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.
Don't Pull Off My Wings
Alexz Johnson Lyrics
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yeah, you ought too,
you tried to hide it,
I see through you...
You want some insurance baby but,
I think you know,
that doesn't come with me,
Don't, pull off my wings,
I wanna' fly away to better things,
I want you there too so,
find where your heart sings,
and we'll be free together,
feeling everything, oh, no,
don't pull off my wings...
I've always wondered,
if those who control,
are really most frightened,
deep down in their soul...
Lets bathe in each moment baby,
they're just passing by,
every one of them different,
like clouds in the sky...
Don't, pull off my wings,
I wanna' fly away to better things,
I want you there too so,
find where your heart sings,
and we'll be free together,
feeling everything, oh,
don't pull off my wings...
Don't pull away,
don't hold back,
baby, pain is what happens when you resist love,
trust that with grace,
we'll embrace,
all that's coming and let it,
keep lifting us up...
I, wanna' fly,
fly away together,
soaring through life,
so don't be afraid,
'cause I'll be with you baby,
all of the way...
(Don't, pull off my wings...)
I wanna' fly away to better things,
I want you there too so,
find where your heart sings,
and we'll be free together,
feeling everything, yeah uh, oh, oh,
don't pull off my wings...
Feeling everything,
don't pull off my wings...
The song "Don't Pull Off My Wings" by Alexz Johnson is a plea from someone who is fragile and vulnerable to be loved and accepted for who they are. The singer acknowledges that they may not be an easy person to love and may require some effort, but they want the other person to see through their insecurities and not try to control them. The singer expresses their desire to be free and fly away to better things, but they don't want to do it alone. They urge the other person to find where their heart sings and be free together.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt before, and perhaps even controlled by others, and they don't want that to happen again. They want to embrace life and all its uncertainties together with the other person. The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of trust in a relationship, and how resisting love can lead to pain. The singer encourages the other person to let go and let love lift them up.
This song is a beautiful and emotional expression of the desire for acceptance and freedom in a relationship. It highlights the importance of trust, understanding, and vulnerability in a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I'm fragile, yeah, you ought too, you tried to hide it, I see through you...
The singer is aware that she can be broken easily, and she knows her partner is also aware of it but is trying to act oblivious. However, she can see through their facade.
You want some insurance baby but, I think you know, that doesn't come with me, baby, let go...
The singer's partner wants some kind of security, but she knows she cannot provide that. Hence, she gently advises her partner to let her go if they cannot deal with the precariousness that comes with being with her.
Don't, pull off my wings, I wanna' fly away to better things, I want you there too so, find where your heart sings, and we'll be free together, feeling everything, oh, no, don't pull off my wings...
The singer does not want her partner to clip her wings, she wants to move on to better things in life and wants her partner to be with her on this journey. She urges them to find where their heart truly belongs, so they can experience everything together and be free.
I've always wondered, if those who control, are really most frightened, deep down in their soul...
The singer has a suspicion that those who try to control everything around them may be the most afraid and insecure individuals, deep down in their souls.
Lets bathe in each moment baby, they're just passing by, every one of them different, like clouds in the sky...
The singer suggests that her partner should cherish each moment they have together because they are fleeting and unique, like clouds in the sky.
Don't pull away, don't hold back, baby, pain is what happens when you resist love, trust that with grace, we'll embrace, all that's coming and let it, keep lifting us up...
The singer urges her partner not to pull away or hold back from love, as it causes pain. She reminds them to trust that they will be able to handle whatever comes their way in a graceful manner and allow it to lift them up.
I, wanna' fly, fly away together, soaring through life, so don't be afraid, 'cause I'll be with you baby, all of the way...
The singer wants to fly away with her partner, and together, they will soar through life. She assures her partner not to be afraid, as she will be with them every step of the way.
(Don't, pull off my wings...) I wanna' fly away to better things, I want you there too so, find where your heart sings, and we'll be free together, feeling everything, yeah uh, oh, oh, don't pull off my wings...
The chorus repeats the message that the singer does not want her partner to ground her or prevent her from exploring better opportunities in life. She wants her partner to be with her, and they will be free to feel and experience everything together.
Feeling everything, don't pull off my wings...
The final line is a restatement of the central message of the song - that the singer wants to be able to experience everything life has to offer and does not want her partner to hold her back.
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.