Ava would then restart her music career under the name AVA in 2013 and release the single, “Take Away the Pain”. A year later, she would meet music producer Cirkut and begin recording songs with him. In 2015, As Ava Koci, Ava would upload the Cirkut produced “Spinning Around” and “Come Home” to SoundCloud, and feature on a Project 46 reworked version of “Take Away The Pain”. In 2016, Ava would go back to using the AVA stage name and upload the Cirkut produced songs “Jet Set and “Anyone But You” to SoundCloud. “Anyone But You” would catch the attention of multiple labels, in which she ended up signing a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Due to this, a follow up single to “Anyone But You” titled “Try Again” was scrapped.
She released her single, “My Way” on April 20th, 2018. “Not Your Barbie Girl” was released on August 13th, 2018. Four days later, “Sweet But Psycho” was released. The song gave her immense popularity and peaked at #1 in multiple countries and went #10 in the US. The follow up, “So Am I” was released March 7th, 2019 and a remix featuring NCT 127 on July 3rd, 2019. On July 30th, 2019 she released double promo singles, “Blood, Sweat & Tears” and “Freaking Me Out,” however, Max has confirmed these will not feature on her debut album. A music video was released for"Freaking Me Out" as a Halloween special on October 31st, 2019.
In August 2019, Max was featured on the song "Slow Dance" by American singer-songwriter AJ Mitchell, and released "Torn" as a single later that month. The music video for "Torn" wad directed by Joseph Kahn. On September 4, 2019, she entered a joint co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Artist Publishing Group. On November 6, 2019, a duet called "Tabú" between Max and Pablo Alborán was released. In June 2018, "Salt" appeared on SoundCloud, the song was later sent to digital streaming platforms on December 12, 2019. Max collaborated with British-Norwegian DJ and record producer Alan Walker on the song "Alone, Pt. II", which was released on December 27, 2019. "On Somebody" was released as a promotional single on December 30, 2019.
"Kings & Queens" the fifth single from Max's debut album was released March 12th, 2020. On July 30th, 2020, she released "Whos Laughing Now?" the sixth single from her album Her debut album titled 'Heaven & Hell' is slated for release on September 18, 2020, and will feature her singles "Sweet but Psycho", "So Am I", "Torn", "Salt", "Kings & Queens" and "Whos Laughing Now?"
Kings & Queens
Ava Max Lyrics
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We would pop champagne and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancin' on your own
Can't live without me, you wanna, but you can't, no, no, no
Think it's funny, but honey, can't run this show on your own
I can feel my body shake, there's only so much I can take
No damsel in distress, don't need to save me
Once I start breathin' fire, you can't tame me
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
But if I had one, it'd be bigger than yours
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would pop champagne and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancin' on your own
Disobey me, then baby, it's off with your head
Gonna change it and make it a world you won't forget, oh-oh, oh
No damsel in distress, don't need to save me
Once I start breathin' fire, you can't tame me
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
But I'm stronger than I ever was before
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would pop champagne and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancin' on your own
In chess, the king can move one space at a time
But queens are free to go wherever they like
You get too close, you'll get a royalty high
So breathe it in to feel alive (alive)
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would pop champagne and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancin' on your own
(Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh, oh)
(Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
The song "Kings & Queens" by Ava Max celebrates women's empowerment and self-love. The song employs a metaphorical reference to a chess game, where the queen is more powerful than the king, emphasizing that women deserve to be on the throne as much as men. The lyrics suggest that if men had their queens on the throne, it would be a time of celebration and toast for women's accomplishments. The song highlights the struggles women face in society, fighting alone and breaking free from the stereotypical roles of a damsel in distress. The lyrics are about women finding their inner strength and confidence to thrive in a male-dominated world.
The lyrics also express Ava Max's firm belief in her ability to succeed in life despite the challenges. She sings about not needing anyone to save or protect her; instead, she breathes fire and strength. The chorus emphasizes the power of women's solidarity and community, in which women should celebrate and uplift each other.
Overall, "Kings & Queens" is a feminist anthem that highlights the current struggles of women in society, provoking them to celebrate their inner strength and break the norms of the patriarchal culture.
Line by Line Meaning
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
Celebrating gender equality, if male leaders shared their power with women
We would pop champagne and raise a toast
Celebrating the new era of equality and progress
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Honoring all the women who are struggling and striving for their rights
Baby, you're not dancin' on your own
No one is alone in this fight, we are all in it together
Can't live without me, you wanna, but you can't, no, no, no
I am powerful and important, you cannot ignore me or take me for granted
Think it's funny, but honey, can't run this show on your own
You may underestimate me, but you cannot lead without my contributions
I can feel my body shake, there's only so much I can take
I have gone through hardships, but I am still standing strong
I'll show you how a real queen behaves, oh
I will lead by example, and prove that leadership is not just for men
No damsel in distress, don't need to save me
I am not weak or vulnerable, I am self-sufficient and strong
Once I start breathin' fire, you can't tame me
Once I become passionate and fierce, no one can control me
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
You may think I am powerless, but you are mistaken
But if I had one, it'd be bigger than yours
If I had the same tools as you, I would use them better and achieve more
Disobey me, then baby, it's off with your head
I am in charge, and those who challenge my authority will face consequences
Gonna change it and make it a world you won't forget, oh-oh, oh
I am fighting for change, and I will make a lasting impact
In chess, the king can move one space at a time
Comparing gender inequality to a game in which men have an unfair advantage
But queens are free to go wherever they like
Women should be free to explore their potential and contribute to society in any way they choose
You get too close, you'll get a royalty high
Being around a powerful woman can inspire and uplift you
So breathe it in to feel alive (alive)
Embrace the power and potential of women to feel alive and inspired
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amanda Koci, Brett Leland McLaughlin, Desmond Child, Henry Walter, Hillary Bernstein, Jakke Erixson, Madison Love, Mimoza Blinson, Nadir Khayat
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Charlie
Lyrics :-
[Chorus]
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would pop champagne and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
[Verse 1]
Can't live without me, you wanna, but you can't, nah-nah-nah
Think it's funny, but honey, can't run this show on your own
I can feel my body shake, there's only so much I can take
I'll show you how a real queen behaves
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, no damsel in distress, don't need to save me
Once I start breathing fire, you can't tame me
And you might think I'm weak without a sword
But if I had one, it'd be bigger than yours
[Chorus]
If all of the kings had their queens on the throne
We would pop champagne and raise a toast
To all of the queens who are fighting alone
Baby, you're not dancing on your own
[Verse 2]
Disobey me, then baby, it's off with your head
Gonna change it and make it a world you won't forget
Nikolis Iosifidis
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#Beautiful work much better than the mix . Keep going the hard work #AvaMax
#Love is #Love 🌟💓
#21 #03 #2020
#thessaloniki #skg 🌟💓
MOTi
Thanks for letting me remix this!!!! BANGER :-D
Marc Reyes
I love your music MOTi!!
Armaan Sahni
Very good job!
Ukusinda
People have given you almost no credit for this remix honestly fixing the issues with the original
Janelle Drucker
:)
Christopher Poulsen
Exellent work! Damm! Love the remix
Lola Damonay
I love this remix! She's so talented! I love her voice!!!!
Pokiblue
Listening to this song while im riding my road bike ! Trying to be the fastest in thr world
florian flieg
I clearly need a music video for this masterpiece
Šimon
I like this remix more than official track ( official visualizer )