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.
Thunder
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Everything roses and fire
You and I were golden
Now it's Armageddon
And I woke up like a fighter
Putting up a legion
Reigning like a king
While I was waiting in the wings
And I won't wait any longer
When you left me down, I got stronger
If you want to fight the lightning
I'm on the horizon
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder
(With the thunder, with the thunder)
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder
(With the thunder, with the thunder)
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder
Scared that you're a missile
Scared that I would shine without you
So you held me down, down
But this voice was getting loud
And it just wouldn't give in
'Cause I was made to sing
And I won't wait any longer
When you left me down, I got stronger
If you want to fight the lightning
I'm on the horizon
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder
(With the thunder, with the thunder)
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder
With an empty heart, I am free again
Some things have to start, some have to end
With an empty heart, I am free again
Some things have to start, some have to end
And I won't wait any longer
When you left me down, I got stronger
If you want to fight the lightning
I'm on the horizon
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder (with the thunder)
(With the thunder, with the thunder)
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder (I'm coming back)
(With the thunder, with the thunder)
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder
The lyrics to Leona Lewis's song "Thunder" tell a story of a relationship that started out strong and passionate, but ultimately fell apart. The first verse paints a picture of a heavenly romance with everything "roses and fire" and the two lovers being "golden." However, in the second verse, the relationship has become disastrous, with the singer feeling like she's in Armageddon. Despite this, she decides to fight back and "come back with the thunder." She won't wait any longer for someone who left her down, instead choosing to be independent and strong.
The chorus is a powerful declaration of self-worth and resilience, with the singer saying she's "coming back with the thunder" and ready to face whatever challenges come her way. She's no longer scared of shining without her partner, and she's not willing to be held down anymore. The bridge further reinforces this message of liberation, with the singer declaring that an "empty heart" can still be free, and sometimes things have to end to make way for new beginnings.
Overall, "Thunder" is a empowering song about finding strength in difficult times and not letting others hold you back. It's a message of resilience and hope that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with a relationship or difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
First, it was heaven
At the beginning of our relationship, everything was perfect and blissful
Everything roses and fire
We were passionate and everything felt like it was on fire
You and I were golden
We were perfect together
Now it's Armageddon
Now our relationship has come to an end and it feels like everything is falling apart
And I woke up like a fighter
I've realized I need to fight back and stand up for myself
Putting up a legion
I'm building an army to fight against you and the pain you caused me
You were rising like a star
You were successful and shining in the world
Reigning like a king
You were in control and had power over me
While I was waiting in the wings
I was waiting in the background, hoping for my chance to shine
And I won't wait any longer
I'm not going to wait for you to come back to me
When you left me down, I got stronger
Your absence made me realize my own strength
If you want to fight the lightning
If you want to try to hurt me again
I'm on the horizon
I'm ready for your attack
Well, I'm coming back with the thunder (with the thunder)
I'm determined to come back stronger and more powerful than ever before
Scared that you're a missile
I'm afraid of the damage you can do to me
Scared that I would shine without you
You were afraid that once you were gone, I would succeed without you
So you held me down, down
You tried to keep me from succeeding on my own
But this voice was getting loud
My inner voice was getting stronger
And it just wouldn't give in
And I wouldn't give up on myself
'Cause I was made to sing
I was born to succeed and make my own way in the world
With an empty heart, I am free again
Even though my heart is broken, I'm free from the hold you had on me
Some things have to start, some have to end
Some relationships are meant to come to an end, and that's okay
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing
Written by: LEONA LOUISE LEWIS, TOBIAS GAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kelliv2995
How can one human be so beautiful & talented??? She is literally Perfect 👌🏻
@martimayaduffiano
I care about quality, not quantity. People out there on the #1 spot would die for have a voice likes yours Leona. Keep doing magic ✨
@haleyautumn153
Leona is #1
@cynthiapoe7850
Leona, you are one of the best singers out there. Keep doing what you do and don't let nobody steel your joy.
@RafLurv
Popular or not, Leona is amazing singer. No one say otherwise.
@RafLurv
+Peggyzone100 Yes Simon did great for a while but after Leona's second album "Echo", Simon did very bad. Echo only saw 2 singles release, not much hype for the album and rely 100% on the success and marketing of Spirit. As for Glassheart, never made it to the US. No official release in the US and very few promo in the UK itself. That is beyond Leona's control. I AM is a confessional album. Leona wants to make a statement about her career with Syco which is why she decided to release Thunder. It may not break the chart but it gets the attention it deserves.
@xmusic1331
No one CAN say otherwise lmao
@cristhiangabrielpappalardo4467
true ! Leona is amazing!
@eduardpelaez1961
Super singer her voice...
@lucaslopesribeiro506
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