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.
What You Do to Me
Leona Lewis Lyrics
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I'm sitting over here, but your way over there,
Wondering if you got what it takes to make a move,
You know I want you too.
Send a shiver down my spine,
My body's, my body's, ting-ting-tingling,
I love the tide
Whenever I see you,fever whenever I need ya
I'm getting hot just thinking about you,
This is what you do to me
What you do to me
Fever I cant seam to fight it,
Fever cause I think I like it.
I'm getting hot just thinking about you
This is what you do to me
What you do to me.
Dont wanna make a scene but your look had got me checkin,
Every move you make, every minute, every second,
Dont know if I should tell you, or let it be a secret
But you know I cant give up.
Send a shiver down my spine,
My body's, my body's, ting-ting-tingling,
I love the tide
My body, my body's ting-ting-tingling with fever
Whenever I see you,fever whenever i need ya
I'm getting hot just thinking about you,
This is what you do to me
What you do to me
Fever I cant seam to fight it,
Fever cause I think I like it.
I'm getting hot just thinking about you
This is what you do to me
What you do to me.
Fever
Your givin me fever.
Fever, Whenever I see you,fever whenever I need ya
I'm getting hot just thinking about you,
This is what you do to me,
(chorus in the back round while she sings)
What your doing to me,
What your doing baby,fever
I cant seam to fight it,fever
Oh baby you know that I like,
I'm getting hot, oh baby dont you stop
Oh your giving me a fever baby (7)x
Fever
In "What You Do to Me" by Leona Lewis, she sings about being attracted to someone and feeling their gaze on her. The lyrics imply that this person is at a distance from her, and she wonders if they have what it takes to approach her. The chorus describes the physical reaction that her body experiences when she sees him. She describes a tingling sensation, like a shiver down her spine. This sensation makes her feel as though she has a fever, which she enjoys.
The second verse hints at her being nervous around this person and checking out every move they make. She's unsure whether to confess her feelings or keep them as a secret. The chorus repeats, describing the feverish feeling she experiences around him.
The song's lyrics are centered around attraction and chemistry, with Leona Lewis's vocals emphasizing this sentiment. The chorus is catchy and memorable, making it easily relatable and enjoyable for listeners. The music video for this song features Lewis in a dark, dramatic setting, while she sings in a sultry and powerful voice.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the way you look at me trying not to stare,
I notice the looks you throw my way, trying to hide the infatuation behind them.
I'm sitting over here, but your way over there,
Although I am seated apart from you, our distance is of no consequence to the effect your presence has on me.
Wondering if you got what it takes to make a move,
I'm speculating on whether you have the courage to approach me.
You know I want you too.
I'm revealing my desire for you.
Send a shiver down my spine,
You tingle my senses.
My body's, my body's, ting-ting-tingling,
I'm feeling an intense physical sensation.
I love the tide
I revel in the rush of feelings your presence generates in me.
My body, my body's ting-ting-tingling with fever
I'm experiencing an all-consuming passion for you.
Whenever I see you,fever whenever I need ya
You create an over-whelming emotional response in me when I encounter you, and even more so when I crave your company.
I'm getting hot just thinking about you,
You fill my thoughts with fervor.
This is what you do to me
Your very essence arouses me.
What you do to me
Your effect on me is electrifying.
Fever I cant seam to fight it,
The passion you awaken in me is uncontrollable.
Fever cause I think I like it.
I'm not sure that I am comfortable with the intensity of my feelings but there's something about it that excites me.
Dont wanna make a scene but your look had got me checkin,
I don't want to attract attention, but I can't help but steal glances at you when I get the chance.
Every move you make, every minute, every second,
I'm constantly monitoring your every action, and wondering how I might be able to bring myself nearer to you.
Dont know if I should tell you, or let it be a secret
I'm unsure whether to disclose my feelings to you or to keep them to myself, for fear of rejection.
But you know I cant give up.
But one thing is sure, I can't let go of the hope that maybe one day we might be together.
What your doing to me,
The effect your presence has on me.
What your doing baby,fever
You excite me so much, my passion is feverish.
I cant seam to fight it,fever
I can't resist the heat of my emotions.
Oh baby you know that I like,
I'm admitting that I'm fond of you.
I'm getting hot, oh baby dont you stop
I'm feeling the arousal stir within me, and I want you to keep it that way.
Oh your giving me a fever baby
It's you who's sparking the flames of my passion with your presence.
Fever
The passion and excitement that your presence invokes in me.
Contributed by Aaliyah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kent80082006
I hope she makes more music like this <3
CrystalMurphyMusic
Leona has so many amazing songs. Wish more of them would be released. Check out her new Album- Glassheart- its awesome!! :)
Fnik1962
Music to make love by. Just put it on loop.
rrusha52
This song is really good and the lyrics are really well!!! "what you do to me" lol
Joseph Patterson
Leona wrote the words and music to this song. She plays and sings all of the backing tracks. She was perhaps 19 years old. Bravo Leona!
Joseph Patterson
Thank you AilzBabes for posting the lyrics; Thank you Leona for writing and performing this really good song. Leona should arrange to release this a a b-side. Bravo Leona.
DMBP
Man I'm just finding out about her. I been sleeping . Very beautiful voice. I like her style.
lettherebelight
love love love this song. I'm obsessed.
Iván Said Moreno Escandón
OH God! What a voice, what a beautiful girl... love the song, never heard it!!! <3
XsweetstarliteX
i agree if someone else sang these lyrics it wouldn't sound as good x but she makes it really good and sounds sexy x