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.
Run
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Then we really have to go
You've been the only thing that's right
In all I've done
And I can barely look at you
But every single time I do
I know we'll make it anywhere
Away from here
Light up, light up, as if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you, dear
To think I might not see those eyes
Makes it so hard not to cry
And as we say our long goodbye
I nearly do
Light up, light up, as if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you, dear
Louder louder, and we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak, I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say
Light up, light up, as if you have a choice
Even if you cannot hear my voice
I'll be right beside you, dear
Louder louder, and we'll run for our lives
I can hardly speak, I understand
Why you can't raise your voice to say
The song "Run" by Leona Lewis seems to be about saying goodbye to someone you deeply care about, perhaps a lover or a close friend. The first stanza talks about how the person they're saying goodbye to is the only thing that's right in their life and how they can barely look at them without feeling emotional. However, every time they do look at this person, they feel reassured that they can make it through anything as long as they're together.
The chorus talks about the singer's desire to "light up" and be a guiding force for the person they're saying goodbye to, even if they can't hear their voice. They promise to stay by their side no matter what and run for their lives together. The second stanza is particularly poignant, as the singer expresses how hard it is to say goodbye to this person and how they almost can't bear the thought of not seeing them again.
The final chorus repeats the idea of lighting up and running for their lives, but the singer acknowledges that they can hardly speak and understands why the person they're saying goodbye to can't raise their voice to say anything back.
Overall, the song seems to be about the bittersweet feeling of letting go of someone you deeply care about while still holding onto hope that somehow, someway, you'll find your way back to each other. It's a heartbreaking and beautifully written song that resonates with anyone who's ever had to say goodbye to someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll sing it one last time for you
Before we leave, I want to sing this song for you one final time.
Then we really have to go
After this, we have to leave and go our separate ways.
You've been the only thing that's right
Of everything that has happened, you are the one thing that has been good and true.
In all I've done
Throughout my entire life, my experiences and decisions have led me to you.
And I can barely look at you
It's hard for me to face you because I feel so much emotion for you.
But every single time I do
But every time I muster the courage to look at you, I feel hope and determination.
I know we'll make it anywhere
I am certain that we can overcome anything together.
Away from here
As long as we are together, we can escape the negativity of our current situation.
Light up, light up, as if you have a choice
Try to put on a brave face, even if it feels like you have no control over the situation.
Even if you cannot hear my voice
Even if you can't hear the words I'm saying right now, know that I am here for you.
I'll be right beside you, dear
I will stand by you and support you through whatever challenges come our way.
To think I might not see those eyes
The thought of never seeing your eyes again is too painful to bear.
Makes it so hard not to cry
It's difficult to hold back tears when I think about what we're about to face.
And as we say our long goodbye
As we prepare to part ways for an extended period of time.
I nearly do
I almost can't help but cry as we say goodbye.
Louder louder, and we'll run for our lives
We need to muster all our strength and energy to run away from the dangers that threaten us.
I can hardly speak, I understand
I'm practically speechless because I'm so nervous, but I know that what we're doing is necessary.
Why you can't raise your voice to say
I know you're scared and can't speak up, but I wish you could express your feelings openly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nathan Connolly, Gary Lightbody, Mark McCelland, Jonathan Quinn, Ian Archer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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