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.

Not Standing Alone
Alexz Johnson Lyrics

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I'd go where I've known
If the earth could find my feet
I would run away and go where I known

But you don't even care
No, you don't even care
What;s fair

Not standing alone
Not standing around
While they sleep and wait until I lose my ground
Not letting it go
Won't leave it behind
Won't let it pass me by no not this time
Not standing alone
Not standing around
Not letting it go
Won't leave it behind

I keep so far
I nearly lost my mind
I held on so tight
And now I see that I was blind

But you don't even care
No, you don't even care
What's fair

Not standing alone
Not standing around
While they sleep and wait until I lose my ground
Not letting it go
Won't keave it behind
Won't pass me by no not this time
Not standing alone
Not standing around
Not letting it go
Won't leave it behind

I have a party
I have a song
Don't need nobody ain't nothin' wrong
I hear the talk
I hear the cry
Along the inside and looking out
Hey

Not standing alone
Not standing around
While they sleep and wait until I lose my ground
Not letting it go
Won't keave it behind
Won't pass me by no not this time
Not standing alone
Not standing around
Not letting it go
Won't leave it behind

Not standing around no no no
Not standing around no no no
Not standing around no no no
Not standing around no no no

Not standing around

Not standing around
Not standing around no no no

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Standing Alone" by Alexz Johnson seems to be about perseverance in spite of the obstacles one faces in life. The opening lines set up the idea of wanting to escape from a difficult situation, but being unable to do so. The repetition of the line "But you don't even care, no you don't even care, what's fair" suggests that there is someone who is indifferent to the singer's struggles. Despite this, the singer is determined not to give up and to keep fighting.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Not standing alone, not standing around" several times. This is a message of empowerment and resilience, telling the listener that they don't have to face their problems alone or be passive in the face of adversity. The lines "Won't let it pass me by no not this time" and "Not letting it go, won't leave it behind" reinforce the idea that the singer is not going to let their circumstances defeat them.

The bridge of the song adds another layer to the message of perseverance. The lines "I have a party, I have a song, don't need nobody ain't nothin' wrong" suggest that the singer has found a source of strength within themselves, even if they don't have anyone else to rely on. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope and determination, encouraging the listener to keep going even when things get tough.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd go where I've known
I wish to return to a familiar place

If the earth could find my feet
If I could find a sense of belonging

I would run away and go where I known
I want to escape to a familiar place

But you don't even care
But you are indifferent to my feelings

No, you don't even care
No, you do not acknowledge my feelings

What's fair
What is just and equitable

Not standing alone
I refuse to stand by myself

Not standing around
I will not be idle

While they sleep and wait until I lose my ground
While they wait for my failure

Not letting it go
I refuse to let it slip away

Won't leave it behind
I won't forget it