In april 2012 heeft ze met haar eigen repertoire de eerste prijs en daarnaast ook de pop en poëzieprijs van de landelijke High School Music Competition gewonnen. Vele (internationale) optredens volgden, o.a. op het Bevrijdingsfestival Zuid-Holland, het Highlands Festival, AJOC festival, Schollenpop, Breminale Festival (DE), Utune Festiwal (NO), etc.
Op 23 november 2012 is haar eerste EP, genaamd 'Pay Attention', uitgebracht. Ook de videoclip van haar liedje 'The Man In Black' is in korte tijd op Youtube veel bekeken.
In 2013 behoort Démira tot de 100 beste jonge dichters van Nederland en in de zomer was ze te zien in televisieprogramma 'De Beste Singer-Songwriter van Nederland'.
Tuxedo
DÉMIRA Lyrics
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It's 10 P.M.
His watch is golden
Puffing toxic blooms in the obscure room
Nevermind sniffing coke
I'm not your heroin anymore
So go ahead I do not care
And I know that this everlasting love is too deeply
Painted with (...?)
(...?) gestures from heavy breathing
He's (...?) slightly
(...?) mama yelled at me
Give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
His sister is a tod(?) his lover is a bitch, lately
Give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
He's just a filthy piece
Not worthy of your beauty
Painted leathers, easy hairdo
(...?) is tight up in tuxedo
(...?) upon the concrete
Tears within my sockets
We can heal pain with placebo's
Though i still adore a boy, a man, a bloke
That has (...?) without that (...?)
And I know that this everlasting love is too deeply
Painted with (...?)
(...?) gestures from heavy breathing
He's (...?) slightly
(...?) mama yelled at me
Give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
His sister is a tod(?) his lover is a bitch, lately
Give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
He's just a filthy piece
Not worthy of your beauty
So give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
His sister is a tod(?) his lover is a bitch, lately
So give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
He's just a filthy piece
Not worthy of your beauty
Give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
His sister is a tod(?) his lover is a bitch, lately
Give him up
Sit down on the couch, baby
He's just a filthy piece
Not worthy of your beauty
The lyrics of DÉMIRA's song Tuxedo tell the story of a woman who is in a toxic relationship with a man. She starts smoking to cope with the situation, but she eventually realizes that she is not his "heroin" anymore and decides to leave. She knows that their love is "too deeply painted" with negative behavior and that he is "not worthy of [her] beauty." The woman is encouraged to give him up and sit down on the couch, with the lyrics emphasizing how the man's sister and lover are not good for him either.
The lyrics paint a picture of a dysfunctional relationship where the woman is struggling to break free. The mention of painting suggests that the love is something that has been constructed rather than natural or healthy. The toxic blooms and tears suggest that the woman is suffering from the relationship, while the heavy breathing gestures imply an element of passion and intensity. However, she knows that it's not sustainable, and she has to make the difficult decision to leave.
Overall, Tuxedo addresses the themes of toxic relationships, self-worth, and the importance of letting go for one's well-being. It also includes a message about how other people in the man's life are also negative influences, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you mind if I smoke
Asking for permission to light up a cigarette
It's 10 P.M.
It is late at night
His watch is golden
The man wears a valuable gold watch
Puffing toxic blooms in the obscure room
Smoke fills the dimly lit room
Nevermind sniffing coke
I am no longer interested in using cocaine
I'm not your heroin anymore
I am not the person that someone is dependent on for a feeling of euphoria
So go ahead I do not care
You can do what you want, it does not affect me
I am going home
I am leaving
And I know that this everlasting love is too deeply
The singer recognizes that their love is intense and difficult to forget
Painted with (...?)
Unknown
(...?) gestures from heavy breathing
Physical or emotional actions that indicate strong feelings
He's (...?) slightly
The man is showing some degree of hesitation or uncertainty
(...?) mama yelled at me
Unknown
Give him up
The singer advises the listener to end their relationship with the man
Sit down on the couch, baby
Take a seat and relax
His sister is a tod(?) his lover is a bitch, lately
The man's family and romantic relationships are problematic
He's just a filthy piece
The man is not a good person
Not worthy of your beauty
The man does not deserve the love and attention of the listener
Painted leathers, easy hairdo
The man wears fashionable clothes and has a simple hairstyle
(...?) is tight up in tuxedo
Unknown
(...?) upon the concrete
Unknown
Tears within my sockets
The singer is crying
We can heal pain with placebo's
The singer suggests that emotional pain can be alleviated with the power of the mind
Though i still adore a boy, a man, a bloke
The singer is still attracted to men
That has (...?) without that (...?)
Unknown
Contributed by Jack P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.