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.
Lovebird
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Stay in bed all afternoon
We were birds of a feather
We were always together
And I never will forget
All the little things you said
And that beautiful summer
You used to call me your love bird.
But the time went on
The wind has blown
And I've grown
And I started a feeling
And my wings have been broken
And I can't believe that I would ever want to be set free
But I just can't stay
So your lovebird's flying away
Your lovebird's flying away
'Cause my heart's been stuck in a cage
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
And I miss you everyday
But there's nothing left to say
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
I want the world at my feet
Even if it's bittersweet
I wanna stand on my own and
Hold my heart in my own hands
'Cause I've begun to see
That you and me are different breeds
So I gotta believe in,
Gotta get back to grieving
And I can't believe that I would ever want to be set free
But I just can't stay
So your lovebird's flying away
Your lovebird's flying away
'Cause my heart's been stuck in a cage
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
And I miss you everyday
But there's nothing left to say
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
And you'll always be a part of me, you made me who I am
But I gotta say, I'm not afraid to test my wing span
'Cause they say if you love something let it go, let it go, let it go
Open up the gate, 'cause your lovebird's flying away
Your lovebird's flying away
'Cause my heart's been stuck in a cage
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
And I miss you everyday
But there's nothing left to say
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
Leona Lewis’s song Lovebird is about a couple who were inseparable at one time – birds of a feather who never failed to be together. They promised each other that they would stay cuddled up all day under the blankets, and the lovebird lovingly called her partner. However, as time went on, things changed. The wind blew, and she outgrew that stage of their relationship. She felt that she needed to spread her wings and explore the world outside of the relationship. Even though it was difficult for her to leave, she knew that she needed to move on in order to grow. She had to let go and allow herself to fly away from the relationship.
The song’s central message is that it is hard to move on from past relationships, but sometimes it is necessary to grow and fulfill one’s potential. The chorus states that the lovebird’s heart was stuck in a cage, and she had to sing her sweet songs as she realized she had to leave. Though she misses her lover every day, she knows it is time to move on. The final line of the chorus, ‘Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy,’ is a sound she makes while flying away - she now has the freedom to make her own music as she soars in the sky outside of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I will lay down next to you
I want to spend all my time with you, including lazy afternoons in bed.
Stay in bed all afternoon
I don't want to do anything but be with you.
We were birds of a feather
We were so much alike that we were like birds that flock together.
We were always together
We were inseparable, and I loved being with you.
And I never will forget
I will always remember what we had.
All the little things you said
Every word you spoke to me was precious and memorable.
And that beautiful summer
I remember that amazing season when we were in love.
You used to call me your love bird.
You referred to me as your special, adored partner.
But the time went on
Eventually, things changed, and time passed.
The wind has blown
Circumstances shifted, like the wind changing direction.
And I've grown
I've evolved as a person and my perspective has changed.
And I started a feeling
I developed new sentiments and began to feel differently about our relationship.
And my wings have been broken
My heart has been hurt, and I feel like I can't fly anymore.
And I can't believe that I would ever want to be set free
I never thought I would want to leave the relationship, but now I do.
But I just can't stay
As much as it hurts me, I have to leave.
So your lovebird's flying away
I'm leaving you and our relationship behind, like a bird flying away.
Cause my heart's been stuck in a cage
I feel trapped and restricted in our relationship, and I need to break free.
Gotta sing my song so pretty, dum dum diddy
I need to keep moving forward and focus on myself, no matter how hard it is.
And I miss you everyday
I still have feelings for you and have trouble letting go.
But there's nothing left to say
We've said everything we need to, and our relationship is over.
I want the world at my feet
I have big dreams and desires that I want to achieve.
Even if it's bittersweet
Even though leaving you is painful, I still want to pursue my dreams.
I wanna stand on my own and
I want to be independent and make my own choices.
Hold my heart in my own hands
I want to be in control of my own destiny and emotions.
Cause I've begun to see
I've had a realization and changed my perspective on our relationship.
That you and me are different breeds
We're just too different to make our relationship work.
So I gotta believe in
I have to trust in myself and my future, even if it's scary.
Gotta get back to grieving
I need to deal with my heartbreak and come to terms with our separation.
And you'll always be a part of me, you made me who I am
You were a significant part of my life, and you helped shape me into who I am today.
But I gotta say, I'm not afraid to test my wing span
Although leaving you is scary, I'm ready to take a risk and try something different.
Cause they say if you love something let it go, let it go, let it go
People say that if you love something or someone, you have to let them go.
Open up the gate, 'cause your lovebird's flying away
I'm leaving you and our relationship behind, like a bird flying out of its cage and into the world.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JOSHUA COLEMAN, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, BONNIE LEIGH MCKEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fopifopfopifop3540
Who’s watching in December 2023? A masterpiece
@antoniomalungo5962
I'm leaving this comment here so that whenever someone likes it, I will come back and listen to this master piece again.
@liamholmes9169
Leona deserves Respect. Leona is the true winner. this is Leona's moment.
@elettratse6122
Most underrated song on the planet
@Android18uk
Elettra Tse From the most underrated album on the planet, Glassheart. It's a masterpiece.
@ttulaa
Your so right! I love this so so much who woudn't? It's so beautiful
@michael6722001
+Elettra Tse yes it is , song is amazing and she a underrated artist her voice is amazing
@Faith-sr8zw
Indeed
@musicandcolor
on the plane... the earth is flat. should have 400 millions views. This song is AMAZING.
@leviradford707
Leona Lewis: the most underrated vocalist on this planet.