In 2011 and 2012, Contostavlos was a judge on the The X Factor and mentored the "Groups" category in her first year including Little Mix, the first ever group to win the competition to date. Contostavlos released her debut solo album in 2012, titled The Female Boss. On 16 March 2012 during a Twitter dispute with her cousin and bandmate Dappy Contostavlos announced that N-Dubz had in fact split up and were not taking a break as stated in 2011.
In 2011, it was announced that Tulisa would replace Cheryl Cole on the 'X Factor' judging panel along with Gary Barlow, Louis Walsh and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland.
The Young Songfacts reports that in 2012 Tulisa released her debut solo single. Young was produced by STL, a production duo which was founded by Richard Rawson. It was premiered on Chris Moyle's BBC Radio 1 show on March 23, 2012 and released on May 6, 2012 through Island Records and All Around The World.
In 2009, Contostavlos turned down a £250,000 offer to pose nude for playboy magazine on moral grounds. She was also named at number 15 in FHM's '100 Sexiest Women in the World list' in the May 2010 issue, but has stated several times she will never strip for photos due to her moral beliefs . Contostavlos was in an on/off relationship with DJ Adam Bailey who she was reported to be engaged to in early 2009, but she finished with him when he was accused of GBH.
Live It Up
Tulisa Lyrics
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Than we did last year
And we should live like it's the only life we get
There's nowhere else past it
And as the dj plays the sparkles fly
Like fireworks have gone off
We got out glasses up and bottles high
And if you don't that's your loss
So we should live it up
Put something in your cup
Too much is not enough
Put your glasses up
Toast to the good life that we're livin
Up there's no one here but us
There's never too much love
Too much is not enough
Let's live it up
Let's live it up
There should be nobody sitting
Wanna tear the roof down
Put your palms up if you're with me
Got to nothing to lose now
Got the shots going around the room
And it's all on me yeah
You should call your friends and tell your crew
They should really be here
So we should live it up
Put something in your cup
Too much is not enough
Put your glasses up
Toast to the good life that we're livin'
Up there's no one here but us
There's never too much love
Too much is not enough
Let's live it up
Let's live it up
Ha! Skinny fly, big icy watch
The rolls going wild
The car ain't got no top
I'm into ballin', and being cocky and showing off
Single-handlely killing y'all
Don't get involved
Big rims, big girlfriends
Been in the party bumping on waterbeds
Two by the leg
Two by the head
It's crazy, driving miss dasy
Got white girls going crazy
Damdama, last king bandana
Break that ... off
I ain't going hammer
KM in the panamera
Front seat, relax, looking sexy
So we should live it up
Put something in your cup
Too much is not enough
Put your glasses up
Toast to the good life that we're livin'
Up there's no one here but us
There's never too much love
Too much is not enough
Let's live it up
Let's live it up
The song Live It Up by Tulisa celebrates life and encourages everyone to make the most of it. The lyrics hint at the idea that life is short and one should enjoy every moment of it. The song's central theme is about living life to the fullest and enjoying every minute of it. The first verse recommends celebrating the upcoming year by popping more champagne than last year and living life as though it is the only life we get.
The second verse suggests that there should be nobody sitting, and the roof should be torn down. Everyone should put their palms up if they're with the crowd, and there's nothing left to lose now. Shots are going around the room, and it's all on the artist, Tulisa. She advises calling everyone and letting them know they should really be there. The song is about having fun with loved ones and raising your glasses high to celebrate life as you enjoy it to the fullest.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace every opportunity put in their way, treasure their loved ones, and celebrate life with them. The song carries an uplifting and celebratory message, and its lyrics are well crafted to drive the main point home.
Line by Line Meaning
We should pop more champagne this year
We should celebrate and live life to the fullest this year by indulging in more champagne than last year.
Than we did last year
We should drink more champagne this year than we did last year.
And we should live like it's the only life we get
We should enjoy life to the fullest as if this is our only chance at it.
There's nowhere else past it
We shouldn't worry about what else is beyond this moment and just enjoy it.
And as the dj plays the sparkles fly
The atmosphere around us becomes more vibrant as we dance to the dj's music.
Like fireworks have gone off
The excitement and energy around us is like fireworks exploding in the air.
We got out glasses up and bottles high
We are raising our glasses and champagne bottles high in celebration.
And if you don't that's your loss
If you don't celebrate with us, then you're missing out.
So we should live it up
We should live life to the fullest and enjoy the moment.
Put something in your cup
Put something in your cup to drink and enjoy the moment.
Too much is not enough
We shouldn't hold back on our celebrations and enjoyment.
Put your glasses up
Raise your glasses in celebration and cheers.
Toast to the good life that we're livin
Let's raise our glasses and cheers to the wonderful life we are living.
Up there's no one here but us
In this moment, there's no one else but us to enjoy and celebrate.
There's never too much love
There's never too much love to spread and share with each other.
Let's live it up
Let's continue to live life to the fullest and enjoy the moment.
There should be nobody sitting
Everyone should be up and dancing, enjoying the moment.
Wanna tear the roof down
We want to take the excitement and energy to the next level.
Put your palms up if you're with me
Raise your hands in celebration if you're enjoying the moment with us.
Got to nothing to lose now
We have nothing to lose and everything to gain by enjoying this moment.
Got the shots going around the room
We are passing around shots to keep the celebration going.
And it's all on me yeah
I am taking responsibility for the celebration and making sure everyone is having a good time.
You should call your friends and tell your crew
You should invite your friends and crew to join in on the excitement and celebration.
They should really be here
They should be here with us to enjoy and celebrate the moment.
Ha! Skinny fly, big icy watch
I'm feeling fly and confident with my thin figure and flashy watch.
The rolls going wild
The party is getting crazy.
The car ain't got no top
The car we're in doesn't have a roof.
I'm into ballin', and being cocky and showing off
I love showing off my lavish lifestyle and being confident.
Single-handlely killing y'all
I'm dominating the party and making sure everyone is having a good time.
Don't get involved
Don't try to compete with me or disrupt my good time.
Big rims, big girlfriends
I have big rims on my car and big, attractive girlfriends.
Been in the party bumping on waterbeds
We've been partying and dancing hard.
Two by the leg
I have two attractive girls by my side.
Two by the head
I have two more attractive girls at my disposal.
It's crazy, driving miss dasy
The party is wild and I feel like I'm in a movie scene.
Got white girls going crazy
Even the white girls are getting crazy and enjoying the moment.
Damdama, last king bandana
I'm wearing a king-like bandana to show off my confidence.
Break that ... off
Let's break off what's holding us back and enjoy the moment.
I ain't going hammer
I'm not going to go too crazy, but I'll still have a good time.
KM in the panamera
I'm driving a Porsche Panamera.
Front seat, relax, looking sexy
I'm in the front seat, relaxing and looking good while still enjoying the party.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL STEVENSON, BARRINGTON LEVY, RICHARD BUTLER, PAUL LOVE, J MEDOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gavyn S
It is actually quite annoying how many dislikes this video has.. Tulisa actually has a really good voice, unlike most women in the music industry.
truestar070
I am not Tulisa's fan BUT I LOVE this song. Great beat and singing. Well done Tulisa!
Amy Gillespie
I really don't get why she has so much hate. She's perfect.
Chloe Baggott
the fact there's more dislikes on this then there is likes makes me actual pretty upset. the song isn't her strongest, but it's still bloody amazing! she's trying her hardest to please everyone; not just the fans she's had since day one which is more than anyone could want really. in the video, t's looking more beautiful than she normally does and her voice is perfect! well, she's doing me and all the other ndublets proud! in true ndubz style, f a hater!
Jaclyn Brooks
I love tulisa I don't care what anyone says. She's amazing. Love this song!
Hannah Sim
Loving this track!!!! Living it up!
Ich küsse deine Elle
I am a metal fan but I like very much Tulisa's songs. She had great voice and the music is very good. Her songs have soul - something that a lot of the modern music lack. You are great, Tulisa, and haters are just people with no music taste at all.
VanishedFade
I LOVE it. What's with all the dislikes? Tulisa please release this overseas if the Brits don't appreciate this because I'm pretty sure that the world will.
teachmehowfly
I really love Tulisa's voice, I would like to hear her singing other kind of music.
Emma Russell
LOVE THIS!!!!! been listening to it on repeat for 3 days now! can't get enough of it!!!!!! :D can't wait for it to come out on sunday!!!!! <3