Start Without You
Alexandra Burke, Laza Morgan
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Don't make me start without you Oh la la la ohhh Uh red one Et cetera Hey Ey, hey, I'm like a beast Ey, hey, I'm like a beast The DJ dropped the record Imma start a stampede He dropped the record I'll start a stampede Ey boy, I'll push it out Ey boy, I'll push it out Fire in my belly like a merry go round From front to the back I'll make you go round Yeah like me, get on the dance floor Yeah like me (don't wanna start without you) Oh here I go Drip dropping way down low You bound to miss Windin' ta this Don't let me start without you Oh here I go Your moving way to slow I'm coming up Put down your cup Don't make me start without you (I don't wanna start without you) (I don't wanna start without you) Eh boy, way that I move Eh boy, way that I move Body like a weapon that'll make you go boom Hit like a drum, I'll make you go (BOOM) Hey boy, oi were you at? Hey boy, oi were you at? Your the only one that I want on my back The only one I want on my back Yeah like me, get on the dance floor Yeah like me (don't make me start without you) Oh here I go, Drip dropping way down low You bound to miss Windin' ta this Don't let me start without you Oh here I go Your moving way to slow I'm coming up Put down your cup Don't make me start without you Hear it out push it out Watch it how she work it out Yeah like me, get on the dance floor Yeah like me (Don't make me start without you) Oh here I go, Drip dropping way down low You bound to miss Windin' ta this Don't let me start without you Oh here I go Your moving way to slow I'm coming up Put down your cup Don't make me start without you
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Written by: NADIR KHAYAT, SAVAN KOTECHA, KRISTIAN LUNDIN, JULIAN BUNETTA
Lyrics © BOURNE CO., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Start Without You" by Alexandra Burke was released on September 6, 2010, in the UK.
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Chart PerformanceThe single achieved considerable commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It became Alexandra Burke's third number one single in the UK.
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Song Category"Start Without You" belongs to the pop and reggae genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Start Without You" was directed by Max & Dania. It features Alexandra in various summer themed scenes, along with dancers and cheerleaders.
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Song InspirationAccording to Burke, the song is about being independent and standing on your own two feet - not needing anyone else to succeed.
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from Laza Morgan.
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Critical ReceptionThough the song was a commercial success, it received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its catchy melody while others critiqued its lyrical content.
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SongwritersThe song was co-written by RedOne, Bilal Hajji, AJ Junior, and Alexandra Burke herself.
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Record Label"Start Without You" was released under the Syco Music record label.
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Promotional PerformancesBurke performed the song live on popular programs like "The X Factor" from which she herself kick-started her career after winning the fifth series in 2008.
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Track DurationThe song lasts approximately three minutes and thirty seconds (3:30).
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CertificationDue to its high sales, "Start Without You" was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry.
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Album"Start Without You" was originally set to appear on the reissue of Burke's highly successful debut album "Overcome," but it ultimately did not make the final cut.
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Other VersionsThere’s a “Kicks” remix of the song that's available.
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Digital DownloadsUpon its release, the song sold over 73,000 digital copies within its first week in the UK.
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