1) R&B Singer/Songwr… Read Full Bio ↴Alexandria is the name of more than one artist:
1) R&B Singer/Songwriter from Atlanta on Awful Records
2) Florida, US metal band
3) Russian metal band
1) Inspired by Aaliyah and a legion of neo-soul chanteuses, Alexandria released the slept-on Rebirth in 2014 on Awful Records, emerging fully-armored like an R&B Minerva. Her creative partnership with producer Ethereal is a fruitful one: the pair released 2 more EP's, Bad (2015) and Promise (2016).
2) Alexandria are a female-fronted metal band from South Florida which combine heavy melodies and harmonies with evoking operatic vocals.
The band formed in 2006 as the result of a collaboration between drummer Erick Castrillon and vocalist Allie Zangari. After months of intensive searching, the band's final lineup was concluded, featuring Allie Zangari on vocals, Rob Tripp and Renzo Iparraguirre on guitars, Carlos Vila on bass and Erick Castrillon playing drums.
The band received an honorable mention at Miami's Indie Film & Music Festival, and in early October of 2007 were invited to open for national touring bands Sonata Arctica from Finland and The Agonist from Canada at the Culture Room. In October of 2008, they were invited back to play at the Culture Room due to the success of their prior presentation. This time they shared with Kamelot.
In late 2007 vocalist Allie chose to part ways with Alexandria and after a careful search, Sarah Teets was temporarily added to the lineup as the new vocalist from January to August of 2008. Alexandria spend he following months actively as an intrumental band until May of 2009 when they joined forces with Rayna Tamarin, their new lead singer.
Free tracks can be downloaded from their offcial site, www.official-alexandria.com or streamed online at www.myspace.com/officialalexandria.
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Alexandria Lyrics
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I'm alive!
Watch yourself,
I'm taking over.
The cracks in the pavement won't break my stride.
I tread lightly,
I tread light!
I can't believe what I've become,
I won't stop breathing.
Your world is falling at your feet,
I won't stop breathing.
Oh my God!
Yeah!
I can't believe what I've become,
I won't stop breathing.
Your world is falling at your feet,
I won't stop breathing.
Just 'cause you're breathing
Don't mean you're alive.
Excuses are useless
When your mouth's stapled shut.
I can't believe
What you've become,
I can't believe.
[x2]
Oh!
You're drowning in the back room!
so this is what it feels to waltz?
[x4]
What it feels to waltz!
I must be dreaming!
Demise is so surreal!
I must be dreaming!
I must be dreaming!
I must be dreaming!
The song No by Alexandria is a powerful anthem that is all about empowerment and self-belief. The opening lyrics, "I'm alive, I'm alive," repeatedly affirm the singer's existence and her refusal to be confined or controlled by anyone else. The repeated line, "Watch yourself, I'm taking over," is a warning to anyone who might try to hold her back or tear her down. The metaphor of the cracks in the pavement not breaking her stride suggests that she is resilient and able to overcome obstacles in her path.
The chorus is a defiant declaration that she will not be defeated or silenced. She declares that she won't stop breathing, even as the world around her seems to be falling apart. The repeated "Oh my God!" and "Yeah!" suggest that she is filled with a sense of passion and urgency, and that she is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals.
The bridge provides a powerful contrast to the rest of the song. Instead of declaring her own strength and determination, she turns the focus on someone else. She suggests that just because someone is breathing, they are not necessarily alive. This is a call to action for anyone who might feel stuck or stagnant, encouraging them to break free from excuses and take control of their lives.
Overall, Alexandria's song No is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and overcome any obstacles in their path.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm alive!
I am happy to be alive and grateful for my existence.
Watch yourself,
I'm taking over.
I am confident and strong and ready to take charge of my life and surroundings.
The cracks in the pavement won't break my stride.
I tread lightly,
I tread light!
I am resilient and face challenges without stopping or losing my positive outlook. I move forward thoughtfully and with purpose.
I can't believe what I've become,
I won't stop breathing.
I have grown and changed and will continue to persevere, no matter what obstacles I face.
Your world is falling at your feet,
I won't stop breathing.
The problems and failures that surround me will not defeat me. I will continue to face them head-on and keep moving forward.
Just 'cause you're breathing
Don't mean you're alive.
Excuses are useless
When your mouth's stapled shut.
Existing is not the same as truly living, and coming up with excuses instead of taking action is pointless when you are not fully engaged with life.
I can't believe
What you've become,
I can't believe.
[x2]
I am disappointed in someone else who has changed for the worse.
You're drowning in the back room!
so this is what it feels to waltz?
[x4]
I am observing someone else's struggles and seeing that they finally understand what it's like to face difficulty.
What it feels to waltz!
This is a moment of realization and discovery.
I must be dreaming!
Demise is so surreal!
I must be dreaming!
I must be dreaming!
These challenging situations feel unreal, as if they aren't really happening. It's hard to believe that everything is falling apart, but I must face reality and keep moving forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Benjamin Bruce, Danny Worsnop, James Cassells
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