Alyssa's dรฉbut television appearance was on the television show Party Mamas and she was also runner up for The Next Star, a Canadian reality television show on YTV.[1] Whilst her first release "If You Are" failed to make an impact on the charts, her second release changed her life forever.
Alone Again, Alyssa's second single, was released on December 7, 2010. "Alone Again" peaked at #3 in her native country and was the top selling, highest charting, and most spun single by a Canadian artist at Canadian radio in 2011. 'Alone Again' dรฉbuted at #1 in the UK, however fell to #2 before the end of week chart. Her dรฉbut album, "The Game" was released June 21st, 2011 and only charted in Canada at #25.
Reid's second album, "Time Bomb" was released 3 years later in 2014 on September 16th, featuring the singles "Running Guns", "Satisfaction Guaranteed" (which charted at #25 in Canada) and "Hurricane". She stated in an interview with Canadian news site "Mind Your Mind" that Hurricane is her favourite song to perform from the album.
Although Alyssa is yet to reach such heights in worldwide charts as she did with "Alone Again", her music continues to chart in her native Canada, with her latest release "Dangerous", featuring The Heist, reaching #66. She is currently signed to Canadian record label Wax Records[1] whilst living in Brampton, Ontario.
Roses
Alyssa Reid Lyrics
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Cover me in roses
Stand at the back
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
Pretend to be sad
But they saw it coming
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
Dress me in black
Cover me in roses
Stand at the back
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
Pretend to be sad
But they saw it coming
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
My bed
I feel like a prisoner in my head
Never stops on autopilot
I bet, I could put an end to it tonight
No one says it's easy
No one says it's fun
No one loves the lonely
Or broken 'til they're done
I think I'm ready now
Dress me in black
Cover me in roses
Stand at the back
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
Pretend to be sad
But they saw it coming
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
Dress me in black
Cover me in roses
Stand at the back
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
Pretend to be sad
But they saw it coming
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
It's not that I don't have happy feelings
I know, I'm just living for no reason
I might put an end to it tonight
No one says it's easy
No one says it's fun
No one loves the lonely
Or broken 'til they're done
I think I'm ready now
Dress me in black
Cover me in roses
Stand at the back
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
Pretend to be sad
But they saw it coming
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
Dress me in black
Cover me in roses
Stand at the back
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
Pretend to be sad
But they saw it coming
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
(And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling")
In Alyssa Reid's song "Roses," she portrays a person struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. The lyrics use symbolic imagery to describe her feelings, such as dressing in black and covering herself in roses while pretending to be sad. The line "No one loves the lonely or broken 'til they're done" suggests that the singer feels that others only care about her when it's too late. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's desire to end her life and how she believes others will react to her death.
The verse "My bed, I feel like a prisoner in my head, never stops on autopilot" is a reference to how depression can feel like being trapped, unable to escape one's own negative thoughts or emotions. The line "I might put an end to it tonight" is a clear indication of suicidal ideation, and the repeated "I think I'm ready now" underscores the seriousness of the situation.
Overall, "Roses" is a poignant and emotional song that sheds light on the struggles of depression and suicide. Reid's use of metaphor and repetition enhances the impact of the lyrics and draws the listener into the singer's troubled state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Dress me in black
I want to wear all-black clothing as a symbol of my sadness and despair.
Cover me in roses
I want to be surrounded by flowers as a symbol of the beauty in the end of life.
Stand at the back
I don't want to be the center of attention during this event.
I'll wear my best clothes, yeah
I still want to look good and put effort into my appearance, despite my sadness.
Pretend to be sad
I'm going to act sad even though people expected this to happen.
But they saw it coming
My sadness and potential for self-harm was evident to those around me.
And they'll say, "No way
She was always smiling"
Others will likely be shocked by my sadness because I seemed happy on the outside.
My bed
I'm stuck in my own thoughts and it feels like I'm trapped in my bed.
I feel like a prisoner in my head
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelming me and feel inescapable.
Never stops on autopilot
My mind is constantly racing and I can't seem to turn it off.
I bet, I could put an end to it tonight
I'm contemplating suicide and considering ending my life tonight.
No one says it's easy
Dealing with mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts is difficult and not a simple fix.
No one says it's fun
It's not just a matter of trying to 'find happiness' but instead struggling with a serious mental health issue.
No one loves the lonely
Or broken 'til they're done
Often those who are struggling are given love and support only once they're gone.
I think I'm ready now
I've decided that I'm mentally prepared to end my life and I'm at peace with that decision.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alyssa Ashley Reid, Michael Joseph Wise
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amber LLS
This song and โWait a Second!โ by Lukaz are some of the only things getting me through the beginning of 2022. Times may be tough but everything going to be okay in the end. I hope everyone is doing well. I love you! ๐๐
Paul Santos
Sending love and good energy to you and all reading.
Likith Kuppala
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Alyssa Reid
Sparkstar Ooo
Totally
ElFreakinCid
The chorus really hits hard, I've seen so many people say "They always seemed so happy"--it's why Robin Williams' death was so shocking, for example, and why no one wanted to believe Kurt Cobain took his life of his own accord. And the thing is, they very often weren't happy, but they knew how to mask their depression, find happiness through making others happy, and fight their way through the worst of the disorder, until the moment it finally became too much for them and clouded their happy thoughts and better judgement to a point of no return...
Andrea Hayward
now this song decrides what depression feels like.
Snowflakes iio
I heard this in the car, and I searched this up since it wasnโt popping and I found it ! <3 love this song
Sparkstar Ooo
Me to
Maric
Same, it sounds so good
Play It Again ASMR
Beautiful voice, sad song, reminds me of a family member that suffers suicidal tendencies. Never give up or give in. Someone loves you and wants you to be a part of their life ๐๐๐