She released three studio albums during her initial solo run - Naked in 1996, Woman In Me in 1997 and Elbow Beach in 2000 - and had enormous success that comprised twelve Top 20 singles, the last being "Pandora's Kiss" in 2003.
After spending several years as a television presenter and also raising her kids, Louise returned to the world of music in 2019 with "Stretch", her first single in 16 years. Followed by its accompanying studio album in 2020, Louise released the well-received Heavy Love, which she promoted with a UK tour.
Stretch
Louise Lyrics
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If you wanna work my body
Boy, this ain't a hand out
No, nothing this good should come for free
I'm not gonna lie down
Blow my mind, you get my body
If you get your words right
If you act the way I hope you do
I'll bend any way you want me to
You're so close but not quite
Can you stretch another inch or two?
If you're gonna move on me then up your rhythm
You got my curiosity, now show me heaven
Can you keep it up for me? Keep me sweatin'
Obsessin', impressin'
I wanna see you stretch
I'm gon' make you work out to work my body
Stretch, I'm gon' make you work out
Give me what I need, stretch
Come, baby, stretch now
Blow my mind, you get my body, stretch
Keep stretching your body
You got brains, you get points
And, boy, you can spend them all on me
You sweat like you fought Floyd
We go rounds till we can hardly breathe
Be more than a decoy
Blow my mind, you get my body
I wanna give you some stretch
If you're gonna move on me then up your rhythm
You got my curiosity, now show me heaven
Can you keep it up for me? Keep me sweatin'
Obsessin', impressin'
I wanna see you stretch
I'm gon' make you work out to work my body
Stretch, I'm gon' make you work out
Give me what I need, stretch
Come, baby, stretch now
Blow my mind, you get my body, stretch
Keep stretching your body
Can you, just for a moment
Be more than just a tease?
Keep me up on my toes, boy
Nothing good comes for free
Come on, baby, stretch now
Blow my mind, you get my (body, body, body)
(Body, body, body)
I'm gon' make you work out to work my body
Stretch, I'm gon' make you work out
Give me what I need, stretch
Come, baby, stretch now
Blow my mind, you get my body, stretch
Keep stretching your body, stretch
Can you, just for a moment
Be more than just a tease? (Stretch)
Keep me up on my toes, boy
Nothing good comes for free (stretch)
Come on, baby, stretch now
Blow my mind, you get my
Stretch
Keep stretching your body
Stretch
The lyrics of Louise's song "Stretch" talk about a relationship where the singer is looking for more than just physical satisfaction in their partner. The song suggests that the singer is a highly passionate lover who wants her partner to work out and stretch their body to meet her needs. Though she is not afraid to be vulnerable, she also wants her partner to put effort into the relationship. She expects him to impress and obsess over her and earn her trust to get what he wants (her body). The singer is also aware that she is worth the effort and refers to herself as "nothing this good should come for free."
The song might be interpreted on multiple levels. At a surface level, it seems like a song about sexual intercourse, but upon closer inspection, it appears as an anthem for women who are comfortable with their sexuality and are equally comfortable to demand their needs in a relationship. The singer here does not want just a one-time pleasure, but a long-term commitment from her partner where he can work hard to impress her constantly.
Some of the other themes that can be observed in the song are the portrayal of the need for mutual respect and the power dynamic in modern relationships. The singer expects her partner to perform just as much as she does, forming a mutual respect boundary that is necessary for any relationship. The power dynamic is slightly tilted towards the singer with lines like "Blow my mind, you get my (body, body, body)." However, the song overall feels like an honest attempt at portraying a mature conversation between partners.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gon' make you work out
I won't let you have my body without putting in the effort
If you wanna work my body
You have to earn the privilege of experiencing my body
Boy, this ain't a hand out
I won't give away something as valuable as my body for free
No, nothing this good should come for free
My body is a rare and valuable commodity; it shouldn't be given away lightly
I'm not gonna lie down
I won't make things easy for you
Blow my mind, you get my body
If you can satisfy me both mentally and physically, then you can have my body
If you get your words right
The way you communicate with me is just as important as how you physically perform
If you act the way I hope you do
I have expectations for how you should treat me and how you should perform
There's no need to be shy
I want you to be bold and confident with me
I'll bend any way you want me to
I'm willing to be flexible to please you
You're so close but not quite
You have potential, but there's more work to be done
Can you stretch another inch or two?
I want you to push past your limits and improve yourself for me
If you're gonna move on me then up your rhythm
I want you to keep pace with me and match my energy
You got my curiosity, now show me heaven
You've piqued my interest, now it's time to really impress me
Can you keep it up for me? Keep me sweatin'
I want you to sustain your performance and keep me satisfied
Obsessin', impressin'
I want you to be fully committed to pleasing me and impressing me
I wanna see you stretch
I want you to push yourself to the next level and exceed my expectations
Give me what I need, stretch
I need you to step up and meet my expectations
You got brains, you get points
I value intelligence and will reward it accordingly
And, boy, you can spend them all on me
You can use your intelligence to please me and win my favor
You sweat like you fought Floyd
Your effort is impressive and noticeable
We go rounds till we can hardly breathe
I want our physical and mental connection to be intense and exhausting in the best way
Be more than a decoy
Don't just go through the motions; truly connect with me
If you're gonna move on me then up your rhythm
I want you to keep pace with me and match my energy
Can you, just for a moment, be more than just a tease?
I want you to fully commit to pleasing me instead of just teasing me
Keep me up on my toes, boy
I want you to keep me guessing and challenge me
Nothing good comes for free
My body is valuable and I won't give it away easily
Come on, baby, stretch now
I want you to keep pushing yourself to be the best for me
Blow my mind, you get my body
If you can truly satisfy me, then you'll have access to my body
Keep stretching your body, stretch
Never stop improving and striving to be better for me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fredrik Carl Tomas Samsson, Johan Fransson, Johanna Maria Jansson, Jonathan Eyden Ross, Louise Nurding, Oliver Lundstroem
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