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.
SANCTUARY
Allie X Lyrics
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When the hearsay's too much to think about
And they think that they've got you figured out
It's a rude world
It's a vicious world
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
To my SANCTUARY, baby
Where I run!
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
‘Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my SANCTUARY, baby
And I know
I'm home
I'm home
When the saints all dance to the trumpet sounds
With apocalypse faces in the crowd
There's only one place left that matters now
When it's all wrong
I need someone
When they're throwing stones
Where's a place I know
I can always go
To my Sanctuary, baby
Where I run!
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
‘Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my Sanctuary, baby
And I know
I'm home
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always go
To my SANCTUARY, baby
Where I run!
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
‘Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my Sanctuary, baby
And I know
I'm home
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod (I'm home)
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
The lyrics to Allie X’s “Sanctuary” are about having a safe space to go to when the world outside is harsh and unforgiving. The “leaning tower” referred to in the first verse represents instability and chaos in society. Allie X sings about having a place where she can go that is free from the hurtful words and actions of others, where she can feel safe and protected. The chorus repeats the idea of having a “sanctuary,” and how it provides shelter from a world that can be “rude” and “vicious,” where others throw “stones” and “torches.”
Allie X uses apocalyptic imagery in the second verse to emphasize how dark the world can be, with “apocalypse faces” at the end of time. However, she finds a sense of peace in her “sanctuary” with someone she cares about who makes her feel safe from harm. The bridge refers to a willingness to face external threats and even death if her companion was beside her. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase “I’m home,” emphasizing the importance of having a place where you can feel grounded and secure.
Line by Line Meaning
When the leaning tower falls to the ground
When everything seems to be crumbling and falling apart
When the hearsay's too much to think about
When rumors and gossip become overwhelming
And they think that they've got you figured out
When people believe they know everything about you, but they don't
It's a rude world
The world can be harsh and unkind
It's a vicious world
The world can be cruel and brutal
When they're throwing stones
When people are attacking you or trying to hurt you
There's a place I know
There is a safe place that she can go to escape from the chaos
I can always go
She knows she can always retreat to her sanctuary
To my SANCTUARY, baby
Her safe haven where she can find peace and comfort
Where I run!
A place she can escape to when she needs to leave everything behind
And when the streets are burnin', baby
When everything around her is in chaos and turmoil
And I know
But she has faith in her sanctuary
If they come with torches
If people come after her to hurt her with flames
‘Cause they don't like the truth
Because people may not like what she stands for or believes in
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
As long as she's in her sanctuary with someone she trusts, nobody can harm her
You're my SANCTUARY, baby
She refers to someone she trusts as her sanctuary
I'm home
Her sanctuary is a place where she feels safe and protected
When the saints all dance to the trumpet sounds
When everybody is caught up in the world's problems
With apocalypse faces in the crowd
People's expressions are apocalyptic, implying they believe the world is ending
There's only one place left that matters now
There is only one place that can provide comfort and safety amidst the chaos
When it's all wrong
When everything seems to be going wrong
I need someone
She needs someone to be with her and support her
To my Sanctuary, baby
Her safe haven
Tied up!
Restrained and unable to move
Next to a lightning rod
Close to a potential threat of danger
Lined up!
In the firing line or in danger
I'll cross a firing squad
She will go through difficult situations if it means being with someone she trusts
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Their love is strong enough to withstand any opposition or negativity
Nothing's getting through
Nobody can come between them or break them apart
Writer(s): Alexandra Hughes, Brett Mclaughlin, Jonas Jeberg
Contributed by Jeremiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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When the leaning tower falls to the ground
When the hearsay's too much to think about
And they think that they've got you figured out
It's a rude world
It's a vicious world
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always
Go to my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
I'm home
When the saints all dance to the trumpet sounds
With apocalypse faces in the crowd
There's only one place left that matters now
When it's all wrong
I need someone
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always
Go to my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always
Go to my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home,
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod (I'm home)
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
Daniel Alabarse
★ LYRICS ★
When the leaning tower falls to the ground
When the hearsay's too much to think about
And they think that they've got you figured out
It's a rude world
It's a vicious world
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always go
To my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
I'm home
When the saints all dance to the trumpet sounds
With apocalypse faces in the crowd
There's only one place left that matters now
When it's all wrong
I need someone
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always go
To my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always go
To my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod (I'm home)
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
nerf icles
This is mine and my husband's love song. We always say we want this playing at our wedding haha.
202l
@nerf icles its beautiful what you two have 💟 wish u all the happiness <3
Mari's Picnic Basket
@Shyeline In one of their replies, they said "they're legally married but they didn't have a wedding ceremony because it's too expensive and covid"
Shyeline
How is he your husband is you ain't married yet-
ALLIE XCX
nice
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When the leaning tower falls to the ground
When the hearsay's too much to think about
And they think that they've got you figured out
It's a rude world
It's a vicious world
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always
Go to my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
I'm home
When the saints all dance to the trumpet sounds
With apocalypse faces in the crowd
There's only one place left that matters now
When it's all wrong
I need someone
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always
Go to my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
When they're throwing stones
There's a place I know
I can always
Go to my sanctuary, baby
Where I run
And when the streets are burnin', baby
And I know
If they come with torches
'Cause they don't like the truth
They can't hurt me when I'm with you
You're my sanctuary, baby
And I know I'm home,
Tied up!
Next to a lightning rod (I'm home)
Lined up!
I'll cross a firing squad
If I'm beside you
Our hearts are enemy-proof
Nothing's getting through
Phosphorus VA
Like # 100!
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@hannah wilson 반가워요!!
hannah wilson
헐 뭐야 한국인들이!!!! 반갑습니당
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@hannabuendia 안녕하세요😃