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 Under My Feet
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
The lyrics to Leona Lewis's song Fire Under My Feet serve as a powerful anthem encouraging listeners to pursue their dreams and overcome obstacles with unwavering determination. The opening lines "I got fire under my feet, and I feel it in my heartbeat" imply that the artist is fired up and filled with the passion and drive to pursue her goals. She warns those who try to bring her down or stop her progress that they can't put out these flames or keep her sitting down, suggesting she has become too strong and unstoppable.
The second verse "I tripped and I stumbled, watched my world crumble" suggest that the artist has faced setbacks and obstacles in the past but has emerged stronger from them. She uses the metaphor of being thrown in with the lions, tigers, and titans and is initially afraid, but now she's made them purr which could be interpreted as her dominating her fears and adversities.
The final lines, repeating "can't keep me, can't hold me, can't put out these flames" convey a sense of determined defiance and refusal to be held back anymore. In essence, Fire Under My Feet is a song about self-realization and the strength that comes from overcoming adversity to pursue a passion.
Line by Line Meaning
I got fire under my feet
I am full of passion and determination.
And I feel it in my heartbeat
I am excited and motivated.
Oh you can't put out all these flames
No one can extinguish my enthusiasm.
You can't keep me down in my seat
No one can control or hold me back.
Oh go get out of the blaze
If you can't handle my energy, you should step away.
I tripped and I stumbled
I've faced adversity in my life.
Watched my world crumble
I've experienced challenges and setbacks.
Sometimes you eat dirt
Failure and hardship are inevitable parts of life.
You live and you learn
I've grown and developed through my trials.
Thrown in with the lions
I've been surrounded by powerful and dangerous forces.
The tigers and titans
I've been up against formidable opponents.
Afraid to get hurt
I've been scared and intimidated before.
But now I'm making them purr
Now I am in control and successful.
Was drowning in quicksand
I felt like I was drowning in my troubles.
Nobody grabbed my hand
I didn't have help or support at first.
Thought it buried me
I thought I was defeated and hopeless.
Instead I'm set free
Instead, I've learned and grown from my troubles.
Moving onto bigger things
I'm moving forward and expanding my horizons.
I begin to spread my wings
I am entering a new phase of growth.
No longer in chains
I am no longer held back by past struggles or fears.
I'm dancing over these flames
I am triumphantly and confidently pursuing my passions.
This may not be
My life is not perfect.
Not be perfect
I am dealing with imperfections and challenges.
But I'm happy
Despite my difficulties, I find joy in my accomplishments and passions.
And I've earned it
I deserve my happiness because I've worked hard for it.
Every tear shed
I've cried over my hardships.
Will be worth it
All of my struggles will be rewarded.
Step by step, ain't looking back
I am moving forward and not dwelling on my past troubles.
Got no regrets 'cause I got
I don't have any regrets because my passion and drive have led me to happiness.
Can you feel it
Can you feel my passion and energy?
Can't keep me, can't keep me (fire, oohhhh)
No one can hold me back or extinguish my passion.
Can't hold me, can't hold me (fire, ooohhh)
No one can control me or limit my success.
Can't keep me, can't keep me (fire, oh no no)
No one can contain me or hold me down.
Fire (woah oh oh woah)
My energy and passion.
(Woah oh woah oh)
The repeating of this line emphasizes my excitement and confidence.
Fire
I am on fire and full of energy.
(woah oh woah oh oohhh)
The repeating of this line adds emphasis to my passion and determination.
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)