Nicola Roberts has become well known for her red hair and fair skin. She created her own make-up range entitled Dainty Doll, targeted towards people with pale skin tones. She advocated a ban on the use of sunbeds by minors.
Nicola will launch in autumn of 2011, her first solo album called Cinderella's Eyes and the first single from this work is called Beat Of My Drum. The b-side single is called Disco, Blisters and a Comedown. Already the track Porcelain Heart was a bonus track exclusively available through iTunes. Her second single "Lucky Day," which like the first was written by Roberts with Dimitri Tikovoi and Maya von Doll, will be released on September 18, 2011.
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Beat of My Drum
Nicola Roberts Lyrics
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Two left feet, I had no beat
Baby in the corner learning quick
Keep up, keep up, keep up
Graduation take a bow
See how strong you've made me now
Two steppin' all over me, then cha cha cha cha
I'm in!
Oh don't it make your heart go wow
Oh how I've turned this whole thing round
L.O.V.E
Dance to the beat of my drum
Dance to the beat of my drum
L.O.V.E
Dance to the beat of my drum
Dance to the beat of my drum
Leader of the pack get on that track
Swing your back and don't look back
Captain attending, too much to handle
Too hot, the pan goes pop
Blow your trumpet like you do
I put on my marchin' boots
I know we can work it out
Let's step into the groove
Oh don't it make your heart go wow
Oh how I've turned this whole thing round
L.O.V.E
Dance to the beat of my drum
Dance to the beat of my drum
L.O.V.E
Dance to the beat of my drum
Dance to the beat of my drum
L.O.V.E
Dance to the beat of my drum
Dance to the beat of my drum
L.O.V.E
Dance to the beat of my drum
Dance to the beat of my drum
The lyrics to Nicola Roberts's song "Beat of My Drum" are all about empowerment and self-confidence. The opening lines "Once upon a time I pressed rewind, two left feet, I had no beat" illustrate how the singer felt that her life was stuck in a rut and she didn't have any rhythm or direction. But then she starts to learn quickly, keeping up with those around her, and eventually becomes so strong that she's able to lead the pack. The line "Blow your trumpet like you do" is a metaphor for being proud of who you are and showing off your unique style.
The chorus encourages listeners to "Dance to the beat of my drum", with "L.O.V.E" as a simple and powerful mantra. This is a call to action, urging people to feel confident and dance to their own drumbeat, regardless of what anyone else thinks. The song reminds listeners that they are in control of their own lives and can make things happen for themselves.
Overall, "Beat of My Drum" is a fun and catchy song, but it also carries an important message about self-empowerment and rejecting conformity. Its lyrics are a rallying cry for those who feel that they are struggling to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time I pressed rewind
I used to look back on my past mistakes
Two left feet, I had no beat
I had no rhythm and was an awkward dancer
Baby in the corner learning quick
I was a novice dancer, but eager to learn
Keep up, keep up, keep up
I had to catch up to the other dancers
Graduation take a bow
I've improved and achieved a level of excellence
See how strong you've made me now
Dancing has strengthened me as a person
Two steppin' all over me, then cha cha cha cha
I've been stepped on before, but now I'm ready to dance any style
I'm in!
I'm ready to join the dance party
Oh don't it make your heart go wow
This dance is so exciting and fun
Oh how I've turned this whole thing round
I've completely flipped my dancing skills around
L.O.V.E
Love is what inspires me to dance
Dance to the beat of my drum
Follow my lead and dance to my rhythm
Leader of the pack get on that track
I'm confident in my dancing abilities and taking charge
Swing your back and don't look back
Let loose and enjoy the moment without any regrets
Captain attending, too much to handle
I'm fully invested in this dance and it requires a lot of energy
Too hot, the pan goes pop
The dancing is so intense that it could cause something to explode
Blow your trumpet like you do
Show off your skills just like a musician playing their trumpet
I put on my marchin' boots
I'm ready to take on any dance challenge confidently
I know we can work it out
We can figure out the dance moves together
Let's step into the groove
Let's get into the rhythm and dance together
L.O.V.E
Love is still what drives me to dance
Dance to the beat of my drum
Follow my lead and dance to my rhythm
L.O.V.E
Love is still what inspires me to dance
Dance to the beat of my drum
Follow my lead and dance to my rhythm
L.O.V.E
Love will always be at the heart of my dancing
Dance to the beat of my drum
Follow my lead and dance to my rhythm
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, NICOLA ROBERTS, DIMITRI TIKOVO, MAYA VON DOLL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LegalVampire
This was ahead of it's time - people weren't ready for minimalist beats like this back then and someone singing in this style with a heavy accent
@popnotmyface
This was released in the same year as Azealia Banks broke out with 212, please tell me again Nicola Roberts was ahead of her time lmfao
@xmagpiex12
Azealia Banks is also not celebrated enough.
@maffseds
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
@luisg5448
xmagpiex12 I totally agree Nicola as a solo artist and Azealia Banks are ahead of their time
@chrisedwards3968
Sinatra miss kitten
@JermzzzyFTW
Such an underrated bop. The choreography is so on point as well.
@Dukezy79
Jeremy Jenner yes that bent over hip pop is bang on
@MonaichFother
"on point" Lol
@susterovic
What choreography? 😂