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.
Stone Hearts
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Echo'ed through my darkest nights
You awaken all my senses,
Made me feel alive
Even if we try to fight it
We know that the sparks will fly
Cause in the end where just two
People, Destined to collide
Like stone hearts
And hand grenades
You and I, Are not the same
There is nothing i would change
Where stone hearts
And hand grenades
All my lonely
You blow it all away
And when you need me
I will keep you safe
After all the dust has settled
We lift eachother of the ground
I carry you a million miles
I'll never let you down (No)
Theres alot of strength in weakness
Theres alot of truth in lies
But in the end where just
Two people, Destined to collide
Like stone hearts
And hand grenades
You and I, Are not the same
There is nothing i would change
Where stone hearts
And hand grenades
All my lonely
You blow it all away
And when you need me
I will keep you safe
All my lonely
You blow it all away
(away ,away,away, yeah yeah )
Like stone hearts
And hand grenades
You and I, Are not the same..
There is nothing i would change
Stone hearts
And hand grenades
Stone hearts
And hand grenades
All my lonely
You blow it all away
When you need me
I will keep you safe
All my lonely
You blow it all away
When you need me (when you need me)
I will keep you safe
(I will keep you safe)
All my lonely
You blow it all away
When you need me
I will keep you safe
All my lonely
You blow it all away
When you need me.
The lyrics to Leona Lewis's song "Stone Hearts" speak about a love that is intense yet flawed, much like the title suggests. The song describes two people who are destined to collide despite their differences, and their relationship is compared to stone hearts and hand grenades. The crash of thunder in the first verse symbolizes the intensity of their love and how it awakened all of the singer's senses. However, the line "You and I, Are not the same" shows that the relationship is not perfect and there are flaws. The chorus gives a clear picture of what the song is about, and how two imperfect people can still come together to create something beautiful.
The second verse of the song speaks about the strength of the relationship, how the couple can lift each other off the ground and carry one another for a million miles. The lyrics also talk about the duality of life where there is a lot of strength in weakness and truth in lies. However, in the end, it is just about two people who have to come to terms with their differences and still love each other for who they are.
Overall, the song is about accepting flaws and still finding love despite them. It speaks of a relationship that is intense yet flawed, much like the title suggests. The lyrics are poetic and powerful, and Leona Lewis delivers them with her beautiful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
You were like the crash of thunder
You had a significant impact on my life like the suddenness and loudness of a thunder.
Echo'ed through my darkest nights
Your impact on me resonated through my toughest times.
You awaken all my senses,
You made me feel alive and vibrant.
Made me feel alive
Your presence gave me life and vitality.
Even if we try to fight it
Despite trying to deny our connection,
We know that the sparks will fly
We know that our interactions will be electrifying.
Cause in the end where just two
Because at the end of the day, we are just two people
People, Destined to collide
Meant to meet and collide in life.
Like stone hearts
Our hearts are strong and unyielding.
And hand grenades
Our love is explosive and intense.
You and I, Are not the same
We are different individuals, but we have a strong connection.
There is nothing I would change
I am content with our relationship and wouldn't change a thing.
All my lonely
All the loneliness I've ever felt.
You blow it all away
You made all of it disappear.
And when you need me
And when you need my help,
I will keep you safe
I'll make sure you are protected and cared for.
After all the dust has settled
After all the turmoil and conflicts,
We lift eachother of the ground
We support and help each other to move forward.
I carry you a million miles
I will go the distance to take care and help you.
I'll never let you down (No)
I will always be there for you and never disappoint you.
Theres alot of strength in weakness
Being vulnerable can bring strength and growth.
Theres alot of truth in lies
Sometimes lies can reveal a deeper truth.
Contributed by Asher M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Asharuddin Hamid
You were like the crash of thunder
Echoed through my darkest nights
You awaken all my senses, made me feel alive
Even if we try to fight it
You know that the sparks will fly
'Cause in the end we're just two people
Destined to collide
Like stone hearts, and hand grenades
You and I are not the same
There is nothing I would change
We're stone hearts and hand grenades
All my lonely, you blow it all away
When you need me, I will keep you safe
After all the dust is settled
We lift each other off the ground
I carry you a million miles, I'll never let you down
There's a lot of strength in weakness
There's a lot of truth in lies
But in the end we're just two people
Destined to collide
Like stone hearts, and hand grenades
You and I are not the same
There is nothing I would change
We're stone hearts and hand grenades
All my lonely, you blow it all away
And when you need me, I will keep you safe [2x]
Like stone hearts, and hand grenades
You and I are not the same
There is nothing I would change
Stone hearts and hand grenades
Stone hearts and hand grenades
All my lonely, you throw it all away
And when you need me, I will keep you safe [fade out]
Chris Close
The end of this song literally makes me feel incredible #Soaring 💗🕊
w1n73rfr0s7
I just discovered this song on the cd and it's probably one of the top 3 songs on there. Too bad it was hidden, it's fantastic! Love the lyrics and the play of voice in here.
Asharuddin Hamid
You were like the crash of thunder
Echoed through my darkest nights
You awaken all my senses, made me feel alive
Even if we try to fight it
You know that the sparks will fly
'Cause in the end we're just two people
Destined to collide
Like stone hearts, and hand grenades
You and I are not the same
There is nothing I would change
We're stone hearts and hand grenades
All my lonely, you blow it all away
When you need me, I will keep you safe
After all the dust is settled
We lift each other off the ground
I carry you a million miles, I'll never let you down
There's a lot of strength in weakness
There's a lot of truth in lies
But in the end we're just two people
Destined to collide
Like stone hearts, and hand grenades
You and I are not the same
There is nothing I would change
We're stone hearts and hand grenades
All my lonely, you blow it all away
And when you need me, I will keep you safe [2x]
Like stone hearts, and hand grenades
You and I are not the same
There is nothing I would change
Stone hearts and hand grenades
Stone hearts and hand grenades
All my lonely, you throw it all away
And when you need me, I will keep you safe [fade out]
lettherebelight
in my opinion Echo is one of the greatest albums ever. Every song is amazing.
Quiet Breeze
When I heard this at the end of the album, I was like "What? There's not supposed to be a track 14!" XD But I'm ever so glad I stumbled across it. Her voice is amazing. <3
Bruce Hlomla
I totally love this song. I love how Leona Lewis flows well with the rhythm of the song ans the back up vocals support her well.
fkamila
I love this song. It helps me to remember about so many things...
iTzEbz
This song is one of the best of 'Echo', an amazing way to finish the album !
nielsvanvelthoven
This song means so much for me... Every time i hear it i get tears in my eyes. I Love it!
Alina
I LOVE this song! It's one of my favorites! Thx for the great music leona!