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.
Naked
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Would have loved to had least had the weekend
To go under and
To stay under
To get better
To stay better
But you had to pick a Monday
And get through five days
And get through it
And if I cant do it
And no, I cant do it
[Chorus]
There's a heartbreaking chill running t
Through my bones
I got my clothes but I can't really feel them on
Oh no
Whatever I do
I'm naked
I'm naked
Without you
Can't go out, can't go home, can't go anywhere
Covered up but I'm still watching people stare
Oh no
Now what can I do
I'm naked
I'm naked
Without you
Tryin' focus to go un-noticed
But the harder I try I see them looking
And I can't do it no
They see through it yeah
They see through it
[Chorus]
Inside out
Still hiding
Outside I'm just too exposed
I know that I should let go
Ohh, that I miss you
[Chorus]
Now what can I do
I'm naked
I'm naked
Without you
The song "Naked" by Leona Lewis talks about the aftermath of a breakup. The beginning of the song sets the tone for the pain that the singer is going through. The significant other could have left them on a Friday, which would have given them the entire weekend to come to terms with what happened but instead chose a Monday. This makes it difficult for the singer to go through their daily routine without thinking about their ex. The chorus emphasizes how exposed the singer feels without their significant other, hence the title "Naked." Even though the singer has their clothes on, they feel exposed as if they are walking around without them.
The second verse talks about the singer's attempts to try and hide from people by covering up, but they still feel as though people can see through it. The bridge emphasizes how conflicted the singer is feeling. They know that they should let go but still miss their ex. The chorus repeats again to emphasize the loneliness and exposure that the singer feels without their significant other.
Overall, "Naked" is an emotion-filled song that many people can relate to after going through a breakup. Despite the heartbreak, the song ends on a hopeful note with the singer acknowledging their feelings and eventually moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
You could have left me on a Friday
I wish you had left me at the end of the week so I could grieve over the weekend.
Would have loved to had least had the weekend
If you had just given me the weekend, I could have emotionally prepared myself for your departure.
To go under and
To be able to wallow in my sadness without interruption.
To stay under
To continue feeling this way for a while longer.
To get better
To heal and recover from the heartbreak.
To stay better
To maintain that emotional wellness.
But you had to pick a Monday
You chose the worst possible day to leave me, as I now have to face the week ahead.
Now I gotta go to work
I am forced to go to work and face the world, despite my emotional state.
And get through five days
I have to endure five days of pretending I'm okay.
And get through it
I have to get through each day, one at a time, even though it's difficult.
And if I can't do it
If I can't cope with the emotional pain, I don't know how I'll get through the week.
And no, I can't do it
Unfortunately, I'm not strong enough to handle this on my own.
There's a heartbreaking chill running t
Through my bones
The sorrow I feel is so deep it permeates my very being, making me feel cold and shivery.
I got my clothes but I can't really feel them on
I'm so numb with pain that I'm unable to fully experience physical sensations, even the feeling of my own clothes against my skin.
Oh no
Whatever I do
I'm naked
I'm naked
Without you
Regardless of what I try to do, I am emotionally exposed and vulnerable without your presence.
Can't go out, can't go home, can't go anywhere
I'm unable to go out and socialize or even return to my empty home, as my sense of loss is overwhelming.
Covered up but I'm still watching people stare
Even though I'm trying to hide how I feel, it's still painfully obvious to others and I feel their pity and judgment.
Now what can I do
I'm naked
I'm naked
Without you
I don't know how to cope without you and I feel completely exposed and vulnerable without your love and support.
Tryin' focus to go un-noticed
I'm trying to avoid drawing attention to myself and my pain.
But the harder I try I see them looking
No matter how much I try to hide it, other people can sense my emotional turmoil and they are staring at me sympathetically.
And I can't do it no
I can't keep up the façade of being okay when everything inside me is screaming in pain.
They see through it yeah
They see through it
People can see right through my defenses and know that I am struggling with something profound.
Inside out
Still hiding
Even though I'm feeling incredibly vulnerable and exposed, I'm still trying to hide my pain from the outside world.
Outside I'm just too exposed
On the outside, I am completely vulnerable and unprotected, left to face the world alone.
I know that I should let go
I understand that I need to move on, but the emotions are so intense that it feels impossible.
Ohh, that I miss you
I miss you fiercely and deeply, and the pain is impossible to ignore.
Now what can I do
I'm naked
I'm naked
Without you
I have no idea how to live without you, and I feel completely exposed and vulnerable in this world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN SHANKS, DANIELLE BRISEBOIS, LEONA LOUISE LEWIS
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