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.
Liar Liar
Alexz Johnson Lyrics
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You said I was the one,
You played me like a radio,
You use to love that I had no shame.
Pour my pain into words,
Hold my hand to the flame.
Tell me you want me where ever you are,
Tell me you breathe me until your last breath.
Liar, liar, oh, liar, liar.
Bit by bit I feel the draft,
Just sit back and watch it burn,
Hold your eyes up to my veins,
Call out, call out my name
Tell me you love me like a star,
Tell me you want me where ever you are,
Tell me you breathe me until your last breath.
Liar, liar,
Oh, liar, liar, liar, liar, oh, liar, liar
Tell me you love me like a star
Tell me you want me where ever you are,
Tell me you breathe me until your last breath.
Liar, liar, oh, liar, liar.
Liar, liar.
In Alexz Johnson's song "Liar Liar," the singer addresses a former lover who has betrayed her trust. The lyrics portray the anger and frustration that come with being lied to and played for a fool. The singer calls out the guilt of her ex-lover and demands honesty as she struggles to come to terms with the broken relationship.
The opening lyrics set up the tone of the song, highlighting the pain of being betrayed by someone who claimed to love and care for the singer. The second line, "You said I was the one," suggests that there was a promise of a future between the two lovers which was not fulfilled. The third line, "You played me like a radio," shows how the partner had control over the singer's emotions and treated her like a toy. This contrasts with the fourth line, "You use to love that I had no shame," indicating that the partner was attracted to the singer's vulnerability.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses her hurt and anger at being lied to. She begs her ex-lover to be honest and admits to feeling the pain of being deceived. The line, "Hold my hand to the flame," shows that the singer is willing to confront her ex-lover and demand the truth, even if it hurts her.
Overall, "Liar Liar" is a raw and emotional song that speaks to the universal experience of being deceived by someone you trusted. It portrays the struggle of wanting to believe in love and overcoming the feeling of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
You said I was your everything,
You made me feel like the most important person in your life.
You said I was the one,
You made it seem like I was the only one that mattered to you.
You played me like a radio,
You controlled me like a remote to satisfy your own desires.
You use to love that I had no shame.
You appreciated that I was carefree and didn't care about what others thought of me.
Pour my pain into words,
I express my emotions through song.
Hold my hand to the flame.
I'm willing to face my pain and confront it head on.
Tell me you love me like a star
Make me feel like the most special and admired person in the world.
Tell me you want me where ever you are,
Assure me that you'll always be there for me no matter what.
Tell me you breathe me until your last breath.
Promise me that you'll love me until your last dying breath.
Liar, liar, oh, liar, liar.
You're a liar and I can see right through you.
Bit by bit I feel the draft,
Slowly but surely, I'm discovering the truth about you.
Just sit back and watch it burn,
I'm not going to hold back and I'll make sure everyone knows what you've done.
Hold your eyes up to my veins,
Look at how much I'm hurting because of you.
Call out, call out my name
It's time for you to face the consequences of your actions.
Liar, liar, oh, liar, liar,
You're a liar and I won't let you get away with it.
Liar, liar.
You've been caught in your lies and there's no way to deny it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOYLE, JORDAN, WELLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jessicafoutner9399
It’s 2018 and I’m still in love with this song.
@CeCe-ko3nw
2019 🙌
@miad8316
@CeCe 2023 ❤️
@SparklesPwnAll
I listened to every Alexz song I could after my heart was hurt for the first time. She is TRULY the best musical remedy for break ups.
@violetrose25
I'm too old to love this but I discovered Alexz Johnson through this show and i won't look back. Her music is so excellent. Haven't heard anything new from her in ages, so i keep coming back to these gems.
@fallinangel08
Still loving every second of this show and music in Nov. 2020 <3 Jommy forever <3
@redtwizzlerz
I wish she was more famous. It's rare to see artists with such talent.
@babygirlanimation5049
2023 and I still love this song
@krazi4k
(:34 to :41) After this verse, I still hear Tommy's (Tim Rozon) echoed voice, where he's just like "A radio?" EVERY TIME. It always makes me laugh too. I miss Instant Star.
@lynnkarra1654
its 2015 and im still inlove with her songs from the show