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.
Champion
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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I'll prove to you I've got the moves
Like no one else
Boy, she's a fool (she's a fool)
She's telling lies, talking jaw
She can go to hell, c'mon through that veil
When I'm down on my knees
That's when baby, I'll show ya
I'll fight for your heart, I'll be your champion, champion
You're the prize, you sting me though
You're floating like a butterfly
But I feel alive
You know why
I love you even more than any other guy
For you I'd die
If she's Apollo Creed, I'll be Rocky Balboa
When I'm down on my knees
That's when baby, I'll show ya
I'll fight for your heart, I'll be your champion
I'm gonna rumble in the jungle
Be as sweet as vanilla
Prove my love to you, in this twelve round thriller
I'll fight for your heart, I'll be your champion, champion
I'm gonna use my lips, use my hips
Wrap you 'round my fingertips
Just to prove I love you, baby
If she's Apollo Creed, I'll be Rocky Balboa
When I'm down on my knees
That's when baby, I'll show ya
I'll fight for your heart, I'll be your champion
I'll be your champion
I'll fight for your heart, I'll be your champion yeah
I'm gonna rumble in the jungle
Be as sweet as vanilla
Prove my love to you, in this twelve round thriller
Fight for your heart, I'll be your champion, champion
Fight for your heart, I'll be your champion, champion
In Pixie Lott's song Champion, the lyrics describe the lengths that the singer is willing to go in order to prove her love for someone. The singer declares her readiness to fight for love and show her partner that she has the moves to win their heart like no one else. The first verse takes a jab at a female rival, who is spreading lies and talking nonsense. The singer dismisses her, saying she can go to hell.
The chorus compares the singer to Rocky Balboa, the famous boxer from the movie Rocky, and her rival to Apollo Creed, Rocky's opponent. However, in this case, the singer portrays herself as the underdog, willing to fight for love even when knocked down. The second verse speaks directly to the lover, calling them a "prize" that stings like a bee but makes the singer feel alive. She then declares that she loves them more than any other person and is willing to die for them.
Overall, the song conveys a message of determination, strength, and perseverance in the face of adversity, especially in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I fight for love
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to prove her love for someone.
I'll prove to you I've got the moves
The singer is confident in her abilities to win the affection of her loved one.
Like no one else
The singer is unique and special, and is sure that her love is incomparable.
Boy, she's a fool (she's a fool)
The singer implies that anyone who believes they can love her partner better than she can is misguided.
She's telling lies, talking jaw
The person who is talking badly about the singer is not speaking the truth.
She can go to hell, c'mon through that veil
The singer wants her rival to disappear and never come back again.
If she's Apollo Creed, then I'm Rocky Balboa
The singer is referencing the famous boxing movie characters, implying that she will rise to any challenge to fight for love.
When I'm down on my knees
The singer implies that even in difficult times, she will still fight for love.
That's when baby, I'll show ya
The singer wants her partner to see her love and commitment, even in the most challenging moments.
You're the prize, you sting me though
Although the singer values her partner's love, it can sometimes be painful or difficult.
You're floating like a butterfly
The singer's partner is light and beautiful, but can sometimes be difficult to grasp or catch.
But I feel alive
Despite the challenges, the singer feels invigorated by their love and commitment to each other.
You know why
The singer assumes her partner knows the reasons she loves them so deeply.
I love you even more than any other guy
The singer loves her partner more than anyone else in the world.
For you I'd die
The singer is willing to make any sacrifice for her partner.
I'm gonna rumble in the jungle
The singer is using a metaphor of boxing to indicate that she is willing to fight for her partner's love with all she's got.
Be as sweet as vanilla
The singer will be kind and gentle, while still fighting for her love.
Prove my love to you, in this twelve round thriller
The singer will go the distance in showing her love to her partner, in a prolonged and intense show of devotion.
I'll fight for your heart, I'll be your champion, champion
The singer will fight for her partner's heart, and be their protector and supporter.
I'm gonna use my lips, use my hips
The singer is implying that she will use all of her skills and assets to win over her partner.
Wrap you 'round my fingertips
The singer wants to have complete control over her partner's heart and affection.
Just to prove I love you, baby
Everything the singer does, even using her charms, is to show her love and devotion to her partner.
I'll be your champion
The singer will protect and defend her partner's love, and be their greatest supporter.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN IAN GREEN, MADS LOUIS HAUGE, PHIL THORNALLEY
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