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.
Young Single & Sexy
Rita Ora Lyrics
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Waiting for you to change
With my dress and my lipstick on
You should see it on me, it's such a shame
But I know about the girl you called
The one from the park with the pink heels on
We're damaged, uneven, broken, I'm leaving
I'm way too fly for that
I won't sit back if you want my love
You act like my love is not enough
Don't make me erase you from my phone
'Cause I can always go out alone
Who said you were my first and last?
I look in the mirror, know what I am
They say love leaves you blind
Well not these eyes of mine
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
He'll be lonely on a Friday night
And that's just what he gets
I've been calling him, calling all day
And he still hasn't called me yet
And when he does it will be too late
You know I'll be at the party hanging with my mates
Who am I to sit at home
I'm too busy to wait
I'm way too smart for that
I won't sit here and go back and forth
You act like it's okay, you just got caught
Constructors can't build this bridge back up
This is how it ends, you're outta luck
Who said you were my first and last?
I look in the mirror, know what I am
They say love leaves you blind, well not these eyes of mine
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
Now I can dance when I wanna (I wanna)
Clap my hands when I wanna (I wanna)
No one can say come home
Out all night long oh yeah
And I will not be bothered
If I wanna party 'til tomorrow
I'm sexy and free
That's how it should be
So come on, come on and do it with me
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go (fill my tank and go)
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go (fill my tank and go)
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy, ooh
The lyrics to "Young, Single & Sexy" by Rita Ora are about a woman who is tired of waiting for a man to change and be the partner she needs. She talks about how she knows about the other women he has been seeing and decides to leave him since she deserves better. The chorus talks about how now that she is single, she can do whatever she wants and enjoy the freedom of being young and sexy. She doesn't care what anyone thinks and is ready to live her life to the fullest.
The verses are filled with frustration as the singer talks about how she won't wait around for the man who can't seem to make up his mind. She is too smart to be fooled and knows her worth. The lyrics also hint at the idea of her ex trying to come back but it's too late since she's already moved on. The chorus is all about enjoying her newfound freedom with her friends and being spontaneous.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of sittin' here in my room
I'm bored of waiting for you to make a move.
Waiting for you to change
I'm waiting for you to get serious about our relationship.
With my dress and my lipstick on
I'm dolled up and ready to go out.
You should see it on me, it's such a shame
It's a waste that I look this good and you're not here to appreciate it.
But I know about the girl you called
I know about the girl you were talking to on the phone.
The one from the park with the pink heels on
I know exactly which girl you're talking to.
We're damaged, uneven, broken, I'm leaving
Our relationship is flawed and I'm done with it.
I'm way too fly for that
I'm too good for this relationship, I deserve better.
I won't sit back if you want my love
I won't be passive in this relationship, my love needs to be reciprocated.
You act like my love is not enough
You don't seem to appreciate my love.
Don't make me erase you from my phone
I'm not afraid to cut you out of my life if you don't step up for me.
'Cause I can always go out alone
I don't need you to have fun or be happy.
Who said you were my first and last?
I'm not tied to you, I have other options.
I look in the mirror, know what I am
I know my worth and won't settle for less.
They say love leaves you blind
People think that love can make you overlook flaws.
Well not these eyes of mine
But I'm not blind to your flaws, I see them clearly.
So now I don't even care
I'm over you and moving on with my life.
Got my hands in the air
I'm ready to let loose and have fun.
Gonna fill my tank and go
I'm going to get out of here and have a good time.
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
I'm going out with my friends and having a blast.
We can do whatever we want
I'm free to explore and enjoy my life.
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm confident in my independence and appearance.
London to New York City
I'm traveling and experiencing new things.
He'll be lonely on a Friday night
He'll regret not being with me tonight.
And that's just what he gets
He deserves to be alone for treating me poorly.
I've been calling him, calling all day
I'm trying to reach him to no avail.
And he still hasn't called me yet
He's ignoring me and it's too late to make up for it now.
And when he does it will be too late
Even if he responds, I'm still done with him.
You know I'll be at the party hanging with my mates
I'm going out and enjoying myself with my friends.
Who am I to sit at home
I'm too young and energetic to be cooped up at home.
I'm too busy to wait
I have better things to do than wait for him to call.
I won't sit here and go back and forth
I'm not going to argue or waste my time anymore.
You act like it's okay, you just got caught
You're not taking responsibility for your actions, and I'm not forgiving you.
Constructors can't build this bridge back up
Our relationship is beyond repair.
This is how it ends, you're outta luck
Our relationship is over and there's no going back.
Now I can dance when I wanna (I wanna)
I'm free to dance and have fun without anyone holding me back.
Clap my hands when I wanna (I wanna)
I'm free to express myself without any inhibitions.
No one can say come home
I'm not listening to anyone who tries to tell me how to live my life.
Out all night long oh yeah
I'm having the time of my life and nothing can stop me.
And I will not be bothered
I'm not letting anyone ruin my good time.
If I wanna party 'til tomorrow
I'm free to party as long as I want without anyone telling me otherwise.
I'm sexy and free
I'm confident, independent, and enjoying my freedom.
That's how it should be
This is what life is all about: being free and having fun.
So come on, come on and do it with me
I'm inviting others to join me in my carefree lifestyle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMUND BJORKLUND, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR HERMANSEN, ESPEN LIND, MAKEBA RIDDICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YJ
Tired of sittin' here in my room
Waiting for you to change
With my dress and my lipstick on
You should see it on me, it's such a shame
But I know about the girl you called
The one from the park with the pink heels on
We're damaged, uneven, broken, I'm leaving
I'm way too fly for that
I won't sit back if you want my love
You act like my love is not enough
Don't make me erase you from my phone
Cause I can always go out alone
Who said you were my first and last
I look in the mirror, know what I am
They say love leaves you blind
Well not these eyes of mine
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
He'll be lonely on a Friday night
And that's just what he gets
I've been calling him, calling all day
And he still hasn't called me yet
And when he does it will be too late
You know I'll be at the party hanging with my mates
Who am I to sit at home
I'm too busy to wait
I'm way too smart for that
I won't sit here and go back and forth
You act like it's okay, you just got caught
Constructors can't build this bridge back up
This is how it ends, you're outta luck
Who said you were my first and last
I look in the mirror, know what I am
They say love leaves you blind, well not these eyes of mine
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
Now I can dance when I wanna
Clap my hands when I wanna
No one can say come home
Out all night long oh yeah
And I will not be bothered
If I wanna party til tomorrow
Cause I'm sexy and free
That's how it should be
So come on, come on and do it with me
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
So now I don't even care
Got my hands in the air
Gonna fill my tank and go
Me and all my girls gonna run around town
We can do whatever we want
'Cause I'm young single and sexy
I'm young single and sexy
London to New York City
I'm young single and sexy
Gerald Clark
It’s a beautiful symphony, always one of my favorites from the album. If we Beyoncé were to release this song it’ll breaks the charts today. Rita Ora still one of my all time favorites. Love her energy and vibe
RayRihanna22
This song needs to be a international single for sure it's Pop/R&b/Acoustic guitar and I am loving this track!. Rita you are young and sexy and we love you !!! I'm buying the deluxe for this song for sure!
Telegater
I agree
fathead init
This song is such a heart warming song :) x Young, Single & Sexy= Rita Ora
KidNasify
This is actually one of her best songs on this album.
Joseph Kent
She rocked this. I wish she would've performed this on her USA tour
aisha bipi
no to pora się wybrać po płytkę na święta :D
gareth neill
this girl is awesome had a tattoo saying shine ya light as she always does.. saw her live WOW BIG UP FOR RITA ORA
Leonit Dedushaj
She is so talented. Love you Rita.
Fabienne Chafe
Amazing! First time I hear any of her songs but I LOVE IT!xx