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.
Myself
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Theme: No Theme
Original: Eric Carmen
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When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Living alone
I think of all the friends I've known
When i dial the telephone
Nobody's home
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Anymore
Hard to be sure
Sometimes I feel so insecure
And loves so distant and obscure
Remains the cure
All by myself
Don't wanna be
All by myself
Anymore
Ooooooh...
All by myself
Don't wanna live
All by myself
Don't wanna be
By myself, by myself
Anymore
The song "Myself" by Leona Lewis Featuring Novel is a ballad that speaks of the aftermath of a painful breakup. The first verse is sung by a man who is regretting his actions that caused the breakup. He acknowledges and takes responsibility for his infidelity and admits that he thought he had finally found someone who could be his everything, but he lost her trust and ultimately lost her. He then realizes that all he has left is himself, and that he needs to rely on himself since he can't rely on anyone else. The chorus emphasizes this sentiment of being alone and having to rely on oneself after losing the trust and love of someone else.
The second verse is sung by a woman who is responding to the man's regrets. She, too, is hurt by what happened and feels lost after giving her trust and love to him. She believes that he had no right to cheat on her and that he should have known better. She, like the man, realizes that all she has left is herself, and she doesn't need the negativity and constant fighting that will come from trying to make the relationship work again.
As a whole, the song is a reminder that sometimes we need to rely on ourselves when we face heartbreak and disappointment in relationships. It speaks to the inner strength that we all possess, even when it feels like everything is falling apart around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl what we've been through
I am addressing my partner and acknowledging the ups and downs of our relationship so far.
After all that I've done
I am admitting that I have made mistakes in our relationship.
I was untrue
I have been dishonest with my partner.
I thought I finally had someone
I believed that my partner was the one for me.
You were my one
My partner was the most important person in my life.
And I was your sun
I provided warmth and light in my partner's life.
We would be one
I believed that we were meant to be together.
And after you gave me your trust
I am acknowledging that my partner trusted me.
Now I don't really have no one
After losing my partner's trust, I feel alone and isolated.
All I really got is myself (All I really got is myself)
I am currently relying on myself for support and strength.
I know you feel lost
I understand that my partner is hurting and confused.
For breaking it off
My partner is upset because I ended the relationship.
But its not my fault
I am justifying my actions and claiming that I am not the only one to blame.
'Cause you want to have it your way
My partner was not willing to compromise and wanted everything to be their way.
Boy tell me why
I am frustrated and seeking an explanation from my partner.
It kills me inside
The situation is emotionally draining for me.
'Cause you had no right
My partner's actions were unjust and hurtful.
'Cause I don't really have no one
Losing my partner has made me feel lonely and unsupported.
Boy you should have known (you should've known, should've known, should've known)
I am expressing disappointment and frustration towards my partner's lack of foresight.
But you have not gone
My partner is still present in my life, even though things have ended badly.
Well sorry baby, forgive me
I am apologizing and asking for forgiveness from my partner.
Just give me one more try
I am asking for another chance to make things right.
No I don't wanna fuss and fight
I am expressing my desire for a peaceful and drama-free relationship.
Don't need this in my life
Arguing and conflict are something that I want to avoid in my life.
And after I gave you my love
I am acknowledging that I have put my heart and soul into this relationship.
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