Ferguson is a qualified legal secretary, having studied at Hugh Baird College, Bootle. She has previously unsuccessfully auditioned for The X Factor and for P. Diddy's Starmaker in New York but in 2010 she got the chance she had been waiting for and got through to the audition process. She sang "A Change Is Gonna Come" during her initial audition. At her bootcamp audition, she sang "Like a Star" to which Cowell said "That is a recording voice!" and Nicole Scherzinger said, "I told you first time I saw her, she is our generation’s songbird." She sang "Fireflies" at the judges houses stage. For the first live show she sang "Teardrops", in the second live show she sang "Feeling Good" and in the third live show she sang "Why Don't You Do Right?". In the fifth live show, Ferguson received a standing ovation from Simon and Cheryl following her performance of "Make You Feel My Love". In the following episode, Ferguson received another standing ovation from Dannii and Cheryl after singing "Candle in the Wind".
Ferguson's second studio album, Freedom, was released in December 2013.
In 2015 Ferguson released her third studio album Lady Sings the Blues covering a number of jazz classics made famous by Billie Holiday.
She released the single "Uncrazy" on 1 December 2017, a dance song, which moves away from Ferguson's usual style of music.
On 8 May 2020, a single entitled "Nothing Left But Family", and featuring Nile Rodgers, was released.
2. Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress. She is known for her work on the Reminiscence soundtrack.
Bones
Rebecca Ferguson Lyrics
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It's tough being a woman in love with an unkind man
'Cause baby I'd give you the world, in fact, I already do
And how do you repay that?
Talk to me like I'm just a regular tramp tryna took you over
Have you even have a clue, what I gave up just to be here?
Serve you with your steak and beer?
Baby that's for real (baby that's for real)
And all I've ever wanted was for your loving arms
To wrap themselves around me and say
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my eyes have ever seen
Come and lay your bones down with me
Come and lay your bones down with me
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my heart has ever known
Come and lay your bones down with me
Come and lay your bones down
I'm not tryna play the victim, don't wanna go head to head
But boy I shouldn't have to stand in the mirror convincing myself I'm fair
Maybe that's your job to do
And maybe you should say I'm beautiful
Why do you wanna watch the set when I'm layin' right next to you in my own room?
I feel like you don't even know I'm there
But I put a brush through my hair for you
Run my fingertips over your back real smooth
Boy I need love (boy I need love)
I don't get enough (I don't get enough)
And all I've ever wanted was for your loving arms
To wrap themselves around me and say
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my eyes have ever seen
Come and lay your bones down with me
Come and lay your bones down with me
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my heart has ever known
Come and lay your bones down with me
Come and lay your bones down
I look you dead in the eyes and say I love you
In the eyes and say I want you
In the eyes and say this is what I'm asking for
How can you sit and stare at the wall?
Do you even like me at all?
Start talking 'bout making it better, it ain't that complicated
I just wanna see your arms around me, baby
Come and lay your bones down
Come and lay your bones down
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my eyes have ever seen
Come and lay your bones down with me
Come and lay your bones down with me (bones down)
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my heart has ever known
Come and lay your bones down with me
Come and lay your bones down
Oh, I look you dead in the eyes and say I love you
In the eyes and say I want you
In the eyes and say this is what I'm asking for
Ooh, come and lay your bones down
Let me lay my bones down with you
The song Bones by Rebecca Ferguson is a ballad that talks about the struggles of being in a relationship with an unkind man. The lyrics express the desire for love, appreciation, and affection from the man she loves. She believes that she deserves more than what she is receiving from her man and expresses that it's tough being a woman in love with an unkind man. She is frustrated at his lack of recognition of her efforts and sacrifices in the relationship. She wants him to see who she really is and appreciate her for who she is. She yearns for the man to express his love and appreciation for her, embrace her in his arms, and lay his bones down with hers. It's about wanting to be loved without conditions or reservations, and to feel wanted and appreciated by the person she loves.
The lyrics are emotional, the melody is melancholic, and the harmonies are soulful. The slow tempo of the song creates a mood of longing for love and affection. The use of the word “bones” in the lyrics represents the essence of the physical and emotional closeness that the singer is seeking in the relationship. She wants to be one with her lover and have their bones lay next to each other, indicating a deep bond.
Overall, Bones by Rebecca Ferguson is a beautiful and emotional song that speaks to the heart. It is about the yearning for unconditional love, appreciation, and physical closeness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that you could see who I really am
I want you to see my true self
It's tough being a woman in love with an unkind man
Being in love with an unkind man is difficult for women
'Cause baby I'd give you the world, in fact, I already do
I give you everything I can, including the world
And how do you repay that?
How do you show your appreciation?
Talk to me like I'm just a regular tramp tryna took you over
Don't talk to me as if I'm just like any other woman trying to take advantage of you
Have you even have a clue, what I gave up just to be here?
Do you even realize what I sacrificed to be with you?
Serve you with your steak and beer?
Am I just here to cook and serve you food?
Baby that's for love (baby that's for love)
Everything I do is for love
Baby that's for real (baby that's for real)
And it's all genuine, true feelings
And all I've ever wanted was for your loving arms
All I ever wanted is to feel your love and embrace
To wrap themselves around me and say
To hold me tight and reassure me
Hey girl, you're the prettiest thing my eyes have ever seen
I find you extremely beautiful
Come and lay your bones down with me
Let's be physically intimate and vulnerable together
I'm not tryna play the victim, don't wanna go head to head
I don't want to argue and play the victim
But boy I shouldn't have to stand in the mirror convincing myself I'm fair
But I shouldn't have to convince myself that I'm beautiful and worthy
Maybe that's your job to do
Maybe it's your role to make me feel beautiful and worthy
And maybe you should say I'm beautiful
Perhaps you should tell me that I'm beautiful
Why do you wanna watch the set when I'm layin' right next to you in my own room?
Why don't you pay attention to me when I'm right next to you?
I feel like you don't even know I'm there
I feel neglected and unnoticed
But I put a brush through my hair for you
I make an effort for you and your attention
Run my fingertips over your back real smooth
I try to be intimate and sensual with you
Boy I need love (boy I need love)
I need your love
I don't get enough (I don't get enough)
But it feels like I don't get enough from you
I look you dead in the eyes and say I love you
I express my love directly to you
In the eyes and say I want you
I express my desire for you
In the eyes and say this is what I'm asking for
I am clearly stating what I want
How can you sit and stare at the wall?
Why do you ignore me?
Start talking 'bout making it better, it ain't that complicated
Let's talk about how we can improve our relationship, it's not that hard
I just wanna see your arms around me, baby
I want your physical affection and embrace
Come and lay your bones down
Let's be intimate and vulnerable together
Let me lay my bones down with you
Let me be vulnerable and intimate with you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Rebecca Ferguson
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iVo
Rebecca is one of the few artists who give me goosebumps with their voice. 🙌🏻🔥
Jon
iVo definitely
Miriam Carr
beejaybath it's always interesting to see where people end up after shows like the x factor, it's cool how big she is now
beejaybath
ps not that I know the thirties.
beejaybath
Loved her since she was on the x factor. That voice of hers - right back to the thirties... but a bit better sound these days
Miriam Carr
beejaybath that's right, she turned HIM down because she wouldn't be allowed to sing Strange Fruit.
Rodrigo Persant
Still listening it in 2020!!!! You are amazing Rebecca, and make my days better with your songs!!! Luv your stile and grace, gorgeus lady! 💙
Gareth Jones
She deserves so much more success than she has and should be huge internationally...that voice, that beauty and elegance!
Krystal Kalina
I wish she was more famous, been a fan since the beginning she's a beautiful person inside and outside! she deserves so much more recognition!!
ieatnoodles888
I keep coming back to Rebecca after so long. Her voice is a bliss. She has one of the most beautiful voices. When i think of X factor, i think of Leona and Rebecca.