She was born on June 14, 1995 in Portland, Oregon and attended school in the Portland metropolitan area. She first became interested in songwriting at age 14, in part inspired by her older brother, also a musician. Different in attitude and appearance from many of the other female students, she had a difficult go of it socially and had to change high schools.
Savior, known then by her birth name, first achieved public attention in September 2012 when as a 17-year-old her rendition of "Big Jet Plane" was spotted on YouTube by Courtney Love, who said "This girl is gonna be huge!". By April 2013, she had done a little modeling for Erin Fetherston and said she hoped her first album would be out soon. She graduated from high school in June 2013.
Howl
Alexandra Savior Lyrics
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When you come treadin' by me
Hide and seek delirium
Where do you think you'll find me
Hold a little tighter boy 'cause I
Am falling from behind
Walk a little lighter boy 'cause I
Howl
It's a little peculiar
Cold sweats off drippin' down my bed
Trans Atlantic barrier
Trust falling right into my bed
Hold a little tighter boy 'cause I
Am falling from behind
Walk a little lighter boy 'cause I
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
Handsome dictator
Of my crimes
I can't tell if they're yours
I can't tell if they're mine
Sweet revelation, bitter wine
I'm dreaming but mostly I'm falling behind
Hold a little tighter boy 'cause I
Am falling from behind
Walk a little lighter boy 'cause I
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
Howl
The lyrics of Alexandra Savior's song "Howl" depict a confused and delirious state of mind caused by the intense attraction towards someone. The singer feels like it's dangerous to be near this person, but that doesn't stop the pull they feel towards them. They play hide and seek with their emotions, unsure of where they stand. The chorus "Howl" is repeated multiple times and seems to indicate the frustration and longing that the singer feels, like they're trying to release these pent up emotions in some way.
The second verse continues the theme of confusion and falling behind, with the singer experiencing cold sweats and barriers. They fall hard for this person and feel like it's beyond their control, even though they know it's not completely healthy. The bridge introduces the idea of a "handsome dictator" who may be responsible for some of the singer's inner turmoil, and it's unclear whether the crimes they're committing are their own or the influence of this other person. The final chorus repeats the same plea for the boy to hold tighter and walk lighter, indicating that the singer is still struggling to get this person out of their head.
Overall, "Howl" is a song that captures the intensity and confusion of falling hard for someone. The repeated chorus and bridge add a layer of complexity to the emotions being expressed, suggesting that there's more going on beneath the surface than just the simple attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little dangerous
The situation is a bit risky
When you come treadin' by me
When you're close to me
Hide and seek delirium
I'm feeling delirious from playing games
Where do you think you'll find me
You won't easily find me
Hold a little tighter boy 'cause I
Hold me tighter as I
Am falling from behind
Am starting to fall behind
Walk a little lighter boy 'cause I
Walk a bit softer as I
Can't get you off my mind
Can't stop thinking about you
Howl
Let out a loud cry
It's a little peculiar
The situation is a bit strange
Cold sweats off drippin' down my bed
I'm sweating heavily in my sleep
Trans Atlantic barrier
The distance between us is wide
Trust falling right into my bed
I'm taking a leap of faith by letting you into my bed
Handsome dictator
You're charming but controlling
Of my crimes
Of the things we've done
I can't tell if they're yours
I'm not sure if the actions were yours
I can't tell if they're mine
I'm unsure if the actions were mine
Sweet revelation, bitter wine
The truth was both comforting and painful
I'm dreaming but mostly I'm falling behind
I'm hoping but not keeping up
Howl
Let out a loud cry
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexandra Savior McDermott
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@CitizenDevi
It's a little dangerous
When you come treading by me
Hide and seek till you (?)
Where do you think you'll find me?
Hold a little tighter boy, 'cause I
Am falling from behind
Walk a little lighter, boy, 'cause I
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
It's a little peculiar
Cold sweats off dripping down my bed
Transatlantic barrier
Trust falling right into my death
Hold a little tighter boy, 'cause I
Am falling from behind
Walk a little lighter, boy, 'cause I
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
Handsome dictator of my crimes
I can't tell if they're yours, I can't tell if they're mine
Sweet revelation (?)
I'm dreaming but mostly I'm feeling behind
Hold a little tighter boy, 'cause I
Am falling from behind
Walk a little lighter, boy, 'cause I
Can't get you off my mind
Howl
Howl
@franco6674
I want her to be our little secret but part of me wants her to be famous because she deserves it, she's literally an artist in many ways by painting, visuals and song writing.
@BreadthStick
My thoughts exactly. This is one of the biggest discrepancies in view count to quality I've ever seen.
@charistsuzane3357
OMG YES THIS COMMENT
@davidkonevky7372
THIS. I hate when people say "omg I love gatekeeping artists" because for some of those artists, those views mean they get to live off of music and not struggle to get money.
@miriaborgess
yessss!!!
@Whimsy3692
Last time I posted something like this, I got ripped apart because "fame is inherently a good thing" and I'm a moron for even daring some artists have the privilege of a private life. This is what I've been saying for years.
@Me-yd8nm
It breaks my heart seeing comments from 3years ago saying shes gonna get big and im her 3years later and shes still underrated.
@martinar.2912
she’s gonna be huge. i just know it. and im so glad i’ll be here to witness all that.
@kollermarkus
yes, we know already. she will rise up.
@triple6clique431
That's what I thought with her first album but sadly it didn't happen hopefully ppl wise up