The Vancouver duo is gearing up to release their debut album, Work of Heart. Itβs a collection of pop and hip-hop, R&B and throwback soul, and every song was written by these twin sisters and born collaborators.
βWeβve always been a very close team,β says Dani Nelson, and while the siblings have their differences, even when it comes to their eclectic record collections β Lizzy listens to EDM and acoustic singer/songwriters while Daniβs more about Hip-Hop and RNB β theyβve been making music together since they were kids. As teens, they were rapping and breakdancing in a local hip-hop crew. More recently, theyβve brought their genre-blending material to Canadian Music Week and BCβs Shambhala Music Festival. And as songwriters, theyβve made international hits for the likes of The Offspring (βCruising Californiaβ).
But their breakthrough came in 2013, when a simple video of Lizzy singing in front of her computer went viral. The song was βDancing in the Sky,β a soulful vocal tribute to some close friends who they had lost over a period of time, and its message of hope continues to spread, with 12 million YouTube views and counting.
βWeβve always wanted to connect with people through our music, and this was such a blessing, being able to reach so many people. Thatβs what weβve always wanted out of being musicians,β the sisters say.
The honest emotion of βDancing in the Skyβ is just the beginning.
A new version of the song, produced by Colin Janz (Carly Rae Jepsen) appears on their upcoming album, released by 604 Records, and after signing to the label in the spring of 2015, Dani & Lizzy began pouring out new material. βBecause weβre twins itβs really easy to feed off each other,β says Lizzy. β Collaborating with Dani just comes naturally.β In fact the only outside songwriting credit still keeps things in the family. Their brother, rapper Emotionz, provides a verse on βDo it Again.β
That tune is Lizzyβs personal favourite of the bunch, a woozy R&B ballad about on-again/off-again relationships. βWe get a lot of inspiration from the people around us,β says Dani. βMuse,β another album track, is literally all about that, a smooth and slow-burning pop smash that captures the feeling of falling in love βand how you can write 10 songs because of it.β
Among the other love songs on the record is βDive In,β a carpe-diem message for the dating world. βWho cares what the rules are?β says Lizzy of the trackβs inspiration. βIf you like someone and they like you, just go for it!β
And thereβs more relationship advice where that came from. βKeep Her Loveβ goes out to all the bad boyfriends of the world, a lesson in manners full of doo-wop sass. βI love that song,β says Dani. βI always wanted to make a song that kinda schools men to treat their women right.β
In their own words, Dani & Lizzyβs music is all about positivity. βThe message is respect and love,β the sisters say, and that message, like their work, comes from the heart.
Problems
Dani and Lizzy Lyrics
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Something the doctor can't show up and fix
We've got problems, oh we've got problems
And you say that we're good but I know that we're not
Drowning myself in these bottles and shots
We've got problems, oh we've got problems
I have been listening to you for too long
Maybe you have me convinced that I am wrong...
If love means I'll spend my nights alone
Try to keep from going home
Then you're right, you're right
I'm wrong, I'm wrong... I guess I'm in
Love means I'll spend my nights alone
Try to keep from going home
And you're right, you're right
I'm wrong, I'm wrong
I guess I'm in love, love...
I'm in love with you
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You say this love but I say that it's war
I put on my armor before I go home
We've got problems, oh we've got problems
And you say if I left then my love wasn't real
I say if you love me then let me just chill
From these problems, oh from these problems
I have been listening to you for too long
You keep repeating and playing this song
Maybe you have me convinced that I am wrong...
If love means I'll spend my nights alone
Try to keep from going home
Then you're right, you're right
I'm wrong, I'm wrong... I guess I'm in
Love means I'll spend my nights alone
Try to keep from going home
And you're right, you're right
I'm wrong, I'm wrong
You use our fights as a leverage to say that we got stronger,
I see this as a cleaver twist to make me stick round longer man,
I see this so damn evident the way you flip our problems,
Make me feel like I've been walking with no effort forth to stop it
Man I've put my life on hold hours wasted with you talking
It's impossible
Like eating rice with fucking chop sticks
You feel better once you've lost it, I'm left with that exhaustion
You carry on your merry way, I carry that precaution
I mean you seem to like it how we argue bitch and fight
You say that love takes work, but there are workers rights
Man you couldn't use a knife for the tension you could slice,
You call this love but I wouldn't call this 'like'
If love means I'll spend my nights alone
Try to keep from going home
Then you're right, you're right
I'm wrong, I'm wrong... I guess I'm in
Love means I'll spend my nights alone
Try to keep from going home
And you're right, you're right
I'm wrong, I'm wrong
The song "Problems" by Dani and Lizzy is a powerful and emotional piece that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics describe a troubled and tumultuous relationship where the singer and their partner have ongoing problems that they are struggling to deal with. The singer feels that their partner is not acknowledging the extent of their issues, and is instead repeating the same patterns and arguments over and over again. The singer suggests that they are drowning in alcohol and unable to face the reality of their situation, and questions whether their love is genuine or if it is just creating more problems.
The song also touches upon the idea of sacrifice in love, and the lengths that people will go to in order to make a relationship work. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to spend their nights alone in order to try and keep the relationship going. However, they also acknowledge that perhaps this is not what love should look like, and that they may be wrong in their approach. Despite the difficulties they are facing, the singer still expresses love for their partner, but questions whether their relationship is worth the ongoing struggle.
Overall, "Problems" is a powerful and introspective song that asks difficult questions about the value of love and the ways in which people often sacrifice themselves in order to try and make relationships work.
Line by Line Meaning
You say this is love but I say that it's sick
The singer believes what they have is unhealthy, despite their partner labeling it as love.
Something the doctor can't show up and fix
The singer implies that their problems are beyond any cure or solution.
We've got problems, oh we've got problems
The singer acknowledges that their relationship is troubled.
And you say that we're good but I know that we're not
The artist is aware that their partner is trying to paint a positive picture of their relationship despite the existing problems.
Drowning myself in these bottles and shots
The artist is using alcohol to escape from their issues.
I have been listening to you for too long
The singer has been putting up with their partner's negative behavior for a significant period of time.
You keep repeating and playing this song
The singer feels frustrated that their partner keeps repeating the same poor behavior.
If love means I'll spend my nights alone
The artist questions whether love requires being alone and avoiding going home to their partner.
Try to keep from going home
The artist is suggesting that their home with their partner is not a place of refuge.
Then you're right, you're right
The artist agrees that love shouldn't entail loneliness.
I'm wrong, I'm wrong... I guess I'm in
The singer seems to be acknowledging that they may be mistaken about what love is.
I'm in love with you
Despite the issues, the artist confesses their love for their partner.
You say this love but I say that it's war
The singer feels that their relationship is more of a battlefield than a loving connection.
I put on my armor before I go home
The singer is implying that they have to mentally prepare themselves before going back to their partner.
And you say if I left then my love wasn't real
The singer's partner is questioning the love between them if they were to decide to part ways.
I say if you love me then let me just chill
The artist is asking for space to deal with their issues and to feel comfortable in their relationship.
From these problems, oh from these problems
The artist is expressing a desire to escape from their relationship issues.
You use our fights as a leverage to say that we got stronger
The singer feels manipulated by their partner, who claims their disagreements have strengthened their bond.
Make me feel like I've been walking with no effort forth to stop it
The singer feels drained and not in control of their situation.
It's impossible, like eating rice with fucking chop sticks
The artist believes that their attempts to fix their relationship issues are futile.
You feel better once youβve lost it, I'm left with that exhaustion
The artist is exhausted from their experiences, while their partner feels good after each disagreement.
You call this love but I wouldn't call this 'like'
The artist disagrees with their partner's idea of what love entails.
Man you couldn't use a knife for the tension you could slice
The singer believes that their partner is not good at handling conflicts and tension in their relationship.
Man I've put my life on hold hours wasted with you talking
The artist feels like they have wasted a lot of time on their partner, without any results.
You say that love takes work, but there are workers rights
The singer feels like their partner is taking advantage of them under the guise of working on their relationship.
If love means I'll spend my nights alone
The singer is questioning again whether love should lead to them avoiding going home.
And you're right, you're right
The singer is agreeing with their partner's idea of love.
I'm wrong, I'm wrong
The artist is acknowledging that they may be wrong about their perception of love.
Writer(s): Colin Janz, Danielle Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson
Contributed by Declan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jerry Gilbert
Sweet ,beautifully,. With killer voice.keep it up .!You girls hold my heart in your hands
JJ Turner
Nice song.....love from Australia.....you lady's have good talent......π
Bryan Marquez
You guys are truly talented β€οΈπβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈππ I love listening to yβall music πππππ
lovecats
love this song.so fits me and my ex husband.God bless you girls.
Ellen Fenner
This is magically powerful, I would buy your albums. This is better then American Idol worthy. Beautiful ladies...
Dale S
Love your sound! You two are gifted with those voices! Keep the FANTASTIC music coming! You've got a follower for life in me!
Janet Paje
great voices! enjoy very much.
Cemantha Wildbur
Great song Ladies ;-) Very deep....... as a lot of your songs are. That's ok though. I'm a deep person myself. A lot of yalls song touch my heart and soul. Keep the awesome tunes coming! <3 Peace and Love to You Both.
Your's Truly,
Cemantha
Chris Shobe
Y'all keep it up I love what you do
Susie Smith
Talent! ππ