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.
Private Party
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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For quite a while
And now I'm feeling
That you qualify
To get my loving
You waited patiently
To get with me
I'll take you
Round the way
Cause boy
It's time to play
I'll make you
Want me more
Give what
You asking for
[Chorus: x2]
This is a private party
It just for you and me
I want to be your hottie
Fulfill your fantasy
Someone like you is
Hard to find
And boy I know what's
Been on your mind
And now I'm ready
To take you further
Ooh tonight
I'll take you
Round the way
Cause boy
It's time to play
I'll make you
Want me more
I'll give what you
Asking for
Just relax,
Take your time
And everything will be
Just fine
Cause tonight
I'm yours
Come explore my world
[Chorus: x2]
The song 'Private Party' by Leona Lewis seems to be a love song in which the singer is expressing her love and affection for her partner. She begins by acknowledging that they have been together for quite some time now and that she feels that her partner deserves her love and attention. The singer talks about how her partner waited patiently to be with her and she wants to reward him for that. She then goes on to say that it's time to play and she wants to fulfill her partner's fantasy.
The chorus indicates that the whole night is going to be a private party just for the two of them. The singer tells her partner that he is hard to find and that she knows what has been on his mind. She assures him that she is now ready to take things further and that he should relax and take his time. The lyrics seem to indicate that the singer wants to make this a special night for her partner and wants to explore each other's worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been your girlfriend
I've been in a relationship with you
For quite a while
For a long period of time
And now I'm feeling
And now I'm sensing
That you qualify
That you are worthy and deserving of my love
To get my loving
To receive my affection and attention
You waited patiently
You showed patience in waiting for me
To get with me
To be with me
I'll take you
I will show you around
Round the way
Around the place
Cause boy
Because dude
It's time to play
It's time to have fun
I'll make you
I will cause you
Want me more
To desire me even more
Give what
Provide what
You asking for
You are requesting
[Chorus: x2]
Repeat the chorus two times
This is a private party
This is an exclusive event
It just for you and me
Only we are invited
I want to be your hottie
I want to be your attractive partner
Fulfill your fantasy
To satisfy your desires
Someone like you is
Someone as good as you is
Hard to find
Difficult to come across
And boy I know what's
And dude, I know what's
Been on your mind
Has been occupying your thoughts
And now I'm ready
And now I'm prepared
To take you further
To experience something deeper with you
Ooh tonight
Oh tonight
Just relax,
Just calm down
Take your time
Don't rush
And everything will be
And everything will turn out
Just fine
Well and good
Cause tonight
Because tonight
I'm yours
I belong to you
Come explore my world
Come and discover my life and experiences
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLARENCE ROGER JENKINS, CORTE ELLIS, CORTE O. ELLIS, KAREN NEILAH CHEVYL TINLEY, KARRIEM MACK, KARRIEM HASSAN MACK, LASHAUN OWENS, LASHAUN TYSON OWENS
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