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.

Me Out Of Me
Alexz Johnson Lyrics

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Why you always tryin' to make me something that I don't want to be?
Oh, push me over
Make me over
Try to make a joke out of me

There's something you should know
I won't change and I'm not lettin' go
There's something you will see

Can't turn down 'cause I'm breakin' free, yea

You just can't take the me out of me
'Cause that's what I need the world to see
You just can't take the me out of me
Oh there's no one else I'd rather be

I won't change my hair
I don't care if you call me a freak (freak)
Won't change my attitude
No I'll never change the way that I speak

There's something you should know
I won't change no I won't let go
There's something you will see
Can't turn down 'cause I'm breakin' free, yea

You just can't take the me out of me
'Cause that's what I need the world to see, yeah
You just can't take the me out of me
Oh there's no one else I'd rather be

Can't make me
Won't make me
can't shake me
Won't break me down
won't break me down

You just can't take the me out of me
'Cause that's what I need the world to see
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

(You just can't take the me out of me)
Oh there's no one else I'd rather be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Me Out Of Me by Alexz Johnson are about the singer's desire to remain true to herself despite pressure from outside forces to change. The first verse mentions someone trying to make her into something she doesn't want to be and making a joke out of her, which likely refers to criticisms or attempts to mold her image or personality. However, the chorus asserts that she won't change who she is and that the world needs to see the 'me' that she is. The second verse further emphasizes her steadfastness, stating that she won't change her appearance or attitude.

The repeated refrain of "You just can't take the me out of me" is the central message of the song. It reinforces the idea that no matter what external forces come her way, she will stay true to herself. Additionally, the bridge of the song is a declaration of her resilience, as she declares that she can't be shaken or broken down.

Overall, the lyrics of Me Out Of Me are empowering and encourage listeners to embrace their true selves, even when faced with criticism or pressure to change.

Line by Line Meaning

Why you always tryin' to make me something that I don't want to be?
Why are you constantly attempting to change who I am when I am content with who I am?

Oh, push me over Make me over Try to make a joke out of me
I feel like you are pushing me to change myself and make a mockery out of who I am.

There's something you should know I won't change and I'm not lettin' go There's something you will see Can't turn down 'cause I'm breakin' free, yea
You need to understand that I am not going to change who I am and that I am breaking free from your attempts to change me.

You just can't take the me out of me 'Cause that's what I need the world to see You just can't take the me out of me Oh there's no one else I'd rather be
I need to show the world who I truly am, and who I am is someone that you cannot change. I am happy being me and wouldn't want to be anyone else.

I won't change my hair I don't care if you call me a freak (freak) Won't change my attitude No I'll never change the way that I speak
I am not going to alter my appearance or how I act just because you might criticize me for being different.

Can't make me Won't make me can't shake me Won't break me down won't break me down
You cannot force me to be someone that I am not, and your attempts to do so will not break me down.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (You just can't take the me out of me) Oh there's no one else I'd rather be
I am confident in who I am, and no one else can take that away from me. There is no one else that I would rather be.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHIN INJETI, FRED ST-GELAIS, FREDERIC ST GELAIS, PRANAM INJETI

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