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.
Birthday
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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Felt like I was having one of them days,
When nothing goes right, so I drift away,
Stuck with my back up against the wall,
Didn't know it was you I was waiting for,
Close to tears I was stressing out,
With you I forgot what I worry about,
Took your time but at least you here,
Oh, you saved my life you saved my life
It started out as the worst day,
But now you got me feeling like its my birthday,
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Caught in the rain with no lifeline
Till you came along and brought a piece of sunshine
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Don't need to party or Bacardi and coke or cake,
I get exited when I know I see your face,
We can stay home cause its just as fun,
An invitation you can be my plus one,
Now I know there's nothing that I can't do,
I'm pretty sure that its something to do with you,
Took your time but at least you here,
And all the drama's disappear,
Oh, you saved my life you saved my life
It started out as the worst day,
But now you got me feeling like its my birthday,
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Caught in the rain with no lifeline
Till you came along and brought a piece of sunshine
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You pick me up when I'm down and you turn it all around,
I just cant get enough,
My feet don't touch the ground,
I just cant get enough,
When you holding me tight it'll all be alright,
Its like it's my f*ing birthday
It started out as the worst day,
But now you got me feeling like its my birthday,
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Caught in rain with no lifeline
Till you came along and brought a piece of sunshine
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh(it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh(it's my birthday)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Caught in the rain with no lifeline
Till you came along and brought a piece of sunshine
You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
The lyrics to Pixie Lott's "Birthday" describe a person who is having a bad day and feeling stuck until someone special comes along and turns everything around. The singer describes feeling like they are "drifting away" and "stuck with their back up against the wall" before the arrival of their savior. With this person, their stress and drama disappear, and they feel like it's their birthday. The song is about the transformative power of a new romance and how it can make everything feel better.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes from, where Pixie sings about feeling like it's her birthday, even though it's not. She talks about how excited she gets just knowing she'll see her partner's face and how they can have just as much fun staying home, indicating the depth of her feelings for this person. The bridge of the song is where she talks about how her partner picks her up when she's down and turns everything around. The lyrics have a positive and upbeat feel, neatly encapsulating the idea that with the right people by your side, every day can feel like a birthday.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
The song's intro, indicating the singer's excitement and anticipation for her birthday-like experience with her partner.
Felt like I was having one of them days, When nothing goes right, so I drift away, Stuck with my back up against the wall, Didn't know it was you I was waiting for, Close to tears I was stressing out, With you I forgot what I worry about, Took your time but at least you here, And all the drama's disappear
The singer describes a stressful day where she feels lost and helpless, but her partner's presence makes everything better, easing her worries and ending the drama.
Oh, you saved my life you saved my life
A metaphorical phrase, indicating that the partner has had a significant impact on the singer's life by rescuing her from the struggles she faced previously.
It started out as the worst day, But now you got me feeling like its my birthday, You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday) You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday) Caught in the rain with no lifeline Till you came along and brought a piece of sunshine You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday) You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Reiterating the chorus, the singer compares her partner's positive impact on her day to her birthday, emphasizing how much he means to her and how he has turned a rain-filled day with no hope to one filled with sunshine and fun.
Don't need to party or Bacardi and coke or cake, I get exited when I know I see your face, We can stay home cause its just as fun, An invitation you can be my plus one, Now I know there's nothing that I can't do, I'm pretty sure that its something to do with you, Took your time but at least you here, And all the drama's disappear
The singer explains how she doesn't need to celebrate with parties and alcohol because being with her partner is enough excitement. She also assures him that he is an integral part of her life and together, they can do anything. Again, he has taken away all her worries and anxieties.
You pick me up when I'm down and you turn it all around, I just cant get enough, My feet don't touch the ground, When you holding me tight it'll all be alright, Its like it's my f*ing birthday
The singer expresses her love for her partner and how he makes her feel like nothing is impossible when she's with him. His embrace is enough to make everything better, like it's her birthday, an occasion she associates with happiness and celebration.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday) Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
Repeating the chorus, this section indicates the singer's continued excitement and joy for the effects of her partner's presence on her day, fully immersing herself in the positive experience.
Caught in the rain with no lifeline Till you came along and brought a piece of sunshine You got me singing like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday) You got me like oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (it's my birthday)
The singer reiterates the metaphor of being caught in the rain with no hope, but this time emphasizing how her partner's presence brings sunshine into her life, making it feel like her birthday.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN SHAVE, VICTORIA LOTT, ASHTON JAZZ FOSTER, RAY MICHAEL JR. DJAN, JASON PEBWORTH, GEORGE ASTASIO
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