At age 16, Malakouti emancipated herself from her parents, graduated high school two years early, and moved to Hollywood to pursue her show business dreams. Soon after arriving in Hollywood, Malakouti started an all girl punk rock band called Shut Up Stella, which signed with Epic Records in 2006. Shut Up Stella's music appeared in a variety of media between 2007–2008; "Watch Me Rain" was featured in MTV's "Sweet 16 The Movie" and "Welcome to My Party" appeared in the 2008 films "Girl Positive" and Baby Mama. On March 27, 2008 Shut Up Stella was dropped by Epic and Malakouti decided to go solo.
In 2008 Malakouti's songs "Trash Me" and "Outsider" appeared in episodes of MTV's The Hills. The songs were also independently self-released as music videos and digital downloads. In December 2008 Malakouti signed a publishing deal with EMI and spent two years in London working on dance music with Fred Falke as well as writing for UK production house Xenomania. The result of this time was a single called "Standing Up for The Lonely" which was released on British dance label Ministry of Sound. "Standing Up For The Lonely" also appeared in The Annual 2010 (2009,Ministry of Sound) and Dance Nation 2 (2009, Ministry of Sound) compilation albums.
Jessie and the Toy Boys was launched in March 2010 with the first single "Push It" being released in February 2011 which peaked at 7 on the Billboard dance chart. As well as "Push It", on the same day, "Valentine" and "We Own The Night" were also released. These songs were used by The CW Network in their general promos for the network, as well as the station's written "motto" in their station promos. In June 2011, Jessie and the Toy Boys released an EP titled, Show Me Your Tan Lines, and Malakouti made her network television debut on the Conan O'Brien Show. During this time, Jessie and the Toy Boys was one of the opening acts during Britney Spears' sixth concert tour, the Femme Fatale Tour. During this time she recorded her next single, Let's Get Naughty which was released in October 2011 and performed on Femme Fatale Tour. Malakouti was a main stage act alongside Kaskade, Rusko, Steve Aoki, and Avicii on the Identity Festival. Jessie and the Toy Boys' debut album This Is How Rumours Start was due out in early 2012 but has failed to surface. Although there was no album release, Malakouti released a few YouTube videos of unreleased songs during 2012 as well as a music video for On With My Bad Self but the song was later not released.
On May 2013 Malakouti released a music video for what was originally a Toy Boys song "White Girl Wasted" as "Jessie Malakouti." This sparked rumors that she would no longer be releasing music under the name Jessie and the Toy Boys. On September 27, 2013, Malakouti uploaded a picture via her Facebook page confirming that she had signed a new recording contract with Virgin Records.
On June 2, 2014, Malakouti released her debut single under the name "Eden xo", titled "Too Cool to Dance". An accompanying "homemade GIF video was released the same day as the song premiered on iTunes. On July 23, a lyric video to the song was released onto Eden xo's official Vevo channel and an accompanying audio video was released on August 14. Throughout August and September, Eden xo released a series of remixes of "Too Cool to Dance" on her SoundCloud page. Eden xo released the official music video for "Too Cool to Dance" on September 17, 2014 on VEVO. "Too Cool To Dance" was featured in 2014's 4th annual National Dance Day. So You Think You Can Dance producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe choreographed a special routine to the song and encouraged the public to submit their own dance videos performing the routine. "Too Cool To Dance" recieved praise from Billboard, calling it one of "Tomorrow's Hits" and it also appeared on the American version of Now That's What I Call Music 52 as one of their "Now What's Next" bonus tracks. On February 16, 2015, Eden xo debuted her next single, titled "The Weekend", on JustJared. Later that day, her official Vevo account uploaded live versions of "Too Cool to Dance" and "The Weekend", revealing that she was their next Vevo DSCVR artist. "The Weekend" was then made available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon on February 17, 2015.
So Lucky
Eden xo Lyrics
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Diamonds all around
Made a ripple but I
Couldn't touch the ground
I realized lately what I'm chasing
I'll never understand
The pitfalls baby, kinda saved me
Switching up the plan
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
I love to count the freckles
Going up your arm
Trace imaginary lines
Connect the dots
All the shadows on the ceiling, things that might've been
In your sleep I know you feel me, know you'd understand, yeah
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
Don't you know, yeah, don't you know
No use in fighting things you cannot change
Now I know, yeah, now I know
No use in crying over spilt champagne
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
I'm really so
I'm really so
I'm really so lucky
(I'm really so)
(I'm really so)
(I'm really so lucky)
I'm really so
I'm really so
I'm really so lucky
(I'm really so)
(I'm really so)
(I'm really so lucky)
I'm really so
I'm really so
I'm really so lucky
(I'm really so)
(I'm really so)
(I'm really so lucky)
I'm really so
I'm really so
I'm really so lucky
In the opening lines of "So Lucky" by Eden xo, the singer reflects on venturing into unfamiliar territory where there are opportunities and abundance ("Diamonds all around") but still feeling a sense of disorientation and being unable to find solid ground ("Couldn't touch the ground"). Despite this confusion, there is a realization of the futility in relentlessly chasing something without truly comprehending what it is, with a recognition that the unexpected pitfalls encountered along the way have actually redirected the course of life, prompting a change in plans.
The lyrics delve into a personal introspection on how things may not have unfolded as originally imagined or desired, but with the presence of a significant other ("With you somehow, beside me now"), there is a newfound sense of gratitude and contentment, emphasizing the feeling of being fortunate or "lucky" to have this companion. Through the imagery of counting freckles and tracing lines on a loved one's body, the singer embraces the small, intimate moments that bring connection and meaning, acknowledging the unspoken understanding and presence shared between partners.
The recurring theme of acceptance and letting go of control is further explored in the lyrics, emphasizing the idea that some circumstances are beyond manipulation or alteration ("No use in fighting things you cannot change"). This acceptance is coupled with a mature realization that dwelling on past disappointments or setbacks is futile, symbolized by the metaphor of crying over spilt champagne, illustrating the insignificance of lamenting over what cannot be undone.
In the culmination of the song, the repeated affirmation of feeling "so lucky" is not just a proclamation of being fortunate in love but also a testament to finding solace and contentment in the present moment, despite any deviations from initial expectations. The lyrics convey a journey of self-discovery, learning to appreciate the unexpected turns and imperfections for ultimately leading to a place of gratitude and happiness, encapsulating the beauty in the unpredictability of life's course.
Lyrics © GL Music Entertainment A/S, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: My Helmner, Joakim Jarl, Johannes Andersson, Jessie Malakouti
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
baby Jones
Into unknown waters
Diamonds all around
Made a ripple but I
Couldn't touch the ground
I realised lately what I'm chasing
I'll never understand
The pitfalls baby, kinda saved me
Switching up the plan
[Chorus]
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
[Verse 2]
I love to count the freckles
Going up your arm
Trace imaginary lines
Connect the dots
All the shadows on the ceiling, things that might've been
In your sleep I know you feel me, know you'd understand, yeah
[Chorus]
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
[Bridge]
Don't you know, yeah, don't you know
No use in fighting things you cannot change
Now I know, yeah, now I know
No use in crying over spilt champagne
[Chorus]
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
evanks kocham
This is epic!!! Great composition and song!!!😘💖
Dan Leonelli
Wow, I just love it! Can't believe how good I feel after watching this.
patate8404
Superb vocals! You pulled it off really well. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
zwierzyna2002
Can’t wait to see this hit the charts
Clay Brice
Congratulations Eden on the new EP! The song & video were great!
baby Jones
Into unknown waters
Diamonds all around
Made a ripple but I
Couldn't touch the ground
I realised lately what I'm chasing
I'll never understand
The pitfalls baby, kinda saved me
Switching up the plan
[Chorus]
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
[Verse 2]
I love to count the freckles
Going up your arm
Trace imaginary lines
Connect the dots
All the shadows on the ceiling, things that might've been
In your sleep I know you feel me, know you'd understand, yeah
[Chorus]
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
[Bridge]
Don't you know, yeah, don't you know
No use in fighting things you cannot change
Now I know, yeah, now I know
No use in crying over spilt champagne
[Chorus]
So what if things didn't work out exactly how I
I thought they'd be?
With you somehow, beside me now
I feel like I'm lucky
So what if things didn't go down exactly how I
I might've dreamed?
With you right now, I've figured out
I'm really so lucky
Daquan Nieves
so proud of u! Talented woman
Nathan Paine
Wow this song has a real Kylie Minogue vibe. Well done.
tommy xcx
Always loving your intros! ♥️ This song and video is awesome 🎉🎉 much love from germany 🤗
darek zak
This is wicked!! I love the music! ❤️❤️