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.
Caravan Of Love
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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It's time to stand up and fight
Hand in hand we'll take a caravan
To the motherland
One by one we gonna stand up with pride,
One that can't be denied
Now the children of the world can see
The place in which we were born,
So neglected and torn apart
Every woman, every man
Join the Caravan Of Love,
Stand up!
Everybody take a stand
Join the Caravan Of Love,
Stand up!
He's my brother
He's my brother, don't you know?
I'm your sister
I'm your sister, don't you know?
Uh hmm
Uh hmm
We'll be living in a world of peace
And the day when everyone is free
We'll bring the young and the old
Won't you let your love flow from your heart?
Every woman, every man
Join the Caravan Of Love
Stand up!
Everybody take a stand
Join the Caravan Of Love,
Stand up!
He's my brother
He's my brother, don't you know?!
I'm your sister ooh
I'm your sister, don't you know?!
Every woman, every man
Join the Caravan Of Love
Stand up
Pixie Lott's song "Caravan of Love" is an upbeat, inspiring call for unity and love. The song opens with a question, "Are you ready for the time of your life?" suggesting that there is a new era of positivity and hope that we can choose to embrace. It encourages us to stand up and fight for what we believe in, and to do that together, hand in hand.
She then mentions a caravan to the motherland, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a journey towards a better future. The chorus is a rallying cry for everyone, regardless of gender or race, to join together in a "caravan of love". The song suggests that by working together, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.
The second verse emphasizes that everyone is equal and that every person has value. It invites us to embrace our connections and look out for one another. "He's my brother, don't you know? I'm your sister, don't you know?" These lines encourage us to see each other as family and not allow ourselves to be divided by differences.
The final verse is a hopeful vision of the future, where there is peace and freedom for all. The song concludes with a powerful invitation to take action: "Won't you let your love flow from your heart?" suggesting that if we act from a place of love, we can make a significant change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready for the time of your life?
Are you prepared for a moment of great importance in your life?
It's time to stand up and fight
The time has come to take a stand and fight for what is right.
Hand in hand we'll take a caravan
Side by side, we will journey towards a destination.
To the motherland
Towards our place of origin.
One by one we gonna stand up with pride
Individually, we will stand up with dignity and self-respect.
One that can't be denied
An undeniable and unbreakable strength of purpose.
Now the children of the world can see
The younger generation can now witness and understand.
There's a better place for us to be!
A place of greater joy and fulfillment awaits us.
The place in which we were born,
The location of our birth.
So neglected and torn apart
Much in need of repair and care, and damaged over time.
Every woman, every man
Every single individual, regardless of gender.
Join the Caravan Of Love,
Unite with others in a journey towards love.
Stand up!
Rise to your feet!
Everybody take a stand
Everyone should take a stance.
He's my brother
He is my fellow human being and companion in this journey.
He's my brother, don't you know?
Acknowledge the fact that he is your brother too.
I'm your sister
I am another human being and companion in this journey.
I'm your sister, don't you know?
Realize that I am also your sister.
We'll be living in a world of peace
We will inhabit a world devoid of conflict and strife.
And the day when everyone is free
A day will come when all individuals enjoy true freedom.
We'll bring the young and the old
We will bring both the young and the old with us on this journey.
Won't you let your love flow from your heart?
Will you not allow your heart to overflow with love?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS JASPER, ERNEST ISLEY, ERNIE ISLEY, MARVIN ISLEY
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