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.
Gonna Get It
Alexz Johnson Lyrics
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Maybe let you push me to the ground
I'll go 'cause if I don't it's taking me down
And I deal 'cause none of it is real
I deal 'cause I'm covering to heal
I'll go no need to reap the seeds that I sow
Gonna get it
Gonna get it
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
Oh, you're gonna get it
Gonna get it
Gonna get it
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
Oh no won't let it go
Give it up won't take my soul (You're gonna get it, gonna get me good)
Oh no won't let it go (Gonna get it)
Give it up won't take my soul (Gonna get me good)
So why me, why they coming after me?
All this, it's a conspiracy you see
Can't hide the more I stay awake, the more you try
It's not right, it's no way to live a life
No light, I'm running out of fight
Can't hide, the dreams are coming after me tonight
Oh you're gonna get it
Gonna get it
Gonna get it
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
Oh, you're gonna get it
Gonna get it
Gonna get it
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
Oh no won't let it go
Give it up won't take my soul (You're gonna get it, gonna get me good)
Oh no won't let it go (Gonna get it)
Give it up won't take my soul (Gonna get me good)
And I'm not falling
Not falling for it
I will not just let this take me in
So go away, go away
You will never win
I will never let myself fall in
Never let myself fall in
Oh no won't let it go
Give it up won't take my soul
Oh, you're gonna get it
Gonna get it
Gonna get it
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
Oh no won't let it go
Give it up won't take my soul
Oh, you're gonna get it
Gonna get it
Gonna get it
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
And I'm not falling
Not falling for it
I will not just let this take me in (Oh no won't let it go)
So go away, go away (Give it up won't take my soul)
You will never win
I will never let myself fall in (You're gonna get it, gonna get me good)
I will never let myself fall in
I will never let myself fall in
In the song "Gonna Get It" by Alexz Johnson, the lyrics convey a sense of defiance and determination in the face of adversity. The singer acknowledges that they may be facing difficult circumstances and that it might sometimes feel like the world is against them. However, they refuse to give in or let themselves be defeated. The repetition of the phrase "you're gonna get it" suggests a kind of challenge to anyone or anything that might be standing in their way. The singer is resolved to keep fighting and not allow themselves to be taken down by the difficulties they face.
Throughout the song, the singer also confronts the sense of hopelessness that can come with these kinds of difficult situations. They describe feeling like none of it is real, and covering their pain in order to heal. However, the overall message of the song is one of resilience and strength. The singer refuses to let their circumstances define them, even as they acknowledge the reality of the challenges they face.
Overall, "Gonna Get It" is a powerful anthem of determination and strength in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to keep fighting, even when the odds seem stacked against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe it'll never come around
Perhaps the favorable opportunity may never occur
Maybe let you push me to the ground
Might as well allow the other person to overpower me and bring me down
I'll go 'cause if I don't it's taking me down
To avoid getting dragged down, I'll exit from the situation
And I deal 'cause none of it is real
I cope with the situation because I realize it's not genuine
I deal 'cause I'm covering to heal
I'm managing to heal the cover-up of my emotions
I'll go no need to reap the seeds that I sow
I'll leave without any desire to see the consequences of my actions
But oh you're gonna get it
You'll eventually receive the repercussions
Oh no won't let it go
I won't ignore this; I won't forget
Give it up won't take my soul
I won't allow anything to harm me emotionally or spiritually
So why me, why they coming after me?
What's the reason for targeting me specifically?
All this, it's a conspiracy you see
This entire ordeal seems to be a deliberate scheme
Can't hide the more I stay awake, the more you try
I can't conceal the fact that the more alert I am, the more you persist
It's not right, it's no way to live a life
This isn't just, and it's not a suitable way to live
No light, I'm running out of fight
I'm losing hope; I'm running low on determination
Can't hide, the dreams are coming after me tonight
I'm unable to avoid; the dreams are plaguing me tonight
And I'm not falling
I won't succumb
Not falling for it
I won't be deceived
I will not just let this take me in
I won't allow this to consume me
So go away, go away
Leave, leave and don't return
You will never win
You won't emerge victorious
I will never let myself fall in
I won't permit myself to fall into the trap
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
You'll face the consequences, and it won't be pleasant
Gonna get it
You're going to face the repercussions
Gonna get it
You'll receive what's coming to you
You're gonna get it, gonna get me good
And it won't be pleasant for either of us
Oh, you're gonna get it
You'll experience the repercussions
Oh no won't let it go
I won't allow it to slip my mind
Give it up won't take my soul
I won't let it take over me mentally or emotionally
I will never let myself fall in
I'm determined to remain guarded and not fall into the trap
Contributed by Jayden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.