When Instant Star wrapped after four seasons (2005-2008), Alexz endured her share of off-camera drama in her music career, when both Capitol and Epic, respectively, ended up shelving her records due to internal conflicts . "It’s been tough,” she says, “but something always keeps me going. Even with no money in my pocket, things land where they land and you keep moving.” Johnson had completed a full length record entitled Weight in 2008, and was set to release it in September the next year.
Alexz independently released her debut album, Voodoo in 2010 and remixed it in 2011 as Reloaded. She released a compilation of unheard demos in the form of The Basement Recordings (2011), while prepping to release her first EP, Skipping Stone in January 2012. She has also released one live album, Live from the Skipping Stone Tour in December 2012. Johnson later continued to release two more demo compilations, The Basement Recordings 2 and The Basement Recordings 3 in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Finding success and a loyal fanbase through her independent releases, Johnson's 2014 EP, Heart and sophomore album Let 'Em Eat Cake were both funded through the crowdfunding service Pledgemusic. Heart and Let 'Em Eat Cake both showcase a different side of Johnson, tackling subjects such as heartbreak and loss. The two releases include tracks produced by David Kahne, who has worked with Lana Del Rey, Kelly Clarkson, Regina Spektor, and other artists.
Deeper
Alexz Johnson Lyrics
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That's okay
'Cause I hear everything
That you say
You got my heart to mend to you
A hole that hurts inside
It shows
And you can't hide
We'll break through
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me now
You got broken once before
Closed your heart up
And said no more
We were trying not to fall
Afraid of letting go
Wait until we know now
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me now
And the morning shines much brighter to me
Somehow, maybe this can last forever
If we follow what we feel
And you love me like I know you will
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me now
The song "Deeper" by Alexz Johnson is a beautiful love song that talks about the journey of two lovers who are trying to get to know each other at a deeper level. The first verse of the song suggests that sometimes it's okay not to talk because sometimes the most profound conversations can occur without even speaking. It talks about how one person has a hole that needs mending, and it's evident that they can't hide it. The song emphasizes that if they open up to each other, they will break through, suggesting that true intimacy can only come through sincere communication.
The chorus emphasizes the moment when two people reach a level of intimacy that is rare; they go deeper down below, where no one sees it, and everything's unspoken. The song suggests that when they close their eyes and just believe, the world seems wide open to them. The second verse of the song talks about how the two lovers had been afraid of falling and broke before but now are willing to wait until they know each other before committing. The third verse talks about how the morning shines much brighter when they are together, and maybe this can last forever if they follow what they feel.
Line by Line Meaning
If we don't talk
Even if we don't talk, I can still hear what you're trying to say.
That's okay
It's alright if we don't speak, I can understand the unsaid things.
'Cause I hear everything
I can hear the unspoken things because I care.
That you say
I can understand what you're trying to say.
You got my heart to mend to you
I trust you enough to give you my heart to heal.
A hole that hurts inside
There's a hurt inside me that I can't ignore.
It shows
The pain that I'm feeling is visible.
And you can't hide
You can see through my facade and know what's going on inside of me.
But if we open up
If we put aside our fears and inhibitions and communicate, things can get better.
We'll break through
We can surpass any hurdles if we work together.
You and I go deeper
We have a deeper understanding and connection with each other.
Down below where no one sees it
There's a hidden part of our relationship where outsiders can't get in.
When you close your eyes
When you let go and trust me, amazing things can happen.
And just believe it
If you trust in us and our connection, things will be much better.
Where everything's unspoken
Our relationship is incredibly special because we understand each other even without speaking everything out loud.
And the world seems so wide open
When we're together, everything seems possible and the future is full of possibilities.
You got broken once before
You've been hurt in the past and that has affected you.
Closed your heart up
You've closed yourself off from others to protect yourself from being hurt again.
And said no more
You've decided not to trust anyone anymore and given up on love.
We were trying not to fall
We were both scared to give in to our feelings and get hurt.
Afraid of letting go
We're both afraid of getting hurt again and so hesitant to put ourselves in a vulnerable position.
Wait until we know now
Let's take our time and be sure of what we really want.
And the morning shines much brighter to me
My world seems bright and full of possibilities when I think of you.
Somehow, maybe this can last forever
I hope our connection and love can stand the test of time and last forever.
If we follow what we feel
If we listen to our hearts and follow what we feel, our love will grow stronger.
And you love me like I know you will
I believe that you love me just as much as I love you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LUKE ANTHONY MCMASTER, CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM WARD, ROB WELLS
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Coach Burke
This is such an underrated song from the series…
Daniela Montes de Oca
If we don't talk
That's okay
'Cause I hear everything
That you say
You got my heart to mend to you
A hole that's hurt inside
It shows
And you can't hide
But if we open up
We'll break through
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me now
You got broken once before
Closed your heart up
And said no more
We were trying not to fall
Afraid of letting go
Wait until we know now
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me now
And the morning shines much brighter to me
Somehow, maybe this can last forever
If we follow what we feel
And you love me like I know you will
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me
You and I go deeper
Down below where no one sees it
When you close your eyes
And just believe it
You and I go deeper
Where everything's unspoken
And the world seems so wide open
To me now
Hannah Tamzar
Thnx (:
Ellen Gabriela
❤️