Trained in musical theatre, she worked in musicals and was a contestant on Canadian reality show "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?" She left theatre to create music with others in Toronto's indie scene — creating music under the name Allie Hughes (2006 LP Waiting for the Prize, 2008 LP Ladies and Gentlemen, and 2010 EP Allie Hughes) and with a live electronic dark-pop band as ALX.
In 2014, she released Catch on Soundcloud, which Katy Perry tweeted about, providing an instant audience. Prime and Bitch followed. EP CollXtion I was released in April 2015, with an accompanying residency at the Phi Centre in Montreal from April 30 to May 2. In 2015, she also co-wrote several tracks on Troye Sivan's Blue Neighborhood, and toured with him as an opening act.
Hughes has been praised for her voice, multimedia artistic endeavors, fan participation, and engaging live performances.
Life of the Party
Allie X Lyrics
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They all wanted to know me
I can't say they were polite
But I know they really got me
And we told a lot of jokes
So clever when I'm tipsy
Even when I nodded out
I was center of the action
(Yeah) every interaction
(Yeah) made me feel like satin
(Yeah) fantastic things could happen
Singing
I was the life, was the life of the party
They wrote that out with a sharpie
I made so many friends
I was the main attraction
I was the life, was the life of the party
They stripped me down like a Barbie
They say I kissed the king
But I don't remember anything
I was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life of the party
I was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life of the party
I made so many friends last night
Did I say that part already?
Remnants of them still inside
I'll remember this forever
Swear to God I know myself
There's more to me than quiet
Got a devil on my back
It's a tribute to my mother
(Yeah) a moldy double-double
(Yeah) he scratched my face with stubble
(Yeah) I woke up on the shuttle
Singing
I was the life, was the life of the party
They wrote that out with a sharpie
I made so many friends
I was the main attraction
I was the life, was the life of the party
They stripped me down like a Barbie
They say I kissed the king
But I don't remember anything
I was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life of the party
I was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life of the party
Oh, I'll never forget
But I don't wanna forget
Hope I'll never forget
Oh, I wanna forget
Oh, I'll never forget
But I don't wanna forget
Hope I'll never forget
Oh, I wanna forget
I was the life, was the life of the party
They wrote that out with a sharpie
I made so many friends
I was the main attraction
I was the life, was the life of the party
They stripped me down like a Barbie
They say I kissed the king
But I don't remember anything
I was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life of the party
I was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life, was the life, was the life
Was the life, was the life of the party
(Oh, I'll never forget)
(But I don't wanna forget)
(Hope I'll never forget)
(Oh, I wanna forget)
(Oh, I'll never forget)
(But I don't wanna forget)
(Hope I'll never forget)
The song "Life of the Party" by Allie X is a pop track that delves into the experience of being the center of attention at a party. The singer of the song, who is quiet by nature, becomes the life of the party when she is drunk, telling jokes and making many friends. However, she is aware that her new friends are not polite, but they still manage to connect with her on some level.
As the night goes on, her memory becomes hazy, and she wakes up on a shuttle with scratches on her face. Despite her lack of memory, she finds herself enjoying the experience and hoping she doesn't forget it. The song ends with the singer hoping to forget, but at the same time, she never wants to forget this incredible night of being the life of the party.
The lyrics of the song explore the notion of alcohol as a social lubricant, helping people loosen up and be more extroverted, even if only for a night. The singer's experience is relatable, and many partygoers have experienced something similar. The catchy chorus and upbeat tempo make the song a perfect party soundtrack.
Line by Line Meaning
I made so many friends last night
I met a lot of new people at the party
They all wanted to know me
I was popular and people were interested in talking to me
I can't say they were polite
The people I met were not necessarily courteous or kind
But I know they really got me
Despite their lack of politeness, I felt that these people understood me
And we told a lot of jokes
We shared a lot of humorous stories or anecdotes
So clever when I'm tipsy
I was more witty or intelligent than usual because of the alcohol
Even when I nodded out
Even when I fell asleep or passed out
I was center of the action
I was the focus of attention at the party
Yeah, every interaction
Each encounter or conversation
Made me feel like satin
Made me feel smooth or luxurious, like the fabric satin
Fantastic things could happen
Amazing, unexpected events could occur
I was the life, was the life of the party
I was the most lively and entertaining person at the event
They wrote that out with a sharpie
People wrote or drew on me with a permanent marker to commemorate my status
They say I kissed the king
Rumors suggest that I kissed a very handsome or important man
But I don't remember anything
I can't recall any details of that moment
They stripped me down like a Barbie
People removed my clothing or accessories, like a Barbie doll
Swear to God I know myself
I believe that I have a good understanding of my own personality or identity
There's more to me than quiet
I have extroverted qualities or a side to myself that is not usually seen as quiet or reserved
Got a devil on my back
I feel like there is a negative force or influence in my life causing me trouble
It's a tribute to my mother
This struggle or challenge is a way of honoring or showing respect to my mother
A moldy double-double
A cup of coffee with two creams and two sugars that has gone bad or become stale
He scratched my face with stubble
A man with facial hair caused me to have scratches or irritation on my face
I woke up on the shuttle
I woke up on a type of transportation, like a bus or train
Oh, I'll never forget
I will always remember this experience or moment
But I don't wanna forget
At the same time, I might not want to remember everything that happened
Hope I'll never forget
I hope that I will always hold onto some parts of this experience
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexandra Hughes, Jack Louis Latham, Oscar Michael Gorres
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tallyjones8917
Damn beautiful song, but these lyrics hurt
“Even when I nodded out,
I was center of the action”
“They stripped me down like a Barbie”
“They say I kissed the king,
But I don't remember anything”
“Remnants of them still inside”
“He scratched my face with stubble,
I woke up on the shuttle”
@sean6203
Cape God's visuals are insane, nobody's doing it like her
@SRHisntSilent
She's a real artist
@cleo5610
OMG- YOUR PFP- HOUNDS OF LOVE IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE ALBUMS.... well... so are all of kate bush's albums before the red shoes (not the dreaming though)..... and so are all of allie x's other albums- 😑
@PoptartParasol
@@cleo5610 was literally going to say the same thing. Allie X fans have great taste
@guschmidt2425
I wanna live in that cold cloudy world
@FilipTrichkov
@@cleo5610 the dreaming is my fave kate bush album
@JacobBobb
Definitely her darkest song in my opinion. Truly a masterpiece!
@rachetro390
allie said herself that she thinks this is one of if not her most darkest song she has released!
@JacobBobb
@@rachetro390 Yeah. I totally am on board with that!
@--OFFLINE
this song is heartbreaking