Format Digital download Genre Pop Label Sony | Recorded 2013, London Length 2:44 | |
Released 30 June 2013 (2013-06-30) | ||
"Lighters (The One)" (originally called "The One"), is a song by British singer Gabz, released as her debut single on 30 June 2013 in the United Kingdom. Gabz wrote the song and is credited with her real name, Gabrielle Gardiner. It was produced by Graham Stack. The song entered at number six on the UK Singles Chart.
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Background
Gabz, aged 14 at the time, premiered the self-written song at her audition for the 2013 series of Britain's Got Talent, in front of judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams. Gabz explained that the song is about heartbreak, but as she had not experienced this herself, she had taken her inspiration from films she had seen. Gabz performed the song at a piano, and it was praised by Cowell who said, "I think that's a cute little song, great chorus, you know, produced properly, that song, you may have something there." Gabz performed the song again during the live semi-finals, this time with a backing track and choir. Walliams urged Cowell to make the song available for purchase, predicting it could make number one in the UK Singles Chart. In the live final, Gabz performed a medley of "Lighters (The One)" with another self-written song, "Lie There". Each verse contains a rap.
On 19 June 2013, it was announced that "The One", now renamed to "Lighters (The One)", would be released as a single on 30 June, on the Sony record label. She recorded it in London and it was produced by Graham Stack. Gabz said, "I'm really excited about my single being released, I'm so happy, it's a dream come true!" It was reported that the rush release of the single was due to "exceptional demand".
Music video
The music video for "Lighters (The One)" was released on 27 June 2013. It was directed by Greg Francis, who explained that the video focuses on Gabz and shows the feelings of first love and heartbreak. He said he was trying to make the video look "cool" and "arty", with an "edge to it". Gabz keeps her own style for the video, wearing a variety of onesies, trainers and caps with clashing colours.