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.
Fighting Suspicions
Rebecca Ferguson Lyrics
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Just when you think you’re getting wiser
Somebody comes along, and you’re stuck like glue
Isn’t it amazing what a lonely heart will have you do
He lays my flaws before me
He says I’m blind I can’t see
He makes me feel unworthy
But tell me someone who never lied to themselves
Who never ran through hell, just to find love
Just to hold love
And it wasn’t enough, it’s amazing
So amazing
Fighting suspicions, lady's intuitions
Why, I don’t need it, 'cause it’s not what I want to hear
So I put you on my altar, crown you like a sultan
And praise you for every lie that drips from your lips
Fighting suspicions, lady's intuitions
Why, I don’t need it, no it’s not what I want to hear
So I put you on my altar, crown you like a sultan
And praise you for every lie that drips from your lips
What would you do, what would you do?
What would you do?
Wasn’t enough, it’s amazing
So amazing,
Fighting suspicions, lady's intuitions
Why, I don’t need it, 'cause it’s not what I want to hear
So I put you on my altar, crown you like a sultan
And praise you for every lie that drips from your lips
And he pulls you down, he pulls you down
Isn’t it amazing what a lonely heart will have you do
Just when you think you’re getting wiser
Somebody comes along and you’re stuck like glue
Isn’t it amazing what my lonely heart will have me do.
In Rebecca Ferguson's "Fighting Suspicions," she sings about the power of a lonely heart and its need for love, even when it isn't always the healthiest or most truthful love. The first verse highlights the way that loneliness can make us susceptible to falling for people who are not good for us, who make us feel unworthy and foolish. But even though we may know that this isn't right, and that we should be wiser, it can be so hard to fight those feelings when they come along.
The chorus brings in elements of doubt and mistrust, as the singer talks about fighting suspicions and intuitions that tell her that the love she's receiving isn't real or truthful. She puts her partner on a pedestal, making excuses for his lies and pretending that everything is okay, even when deep down, she knows it's not. The song ends with a repetition of the opening verse, emphasizing the way that love can make us do things that don't make sense or feel right.
Overall, "Fighting Suspicions" presents an honest and vulnerable exploration of the complexities of love, loneliness, and the desire for connection. It shows how these emotions can push us to do things that we know aren't in our best interest, and how hard it can be to break free from destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn’t it amazing what a lonely heart will have you do
Loneliness can cause people to do amazing things, even things they thought they were wiser than.
Just when you think you’re getting wiser
Despite learning and gaining more experience, it is still possible to make foolish decisions.
Somebody comes along, and you’re stuck like glue
When someone enters your life, they can have such a hold on you that it's hard to let go.
He lays my flaws before me
The person in question points out all her flaws and weaknesses without offering support or encouragement.
He says I’m blind I can’t see
They convince her that she lacks the ability to make her own decisions and can only rely on his judgement.
He makes me feel unworthy
His demeaning comments reduce her self-worth and make her feel inferior.
Shapes the rules, I’m a fool if I take the lead
He manipulates her into following his rules, implying that she would be foolish to question or lead the relationship in a different way.
But tell me someone who never lied to themselves
Everyone has lied to themselves at some point in time and hence, it's a universal human trait.
Who never ran through hell, just to find love
Many of us have been through great pain and trouble to find love, sometimes even putting our own well-being at stake.
Just to hold love
Love can be so precious that we are willing to go to great lengths to experience it.
And it wasn’t enough, it’s amazing
Despite doing everything to find and hold onto love, sometimes it's not enough to sustain the relationship, which is amazing how love can be so fragile.
Fighting suspicions, lady's intuitions
She is fighting her own intuitions and doubts about the relationship.
Why, I don’t need it, 'cause it’s not what I want to hear
She denies her own intuition because she doesn't want to believe the truth or confront the situation.
So I put you on my altar, crown you like a sultan
She has elevated him to a position of power, giving him more control and worshipped him even though the relationship is toxic.
And praise you for every lie that drips from your lips
She accepts all his lies as truth and praises him for them, even if she knows deep down he's lying to her.
What would you do, what would you do?
The artist asks the listener what they would do in her shoes.
And he pulls you down, he pulls you down
The person she is in the relationship with is bringing her down and lowering her self-esteem.
Isn’t it amazing what my lonely heart will have me do.
Again, loneliness can cause people to take actions they might not otherwise take and the artist wonders how much of her actions can be blamed on her lonely heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS EG WHITE, REBECCA FERGUSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Benny Blanco
Such a shame people with less talent are all over the Telly/radio. This girls voice is Brilliant. Goosebumps
Aretha Franklin Whitney Houston
She's amazing live. Seen her twice
Howard Wray Wray
she definitely can stand up to a big band --no tricks. lyrics are amazing. she should put this song to a dark full emotional video. hope she reads this!
Caitlin Acors
Such a queen
Mauricio Alves
perfect
AIDAN
Bond Theme <3
fred mcdaniels
She punch harder than fighting,you just got knocked fight out!