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.
Hanging On
Rebecca Ferguson Lyrics
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Every hurt I will keep
Like gold in my pockets
And every step I will take
Feel a heavier weight
(Verse)
Yea I lost my way
I’ll shine like a pearl
In a sheath filled with stones
(Chorus x2)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on, no hanging on)
(Verse)
I’ll find peace in my mind
Take back this life that’s been given
As I watch the night skies
In my shadow there’s still light
(Verse)
But I lost my way
I’ll find my way home
I’ll be just like a pearl
In a sheath filled with stones
(Chorus x2)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on, no hanging on)
(Bridge)
Higher, higher, higher, higher
I’ll be higher, higher, higher, higher
And I’ll be higher, higher, higher, higher
I’ll be higher (higher)
(Chorus x2)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I’m gonna throw it away
(No hanging on, no hanging on, no hanging on)
The song Hanging On by Rebecca Ferguson is about overcoming past hurts and struggles and moving forward to a more positive and fulfilling life. The verses speak of carrying the weight of past pain, but also express determination to find a way home and shine like a pearl amidst the stones. The chorus is a declaration of throwing away all the troubles and difficulties and not hanging on to them anymore. The bridge serves as an affirmation of rising above and growing stronger.
The song has a powerful message of resilience and hope. It encourages listeners to let go of past hurts and not be held back by them, but instead to strive for a better future. The use of imagery, comparing oneself to a pearl in a sheath filled with stones, adds depth and beauty to the lyrics.
Overall, Hanging On is a song that inspires positivity and growth. It speaks to the struggles that we all face in life, but offers a reminder that it is possible to move past them and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Every hurt I will keep
I will hold onto every painful memory and experience
Like gold in my pockets
I will value and cherish these memories as much as I would a precious metal
And every step I will take
With each move forward in life
Feel a heavier weight
I will carry the burden of my past mistakes and pains along with me
Yea I lost my way
I have gone astray in life
But I’ll find my way home
I will rediscover my path and make it back to where I belong
I’ll shine like a pearl
I will radiate beauty and strength despite my hardships
In a sheath filled with stones
Even if surrounded by difficult and negative people or situations
I’m gonna throw it away
I will let go of all my troubles and move on
(No hanging on, no hanging on to all my troubles)
I will not hold onto any negative thoughts or experiences that may keep me down
I’ll find peace in my mind
I will discover a sense of inner calm and acceptance
Take back this life that’s been given
I will take control of my own destiny
As I watch the night skies
As I reflect upon my journey and contemplate my future
In my shadow there’s still light
Even in the darkest moments, there is always hope and positivity
I’ll be just like a pearl
I will become a symbol of strength and resilience
Higher, higher, higher, higher
I will ascend to new heights
And I’ll be higher, higher, higher, higher
I will continue to grow and improve
I’m gonna throw it away
I will let go of all my troubles and move on
(No hanging on, no hanging on)
I will not hold onto any negative thoughts or experiences that may keep me down
I’ll be higher (higher)
I will continue to rise and overcome any obstacle
(Chorus x2)
Repeating the message of letting go and moving on
Contributed by James C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KKP20111
All your songs are so beautiful, different and amazing, Rebecca!!! Pleasure for the ears! 👍💓👏
Kaique Brugnari
❤️