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.
Nasty
Pixie Lott Lyrics
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A lot on my mind
I felt a tap on my shoulder
Then I rolled my eyes
I wasn't in the mood for another man
Telling me lies
But how can a girl say no when you flash that sexy smile
And you say
Wanna see you get nasty
Wanna see you shake it down babe
Hey, hey
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
But baby I don't mind
I love the way you're talking nasty
You know you just my type (Boy you're just so nasty)
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
But baby I don't mind
I love the way you're talking nasty
You know you just my type
In the middle of the floor yeah
I just don't care
See my body so low now
The crowd stops and stares
Let 'em take what they want but I'm feelin' it
And it's for you baby
Tell me how can a girl say no when you calling out to me
And you say
Wanna see you get nasty
Wanna see you shake it down babe
Hey, hey
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
But baby I don't mind
I love the way you're talking nasty
You know you just my type (Boy you're just so nasty)
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
But baby I don't mind
I love the way you're talking nasty
You know you just my type
What's your fantasy? (Ooh nasty nasty)
Tell them all to me (Ooh nasty nasty)
Don't you be afraid (Ooh nasty nasty)
Share your nasty secret baby yeah
Wanna see you get nasty
Wanna see you shake it down babe
Hey, hey
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
(Boy you're just so nasty)
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
But baby I don't mind
I love the way you're talking nasty
You know you just my type (Boy you're just so nasty)
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
But baby I don't mind
I love the way you're talking nasty
You know you just so nasty
The song "Nasty" by Pixie Lott is about a girl who is approached by a guy while she's sitting alone and has a lot on her mind. Despite not being interested, she ends up giving in to him because of his seductive nature and the way he makes her feel. The chorus repeats the word "nasty," which is a way of expressing her excitement and pleasure in this encounter. The lyrics suggest that she's ready to let go of her inhibitions and give in to her desires.
While there's a sexual undertone to the song, it's also empowering in that the girl takes control of the situation and makes the decision to be "nasty." In a way, it's a celebration of female sexuality and the freedom to express it without shame or judgment. The lyrics are playful and flirtatious, with a catchy beat that's meant to make you dance.
Overall, the song is about letting go and having fun. It's a reminder to not take yourself too seriously and to enjoy the moment, even if it's a little bit "nasty."
Line by Line Meaning
I was sitting all alone yeah
The singer was alone and had a lot on her mind.
A lot on my mind
The singer was preoccupied with her thoughts.
I felt a tap on my shoulder
Someone tapped the singer's shoulder from behind.
Then I rolled my eyes
The artist found the interruption annoying and expressed her frustration by rolling her eyes.
I wasn't in the mood for another man
The artist was not interested in being approached by another man.
Telling me lies
The singer has had bad experiences with men who are dishonest.
But how can a girl say no when you flash that sexy smile
The singer finds it hard to resist someone who is attractive and uses their physical appearance to their advantage.
Wanna see you get nasty
The artist is expressing interest in seeing the person do something suggestive or sexual.
Wanna see you shake it down babe
The artist wants the person to demonstrate their dancing skills or move provocatively.
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty
The artist is spelling out the word 'nasty' to emphasize its connotation.
But baby I don't mind
Despite the word's negative meaning, the singer is not dissuaded by it and remains interested.
I love the way you're talking nasty
The artist is turned on by the person's suggestive language or tone of voice.
You know you just my type (Boy you're just so nasty)
The person's behavior or demeanor is exactly what the singer is attracted to, even if it may be considered inappropriate or vulgar by others.
In the middle of the floor yeah
The singer is now in a public setting, most likely at a club or party.
I just don't care
The singer is not self-conscious and is comfortable with dancing or moving in a way that might attract attention.
See my body so low now
The artist is doing a suggestive or sexual dance move.
The crowd stops and stares
The other people in the room are paying attention to the artist's behavior and movements.
Let 'em take what they want but I'm feelin' it
The singer is enjoying herself and is not bothered by the attention she is receiving from others.
And it's for you baby
The singer is performing for the person she is interested in.
Tell me how can a girl say no when you calling out to me
The person is engaging with the artist and making her feel desirable.
What's your fantasy? (Ooh nasty nasty)
The artist is asking the person to express their sexual desires or fantasies.
Tell them all to me (Ooh nasty nasty)
The artist is encouraging the person to tell her everything they want to do or experience.
Don't you be afraid (Ooh nasty nasty)
The singer is making the person feel comfortable and confident in expressing themselves.
Share your nasty secret baby yeah
The artist wants the person to reveal their hidden desires or secrets, especially if they are provocative or taboo.
N-A-S-T-Y, you're nasty (Boy you're just so nasty)
The singer is spelling out the word 'nasty' again to emphasize its meaning and again expressing her attraction to the person.
But baby I don't mind
Regardless of whether others might perceive the person's behavior as inappropriate or vulgar, the singer is still interested and wants to continue.
I love the way you're talking nasty
The singer is still aroused by the person's suggestive words or tone.
You know you just my type (Boy you're just so nasty)
The person's behavior or demeanor remains exactly what the artist is attracted to, even though it may be considered inappropriate by others.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY NICHOLS, MATTHEW KAHANE, HARRY WAYNE CASEY, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY, JAMES BROWN, RICHARD FINCH, CLAUDE KELLY
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I've just fallen in love with her all over again...
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So ure in ♥ with her huh?! ;p
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Grace Lee Who isn't?
@jacinthlilly3148
I had no business singing this as a child with so much confidence and conviction in school and at home
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Same here haha
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