Alexz Johnson (Born on November 4th, 1986, in New Westminster, British Colu… Read Full Bio ↴Alexz Johnson (Born on November 4th, 1986, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada) is never quite what you'd think: she is always, instead, a surprise. While she writes intimate, down-to-earth lyrics, they’re delivered with a larger-than-life, crystalline voice. “Growing up I was afraid of it,” she says, about realizing she could sing big as a small child- the sixth in a brood of ten-- in Vancouver. “I thought it would blow me away.” And while at first she might be able to blend into the sea of other fresh-faced, struggling artists on the streets of her current hometown of New York City, she’s actually an entertainment veteran with fifteen years in the industry and a Gemini Award under her belt.

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.

I Will Be The Flame
Alexz Johnson Lyrics

Am I supposed to thank you
For walking in that door
And giving me your love
Like pennies to the floor
You sit there breaking me
Everything you got
If you think that is good enough
You don´t know warm from hot

I won't say I'm sorry

'Cause I wanted something more
'Cause he said
She said
Let´s even up the score
Give it
Take it
Back and forth
That is the nature of the game
You supply the gasoline
And I will be the flame

Said you'd love me better
Swept of my feat
It's time that you deliver
'Cause theres line-up down the street
You´re all talk no action
Maybe that’s not right
I need a rock around my finger
Just wanna rock with you all night

I won't say I'm sorry
'Cause I wanted something more
'Cause he said
She said
Lets even up the score
Give it
Take it
Back and forth
The nature of the game
You supply the gasoline
And I will be the flame

You supply the gasoline
And I will be the flame

Said you´d love me better
Swept of my feat
Its time that you deliver
`Cause theres line-up down the street
You´re all talk no action
Maybe that’s not right

I need a rock around my finger
Just wanna rock with you all night

I won't say I'm sorry
'Cause I wanted something more
'Cause he said
She said
Lets even up the score
Give it
Take it
And Back and forth
That is the nature of the game
You supply the gasoline
And I will be the flame

Ooohhuuuhh
I will be the flame 3x

I'll be the flame

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Written by: DAMHNAIT DOYLE, DAVID THOMSON, CHRISTOPHER WARD

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