Leigh-Anne’s stepping into her solo throne with My Ego Told Me To, her debut album firing up February 20, 2026, via Made in The 90s Ltd—and “Dead and Gone” is the smoldering opener that torches the rearview mirror, leaving ashes and a fierce grin in its wake. Dropped back in October as the lead single, this one’s Leigh-Anne owning her glow-up: a mid-tempo R&B scorcher laced with pop hooks and that unapologetic edge she’s always hinted at in Little Mix days. Co-written and produced by heavy-hitters Clarence Coffee Jr. (think Beyoncé’s quiet storm vibes), Owen Cutts, and Zhone, it’s got gospel-tinged swells under those razor-sharp refrains—bullets for words, smoke-black regrets, and a chorus that hammers home the funeral for her old self.
| Lead Vocals | Leigh-Anne |
| Songwriter | Leigh-Anne, Clarence Coffee Jr., Owen Cutts & Zhone |
| Music Producer | Clarence Coffee Jr., Owen Cutts & Zhone |
| Video Director | Franck Trozzo Kazagui |
| Creative Director | Leigh-Anne Pinnock |
| Label | Made in The 90s Ltd |
| Release Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Made in The 90s Ltd & Virgin Music Group |
Lyrics of Dead and Gone by Leigh-Anne
[Verse 1]
There’s A Fire In The Sky Burning Holes Through An Innocent Soul
And The Smoke Goes Black
Red Dot Pressed Up Against The Mind Of A Saint From The Sinner
Pop Offs That You Can’t Take Back
[Refrain]
Bullets For Words Shooting Off Of My Tongue
Oh, Lord, Oh, What Have I Done?
The Funny Thing Is, Mm
The Funny Thing Is
You’re Only Someone When Somebody Kills You
A Murder Scene Leave Her Dead And Gone
[pre-Chorus]
Lift Your Head To The Sky
Baby, You Know Time Keeps On Passing By
No More, Better Behave, Throw The Dirt On The Grave
No, She Can’t Be Saved
[Chorus]
She’s Dead And Gone
Oh, She’s Dead, She’s Gone
She’s Dead And Gone
Oh, She’s Dead And Gone
(Blow, Blow, Blow)
[Verse 2]
Blowin’ Up The Past, Drop A Rose For The Shy Girl
I’m Hot-blooded And Cold
Moment Of Silence For A Bit, Here’s Your Hit
Five Fingers To Your Face ’cause You Know It Slaps
[Refrain]
Bullets For Words Shooting Off Of My Tongue
Oh, Lord, Oh, What Have I Done?
The Funny Thing Is, Mm
The Funny Thing Is
You’re Only Someone When Somebody Kills You
A Murder Scene Leave Her Dead And Gone
[Pre-Chorus]
Lift Your Head To The Sky
Baby, You Know Time Keeps On Passing By
No More, Better Behave, Throw The Dirt On The Grave
No, She Can’t Be Saved
[Chorus]
She’s Dead And Gone
Oh, She’s Dead, She’s Gone
She’s Dead And Gone
Oh, She’s Dead And Gone
[Bridge]
Can’t Keep A Good Woman Down
Pan Tap, Me A Will Rise Again (Ah)
For Who God Bless, No One Can Ever Curse (Ah)
Dead And Gone
[Pre-Chorus]
Lift Your Head To The Sky
Baby, You Know Time Keeps On Passing By
No More, Better Behave, Throw The Dirt On The Grave
No, She Can’t Be Saved
[Chorus]
She’s Dead And Gone (Ooh)
Oh, She’s Dead, She’s Gone
She’s Dead And Gone
Oh, She’s Dead And Gone
She’s Dead And Gone (Ah)
Oh, She’s Dead, She’s Gone
She’s Dead And Gone (Oh)
Oh, She’s Dead And Gone
About “Dead and Gone by Leigh-Anne”
Thematically, it’s rebirth wrapped in revenge fantasy: burying the “shy girl” who played nice, rising from the grave with lines like “Can’t keep a good woman down” that hit like a patois-laced prayer. It’s vulnerable yet victorious, the kind of track that starts as a slow burn and ends with you blasting it on repeat, fist to the sky. Fans flooded her socials post-release, turning those “blow, blow, blow” ad-libs into TikTok challenges that racked up millions.
The album? It’s Leigh-Anne’s full exhale after years of group shine—15 tracks (teased so far) unpacking ego, love’s sharp turns, and that pull between who you were and who you’re claiming. Expect the soulful strut of “Been A Minute,” the heat of “Burning Up,” and “No Hard Feelings” carrying the torch, all stitched with live strings and beats that nod to her London roots and LA polish. Recorded post her Warner split in June ’25, it’s her independent flex: no label leash, just raw direction toward anthems that blend ’90s R&B nostalgia with 2026 swagger.
She’s timed this perfectly, riding the wave of her 2024 EP No Hard Feelings that cracked the UK charts and sold-out warm-up gigs. The Little Mix alum—who traded harmonies for headlines—is evolving into a solo force, with the My Ego Told Me To Tour locked for April ’26 across Europe and the States. It’s her saying, “Watch me rebuild,” mic drop included, as streams climb and collabs whisper (watch for those A-list features).
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