Having played piano since she was four, and written her own songs since age… Read Full Bio ↴Having played piano since she was four, and written her own songs since age eleven, Ella Jane never wasted any time vaulting toward it. “I was obsessed with the mechanics of songwriting,” she remembers. “The second I started realizing that I could write about everything I was thinking and feeling, that’s when I really got into it.” It’s a sentiment that comes full circle upon the arrival of her debut EP "THIS IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!", via FADER Label. Comprised entirely of material ella wrote in high school prior to her viral success (including singles such as “nothing else i could do,” “bored&blind,” and “The City”) the EP traces a period of self-discovery with incisive wisdom and whimsy. “Each of these songs come from a different phase of my life,” ella explains. “Yes, high school is such a short period of time, but so much changes throughout those few years. This project is a record of those changes.” A harmonious amalgamation of folk, soul and indie-pop, "THIS IS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!" not only demonstrates ella’s impressive sonic range, it also asserts that it’s just the beginning of what she’s capable of.

Warhol
Ella Jane Lyrics

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I wonder what you think of me
Or if you're thinking anything
I hope in your head you're nice to me
Can you see it clearly now?
'Cause lately I don't have a shape
I'm blurry lines without a face
So if you want I'll rearrange
Switching all the colors out

'Cause I've been waiting forever to be noticed
Up on a white wall
I keep twisting the image 'til I'm not myself at all
'Cause you love Andy Warhol

So there it is, another me
A Hitchcock blonde on Bleeker Street
I bet you'll never know which ones the carbon copy
'Can you tell?

'Cause I can't either
If I'm honest
I miss myself
But I can't stop it

I've been waiting forever to be noticed
Up on a white wall
I keep twisting the image 'til I'm not myself at all
I've been hoping that nobody would notice
I made the wrong call
I keep twisting the image 'til I'm not myself at all
'Cause you love Andy Warhol
Oh, mm
Oh-oh-ooh
Oh
La-la-la, mm

I've been waiting forever to be noticed

Up on a white wall
I keep twisting the image 'til I'm not myself at all

Overall Meaning

In Ella Jane's song "Warhol," the lyrics explore themes of identity, insecurity, and the desire for validation. The singer expresses their curiosity about what others think of them, hoping that the person they're addressing is kind in their thoughts. They feel a sense of ambiguity and loss of self, describing themselves as blurry lines without a face. They offer to rearrange themselves and switch their colors in order to be noticed and validated.

The reference to Andy Warhol, a renowned artist known for his vibrant and unconventional approach to art, adds an additional layer of meaning to the song. Warhol often created images that emphasized the superficiality and consumption-driven nature of popular culture. The singer associates their desire to be noticed and their willingness to alter their identity with Warhol's artistic philosophy.

The lyrics also touch upon the fear of being misunderstood or overlooked. The line "So there it is, another me, a Hitchcock blonde on Bleeker Street" suggests the singer's awareness of their own transformation, but they doubt whether others can discern the genuine version from the imitations. This uncertainty is mirrored in the line "I can't either, if I'm honest, I miss myself, but I can't stop it."

Overall, "Warhol" delves into the complexities of self-image, the pressure to conform or be noticed, and the internal conflict that arises from seeking external validation and the fear of losing one's true self in the process.

Line by Line Meaning

I wonder what you think of me
I am curious about your opinion of me

Or if you're thinking anything
I wonder if you're even considering me

I hope in your head you're nice to me
I wish for you to hold positive thoughts about me

Can you see it clearly now?
Are you able to perceive the situation clearly?

'Cause lately I don't have a shape
Recently, I feel undefined or lacking a distinct identity

I'm blurry lines without a face
I am like a vague sketch without a recognizable appearance

So if you want I'll rearrange
If you desire, I am willing to modify myself

Switching all the colors out
Changing every aspect of my being

'Cause I've been waiting forever to be noticed
I have been patiently longing for recognition for a very long time

Up on a white wall
Displayed prominently, like art on a blank canvas

I keep twisting the image 'til I'm not myself at all
I continually distort my true self until I become unrecognizable

'Cause you love Andy Warhol
Because you possess a fondness for Andy Warhol, an artist known for his unconventional approach

So there it is, another me
Presenting another version of myself

A Hitchcock blonde on Bleeker Street
A reference to a blonde female character in a Hitchcock movie located on Bleeker Street

I bet you'll never know which ones the carbon copy
I doubt you can differentiate between the original and the duplicate

'Can you tell?
Are you able to discern which is which?

'Cause I can't either
Because I also cannot distinguish anymore

If I'm honest
To be truthful

I miss myself
I long for the version of me that I used to be

But I can't stop it
However, I am unable to halt the transformation

I've been hoping that nobody would notice
I have been wishing for no one to recognize the changes

I made the wrong call
I regret the decision I have made

I keep twisting the image 'til I'm not myself at all
Continuously distorting my image until I become unrecognizable

Oh, mm
Expressing a sound of contemplation or reflection

Oh-oh-ooh
Expressing a sound of realization or revelation

Oh
Expressing a sound of disappointment or resignation

La-la-la, mm
Repeating nonsensical syllables in a musical manner

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mike Irish, Ella Roth, Roger Kleinman, Zachary Seman, Steph Jones

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the iconic frog

1y↑11

THE WHOLE EP IS SO GOOD❤❤❤

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52w

So excited for other people to discover how brilliant of an artist she is ! Ella is has a way of writing and crafting beautiful melodies. She'll go places <3

Bobbie Candler Buyalos

YOURE INSANE!!!! absolute musical mastermind, LOVE video idea so well executed

Loris Guil

1y↑2

i’m so proud of her

Quynn

This is so good wow!! Love the song!! Gonna go listen to the rest of the album now lol.

Riya Dutta

THIS MV IS EVERYTHING 💕💕

A Martin

stunning!!!!! as always!!!!

The Intelligence Agency

1y↑1

I often feel the need to change everything about me and I can never tell if it’s for me or to get someone’s attention, so this is pretty relatable, tysm!!!