
Instead, I'm set free
Moving onto the bigger things
I began to spread my wings
No longer in chains
I'm dancing over these flame
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can't put out all these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can get out of this place
If you can't take the heat
Fire
This may not be, not be perfect
But I'm happy and I've earned it
Every tear shed will be worth it
Step by step, ain't looking back
Have no regrets
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can't put out all these flames
You can't keep me down in my seat
I got fire under my feet
And I feel it in my heartbeat
You can get out of this place
If you can't take the heat
Fire
Vevo
Love Leona's new sound :-)
Bahira Bashira
Me too💃🔈🎵
Julio Santander
Amazing hit
John P
she's the new Britney Spears! Slay!
Jorge Ceballos
John P Excuse me? Britney? Britney hasn't a voice, baby!
Jason O'Connell
John P Except she has an amazing voice ;)
Augh Bable
Although she is underrated; it makes me love her even more. Only ppl whom are loyal to her, will gather around the concert and I love that fact!
Nico Potters
One of the only artist who can actually sing these days
She's amazing!
Nash Grierlover
Nico Potters WOW you're so adorable i'm in love with you and your videos <3<3
Welove Taylor
Nico Potters you're my new favorite youtuber! Your 2 different colored eyes are sooo cool! ^_^ (subbed)