Early life
Samantha Jade Gibbs was born in Perth, Western Australia. Her father is of Anglo-Indian descent, whilst her mother is of Scottish descent. She began modelling at the age of four and at age nine she won a talent show after singing "Amazing Grace". She attended Hampton Senior High School. In 2002 her first studio recordings were made with Platinum mixer/producer Conley Abrams in Los Angeles. These were recorded for a Perth label which folded that year. In 2003 the Gibbs family moved to Los Angeles in order for Jade to pursue her singing career. That year, a song she co-wrote, "Secret Love", was recorded by JoJo for the soundtrack of the 2004 film Shark Tale. In 2004 Jade signed a multiple album recording contract with US record label Jive Records
2006β2011: Jive Records and Affinity West Entertainment
In 2006 Jade recorded the title track "Step Up" for the 2006 Universal Pictures Dance Drama film Step Up which was produced by Rapper and Music Producer Wyclef Jean. The single which had little promotion appeared for one week on the Billboard Pop 100 peaking at #92. In 2007 Jade released her follow-up single "Turn Around" which failed to chart. Jade began recording her debut album My Name Is Samantha Jade with Music Producers Darkchild, Timbaland, Max Martin and Stargate. "Apple" the album suffered numerous set-backs and was not released. In 2007 Jade co-wrote and sang back-up vocals on the track "Positivity" on Ashley Tisdale's debut album Headstrong.
Jade was later dropped from Jive Records and attempted to continued to work on music independently with Australian record label Affinity West Entertainment. That same year Jade made her acting debut in the film Beneath the Blue a sequel to Eye of the Dolphin. The film was released in 2009. Jade notably recorded a track the following year with David Guetta and Laidback Luke for David Guetta's fourth studio album One Love which was released in August. The track did not make the final track-listing but is featured as a bonus track on certain international releases. In July 2009 Jade released her third single "Secret" in Australia which failed to chart. The official music video for the single was directed by Valerie Babayan. In August 2009 Jade performed on Kerri-Anne to promote the single.In November 2011, Jade relocated to Perth and began working at her father's mining factory counting stock.
2012: The X Factor Australia and Samantha Jade
In an attempt to return to the music industry, Jade successfully auditioned for the fourth season of The X Factor in 2012. She sang "Breakeven" by The Script, during which judge Guy Sebastian notably teared up. Jade eventually made it to the live shows as part of the Over 25s category.
During the grand final decider, on 20 November 2012, Jade was announced as the winner. She received a recording contract with record label Sony Music Australia and a Nissan Dualis car. After winning The X Factor, Jade's winner's single "What You've Done to Me" was released digitally via iTunes. Her self-titled debut album will be released on 7 December 2012, featuring re-recorded versions of the songs she performed on The X Factor.
Can't Let You Go
Samantha Jade Lyrics
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What you doing to me baby
Yeahh
I cant let you go
Even though you keeping me frustrated
It still feels so right
I try so hard not to be jaded
Try so hard to
Get you off my mind
You know that I be running back to you
My love is blind
I know it aint right
It just ain't right
He won more time
Like there's too much to leave behind
Want to move on
But I cant
Chorus:
No I just cant let you go
Coz I been loving you too long
Take it back to how it was baby
You know I'm goin crazy
Oh I cant do this no more
Coz I just cant let you go
I keep on coming back for more
Told myself now its over
But I still love ya
I cant let you go
I don't think time will ever make it
No matter how hard I try
But you convince im mistaken
When you go and do the things you
We used to do
That made me fall for you
Then you turn around
And say something
That proves me right
baby this aint right
Chorus
I know I'm a fool
To think that I need you in my life
I should know better but
When im with you
I forget about the past
No, the fights we had dont matter
I know im just playin myself
But I don't care
I dont wanna let you go neither
To tell ya the truth mami I need ya
Anything to please ya
Body of a Diva
She hotter than a fever
Try to cool it down
Ice rocks on her finger
When I get upset or frustrated
She sing to me
Getting paid she aint gotta
Cook n clean for me
Tried to leave a couple times
But she came bak
Cant let you go
Im not ashamed to say that
Chorus x2
Samantha Jade's "Can't Let You Go" is a passionate expression of a relationship that has reached a crossroads. The lyrics capture the singer's internal struggle as she tries to detach herself from a love that has proven to be problematic. The verses describe the frustration and inner turmoil that comes with loving someone despite their flaws. The chorus reveals the singer's inability to move on from the relationship, despite her desire to do so.
The lyrics in the first verse describe the conflicting emotions the singer feels towards her partner. Though he frustrates her, she cannot deny the deep connection she has with him. The second verse reveals her struggle to move on, despite her attempts to convince herself otherwise. The third verse shows her vulnerability as she admits that she is a fool for holding on to someone who has caused her so much pain. The final verse is a male perspective on the same relationship. It shows that the feeling of being unable to let go of a relationship is not one-sided, but rather something both partners are experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledges the beginning of the song
What you doing to me baby
Questioning the effect that the other person has on the singer
Yeahh
Reinforcing the opening line
I cant let you go
Expressing the difficulty the singer has in letting go of the other person
Even though you keeping me frustrated
Admitting that the other person is causing frustration
It still feels so right
Despite the hardship, the singer still finds the relationship fulfilling
I try so hard not to be jaded
Struggling to maintain a positive outlook despite negative experiences in the relationship
Every time you lie
Pointing out a wrongful action that the other person commits
Try so hard to
Continuing the description of the singer's efforts
Get you off my mind
Attempting to forget about the other person
You know that I be running back to you
Admitting that the singer keeps going back to the other person
My love is blind
Awareness that the singer's feelings may not be based on rational thought
I know it aint right
Recognizing the flaws in the relationship
It just ain't right
Echoing the previous line for emphasis
He won more time
Using an idiom to express that the other person is holding onto the relationship
Like there's too much to leave behind
Suggesting that the relationship has become too ingrained and important to both parties
Want to move on
Expressing a desire to end the relationship
But I cant
Admitting that the singer is unable to let go
Chorus: No I just cant let you go
Repeating the main theme of the song
Coz I been loving you too long
The length of the relationship has made it difficult to end
Take it back to how it was baby
Reminiscing about a happier time in the relationship
You know I'm goin crazy
The difficulty in ending the relationship is causing emotional distress
Oh I cant do this no more
Reaffirming the singer's desire to end the relationship
Coz I just cant let you go
Repeated expression of the singer's difficulty in letting go
I keep on coming back for more
Admitting that despite wanting to end things, the singer keeps returning to the other person
Told myself now its over
Trying to convince oneself that the relationship is finished
But I still love ya
Admitting continued feelings for the other person
I don't think time will ever make it
Expressing the belief that time cannot heal the relationship
No matter how hard I try
Despite efforts at improving things, the relationship remains difficult
But you convince im mistaken
The other person successfully convinces the singer to stay in the relationship
When you go and do the things you
Describing specific actions the other person takes
We used to do
Reminiscing about a time in the relationship when things were better
That made me fall for you
Describing how the other person won the singer's affection previously
Then you turn around
Transitioning to discussing a negative aspect of the relationship
And say something
The other person says something that upsets the singer
That proves me right
The other person confirms the singer's doubt about the relationship
baby this aint right
Calling out the wrongdoing in the relationship
I know I'm a fool
Admitting that the singer is acting foolishly
To think that I need you in my life
Questioning the necessity of the other person's presence
I should know better but
Acknowledging that the singer is making a mistake
When im with you
Describing the effect the other person has on the singer
I forget about the past
The other person is able to make the singer forget about past relationship troubles
No, the fights we had dont matter
No longer holding onto past arguments and troubles
I know im just playin myself
Realizing that the singer is manipulating themselves into staying in the relationship
But I don't care
Despite everything, the singer still wants to stay in the relationship
I dont wanna let you go neither
Stating that the other person also does not want to end the relationship
To tell ya the truth mami I need ya
Emphasizing the importance of the other person in the singer's life
Anything to please ya
Acknowledging a willingness to do anything to make the other person happy
Body of a Diva
Commenting on the other person's physical appearance
She hotter than a fever
Continuing the description of the other person's attractiveness
Try to cool it down
Using an idiom to express the need to calm down
Ice rocks on her finger
Describing the other person's jewelry
When I get upset or frustrated
Describing the other person's reaction to the singer's negative emotions
She sing to me
Describing the other person's actions to comfort the singer
Getting paid she aint gotta
Describing the other person's financial situation
Cook n clean for me
Describing household chores that the other person does not need to do
Tried to leave a couple times
Describing past attempts to end the relationship
But she came bak
Not successfully ending the relationship due to the other person's actions
Cant let you go
Restating the main theme of the song
Im not ashamed to say that
Expressing a willingness to be open about the singer's feelings
Chorus x2
Repeating the main theme of the song twice
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John Crisp
Awesome song, brilliantly sung by a true artist, beautiful....
Shizbro Smith
her voice is AMAZING!!
brittany river
This song Still π₯π₯ Still Banging in 2017 ππ
Chel M
tain! Β‘Grandioso el tema! Que buena voz!
April Lacy
ahhhh love her voiceee!!
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I remember i had this song as my profile song on myspace back in middle school, I'm almost 20 now & I still love this song aha
brittany river
Lol back Again after 3 years , Yup Shit still bumpin ππ₯π
marquis gary
Good song I love it it makes me smile
kskye15342
This reminds me of a guy I love... now everytime I think of him my heart hurts (not litterally but figurativly) I miss him : /
SCJ
Why do we always love the ones we shouldnt ugh! Love is blind