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.

White Lines
Alexz Johnson Lyrics

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I tried to tell you
I've got to get away
I tried to say
I need my space
I got to get some
Distance in between
My heart and my head

I'm on the razor's edge
I've been here before
I know the way

White lines
And headlights in my eyes
White lines
I'm ready to drive all night
White lines
How many 'till I'm in your arms
White lines
Will bring me home

I held you in
My arms last night
I dreamed we were
Riding on a star
I kissed you and
The sun began to shine
In dreams I can do anything

It seems like I'm on my own
It feels like I'm losing it all

White lines
And headlights in my eyes
White lines
I'm ready to drive all night
White lines
How many 'till I'm in your arms
White lines
Will bring me

Seems like I've been here before
I know the way
Seems like I've been on my own
So long
So long

White lines
And headlights in my eyes
White lines
I'm ready to drive all night
White lines
How many 'till I'm in your arms

White lines
Will bring me home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alexz Johnson's White Lines seem to be about a person, presumably Alexz herself, trying to explain to their partner that they need some space and distance from the relationship. The opening lines, "I tried to tell you / I've got to get away / I tried to say / I need my space," suggest that the singer has already tried to communicate their desire to separate from their partner but may not have been successful in getting their point across. The repetition of "white lines" throughout the chorus, coupled with "headlights in my eyes," evokes the image of a long drive on a highway, perhaps reflecting the singer's need for solitude and escape from their current situation.

The second verse continues with dreamlike imagery, with the singer describing a dream where they and their partner "were riding on a star" and "kissed" before "the sun began to shine." This romantic scene contrasts with the distance that the singer is trying to create in the present reality. The song ends on a somewhat melancholic note, with the repetition of "Seems like I've been here before" and "So long" suggesting a sense of resignation and weariness.

Overall, the lyrics of White Lines seem to be about the complexities of love and relationships, and the need for distance and reflection in order to figure out one's true feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

I tried to tell you
I attempted to inform you about my feelings

I've got to get away
I need to escape from my current situation

I tried to say
I made an effort to express myself

I need my space
I require some distance from others to focus on myself

I got to get some
I must achieve some change

Distance in between
A certain amount of space is necessary

My heart and my head
I need to reconcile my emotions and logic

I'm on the razor's edge
I am close to a critical threshold

I've been here before
I have faced similar challenges in the past

I know the way
I understand how to navigate this situation

White lines
Refers to the painted lines on a road

And headlights in my eyes
The glare from oncoming headlights on the road is distracting

I'm ready to drive all night
I am willing to travel for a long time to reach my destination

How many 'till I'm in your arms
I am wondering how much longer until I am reunited with a loved one

Will bring me home
This journey will eventually lead me back to where I belong

I held you in
In my dreams, I had an intimate moment with someone I care for

My arms last night
In my dream, I was holding someone close

I dreamed we were
In my dream, we were doing something together

Riding on a star
In my dream, we were traveling through the galaxy on a star

I kissed you and
In my dream, I shared a romantic moment with someone

The sun began to shine
In my dream, my romantic moment was accompanied by a bright, hopeful feeling

In dreams I can do anything
Dreams give me a sense of empowerment and freedom

It seems like I'm on my own
I feel isolated and alone

It feels like I'm losing it all
I am experiencing a sense of loss and uncertainty

Seems like I've been here before
I feel like I have encountered this situation in the past

So long
A long time has passed

Will bring me home
This journey will eventually lead me back to a sense of comfort and familiarity

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARC JORDAN, LUKE MCMASTER, GREG JOHNSTON

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SirenSweetie

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The episode with this song makes a lot more sense when you've heard the song before. When I first watched it I hadn't heard the song so I didn't understand the context.