Career:
She released her first EP No Roots on February 3, 2017. Her first single No Roots reached number two on the German charts and achieved worldwide popularity.
Discography:
EPs:
No Roots
Released: February 3, 2017
Label: Paper Plane Records
Format: CD, digital download
Singles:
"No Roots" 2017
BVMI: Gold
She released her debut full album, Mint in 2019. Reviewing the album for PopMatters, critic Elizabeth Woronzoff states "Merton's ability to find hope in the negative was the catalyst for MINT's standout track, "Why So Serious". Written as a response to critics who wrote Merton off as a one-hit-wonder, "Why So Serious" castigates the cynics. As specified in MINT's press release, Merton comments, "Music is supposed to be fun! We don't write songs to be hits, we write songs so we feel good." More so, the track, as well as the majority of the album, reminds listeners to live in the moment and to unshackle from the negativity. "
Vertigo
Alice Merton Lyrics
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Hands are sweaty, my heart beats heavy
There's something out there, I swear, I'm not ready
And I don't really know where to go from here
The sound's getting louder, the floor starts shaking
Everybody's feeling it, why can't I feel it, no?
Why can't I just let it go?
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Their faces seem deadly, it just got messy
His eyes bloodshot but he's going in steady
And I don't really know why I'm still here
And my head keeps pounding, my feet are still hurting
I think I lost sight of where I was going
And I don't really know where to go from here
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Caught inside of a dark night out
Left me standing by myself
Under your control
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
The lyrics to Alice Merton's song Vertigo explore feelings of uncertainty and fear amid a chaotic and overwhelming environment. The singer is unable to connect with the energy around them and feels disconnected from the people and activities happening around them. The opening lines describe physical symptoms of anxiety such as sweaty hands and a racing heart. The singer acknowledges that something is happening, but they are not ready for it. They are unsure of where to go from this point and struggle to connect with the energy of the room.
The refrain emphasizes the singer's disconnection with their surroundings, emphasizing the feeling that all they can feel is vertigo. They feel trapped in their own head and unable to connect with others, suggesting a sense of loneliness despite being surrounded by people. The bridge section suggests that the singer has lost control and is being controlled by external forces, with the repeated lines suggesting a sense of helplessness. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling to connect with their environment and is overwhelmed by their internal experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands are sweaty, my heart beats heavy
I am anxious and my heart is racing.
There's something out there, I swear, I'm not ready
I sense something happening, but I am not prepared for it.
And I don't really know where to go from here
I am lost and unsure of what to do next.
The sound's getting louder, the floor starts shaking
The noise is getting louder and it feels like the ground is moving beneath me.
Everybody's feeling it, why can't I feel it, no?
Everyone else seems to be enjoying themselves, why can't I?
Why can't I just let it go?
Why can't I just relax and enjoy the moment?
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
I am overwhelmed and dizzy, and that is all I can feel.
Gotta get outta my head
I need to stop overthinking things and just let loose.
Do something that I'll regret
I want to take risks and live in the moment, even if they lead to regret.
He's dancing now with someone he met
The person I came with is dancing with someone else now.
Losing my sanity
I feel like I am losing control of my mind and my emotions.
Get rid of my vanity
I need to stop being so concerned with what others think of me.
Their faces seem deadly, it just got messy
The people around me seem dangerous and things have gotten chaotic.
His eyes bloodshot but he's going in steady
The person I came with seems drunk, but they are managing to keep it together.
I think I lost sight of where I was going
I am lost and no longer know what my purpose was for coming here.
Caught inside of a dark night out
I am stuck in a night out that seems to be going badly.
Left me standing by myself
I feel abandoned and alone in this situation.
Under your control
I feel like I am being controlled by someone else's expectations or desires.
All I can feel is, feel is
The only thing I am aware of right now is the vertigo I am experiencing.
All I can feel is vertigo
I am overwhelmed and dizzy, and that is all I can feel.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alice Merton, Stephen Kozmeniuk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ruri_no_tori1
One, two, three, four
Hands are sweaty
My heart beats heavy
There's something out there
I swear, I'm not ready
And I don't really know where to go from here
The sound's getting louder
The floor starts shaking
Everybody's feeling it
Why can't I feel it, no?
Why can't I just let it go?
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Their faces seem deadly
It just got messy
His eyes bloodshot
But he's going in steady
And I don't really know why I'm still here
And my head keeps pounding
My feet are still hurting
I think I lost sight of where I was going
And I don't really know where to go from here
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Caught inside of a dark night out
Left me standing by myself
Under your control
'Cause all I can feel is vertigo
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
Gotta get outta my head
Do something that I'll regret
He's dancing now with someone he met
Losing my sanity
Get rid of my vanity
All I can feel is, feel is
All I can feel is vertigo
@AliceMerton
Very excited for you guys to hear and watch this
@alinazmn
we're so happy that you're back alice, vertigo is amazing<33
@Paula-zk1xp
we cannot wait do dive into a new chapter of u❤️
vertigo still stucks in my head since yesterday! -literally one of my fav songs from u
@user-ff6cf4qj3j
thank you for the release of a new song soon, you are the best, I love you!
@user-ff6cf4qj3j
Alice, I can't put into words how much I love you, how much you mean to me, thank you!
@MommaSadako
❤️❤️❤️
@RadioDonNowhere
Es Radio Doble Nueve 99.1FM
Lima, Perú!
@laknitze
CRIMINALLY underrated
@GPWT-video
100% ❤🔥
@julianWmontgomery
There’s no way this song is real. It’s way too good this is insane.