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.
Trouble
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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Fell in love how could you
Trust your heart like only fools do
Go on let it bleed
You smoked ten now it's twenty
Bet you wish you never met me
To stick around you must be crazy
Go on let it bleed
I told you never to get used to me
I still awake when you fall asleep
I'm a whole lot of trouble
We're in a whole lot of trouble
I, I told you, you should never follow me
But here we are, and you're into deep
I'm a whole lot of trouble
We're in a whole lot of trouble
You shout louder than you used to
And you hold on tighter in the bedroom
Stick around like I'm a change soon
Go on let it bleed
As you stand there trying to save me
Use your head and babe believe me
Gonna take much more than a heart to save me
Go on let it bleed
I told you never to get used to me
I still awake when you fall asleep
I'm a whole lot of trouble
We're in a whole lot of trouble
I, I told you you should never follow me
But here we are, and you're into deep
I'm a whole lot of trouble
We're in a whole lot of trouble
But is it lyin' if you know that they don't want the truth
Is it cheating if you jerk it while she in the room? Realer than RedTube
Now you mad at the screen
We were something together
I wouldn't call it a team, just big trouble and little kindness
When I know the best parts are so behind us
Keep the pride tough, more than bad luck
I ain't messed up, I'm just wishing what we needed was a less us
I fell in love with the wrong dream
Crying in my arms what's it all mean?
I used to know those things and flow both wings
Thoughts where never ending and no Nuvaring's
And we fought for a patent pending on my new jack swing
Cool, calm and collected keep the Kool Moe Dee
Here is hoping you satisfy that like an addict
I had thought we'd never had to do those things
I told you you should never follow me
But here we are, and you're into deep
I'm a whole lot of trouble
We're in a whole lot of trouble
Leona Lewis's "Trouble" is a heartbreaking ballad that explores the destructive nature of toxic relationships. The opening lines, "You drink more than you used to / Fell in love, how could you / Trust your heart like only fools do / Go on, let it bleed," set the tone for the song's theme. The singer warns their lover that they are trouble and that the relationship will end badly. The lover is blinded by their love, ignoring the warning, and continuing to be with the singer even though they should not. The lyrics "I told you never to get used to me / I still awake when you fall asleep," echo the singer's remorse, as they realize that they are causing pain to their significant other. The song ends with the singer and the lover spiraling downward due to their toxic love affair.
The song highlights the dangers of unhealthy relationships and how it can impact both people involved, as well as those around them. The lyrics of "Trouble" suggest that the singer is aware of the damage they are causing but cannot help themselves, which is a common characteristic of a toxic relationship. The song's message emphasizes that it is essential to recognize when a relationship is not healthy and to take the necessary steps to address the issues before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
You drink more than you used to
You have started drinking more alcohol than you did before.
Fell in love how could you
You fell in love with me even though I warned you about my nature.
Trust your heart like only fools do
You trusted your heart and ignored my warning, which only a foolish person would do.
Go on let it bleed
You should just let your emotions out and accept the reality of the situation.
You smoked ten now it's twenty
You started smoking more cigarettes than before.
Bet you wish you never met me
You regret having met me because of the trouble I have brought into your life.
To stick around you must be crazy
Only someone who is crazy would stay with me despite all the trouble I bring.
I told you never to get used to me
I warned you not to become accustomed to my presence in your life.
I still awake when you fall asleep
I am still awake after you have fallen asleep, thinking about the issues between us.
I'm a whole lot of trouble
I am a difficult and problematic person to be with.
We're in a whole lot of trouble
Our relationship is facing a lot of difficulties and problems.
You shout louder than you used to
You are more aggressive and argumentative than before.
And you hold on tighter in the bedroom
You try to hold onto me tighter in the bedroom in an effort to save our relationship.
Stick around like I'm a change soon
You are holding onto the hope that I will change for the better soon.
As you stand there trying to save me
You are standing there trying to help me and save our relationship.
Use your head and babe believe me
Think logically and believe me when I say that our relationship is in trouble.
Gonna take much more than a heart to save me
Our relationship is facing more than just emotional issues, and it will take more than love to save it.
But is it lyin' if you know that they don't want the truth
Is it really lying if you know that the person does not want to hear the truth?
Is it cheating if you jerk it while she in the room? Realer than RedTube
Is it considered cheating if you masturbate while your partner is in the same room? This is as real as watching porn on RedTube.
Now you mad at the screen
You are now angry at watching porn on the computer screen.
We were something together
We had something special between us.
I wouldn't call it a team, just big trouble and little kindness
We were not really a team, just a combination of major issues and very few pleasant moments.
When I know the best parts are so behind us
I know that our relationship's best moments are in the past, and things will not improve much in the future.
Keep the pride tough, more than bad luck
We should maintain our tough pride, even when it seems like luck is against us.
I ain't messed up, I'm just wishing what we needed was a less us
I am not the one causing the problems, but we would be better off if we had less of each other in our lives.
I fell in love with the wrong dream
I fell in love with an idea of who you were, which turned out to be wrong.
Crying in my arms what's it all mean?
You are crying in my arms, and I do not know what it all means.
I used to know those things and flow both wings
I used to be able to handle any situation and make the best of it.
Thoughts where never ending and no Nuvaring's
My thoughts were never-ending, and I did not need any contraceptive rings, but our relationship requires more than that.
And we fought for a patent pending on my new jack swing
We fought to keep our relationship together, which made it seem new and exciting.
Cool, calm and collected keep the Kool Moe Dee
We should stay cool, calm and collected in order to maintain our composure.
Here is hoping you satisfy that like an addict
I hope that you will find someone else who satisfies you like an addiction, so that you can move on from me.
I had thought we'd never had to do those things
I never thought we would have to do these things, but our relationship is in crisis, and we have to try to fix it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMELI SANDE, HARRY CRAZE, SHAHID KHAN, HUGO CHEGWIN, FRASER T. SMITH, JAMES MURRAY, MUSTAFA OMER, LEONA LOUISE
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Wink
It’s near the end of 2021 and I’m still obsessed with this song… one of the most underrated songs ever! 💗
Isaac Niaz
I agree so much
Imerge Hansay
1st I've listened to this in 2012 I guess
Terry Nicholson
One of her best. You can hear the Emeli Sande throughout tho. I often wonder what it would have been if she kept it
Raf Lurv
How can people just forget about her? She has one of the greatest voice in music for God's sake. I just don't get it. :(
amerocker
Apparently her records were not promoted. The record buying public's attention span is very short.
Jasmin H
One of the very best voices
Lolita Babyblue
The are busy with talentless overrated singers 😑
Sue'z_1208
I'm from malaysia, i love her voice and very like her songs
blurryface
Seriously right??