She was given her Pixie nickname by her mother early on and it stuck. Lott began singing early, too, starting in church and earning a scholarship to London's Italia Conti Academy of the Arts at age 11. Two years later, she made the transition to West End musicals, appearing in a revival of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and a BBC One production of The Sound of Music. All this was prelude to a run at the pop charts. Demos she cut made their way to Def Jam impresario L.A. Reid and he was eager to sign her to Island, but after a change of Lott's management she shifted to Mercury in the U.K. and Interscope in the U.S. Over the next couple of years, she worked on her debut and established her career by writing for other artists (most notably for Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois) and touring with the Saturdays. Finally, her debut single, "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)," appeared in June 2009 and it became a smash not only in the U.K. but throughout Europe. "Boys and Girls" was equally successful, setting the stage for release of Turn It Up in September of 2009. On its way to double-platinum certification in Britain, the third single "Cry Me Out" reached 12, "Gravity" peaked at 20, and the title track headed to 11.
In the wake of this success, Interscope planned on releasing Turn It Up in the U.S. but after "Boys and Girls" faded in 2010, the record never saw American release. A re-release of the debut called Turn It Up Louder did show up in the U.K., and it was a hit thanks to the single "Broken Arrow." Lott's second album, Young Foolish Happy, appeared in November 2011 and while it didn't replicate the success of her debut -- it only went gold -- it did have the number one single "All About Tonight" plus the Top Ten singles "What Do You Take Me For?" and "Kiss the Stars," which reached the charts in 2012. Lott spent most of 2013 working on a third album, a record that would take over a year to complete. Preceded by the number nine single "Nasty," the eponymous Pixie Lott appeared in the summer of 2014; it debuted at 15 on the U.K. charts. Later that year Lott appeared as a contestant on British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and a greatest-hits album, Platinum Pixie, was set to appear in the fall.
Bäng
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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'Cause by tomorrow, it will all be gone
Guns are shooting, people looting
Sirens blaring, the world is done
Look deep into my eyes and say
No matter what we will be safe
Oh what the hell, I'm just gonna tell you I love you
Won't you lie with me
As the world falls asleep
In you arms I'm at peace
The lights fade away
On that last day, at least we can say
We went out with a bang, bang, bang
Year we're all gunners, just being honest
Nowhere to run now, we're at the end
Bring your lips closer (bring your lips closer)
Before it's over (before it's over)
Give me a memory, to take to heaven
Look deep into my eyes and say
No matter what we will be safe
Oh what the hell, I'm just gonna tell you I love you
Won't you lie with me
As the world falls asleep
In you arms I'm at peace
The lights fade away
On that last day, at least we can say
We went out with a bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
It's the final hour
And I'm so glad to spend it with you
Won't you lie (won't you lie) with me (with me)
As the world (as the world) falls asleep (falls asleep)
In you arms (in your arms) I'm at peace (I'm at peace)
The lights fade away
On our last day, at least we can say
We went out with a bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang
Won't you lie with me
As the world falls asleep
In you arms I'm at peace
The lights fade away
On our last day, at least we can say
We went out with a bang
Pixie Lott's song Bang uses the end-of-the-world scenario as a metaphor for a relationship that is transient and fleeting. The song's first verse outlines a chaotic and violent world, where gunfire can be heard and people are looting. The second verse turns inward as Lott asks her lover to comfort her in the tumultuous times. She asks for a last loving memory before the end, emphasizing the importance of love and human connection, even in the face of impending doom.
The chorus repeats throughout the song and is the crux of its message: even if the world is ending, Lott and her lover are going to go out "with a bang." This can be interpreted in two ways: as a passionate physical relationship that burns brightly and then fades away, or as a relationship that is proud to have had meaning even in the face of an uncertain end. The repeated "bang, bang, bang" throughout the song serves as a sonic metaphor for both the gunfire in the outside world and the fireworks of a passionate relationship.
One interesting aspect of this song is its musical inspirations. The repeated "bang, bang, bang" is reminiscent of the hook in Cher's "Believe," and the song has a propulsive and insistent beat that is reminiscent of songs like "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen. The video for the song also has a vintage feel, possibly inspired by the sepia-toned, 1920s era-set The Great Gatsby.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me, you're gonna miss me
Let's cherish this moment because it will be gone soon
'Cause by tomorrow, it will all be gone
Our time together is limited
Guns are shooting, people looting
The world is falling apart
Sirens blaring, the world is done
The end is near
Look deep into my eyes and say
Let's reassure each other
No matter what we will be safe
We'll face the end together
Oh what the hell, I'm just gonna tell you I love you
Confessing true feelings in the face of impending doom
Won't you lie with me
Let's spend our last moments together
As the world falls asleep
The end is coming
In you arms I'm at peace
Finding comfort in each other
The lights fade away
The world is ending
On that last day, at least we can say
Making the most of our final moments
We went out with a bang, bang, bang
We made a memorable exit
Year we're all gunners, just being honest
Acknowledging the inevitable end
Nowhere to run now, we're at the end
Accepting the fate that awaits us
Bring your lips closer (bring your lips closer)
Sharing a last kiss
Before it's over (before it's over)
Making the most of every second
Give me a memory, to take to heaven
Asking for a lasting memory
It's the final hour
The end is imminent
And I'm so glad to spend it with you
Finding joy in being together in the end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAMI AFUNI, VICTORIA LOUISE LOTT, MAUREEN ANNE MCDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lindsay M
I could watch this all day - it gives me goosebumps!
Amanda Seymour
Love this dance and love Anya! I wish they would make her a pro again, she's incredible!!
Anonymous Peaceful person
Amanda Seymour bless you Jane Seymour !
Danny62
Went to a filming of Christmas Strictly once and met her in a lift. She was charming and friendly.
Ben Watts
Best dance of last series for me. Can't help but smile when you watch it! :)
Kelly Ashford Trains
This is so much fun. Why hasn't it yet been repeated? I hope it returns next year in SCD. One of my favourite Musical Story Songs.
Kiz Barnes
You were right!
Peter william Skelhorn
+Kelly Ashford Trains this song was used in 2020 when JJ Chalmers danced the Charleston with Amy Dowden but it wasn't as lively as Patrick and Anya's
Marco Donati
Maybe not the best Charleston in SCD, but the funniest one for sure.
I just can't stop smiling!♥️
Emma Stevens
Watching this makes me so happy :) they're great and the music is so catchy!