But just as things were ramping up, emergency surgery on her vocal chords grinded the momentum to an untimely halt. "It got to the point where, if I didn't get a vocal cord cyst removed, there would be irreversible damage," Alexa says. "So the timing was terrible, but it needed to get done."
After a full year of vocal rest - pure agony to a performer as prolific as Melo - she slowly got herself back into the swing of things in 2016, recording a series of cover songs to post on YouTube. Alexa says of the sessions, "It was a good way to practice singing again. It eased me back into performing, and helped me let people know that I didn't give up!"
Alexa moved to San Francisco in the summer of 2017 to begin a vigorous search for inspiration, to continue rebuilding her spirit and to create a new sound of her own. In a short few months she wrote and produced her upcoming second release, the four-song Mute EP. It embodies and sonically manifests the mental and physical struggles she'd dealt with while recuperating from vocal surgery. In the process of producing MUTE she met a key collaborator, videographer Daniel Garcia. He helped to create a visual aesthetic for the EP, directing compelling and emotionally-charged music videos for each song.
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Russian Roulette
Alexa Melo Lyrics
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You're spitting venom and shooting darts at my name
Tomorrow you'll lay me
Like i'm the savior of the goddamn human race
Cause you know i like it
Cause i like my love the way I like my horror films
And if you weren't batshit
I don't know how i'd get my thrills
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Don't you know you're crazy?
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Don't you know you're crazy?
So much excitement
Tantalizing everyone you meet
Baby, you're perfect
Despite the fact that you could kill me in my sleep
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Don't you know you're crazy?
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Don't you know you're crazy?
Baby, one day they will lock us both away
They'll exchange us numbers for our names
It's russian roulette
One out of six will be a bullet to my head
I mustn't forget to expect a different man
Every time I wake up in his bed
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Don't you know you're crazy?
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Don't you know you're crazy?
Crazy
Why are you so crazy
Oh you are so so crazy
Why are you so, why are you so, why are you so
Crazy
The song "Russian Roulette" by Alexa Melo is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that tells the story of a toxic relationship where the singer is entangled with someone who is erratic and dangerous. The singer of the song is acutely aware of the danger that this relationship poses but can't seem to resist the temptation of the thrill. The opening lines of the song set an ominous tone where the singer describes their partner's anger and hostility towards them, "Today you're angry/ You're spitting venom and shooting darts at my name/ Tomorrow you'll lay me/ Like I'm the savior of the goddamn human race." Despite the danger, the singer seems to enjoy the rush of adrenaline that comes with being involved with someone who is unhinged, "Cause you know I like it/ Cause I like my love the way I like my horror films."
The chorus of the song, "Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover/ Don't you know you're crazy?" is a plea for the partner to recognize the harm that they are causing. The singer also acknowledges the seductive allure that the partner possesses, which makes them irresistible, "So much excitement/ Tantalizing everyone you meet/ Baby, you're perfect/ Despite the fact that you could kill me in my sleep." The metaphor of Russian roulette is used in the song to describe the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that they are playing a dangerous game where one misstep could be fatal, "It's Russian roulette/ One out of six will be a bullet to my head/ I mustn't forget to expect a different man/ Every time I wake up in his bed."
Overall, the song "Russian Roulette" is a poignant reflection on the seductive and dangerous nature of toxic relationships. The singer is grappling with the irresistible thrill of being with someone who is unpredictable and unstable with the knowledge that it could lead to their downfall. The use of haunting melodies and powerful lyrics capture the raw emotion of the situation and leave a lasting impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Today you're angry
Today you are upset with me
You're spitting venom and shooting darts at my name
You are saying hurtful things to me and insulting me
Tomorrow you'll lay me
Tomorrow you will love and cherish me
Like i'm the savior of the goddamn human race
You will treat me like I am the most important person in the world
Cause you know i like it
Because you know that I enjoy this behavior
Cause i like my love the way I like my horror films
I enjoy intense and scary experiences in both love and entertainment
And if you weren't batshit
And if you weren't crazy
I don't know how i'd get my thrills
I don't know how I would feel excitement and passion in this relationship without your craziness
Oh lover, lover, lover, lover, lover
Oh my dear romantic partner
Don't you know you're crazy?
Do you not realize that you are behaving irrationally and dangerously?
So much excitement
There is a lot of passion and risk in our relationship
Tantalizing everyone you meet
You attract and entice everyone who meets you
Baby, you're perfect
Even with your flaws and madness, you are perfect to me
Despite the fact that you could kill me in my sleep
Even though you have the potential to harm or even kill me without warning
Baby, one day they will lock us both away
Society or authorities may see our relationship as unhealthy or dangerous and intervene
They'll exchange us numbers for our names
We will lose our unique identities and be reduced to anonymous numbers
It's russian roulette
Our relationship is like a dangerous game of chance
One out of six will be a bullet to my head
There is a one in six chance that I will be hurt or killed by you
I mustn't forget to expect a different man
I must remember that you are unpredictable and can change at any moment
Every time I wake up in his bed
Every time I wake up next to you
Crazy
You are irrational and unpredictable
Why are you so crazy
Why do you behave in such a dangerous and irrational manner?
Oh you are so so crazy
You are incredibly irrational and unpredictable
Why are you so, why are you so, why are you so
What is the reason for your irrational behavior?
Crazy
You continue to behave in an irrational and unpredictable manner
Writer(s): Alexa Melo
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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My jaw just dropped when I saw who was behind my alert!!!!! This song is so KICKASS!!!!! KEEP-EM COMING BECAUSE YOU ARE TRULY A PHENOMENAL ARTIST !!!!! This video is really awesome!!!!! Amazing as always Alexa 💖🤗👌
Atticus Keesling
I am obsessed with this song. The lyrics are great and the video is captivating. 10/10
C Michael
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Produced by Alexa Melo
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So talented!
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@Martin Hibbert Look at description mate.
Martin Hibbert
Who says she did it all?
Kirsti
Alexa you are so underrated. Love you girl ♥️
christine lether
You’re exceptionally AMAZING!!! Such a great talent! I am so proud of you!!