Showtime
Anna Graceman is a young American singer-songwriter and pianist whose self-… Read Full Bio ↴Anna Graceman is a young American singer-songwriter and pianist whose self-penned songs and music has gained attention home and abroad. Her style of music incorporates elements of folk, soul and rock. As of 2015 she has written and performed over 70 of her own published songs; releasing her debut album on September 25, 2012. In 2009, at the age of 9, Graceman made several appearances on American National Television including the The Ellen DeGeneres Show (October 7, 2009) and performed her song "Paradise". Later in 2011, at the age of 11, she gained wider popularity with her performances in the sixth season of the America's Got Talent competition. In 2013, she performed 43 shows at The Palazzo Theater in The Venetian Hotel and Resort for eight weeks. Her performances there brought her critical acclaim. Graceman has a substantial Internet presence. Collectively, her YouTube views exceed 150 million views. Her America's Got Talent audition video alone has over 35 million views as of December 23, 2013. Anna Graceman was born in Juneau, Alaska, to a stay-at-home mother, who played classical music to her before she was born. At three months old, Anna Graceman's parents started displaying flashcards for her to read and gain word association. This sparked the love of writing music. By the time she was 18 months old, she had memorized the lyrics of many classical and modern tunes. At the age of two, Graceman was not afraid of singing in front of crowds. When she was four, she could play the piano fluently. At the age of 6 she wrote her first song, "So I Cried". Graceman states that her family was poor while growing up in Alaska. The mini-van that her mother drove didn't have a working radio or CD player in it, so her mother would sing to her while they were driving. Driving time meant singing time. From the age of 6 to 14, Graceman had reportedly written and performed over sixty of her own songs and released an album in 2012. She writes both the lyrics and the melodies for all of her songs, and typically only sings and performs her own material. Nearly all of her known songs have been released by her on her YouTube and Soundcloud channels. Her Soundcloud channel appears the most complete, with rare and early versions available.

In April 2013, the International Songwriting Competition announced that Graceman had been announced as one of their finalists. The judges included such notable songwriters as Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Bernie Taupin and Mark Foster.

Another Girl Records

Anna Graceman records for her own independent label, Another Girl Records. The label has a world-wide distribution deal through INgrooves Fontana.
Eponymous album and other releases

September 25, 2012 (age 12) – Anna Graceman: Graceman's eponymous album was released and consisted of ten songs: "Showtime" (her first single, released two months earlier), "Crazy World", "You're a Mystery", "Change Is Coming", "Superstar", "Can We Figure It Out?", "The Only One", "That's Who I Am", "Whispers", and "Lexi's Lullaby". The album was produced primarily by Will Hollis (music director for The Eagles and Shania Twain). The track "Superstar" was produced by Grammy-award-winning Darius Harrison aka Deezle.

Showtime
Anna Graceman Lyrics


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Pick up my telephone
Then I hear the dial tone
Punch in your number
And then it starts to ring
Then I hear your voice
On the other line
Took a deep breath
Showtime

Dollar sign
Pumpkin pie
Please hand me some of those fries
Too short, too tall
Too fat, to small
Girls are mean
Make me me scream
Then I read my magazine
Just a teen cover scene
She thinks she's a royal queen

I know that you know how
I feel right now
It's not easy
They believe me

I know that you know how
I feel right now
Someday I will lose
All this doubt
Somehow

Barbie doll
Shoppin' mall
Matches just a know it all
Too shot, too tall
Too fat, too small
Makes me mad, makes me sad
Wanna cry but that's too bad
Twilight zone
All along
Scream into my microphone!

I know that you know how
I feel right now
It's not easy, they believe me
I know that you know how
I feel right now
Someday I will lose
All this doubt
Somehow

Mirror mirror with disgrace
Makes me wanna hide my face
Makes me wanna disappear
Tell me what I wanna hear

Now that it; s so loud and clear
Runnin' far away
But I know that I'll get there someday
'Cause I'm just another girl
Tryin' to find my place

Hey I know how you
Feel right now
It's not easy
You'll believe me
Yeah yeah yeah!
Hey I know how you
Feel right now
Someday you will lose
All this doubt

Sooner or later
You'll lose all this doubt




Some how!
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Showtime" by Anna Graceman is an introspective piece that delves into various themes that affect young girls like self-doubt, body shaming, the pressure of beauty standards, and the difficulties of navigating through high school. The song begins with the singer picking up the phone to call a friend and takes a deep breath before venting about her issues. The first verse emphasizes the harsh realities of high school and the cruel behavior demonstrated by girls towards each other. The second verse deals with the singer's feelings of inadequacy and how the media and societal expectations affect her self-image. The chorus provides a glimmer of hope and reassurance that the troubles won't last forever and that it's possible to overcome them.


In the second half of the song, the bridge starts with the singer's frustration with her appearance and how it makes her want to disappear. She sings about looking into the mirror with disgrace and feeling like she needs reassurance. The ending chorus offers hope again and doubles as a message for the listener, telling them that they're not alone and that everything will get better with time. Overall, the song offers an insightful glimpse into the emotional struggles of teenagers and packs a powerful emotional punch.


Line by Line Meaning

Pick up my telephone
I answer the phone


Then I hear the dial tone
I hear the phone's dial tone


Punch in your number
Type in the phone number of the person I want to call


And then it starts to ring
The phone starts to ring


Then I hear your voice
I hear the voice of the person I called


On the other line
The voice is coming from the other end of the phone line


Took a deep breath
I take a deep breath before speaking


Showtime
This is the moment I've been waiting for


Dollar sign
Money


Pumpkin pie
A dessert made from pumpkin


Please hand me some of those fries
Please give me some of the French fries


Too short, too tall
Being judged for being too short or too tall


Too fat, to small
Being judged for being too fat or too skinny


Girls are mean
Some girls can be cruel


Make me me scream
Their cruelty makes me want to scream


Then I read my magazine
I distract myself by reading a magazine


Just a teen cover scene
The magazine is aimed at teenage girls


She thinks she's a royal queen
The girl on the magazine cover has an air of superiority


I know that you know how
You understand what I'm going through


I feel right now
How I'm feeling at this moment


It's not easy
Dealing with these emotions is difficult


They believe me
The person I'm speaking to believes what I'm saying


Someday I will lose
One day I will overcome these feelings


All this doubt
The insecurity I'm experiencing


Somehow
In some way or another


Barbie doll
A popular toy for girls


Shoppin' mall
A mall filled with stores


Matches just a know it all
Someone who thinks they know everything


Makes me mad, makes me sad
Their behavior upsets me


Wanna cry but that's too bad
I want to cry, but feel like I can't


Twilight zone
A surreal or confusing situation


All along
All the while


Scream into my microphone!
I want to let out a scream


Mirror mirror with disgrace
Looking at myself and feeling ashamed


Makes me wanna hide my face
I feel embarrassed and want to cover my face


Makes me wanna disappear
I want to vanish


Tell me what I wanna hear
I want to hear something that will make me feel better


Now that it's so loud and clear
Now that I'm aware of this problem


Runnin' far away
Wanting to escape the situation


But I know that I'll get there someday
I believe that I will overcome this


'Cause I'm just another girl
I'm no different from any other girl


Tryin' to find my place
Trying to figure out where I fit in


Hey I know how you
I understand how you


It's not easy
This is a difficult situation


You'll believe me
Trust me on this


Someday you will lose
One day you will overcome this


Sooner or later
Eventually


Yeah yeah yeah!
An expression of excitement or agreement




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