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.
The First Cut Is The Deepest
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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But who's someone who's torn it apart
And he's taken just all that I had
But if you want I'll try to love again
Baby, I'll try to love again but I know
The first cut is the deepest
Baby, I know the first cut is the deepest
When it comes to loving me he's the worst
I still want you by my side, babe
Oh, just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
And I'm sure going to give you a try, babe
And if you want I'll try to love again
My baby, I'll try to love again but I know
The first cut is the deepest
Baby, I know the first cut is the deepest
But when it comes to being lucky he's cursed
When it come to loving me she's the worst
(The first cut is the deepest)
Ohhhh
Baby, I know the first cut is the deepest
Oh, when it come to being lucky he's cursed
When it come to loving me he's worst
Oh, the first cut is the deepest
In Leona Lewis's song "The First Cut Is The Deepest," the lyrics depict a person who has had their heart broken by a previous relationship. They were willing to give all of their heart to this person, but unfortunately, that person tore it apart and took everything they had. Despite this, the singer is willing to love again and give it another try, but they know that the first cut is the deepest. This essentially means that the pain from the first heartbreak is the most intense and difficult to recover from, but they are willing to take that risk again. The chorus continually emphasizes this message, with the repetition of "Baby, I know the first cut is the deepest," and the reminder that the person they were previously with was not good at loving them.
The overall message of the song is that even though heartbreak is painful, it is possible to love again. However, it is also important to acknowledge the pain that had occurred before and to be cautious in the future. The singer still longs for the person who broke their heart but is hesitant to jump back into a relationship right away. This song is relatable to anyone who has had their heart broken and has gone through the healing process. It is a reminder that it is possible to love again and to take risks in life, but also to be cautious and mindful of the past experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I would have given you all my heart
I was ready to love you without reservation
But someone who's torn it apart
You hurt me so much before I could show you all my love
And he's taken just all that I had
You took everything and left me with nothing to give
But if you want I'll try to love again
If you want to try again, I'll open my heart to you again
Baby, I'll try to love again but I know
I'm scared it will happen again, but I'm pleading with you to give us a chance
The first cut is the deepest
The pain of the first heartbreak is the most intense
But when it comes to being lucky he's cursed
The person who hurt me is cursed to never find true happiness
When it comes to loving me he's the worst
The same person is the worst partner for me
I still want you by my side, babe
I still care about you and want you to support me
Oh, just to help me dry the tears that I've cried
I need your comfort to heal from the pain you caused me
And I'm sure going to give you a try, babe
I'm willing to give you a chance even though I'm scared
Ohhhh
sigh of sadness/pain
Baby, I know the first cut is the deepest
I understand that the first heartbreak hurts the most
When it comes to being lucky he's cursed
Despite hurting me, the person who broke my heart is unlucky in life
When it come to loving me he's worst
They are still a terrible partner for me despite how much I loved them
Oh, the first cut is the deepest
The first heartbreak will always stay with me
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Just Me
This version is the one that is stuck in my head. All the others won't do
Osasumwen Asemota
I loved it too! She has such a sweet voice!
Daniel McCutcheon
2019 , was blasting this on the speakers by the campfire yesterday !!! Leona always !!
Jenny Le
I think the song's arrangement is a bit odd but her voice is amazing!
RachelTheVlogger
Love her she's so pretty and has an amazing voice!
Leslie M
Still watching in 2012!!!! She's Amazing.
Jennifer Jay
she's amazing omg *.*
PiecesOfMe
2013...but who cares? she indeed is amaaaaaaaaaaazing <3
Ray Stewart
The only real success story from Pop Idol...where are all the rest
EJ
Sheryl Crow should be SO PROUD!