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.
Mr. Bright Eyes
Rebecca Ferguson Lyrics
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Where you been all of my life?
I've been daydreaming 'bout you
I cannot deny what feels so true
Am I serious? Maybe it's true
Can't believe that I just let myself go
Is it obvious? Should I hide the clues?
But I don't seem to care about what they say
All I really wanna do is think about you all day
And all these feelings that I have
Have got me falling so bad
Hey Mr. Bright Eyes
Where you been all of my life?
I've been daydreaming 'bout you
I cannot deny what feels so true
Here I am just laying up in my room
All day long all I think 'bout you
Ooh get butterflies whenever I go next to you
Got Cupid-shot and I ain't ever gonna lose
But I don't seem to care about what they say
All I really wanna do is think about you all day
And all these feelings that I have
Have got me falling so bad
Hey Mr. Bright Eyes
Where you been all of my life?
I've been daydreaming 'bout you
I cannot deny what feels so true
People say I'm a fool
For loving you,
Need to find something better to do
But what they don't realize
Is every time you come near I get butterflies
Hey Mr. Bright Eyes
Where you been all of my life?
I've been daydreaming 'bout you
I cannot deny what feels so true
Hey Mr. Bright Eyes
Where you been all of my life?
I've been daydreaming 'bout you
I cannot deny what feels so true
Mr. Bright Eyes
Oh, Mr. Bright Eyes
The lyrics to Rebecca Ferguson's song Mr. Bright Eyes seems to be a love song where she expresses her strong feelings for a man with captivating eyes. The chorus repeats the question "Hey Mr. Bright Eyes, where you been all of my life?" which depicts her wonder and awe towards this man. She admits to daydreaming about him and feeling drawn to him, believing that falling for him is true to her heart. However, she also acknowledges the opinions of others who tell her that she is foolish to love him and should find something better to do, yet disregards them because of the way he makes her feel.
The verses of the song explore her thoughts on the man more deeply. She admits that she may be serious about her feelings for him, and has let go of any reservations. She gets butterflies every time she is near him and admits to laying in her room all day thinking about him. She seems to be in a state of infatuation where she cannot stop thinking about him and falling for him- "And all these feelings that I have have got me falling so bad."
Overall, the song portrays the artist's affection for a man that she cannot resist. She is aware that other people might see her feelings as foolish, but she is consumed with emotion for Mr. Bright Eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mr. Bright Eyes
Addressing the person of interest, acknowledging the admiration towards them.
Where you been all of my life?
Expressing the feeling of longing and questioning why the person had not come into their life sooner.
I've been daydreaming 'bout you
Admitting to constantly thinking about the person of interest in a romantic manner.
I cannot deny what feels so true
Acknowledging that the feelings are real and undeniable, expressing honesty in attraction.
Am I serious? Maybe it's true
Questioning oneself if the attraction is authentic or superficial.
Can't believe that I just let myself go
Expressing surprise at oneself and how much they've fallen for the person of interest.
Is it obvious? Should I hide the clues?
Wondering if the feelings are transparent or if they should be kept a secret.
Got Cupid-shot and I'm not gonna lose
Feeling confident in the attraction and willing to risk being vulnerable for love.
But I don't seem to care about what they say
Indicating that the opinions of others do not affect the feelings of attraction towards the person of interest.
All I really wanna do is think about you all day
Expressing the intense level of attraction towards the person of interest.
And all these feelings that I have, have got me falling so bad
Emphasizing the intensity and overwhelming nature of the romantic feelings.
Here I am just laying up in my room
Indicating that the person spends a lot of time daydreaming and thinking about the person of interest.
All day long all I think 'bout you
Reiterating the obsessive level of attraction and preoccupation with thoughts of the person of interest.
Ooh get butterflies whenever I go next to you
Describing the physical sensation of attraction that the person experiences when in close proximity to the person of interest.
People say I'm a fool
Experience of judgment and criticism from others for the level of attraction towards the person of interest.
For loving you, need to find something better to do
Suggesting that others think that the person needs to focus on other things instead of being preoccupied with the person of interest.
But what they don't realize is every time you come near I get butterflies
Explaining that the attraction is authentic and the physical sensation of butterflies proves it.
Mr. Bright Eyes, Oh, Mr. Bright Eyes
Calling out to the person of interest, emphasizing the significance of their presence in the thoughts and feelings of the person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN THOMAS HIGGINS, LUKE FITTON, MATTHEW DEL GRAY, TOBY LE MESSURIER SCOTT, OWEN JAMES PARKER, REBECCA FERGUSON
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@My83Tube
Amazing artist ,she wrote her own songs .The album is the best release of the last years in my opinion .What an incredible voice .
@TheSbj92
Such a feel good song :) What a voice she has!
@Lola-eb7gt
2022 still remember that first time I heard Rebecca voice on some love and hip hop comercial, i googled who is this lady singing and rest is history....my God I love this album
@mariamashaa
Had a horrible day, but rebecca always cheers me up ! I absolutely love this song!!
@andymoore7876
Never get tired of listening to this. You are amazing and so humble Rebecca x
@JackTSR
I have her album, it's so beautiful! One of the most talented people to come off the X Factor :)
@nightshade305
LOVE it, like a throw back to the 60's!
@davidcopson5800
Amy Winehouse's Love Is A Losing Game is like that too.
@danacolores6134
I've been listening to this song since 2012 and it amazes me everytime I listen to.
@insulartoxic7
Love it. I think she'll go very far! This is a great album & she has a beautiful recording voice. I knew/hoped she'd fare the best out of last year's X Factor contestants!