Her music is ample evidence, but meet Alexa in person and the star quality is undeniable. You’ll meet a girl from a small town in the suburbs of southern England who still has to pinch herself when she finds herself rubbing shoulders with music royalty at LA parties, but you’ll also immediately realise what it is about this extraordinary young talent that earned her the attention and respect of some of pop’s biggest starmakers. Alexa is an artist who has found her strength through music, and can’t wait to tell the world her story.
Recorded in LA and New York, Goddard’s debut album showcases qualities that mirror her personality: smart, fun, sparky and refreshingly straightforward, featuring collaborations with bluechip producers like Stargate (Rihanna, Beyonce, Ne-Yo, Shakira), Ester Dean (Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Mary J Blige) and even Chris Brown. Hits-in-the-making include hook-heavy belter ‘So There’, lyrically reflective ‘Who Needs Perfect’ and female pop anthem ‘Stay Pretty’. Now it’s time for the rest of the planet to meet this exciting new star.
Growing up with three older brothers, a young Alexa quickly found a way to make her voice heard. She absorbed her family’s passion for a diverse range of musical styles, and discovered that she felt perfectly at home on stage in local talent shows and karaoke contests. “When I got on stage and performed, it was the best feeling in the world. I felt like I could do anything’,” Alexa recalls. After winning a talent contest at a seaside holiday camp, it led to recording sessions across Europe; later, her MySpace profile caught the eye of multi-million-selling prog rock behemoths Trans-Siberian Orchestra, who invited her to audition for a forthcoming tour. Over the next couple of years, she played to huge crowds up and down America’s East Coast, but after a while knew she had to concentrate on her own music.
Going right back to basics she persuaded one of her brother’s friends, a fledgling music manager, to arrange some recording sessions with producers so she could work on her own songwriting. Alongside these writing sessions they uploaded some videos to YouTube and immediately the views went supernova with subscribers going through the roof and one of her covers even hitting the Top 20 on the official UK charts after she released her version independently.
No wonder there’s a twinkle in her eye as she edges closer to realising her dream. Alexa’s loving every minute as she prepares to take the world by storm in 2014 “It’s taken a while for me to get here. I haven’t rushed anything. But believe me, I’m ready now.”
So There
Alexa Goddard Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah
It's kinda feeling like crunch time
'Cause we're getting close
I'm thinking that you and I need some time alone
We should run up and jump in
'Cause the water is warm
I'm so torn
'Cause if I'm not with you tonight
You'll be going round in my mind
Why do we try
We do it cause it feels right
If you just just give me one more reason to love you
Then I swear, I'm so there
You should just just kiss me cause you really want to
Then I swear, I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
See you don't want to waste it
'Cause it's hotter than gold
I'm thinking that you and I need to rock the boat
'Cause if I'm not with you tonight
You'll be going round in my mind
Why do we try
We do it cause it feels right
If you just just give me one more reason to love you
Then I swear, I'm so there
You should just just kiss me cause you really want to
Then I swear, I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
Once I feel that love yeah
There will be no turning back
'Cause we started something
See the fire turn to black
We know that it's bad
But I like that oh
If you just just give me one more reason to love you
Then I swear, I'm so there
You should just just kiss me cause you really want to
Then I swear, I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm so there
The song "So There" by Alexa Goddard is a catchy love song with a fast-paced beat and infectious chorus. The lyrics describe the moment when two people are feeling the intensity of being physically and emotionally close and wanting to take the relationship to the next level. The singer suggests that they need to spend time alone and jump into the metaphorical "water," which symbolizes the relationship. However, she is torn between wanting to wait and wanting to dive in, as being with the person feels right, and not being with them would cause them to be on her mind constantly.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this feeling, as the singer says that if the person gives her one more reason to love them or kisses her because they want to, then she is "so there." The use of the phrase "so there" is significant because it indicates that the singer is ready to commit to the relationship fully. This is further emphasized in the bridge where the singer says that once they start feeling love, there will be no turning back. Even though it might be bad, the singer likes that feeling, indicating that taking risks in love is worth it.
Overall, "So There" is a love song that captures the raw emotions of falling in love and taking the next step in a relationship. It expresses the desire for passion, intensity, and commitment, even if there are risks involved.
Line by Line Meaning
It's kinda feeling like crunch time
Time is running out and we need to act fast
'Cause we're getting close
We are getting closer to each other emotionally
I'm thinking that you and I need some time alone
We need some privacy and one-on-one time together
We should run up and jump in
We should dive into this relationship wholeheartedly
'Cause the water is warm
The opportunities and possibilities in this situation are favorable
I really wanna say that we should wait
I have some reservations about this, but I'm not sure if I should voice them
I'm so torn
I'm conflicted about what to do in this situation
'Cause if I'm not with you tonight
I can't stop thinking about you and being near you
You'll be going round in my mind
You are constantly on my mind
Why do we try
Why do we bother with this complicated, but exciting relationship
We do it cause it feels right
We pursue this relationship because it feels good to be together
If you just just give me one more reason to love you
Please show me that you love me, so that I can feel more secure
Then I swear, I'm so there
If you do just that, I will give you all of me
You should just just kiss me cause you really want to
Don't hold back your feelings, kiss me because you want to
See you don't want to waste it
We don't want to overlook the potential of this relationship
'Cause it's hotter than gold
This relationship is worth its weight in gold, it's precious
I'm thinking that you and I need to rock the boat
We need to take a risk and shake things up a bit
Once I feel that love yeah
Once I experience your love
There will be no turning back
I will be fully committed to this relationship
'Cause we started something
We've already begun this relationship and we can't just stop it now
See the fire turn to black
We might risk a fiery, intense relationship to become mundane and boring
We know that it's bad
We know this relationship carries risks and potential heartache
But I like that oh
But I'm willing to take that chance because I like you so much
I'm so there
I'm fully committed to this relationship and I am here for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN LEVIN, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, OLIVIA WAITHE, TOR HERMANSEN
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