Her first UK exposure came after several collaborations with British singer Craig David. In 2009, she also auditioned for BBC talent competition 'Your Country Needs You' – to select the United Kingdom's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest – but withdrew her application.
In 2009, she signed a recording contract with Jay-Z's label Roc Nation and relocated to America. The How We Do (Party) Songfacts reports that when Ora visited Clear Channel with Jay-Z to present music and videos from her debut release, the executives were so enthused by what they heard that they organised for How We Do (Party) to be immediately premiered on DJ JJ's afternoon show on New York's top hit music station WHTZ (Z100). Her debut album ORA was released on 26th August, 2012.
In December 2015, Ora filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation, seeking release from the label and citing that the contract she signed in 2008 is "unenforceable", due to California's "seven-year rule." The complaint stated that she's "only been permitted to release one album despite creating multiple additional records for release" and that her relationship with Roc Nation is "irrevocably damaged." Her complaint also pointed out a breach of contract, reporting that Roc Nation breached the recording agreement by improperly taking twenty percent commission of her income. In January 2016, Roc Nation filed a counter-lawsuit against Ora for breaking her recording contract. They reached a settlement in May 2016. In June 2016, it was reported that she signed a new record deal with Atlantic Records and Warner Music Group.
Ora's second studio album, Phoenix, was released in November 2018. The lead single, "Your Song", reached the UK top ten; and the subsequent singles, "Anywhere" and "Let You Love Me", reached the top five in the UK. "Let You Love Me" allowed Ora to become the first British female solo artist to have thirteen top ten songs in the United Kingdom. Phoenix was supported by the "Phoenix World Tour" which began March 1st, 2018 and commenced July 16th, 2019.
In September 2019, Ora revealed she had begun work on her third studio album.
Crazy Girl
Rita Ora Lyrics
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Crazy girl
Crazy girl
Crazy girl
Oh
I see you watchin'
And now I'm testin' you
With every chance I get
I'm igniting you
Explosion
Can't deny the
Compulsion
Get ready, get set
On your runway jet
Get up on me, grind me faster
Tell me, baby, what you want
Lovin' how I throw this body
Know you wanna give me some
Careful baby
I am nothing like them other girls
I'll eat you up
Boy I'm a crazy girl
The kinda girl you might not wanna take to see your mama
Boy I am a crazy girl
If you fall for me prepare for a little drama
So you say you're ready
For a love that's so extreme
You want it, soon you will see
I'm a crazy girl
I'm love's anti-matter
Destroyer
Gotta work for this
Employer
Got you racing
Anticipating
What you wanna do to me?
I'm a big risk, a bigger reward
But can you handle what you beggin' me for?
Get up on me, grind me faster
Tell me, baby, what you want
Lovin' how I throw this body
Know you wanna give me some
Careful baby
I am nothing like them other girls
I'll eat you up
Boy I'm a crazy girl
The kinda girl you might not wanna take to see your mama
Boy I am a crazy girl
If you fall for me prepare for a little drama
So you say you're ready
For a love that's so extreme
You want it, soon you will see
I'm a crazy girl
Boy I'm a crazy girl
The kinda girl you might not wanna take to see your mama
Boy I am a crazy girl
If you fall for me prepare for a little drama
So you say you're ready (so you say you're crazy)
For a love that's so extreme
You want it, soon you will see
I'm a crazy girl
The song "Crazy Girl" by Rita Ora explores the artist's identity as a powerful and independent woman who is not afraid to take risks and demand what she wants. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "crazy girl," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Rita Ora speaks directly to the listener, stating that she sees them watching her and wanting her. Throughout the song, she tests the listener, igniting their desire for her and pushing them to take action.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the artist's unique personality and warns the listener that being with her is not easy. She describes herself as a "crazy girl" who may not be suitable to take home to meet one's mother. However, she asserts that her intensity and passion make her worth the effort. She is a "big risk" but also a "bigger reward."
The rest of the verses contain sensual and empowering lyrics that exemplify the artist's confidence and self-assurance. Rita Ora sings about being a "love's anti-matter" and a "destroyer." She reminds the listener that she is not like other girls and that they should be careful before getting involved with her. However, despite these warnings, the listener cannot help but fall under her spell.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy girl
The singer identifies herself as a crazy girl
Crazy girl
The singer once again identifies herself as a crazy girl
Crazy girl
The singer repeats her self-identification as a crazy girl
Crazy girl
The artist reiterates that she is a crazy girl
Oh
Exclamation of emotion related to the upcoming lyrics
I see you watchin'
The singer knows the listener is interested in her
I see you wantin' it
The singer knows the listener wants her
And now I'm testin' you
The artist is challenging the listener
With every chance I get
The artist is always testing the listener
I'm igniting you
The artist is arousing the listener
Explosion
Intense feelings are building up between the singer and listener
Can't deny the
The artist acknowledges the undeniable chemistry between them
Compulsion
The listener feels a strong urge to be with the singer
Get ready, get set
The singer is telling the listener to prepare for what's coming
On your runway jet
The listener is compared to a plane, ready to take off
Get up on me, grind me faster
The artist wants the listener to get closer and move faster
Tell me, baby, what you want
The artist wants the listener to express their desires
Lovin' how I throw this body
The singer enjoys the attention she's getting from the listener
Know you wanna give me some
The singer is aware of the listener's desire for her
Careful baby
The artist warns the listener to be careful with her
I am nothing like them other girls
The artist is different from other girls
I'll eat you up
The artist is very passionate and intense
Boy I'm a crazy girl
The singer repeats her self-identification as a crazy girl
The kinda girl you might not wanna take to see your mama
The artist is not the type of girl you bring home to your family
If you fall for me prepare for a little drama
Being with the singer will come with its fair share of drama
So you say you're ready
The listener claims to be ready for the singer
For a love that's so extreme
The singer's love is very intense and passionate
You want it, soon you will see
The artist is confident that the listener wants her love
I'm love's anti-matter
The artist goes against the norm when it comes to love
Destroyer
She destroys traditional concepts of love
Gotta work for this
The listener has to put in effort to be with the singer
Employer
The artist is in charge, the listener is an employee
Got you racing
The artist has the listener excited and eager
Anticipating
The listener is looking forward to what's to come
What you wanna do to me?
The singer is asking the listener what they want to do with her
I'm a big risk, a bigger reward
Being with the artist comes with a lot of risks but also great rewards
But can you handle what you beggin' me for?
The singer is questioning if the listener can handle what they're asking for
Boy I'm a crazy girl
The singer repeats her self-identification as a crazy girl
The kinda girl you might not wanna take to see your mama
The singer is not the type of girl you bring home to your family
If you fall for me prepare for a little drama
Being with the artist will come with its fair share of drama
So you say you're ready (so you say you're crazy)
The listener claims to be ready for the artist's craziness
For a love that's so extreme
The singer's love is very intense and passionate
You want it, soon you will see
The singer is confident that the listener wants her love
I'm a crazy girl
The artist repeats her self-identification as a crazy girl
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH, DAVID CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR, THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, RITA ORA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
RayRihanna22
This is very different and original, I appreciate and love that about this song! Good Job rita on choosing this song it's amazing! I'm buying the deluxe album!
Esther Barnes
i really love this song and it's catchy to listen to at any house party or maybe at someone's private house party and even you can always play this song at any school talent show
STEPHiiE.
My favorite song on her album! ♥
rhia patel
LOVE RITA AND ALL OF HER SONGS... She's perfect!!
Paul Richard
ONE OF RITA’S BEST EVER
Uvejs
Seriously now, it doesn't matter where she is from and where she is signed, because she Makes Good Music, and Should have done more like this!!
Nurseda Yüksel
finally a new artist that i like :D her songs are great
Jonathan DELAMUSE
This song is amazing...... <3
nikki mesidor
How Can Anybody Dislike Any Of Rita Ora's Songs ?? She's Perfect <333
Diana fayyumi
I really LOVE Rita!! She's got swag and talent! I looove listen to her voice! She's got her own style and i love that! I'm a singer too and she's own of my inspirations! Check out my youtube channel :) :)