Allison Iraheta (born April 27, 1992) is a 30-year-old singer from Los Ange… Read Full Bio ↴Allison Iraheta (born April 27, 1992) is a 30-year-old singer from Los Angeles, California. She was the fourth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. Her debut album Just Like You was released on December 1, 2009.

Iraheta is a Salvadoran born in Glendale, California. According to her parents, she has been singing since she was a toddler. Before rising to prominence, she usually sang in local Latin supermarkets.

In 2006, Iraheta won the Telemundo reality show Quinceañera, where she sang in both English and Spanish. The prize was a reward of USD $50,000 and a recording contract, but only the reward money was ever granted.

In 2009, Allison Iraheta competed on American Idol. She achieved acclaim for her rock sound and unique style, making it into the finals. Allison remained on the show until being eliminated at the final four, finishing in 4th place. The mentor of that week, Slash, praised Iraheta, saying, "Allison didn't deserve to be voted off so soon. She has amazing potential." American Idol music director Rickey Minor was "absolutely shocked" at her departure.

After her elimination on Idol, Iraheta made guest appearances on Live with Regis and Kelly, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Larry King Live, local FOX television affiliates, and numerous radio stations nation-wide. She performed on the season eight finale of American Idol, including a group medley of Pink's "So What" with her fellow contestants and a duet of "Time After Time" with original artist Cyndi Lauper.

Official Site: www.allisoniraheta.com

Pieces
Allison Iraheta Lyrics

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Maybe I'll need you maybe I wont
Well someday I want to but right now I don't
Is it so hard to understand
I'm just a girl without a plan
You hold on too tight
We'll take a few steps back tonight

I don't need you to save me

I'd rather crash and burn
Don't need you to tell me
How to live before I learn
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
That you gave me

Maybe you'll tell me I told you so
But maybe my screw ups is how I will know
Why can't you let me hit the ground?
Not like I'm lost and can't be found
Don't wanna fight but take a few steps back tonight

I don't need you to save me
I'd rather crash and burn
Don't need you to tell me
How to live before I learn
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
Don't need you to save me

I know that its easier to control
Is it that hard to let go?
Don't tell me the ?
Maybe I'll need you but maybe I won't
Well someday I want to but right now I don't

I don't need you to save me
I'd rather crash and burn
Don't need you to tell me
How to live before I learn
If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
I still got all the pieces that you gave me
That you gave me

That you gave me
The pieces that you gave me

Overall Meaning

In Allison Iraheta's song Pieces, the main character is stuck between needing someone and wanting to be independent. She acknowledges that while at some point in the future she may need the other person, for now, she does not. She is a girl without a plan and cannot be tied down, hence the other person who is holding on too tight should take a few steps back. However, this does not mean that she thinks less of the other person's contributions as she is willing to take all the pieces they gave her even if she falls apart or it breaks her heart. The song is an anthem for people who are discovering themselves and trying to take control of their own lives while still appreciating the help they receive from others.

Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I'll need you maybe I wont
I am not sure if I will need you in the future or not

Well someday I want to but right now I don't
I may want you in the future but currently I don't

Is it so hard to understand
Is it difficult for you to comprehend

I'm just a girl without a plan
I do not have any plans for my future

You hold on too tight
You are controlling and not allowing me to be free

We'll take a few steps back tonight
We need to take a break from each other

I don't need you to save me
I am capable of handling myself without your help

I'd rather crash and burn
I would instead fail and learn from my mistakes

Don't need you to tell me
I do not require your guidance or instructions

How to live before I learn
I want to learn from my own experiences

If I fall apart if it breaks my heart
Even if I am upset and heartbroken

I still got all the pieces that you gave me
I still have the parts of me that you helped shape

Maybe you'll tell me I told you so
You may say you predicted this outcome

But maybe my screw ups is how I will know
This is how I will learn and grow

Why can't you let me hit the ground?
Why can't you let me make my own mistakes?

Not like I'm lost and can't be found
I am in control of my own life

Don't wanna fight but take a few steps back tonight
I do not want to argue, but we need to distance ourselves from each other

I know that it's easier to control
I am aware that controlling someone is easier than letting go

Is it that hard to let go?
Why is it so difficult for you to release your grasp?

Don't tell me the ?
The hidden meaning of the question is unknown

I still got all the pieces that you gave me
I still possess the parts of me that you helped shape

That you gave me
The parts of me that you helped shape

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, DANIEL JAMES PRINGLE, LEAH HAYWOOD

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