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.
Here I Am
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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These can be lonely times
It's hard to know who's on your side
Most of the time
Who can you really trust
Who do you really know
Is there anybody out there
Sometimes you just can't make it on your own
If you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend
When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am,
If you have broken dreams
Just lay them all on me
I'll be the one who understands
So take my hand
If you reach emptiness
You know I'll do my best
To fill you up with all the love
That I can show someone
I promise you you'll never walk alone
If you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend
When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am,
Everybody needs somebody who
Keep a heart and soul in two
If you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend
When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am,
Here I am
The lyrics to Leona Lewis's "Here I Am" speak to the universal human longing for connection and comfort in an often chaotic and isolating world. The first verse acknowledges the difficulties of trusting others and feeling alone, but the chorus offers reassurance that the singer will always be there for the listener, whether they need a friend, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to love them: "If you need a place where you can run / If you need a shoulder to cry on / I'll always be your friend / When you need some shelter from the rain / When you need a healer for your pain / I will be there time and time again / When you need someone to love you / Here I am."
The second verse expands on this theme of support and understanding, with the singer offering to help the listener through broken dreams and emptiness: "If you have broken dreams / Just lay them all on me / I'll be the one who understands / So take my hand / If you reach emptiness / You know I'll do my best / To fill you up with all the love / That I can show someone." The repeated refrain of "Here I am" emphasizes the singer's commitment to being a constant presence in the listener's life.
Overall, "Here I Am" is a heartfelt and reassuring song about the importance of human connection and support. It acknowledges the difficulties of navigating a complex and uncertain world, but offers hope and comfort in the form of a dependable friend.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a crazy world
The world we live in can be chaotic and unpredictable
These can be lonely times
Sometimes, we may feel lonely and disconnected from others
It's hard to know who's on your side
It can be difficult to determine who we can trust and rely on
Most of the time
This is often the case in our society
Who can you really trust
Who is truly reliable and honest with you?
Who do you really know
Do you have genuine connections with people in your life?
Is there anybody out there
Are there any people you can turn to?
Who can make you feel less alone
Is there someone who can help you overcome feelings of loneliness or isolation?
Sometimes you just can't make it on your own
Occasionally, you may need help from others to get through difficult times
If you need a place where you can run
If you ever need a safe space or support system
If you need a shoulder to cry on
If you need someone to listen and console you
I'll always be your friend
I will always be there for you as a loyal and compassionate companion
When you need some shelter from the rain
When life throws hardships at you, and you need protection or comfort
When you need a healer for your pain
When you need someone to ease your emotional pain and help you heal
I will be there time and time again
I will always show up and support you whenever you need me
When you need someone to love you
When you need someone to care for you and show affection
Here I am,
I am here for you
If you have broken dreams
If your hopes and aspirations have been shattered
Just lay them all on me
Share your burdens and struggles with me
I'll be the one who understands
I will empathize with you and comprehend your emotions
So take my hand
Accept my offer of support and guidance
If you reach emptiness
If you ever feel hollow or unfulfilled
You know I'll do my best
I will do everything in my power to help you feel complete and satisfied
To fill you up with all the love
To surround you with affection and kindness
That I can show someone
To demonstrate just how much I care about you
I promise you you'll never walk alone
You will always have me by your side, through thick and thin
Everybody needs somebody who
Everyone requires someone who
Keep a heart and soul in two
Can keep them emotionally stable and be their partner in life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT JAMES, WALTER AFANASIEFF, LEONA LOUISE LEWIS
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Here I am
This is a crazy world
These can be lonely times
It's hard to know who's on your side
Most of the time
Who can you really trust
Who do you really know
Is there anybody out there
Who can make you feel less alone
Some times you just can't make it on your own
If you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend
When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am, hmmm
If you have broken dreams
Just lay them all on me
I'll be the one who understands
So take my hand
If you reach emptyness
You know I'll do my best
To fill you up with all the love
That I can show someone
I promise you you'll never walk alone
Well if you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend
When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am, oooo
Everybody needs somebody who
keep a heart and soul in two
Well if you need a place where you can run
If you need a shoulder to cry on
I'll always be your friend
When you need some shelter from the rain
When you need a healer for your pain
I will be there time and time again
When you need someone to love you
Here I am, Here I am
@jessereyna7408
It’s hard sometimes.. but you can have no better friend than Jesus.
@ThatsHotBtch
This song got me through suicide in my early twenties, felt so alone moving out to Uni. I felt so lonely, tried to make friends, never fitted in. I felt jumping from a bridge. Her voice and this album got me through. So glad im here now. In my 30s, I am one with myself and know I am me, the boxes should fit me not me in them.
@healthadvisor464
God Bless you girl 🙏🙏♥️
@js3bago813
May you continue with this energie and strength. Godbless you
@yangfreya3536
❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️ wish you well
@miniappleis.city.bored2dea119
Beautiful ♥️🌹
Absolutely beautiful ♥️
Stay strong 💪
@ThatsHotBtch
@Sam Bradley Hope you are okay hun, you too. I've learned to manage my bad spells with coping techniques good music definetly helps x
@RosieAsher
i'm gonna cry. 😭😭😭wish I could sing this song cause it's so good and it makes me so emotional. everyone can totally relate to this. ❤️
@RosieAsher
@Katieawww. thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@angelrenie
Brings me back to times when friends are friends, no matter what. No social media taking over our lives, times when we didn’t care about the approval of others, as long as we’ve got these true friends…