Bailey sang "Listen" in her room audition and "Who's Loving You" in the arena. She sang "Clown" at bootcamp, and "I Have Nothing" and "Without You" at judges' houses.
Following the eliminations of Lorna Simpson in week 1 and Shelley Smith in week 2, Bailey became the last over 25 left in the competition. On 8 December, she made it to the final, becoming the first female over 25s contestant to achieve this feat, along with Nicholas McDonald and Luke Friend. On 14 December, she duetted with X Factor judge Scherzinger and was later announced as the winner singing Skyscraper by Demi Lovato. The following day, she became the first "Over" to win the competition since Steve Brookstein did so in 2004.
Take It out on the Dancefloor
Sam Bailey Lyrics
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Feel no one understands bout nothing
All you need is someone to say you can
Get full of how [?] do something
Through the haze, yeah, I can't see the light
I just need to lose myself tonight
It's alright
Said, what you're waiting for?
Let's take it out on the dancefloor
Take my hand, and don't turn back
Just take it out on the dancefloor
Take it out on the dancefloor
No more crumbles before your very eyes
It comes as no surprise, you're running
Your heart beats faster, your temperature will rise
That's when you feel that Friday's coming
Through the haze, yeah, I can't see the light
I just need to lose myself tonight
Lose myself tonight
If you're feeling you can't take anymore
Said, what you're waiting for?
Let's take it out on the dancefloor
Take my hand, and don't turn back
Just take it out on the dancefloor
Take it out on the dancefloor
When you're feeling you can't take anymore
Say what you waiting for
Let's take it out on the dancefloor
Take my hand and don't turn back
Just take it out on the dancefloor
Take it out on the dancefloor
Take it out on the dancefloor
Sam Bailey's song "Take It Out on the Dancefloor" is an upbeat and motivational anthem that aims to provide comfort and support to those who feel lost, misunderstood, or overwhelmed by the challenges of life. The lyrics focus on the idea that when life doesn't go as planned and you feel like nobody understands you, all you need is to let go and lose yourself in the music. The chorus encourages listeners to take it out on the dancefloor and let the music help them forget their problems and feel alive again.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the overall message of the song, which is that life can be difficult and confusing, but dancing and letting go can be a powerful way to find meaning and purpose even in the darkest of times. The lyrics "When your life don't turn out the way you planned, feel no one understands bout nothing, all you need is someone to say you can" speak to the feeling of being lost and alone, and the need for validation and encouragement from others. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more upbeat and hopeful, with lines like "your heart beats faster, your temperature will rise, that's when you feel that Friday's coming" suggesting that dancing can be a way to ignite passion and joy in life.
Overall, "Take It Out on the Dancefloor" is a catchy and uplifting song that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and fears, and embrace the liberating and transformative power of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
When your life don't turn out the way you planned
When your life goes off track
Feel no one understands bout nothing
When you feel like no one gets you
All you need is someone to say you can
What you need is someone to tell you it's possible
Get full of how [?] do something
Get a sense of satisfaction from doing something
Through the haze, yeah, I can't see the light
When you are lost and can't see a way out
I just need to lose myself tonight
I just need to forget about everything and enjoy myself tonight
It's alright
Everything is going to be okay
If you're feeling you can't take anymore
If you're feeling overwhelmed
Said, what you're waiting for?
What are you waiting for?
Let's take it out on the dancefloor
Let's have fun and dance away the stress
Take my hand, and don't turn back
Let's go together and not look back
No more crumbles before your very eyes
No more disappointments happening right in front of you
It comes as no surprise, you're running
It's not unexpected that you want to escape
Your heart beats faster, your temperature will rise
You'll be feeling excited and energized
That's when you feel that Friday's coming
That's when you know the weekend is almost here
Lose myself tonight
Forget about everything and have some fun
Take it out on the dancefloor
Let's dance away the stress
When you're feeling you can't take anymore
When you're feeling overwhelmed
Say what you waiting for
What are you waiting for?
Take my hand and don't turn back
Let's go together and not look back
Take it out on the dancefloor
Let's dance away the stress
Take it out on the dancefloor
Let's dance away the stress
Writer(s): ben adams, sam bailey
Contributed by Nicholas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.