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.
i still love you
Alexz Johnson Lyrics
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There's no turning around
Gotta say what I mean
While you're here with me
I'm not sure I'll find words
To cover the hurt
That I see in your eyes
But I gotta try
I know rocks turn to sand
And hearts can change hands
And you're not to blame
When the sky fills with rain
But if we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
I still love you
Can you search down inside?
Let go of your pride?
If I forget trying to win
And just let you in
I didn't travel this far
To watch it all fall apart
So give me your hand
And take a chance
I know rocks turn to sand
And hearts can change hands
And you're not to blame
When the sky fills with rain
But if we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
I still love you
Riding with me as close as before
Whatever happens, I won't ask for more
Here in my heart from now 'til the end
Flame out or fly, we have to try again
I still..
I know rocks turn to sand
And hearts can change hands
And you're not to blame
When the sky fills with rain
But if we stay or walk away
There's one thing that's true
I still love you
I still love you
(Merci à Estelle pour cettes paroles)
The song "I Still Love You" by Alexz Johnson is a heartfelt plea to a lover to stay and not give up on their relationship. The opening lines acknowledge the gravity of the situation, stating that "if we walk away now, there's no turning around," emphasizing the importance of open communication and honesty in order to salvage the relationship.
Through the chorus, Johnson contends that love can last despite the changes and chaos of life, and that no matter what happens, "there's one thing that's true: I still love you." The bridge of the song delves into personal introspection, asking the lover to "search down inside" and let go of pride, suggesting that true love requires openness and vulnerability.
Overall, the song is a poignant message about the power of love, even in the face of adversity, and the importance of fighting for what you believe in to keep it alive. It's a message that resonates with anyone who has weathered the ups and downs of a relationship and come out stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
If we walk away now
If we give up and leave this relationship without trying to fix it
There's no turning around
There's no going back once we decide to give up
Gotta say what I mean
I need to be honest and express my true feelings
While you're here with me
While we're still together
I'm not sure I'll find words
I'm not certain I'll be able to express myself effectively
To cover the hurt
To make up for the pain that I've caused or that you've caused me
That I see in your eyes
I can see your hurt and sadness in your eyes
But I gotta try
But I have to make the effort to express myself and try to fix things
I know rocks turn to sand
I know that things change and nothing lasts forever
And hearts can change hands
And people's feelings can change over time
And you're not to blame
And I don't blame you for how you feel
When the sky fills with rain
When things get tough or emotional
But if we stay or walk away
But whether we choose to stay and work on our relationship or leave
There's one thing that's true
There's one thing that remains constant
I still love you
I still have feelings for you and care about you
Can you search down inside?
Can you look deep within yourself?
Let go of your pride?
Can you put aside your ego and be vulnerable?
If I forget trying to win
If I stop trying to convince you to stay with me
And just let you in
And allow you to express yourself and be honest with me
I didn't travel this far
I didn't invest so much time and effort into this relationship
To watch it all fall apart
To see it all crumble and end
So give me your hand
So let's work on this together
And take a chance
And let's take a risk and give this another shot
Riding with me as close as before
Continuing to be together as intimately as we were before
Whatever happens, I won't ask for more
Whatever the outcome, I won't demand anything beyond what we both can give
Here in my heart from now 'til the end
Here in my heart, you will always hold a special place from now until the end of our lives
Flame out or fly, we have to try again
Whether we succeed or fail, we must try to work on this relationship again
I still..
I still have feelings for you
Contributed by Addison P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amber Kibler
I wish all these songs by Jude (Alexz) were on Spotify
Cethia Scott
Skin is.
Tiffany S
Even after all these years, I still adore this song
Carley Klarides
2019 and im still obsessed with Alexz (Jude)❤
Jordan
2021 and this is still my all time very song.
Tami Klein
2023 and i am still here ❤
DeSpecial
This is such a beautiful song, Alexz is an amazing talent, her voice is so soothing
Mehrunissah93
She's sang so many magical love songs, but this is one of her best.
shawnamarie9
Such a great song, really hits home for me<3
Coco silver
Sometimes in life it is best to remember the great moments and memories we created in a relationship, there are times when forever is not an option, so you need to hold on to the good times and keep those forever...<3