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.
Just The Beginning
Alexz Johnson Lyrics
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Don't care where
It's going my way
Sky on top, rain behind me
There's no looking back
I want you to need me
Like I need you
We thought we'd be somewhere else
We started a long time ago
We thought we'd be anywhere else
Don't think that it's over
I know that the world belongs to us
And it's just the beginning
My heart races a mile a minute
'Til the days get lost then you're in it
Hold my hand
Let's just...
See what lies ahead
You are the mirror
I see myself in
Never though I'd find so much within
We thought we'd be somewhere else
We started a long time ago
We thought we'd be anywhere else
Don't think that it's over
I know that the world belongs to us
And it's just the beginning
You are the mirror
I see myself in
Never though I'd find so much within
We thought we'd be somewhere else
We started a long time ago
We thought we'd be anywhere else
We thought we'd be somewhere else
We started a long time ago
We thought we'd be anywhere else
Don't think that it's over
I know that the world belongs to us
And it's just the beginning
We thought we'd be somewhere else
We started a long time ago
We thought we'd be anywhere else
Don't think that it's over
I know that the world belongs to us
And it's just the beginning
Oh!
Just the beginning
Ohhh!
Just the beginning
The song "Just the beginning" by Alexz Johnson is all about chasing your dreams and never giving up. The lyrics encourage us to follow our dreams down the highway, not caring where it's going as long as we keep moving forward. The singer is determined and has the sky on top and the rain behind, indicating that nothing can stop them.
The chorus of the song is especially powerful, as Johnson sings, "We thought we’d be somewhere else, we started a long time ago, we thought we'd be anywhere else, don't think that it's over, I know that the world belongs to us, and it's just the beginning." These lines remind us that we don't always end up where we think we will, but that doesn't mean it's over. The world is vast and full of opportunities, and we are just getting started.
The second verse continues with the theme of finding oneself and love. Johnson sings about finding a mirror in her partner, someone who reflects back to her a sense of completeness and understanding. The singer never expected to find someone so pure and meaningful in her life, which made her feeling complete.
Overall, "Just the Beginning" is a heartfelt and inspiring song that encourages listeners to chase their dreams and keep pushing forward, no matter what obstacles they may face along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Chase that dream down the highway
Pursue your aspirations relentlessly
Don't care where
No matter where the dream takes you
It's going my way
It’s headed in your direction
Sky on top, rain behind me
Brighter days are ahead with the past left behind
There's no looking back
Leave the past behind and keep moving forward
I want you to need me
Love and hope for the same in return
Like I need you
Both parties should rely on each other
Never thought I'd find something so pure
Overwhelmed by the purity of the emotions
We thought we'd be somewhere else
Expectations were different
We started a long time ago
The journey began many years back
Don't think that it's over
It's not yet the end
I know that the world belongs to us
Confidence in taking on the world
And it's just the beginning
This marks the start of things to come
My heart races a mile a minute
Excitement and anticipation of what’s to come
'Til the days get lost then you're in it
Losing track of time as new experiences unfold
Hold my hand
Reassurance of support and togetherness
Let's just...
Take things one step at a time
See what lies ahead
Curiosity and readiness to face what’s to come
You are the mirror
The person sees their own self in the other
I see myself in
Identifying with the other person
Never though I'd find so much within
Grateful for the emotional growth in the relationship
Oh!
Exclamation of the beauty of the moment
Just the beginning
This is just the start
Ohhh!
Expression of the exciting chapter to come
Just the beginning
The start of something special
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lupevensie
It's the full version! I've only been waiting 10 years for this...
MisterTracks
Great! Keep it up!
kayla Pulsifer
wow something who still listens and watches this in 2017. ugh i wish i had this mp3
James R Warzyniak
Im still not over they didnt release alot of songs of hers from season 3 & 4. I remember buy season 3s soundtrack and she she had only 4 or 5 songs and it made me so mad. Shooting star from show wasnt even on it or unraveling. Still mad an album hasnt been made.
Sabrina
I didn’t even know this existed!
Niko Silva
Oh My god
Julian Yagami
like