Her solo-album "Cocoon" received an official release of sorts in May 2006, when it was released on iTunes. The digital version featured both the original and album versions of "Go My Own Way", the single version of "It Could Be You", and the previously unreleased "The Starting Line".
In May 2006, Strum made an announcement that she would be undergoing surgery, and would be unable to return to work until September 2006, when she had recovered. In September 2006 Alexis posted a message on MySpace stating that all was well with her health. She also added a note saying that her album will not be released as was planned and that she is taking herself out of the music scene. "I have decided after this big lifechange that I need to address my priorities and do sthg different for a bit- time for a new challenge! Challenge Strum!".
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Alexis Strum Lyrics
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I've been around here before,
And so I know when I'm sure,
That I can hold out for more than this,
Cos when the phone doesn't ring,
Or you keep me dangling,
The fairytale can go to hell.
I know you well,
Better then you know yourself,
Oh yeah
Still,
I'm holding onto you,
Won't take it that we're through,
I'm holding onto every little memory I have of it,
I'm holding onto us,
My faith and that's enough,
I'm holding onto every little memory,
Some people say I should leave,
That there's no hope or relief,
Cos when you lie and deceive,
I'm lost,
It's time that you realised,
That I'm not one of the guys,
Won't you take me by surprise and change,
The fairytale can go to hell.
I know you well,
Better then you know yourself,
Oh yeah
Still,
I'm holding onto you,
Won't take it that we're through,
I'm holding onto every little memory I have of it,
I'm holding onto us,
My faith and that's enough,
I'm holding onto every little memory,
Still,
I'm telling you now,
As I'm writing this down,
Trying to figure everything out,
In the cold light of day,
All I need to hear you say is please stay,
I still wanna hold onto you baby,
Ooh
Still,
I'm holding onto you,
Won't take it that we're through,
I'm holding onto every little memory I have of it,
I'm holding onto us,
My faith and that's enough,
I'm holding onto every little memory
The song "Still" by Alexis Strum tells the story of a person who is in love with someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate their feelings fully. They have been through this before and know that they deserve more than being strung along or treated poorly. The lyrics describe the conflicting feelings of wanting to hold onto the memories and the hope for the relationship, while also acknowledging the reality that they may need to let go and move on.
The phrase "The fairytale can go to hell" is a powerful statement about the disillusionment that can come with relationships that don't meet expectations. The singer understands that the idealized version of their love story is not going to come true, but they are still holding onto the person and the moments they shared. The line "I know you well, better than you know yourself" suggests that the singer sees through the facade that their love interest is putting up and understands their true feelings.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of holding on despite the doubts and skepticism of others. The singer is insisting that they have faith in the relationship, and they are not ready to come to terms with the possibility of it ending. The final line "All I need to hear you say is please stay" reveals that the singer is looking for a sign of commitment and investment from their love interest.
Overall, "Still" is a song about the struggle to hold onto love when faced with uncertainty, doubt, and disappointment. It speaks to the human desire to believe in the power of love and the hope that it can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been around here before,
I've experienced similar situations before
And so I know when I'm sure,
I can trust my instincts when I feel confident
That I can hold out for more than this,
I deserve better than what's being offered
Cos when the phone doesn't ring,
When I don't receive a call from you
Or you keep me dangling,
When you keep me waiting and unsure
I guess you don't feel a thing and I know,
I realize you don't care as much as I do
The fairytale can go to hell.
My idealized version of a perfect relationship is not realistic
I know you well,
I understand your behavior and personality
Better then you know yourself,
I know you better than you know yourself
Still, I'm holding onto you,
I'm still emotionally attached to you
Won't take it that we're through,
I refuse to accept that our relationship is over
I'm holding onto every little memory I have of it,
I'm cherishing every moment we spent together
I'm holding onto us,
I'm still holding onto the notion of a future for us
My faith and that's enough,
My hope and belief are sustaining me
Some people say I should leave,
Others advise me to end the relationship
That there's no hope or relief,
They believe there's no chance of reconciliation or comfort
Cos when you lie and deceive,
Because of your dishonesty and betrayal
I'm lost,
I feel confused and uncertain
It's time that you realised,
You need to understand the truth
That I'm not one of the guys,
I am not like other women
Won't you take me by surprise and change,
I hope you'll surprise me with positive change
I'm telling you now,
I'm expressing myself clearly
As I'm writing this down,
I'm recording these thoughts
Trying to figure everything out,
I'm attempting to make sense of the situation
In the cold light of day,
In the harsh truth of reality
All I need to hear you say is please stay,
All I want is for you to ask me to stay
Ooh Still,
Despite everything, my feelings haven't changed
I still wanna hold onto you baby,
I still want to be with you
I'm holding onto every little memory
I'm keeping a tight grip on every moment we shared
Contributed by Caleb W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.