Born and raised in the eclectic music scene of Missoula, Montana, Aimee developed her appreciation for many types of music, singing in clubs, from Punk to Hip Hop. At first glance, Aimee Allen piques curiosity with a face resembling a perfect blend of Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears, but performs pounding Hip Hop beats, crushing guitars, and Ani-like lyrics delivered with the raw emotion of Kurt Cobain and the raspy wail of Janis Joplin.
Aimee’s cancelled Elektra release in 2002, "I’d Start a Revolution, if I Could Get Up in the Morning," featured Spider as co-writer of five songs and producer of four. Other producers include Mark Ronson and Don Gilmore.
Aimee released a duet album, "Sitting in a Tree", with ex-boyfriend Scott Russo Of Unwritten Law in 2007.
Aimee has a song called "Cooties" on the Hairspray soundtrack. She is the only artist on the soundtrack that isn't in the movie (the song did play during the credits though).
Aimee's latest album "A Little Happiness" was released on July 21, 2009.
Anybody can have their "rock," "punk" or "folk" phase—real artists transcend boundaries and genres so gracefully that their fans hardly blink an eye. Aimee Allen is that type of songwriter. The explosive, outspoken voice behind modern rock monsters "Revolution" and "If It Feels Right" (not to mention contributions to the Grammy-nominated Hairspray soundtrack and multiple best-selling, critically-acclaimed artists) unveils a more serene side of her personality on A Little Happiness. Despite her decision to record the album in the depths of a desolate Indiana winter, Happiness radiates her sense of home in the California sunshine—its 11 introspective, largely acoustic tracks conjure the simple bliss of a drive down to the Pacific.
After separating with boyfriend and collaborator Scott Russo of Unwritten Law (Scott & Aimee collaborated on "Sitting in a Tree" in 2007), Allen’s quest to embark on her solo project was interrupted by a random gang assault outside of an L.A. recording studio last summer. “I never thought I would be able to sing again,” she remarks. “I have some memory loss, too, which is great. Turns out getting nearly beaten to death was probably the greatest thing that ever happened to me.” Allen did recuperate, recovering just in time to perform her songs for punk-rock Presidential candidate Ron Paul before a sold-out arena in Minneapolis. Still, the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder altered her outlook on music. “Anything that was distorted, loud or angry overloaded my senses,” she says. Reggae always makes me happy, so this record has a lot of that sprinkled in, and I’m excited that I made a record where I can smile and dance onstage, instead of scream at people every night.”
Allen’s strongest collection of songs to date honors the painful journey she took to create them. "I've made a lot of lyrically shocking and dark music in the past. But once you have a brush with death, things change. I'm just stoked I've made a record that shines a little light, ya know?"
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Last Day
Aimee Allen Lyrics
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You just broke it down
What I did to love it
You just let me down
What I did to give it up
You gave it away
But if this was my last day
I would do it again
What I did
Did it my way
What I did
I would do it all
If this was my last day
What I did to build it
You just broke it down
What I did to love it
You just let me down
What I did to give it up
You gave it away
But if this was my last day
What I did
I would do it again
What I did
Did it my way
What I did
I would do it all
If this was my last day
I would give it all away
To you
If I had just one day
I'd waste it on you
Waste it on you
Waste it on you
Yeeeeaaaahhhh
What I did
I would do it again
What I did
Did it my way
What I did
I would do it all
If this was my last day
If this was my last day
If this was my last day
If this......last day
If this was my last day
The lyrics to Aimee Allen's song, "Last Day," reflect on a past relationship that has ended bitterly. The song begins with the singer expressing her disappointment as she watches everything she worked hard for crumble because of her partner's actions. Despite her partner's betrayal, the singer remains steadfast in her principles and remains proud of the choices she made. She sings that if this were her last day on earth, she would repeat all of her actions without regrets.
The chorus highlights the singer's resilience as she declares that she would do everything she did all over again if this were her last day. The lyrics also touch on the concept of time, as the singer acknowledges that we never know when our last day will be. She then shifts the focus of the song towards the end, expressing that if this were her last day, she would dedicate it entirely to her partner.
In conclusion, Aimee Allen's "Last Day" is a poignant tribute to the power of self-love and moving on. Rather than wallowing in self-pity and remorse, the singer chooses to stand by her decisions and live a life of no regrets. The song offers a powerful message that encourages people to take ownership of their choices and celebrate the memories and experiences that have shaped them into who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
What I did to build it
The effort I put into constructing something
You just broke it down
You destroyed something I worked hard to create
What I did to love it
The ways I expressed my passion and care for something
You just let me down
You disappointed me and failed to reciprocate my affection
What I did to give it up
The things I sacrificed and let go for the sake of someone or something else
You gave it away
You took what I gave up and handed it to someone else without my consent or knowledge
But if this was my last day
If my life was about to end abruptly and unexpectedly
What I did
The actions and choices I made in the past
I would do it again
I wouldn't regret or change anything I did in the past
Did it my way
I took control of my life and made decisions based on my own beliefs and values
I would do it all
I would repeat everything I did in my life, including the good and the bad
I would give it all away
I would offer everything I have to someone else, even if it means losing everything I worked hard for
To you
To someone I deeply care about and love unconditionally
If I had just one day
If I only had a limited amount of time left to live
I'd waste it on you
I'd spend every single moment of my remaining time on Earth focusing on and cherishing the person I love
Waste it on you
I wouldn't consider it a waste to give all my time and attention to you
Yeeeeaaaahhhh
An expression of strong emotions, such as passion or excitement
If this was my last day
If my life was about to end abruptly and unexpectedly
If this was my last day
If my life was about to end abruptly and unexpectedly
If this......last day
If my life was about to end abruptly and unexpectedly, leaving many things unsaid or undone
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bobby Thompson
That vein in Aimee's neck when she speaks is insane. That must be how she produces that beautiful voice
Billythe Schmidt
That's good advice - the hangover is so much worse than a regular one when you're getting over a break up
PatriotessDame
yeah, never, ever drink getting over a break up! good tunes, Aimee
Rocket Star
Thats the most sane advice ..... lol addiction to alcohol is like a taking steroids for bodybuilding .... its gonaaaa get you someday :P love u aimeee <3
project10bball
that's interesting...i think drinking tho it can make it more painful...can actually make you get over it faster...cause when you're drunk you tend to be way more honest..and honesty can help get over problems
Naufal Aden
🥰🥰🥰
David Fortney
DON'T DRINK HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :)
Stephanie McGuire
Her vein !!
Lauri Pearson
Yes!
Gelora Distribusi
Masih gurih banget aimee di sini.. seger