Valance's first single as a recording artist was a cover of Turkish singer Tarkan's "Kiss Kiss" (composed by Turkish "Diva" Sezen Aksu), released in 2002. The song debuted at No. 1 in both the Australian Recording Industry Association and UK Singles Charts charts in April/May 2002. The director's cut version of the music video was notable in that Valance appeared to be dancing naked. She revealed that she was topless but also wearing flesh-coloured underwear. The footage was then digitally retouched adding strategically placed lighting effects. The song was nominated for four ARIA Music Awards.
Valance's next single, "Down Boy" peaked at #2 in the UK and at #3 in Australia. Her début album, Footprints, was released on 14 October 2002. It debuted and peaked at #9 in the UK and #15 in Australia. The album's third and final single "Naughty Girl" peaked at #3 in Australia and at No. 16 in the UK. In 2003, the first single "State of Mind" from Valance's second album of the same name debuted and peaked at #8 in the UK and at #14 in Australia, but the album did not get into the top 50 of either country.
In 2004, Valance returned to acting, this time in the United States, appearing in episodes of the television series CSI: Miami, Entourage. In 2005, she appeared in an episode of CSI: NY. She then guest-starred in Prison Break, in 2006, as Nika Volek - as Michael Scofield's "wife", a role which she continued to portray in the show's second season.
In 2006, Valance appeared in the National Lampoon comedy Pledge This!, alongside American socialite Paris Hilton. The same year, she was in DOA: Dead or Alive, an adaptation of the popular video game Dead or Alive, where she played Christie. In 2007, she appeared in the TV series Shark and Moonlight. In 2008, she had a role in the film Taken alongside Liam Neeson and Famke Janssen, and appeared in an episode of the The CW series Valentine. In 2009, Valance played Brenda Snow for the video game Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising. She is also set to appear as Angela in the movie Red Herring and as Sally in the upcoming thriller titled Luster. Valance appeared with British electro-pop newcomer Frankmusik in the video for his single "Confusion Girl", which was released on 3 August 2009. Holly also was the face of 1800Reverse and appeared in many of the companies TV commercials.
Double Take
Holly Valance Lyrics
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And keep your feet
Down and you're only saving me
It's not easy staring at me
Look at the way I'm feeling weak
I'll wait for another double take
From you
I'll wait for another double take
From you
'cause I don't know what to do
I'll wait
Keep off the track
And keep your feet
Turn up the face of the recipe
But I want you to come up to me
I wanna look before I leap
I'll wait for another double take
From you
'cause I don't know what to do
I'll wait for another double take
From you
'cause I don't know what to do
I'll wait
I'll wait
'cause I will hide away
Will you follow me
I don't know what to say
But I know what I see
I'll wait for another double take
From you
'cause I don't know what to do
I'll wait for another double take
From you
'cause I don't know what to do
I'll wait
I'll wait
I'll wait
I'll wait
The song "Double Take" by Holly Valance talks about the confusion and uncertainty in a relationship where one person is struggling to read the other's emotions. The first verse suggests that the other person needs to be careful with their actions and words because they are only causing confusion and loss of control in the singer. The chorus repeats the line "I'll wait for another double take from you" multiple times, indicating the singer's desire for clarity and deeper understanding from the other person. The second verse continues this sense of lack of clarity and desire for more honesty and openness in a relationship.
Overall, the song expresses the frustration and confusion that can come with trying to read someone else's emotions and actions. The repeated chorus highlights the singer's desire for more communication and clarity, showing the importance of honest and open communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep off the track
Stay away from my business
And keep your feet
Don't get too close to me
Down and you're only saving me
Staying out of my way is doing me a favor
It's not easy staring at me
Looking at me is intimidating
Look at the way I'm feeling weak
Despite my tough exterior, I am vulnerable
I'll wait for another double take
I need you to show me again that you're interested
From you
I need this signal from you
'cause I don't know what to do
I'm unsure of how to proceed
Turn up the face of the recipe
Take a different approach
But I want you to come up to me
I want you to make the first move
I wanna look before I leap
I want to be cautious
'cause I will hide away
I'll retreat if necessary
Will you follow me
Will you chase after me?
I don't know what to say
I'm at a loss for words
But I know what I see
I know what I want
I'll wait
I'm willing to give it time
I'll wait
I'm willing to give it time
I'll wait
I'm willing to give it time
I'll wait
I'm willing to give it time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PETERS
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XTIN0
Favorite song from this album, it would have been a great single along with "Hypnotic". I still think releasing the title track was a mistake, hadn't been for it her album would have had more chances to be a success.
Hamish Downie
The title track was an incredible song... but a bit ahead of it's time as the electro comeback wasn't for another couple of years
XTIN0
@Hamish Downie This whole album was electronic and kinda new at that time but it had so much catchier songs than "State of Mind" that also had the potential to become hits and were more radio friendly. Hypnotic, Double Take, Action, Roll Over and others, they're all better and the title track wasn't certainly the "Kiss Kiss" of State of Mind if you know what I mean. Her management sabotaged her career by choosing that single.
Basyirun Muhammad Iqbal
i love State of Mind, and Double Take should be the second single, the reason why the album wasn't promoted because Holly didn't want to extend the contract and she had problem with her manager whom she fired during the album release etc. The album and songs are great though
XTIN0
@Basyirun Muhammad Iqbal I didn't know she had problems with her manager. Nevertheless the lead single State of Mind underperformed on the charts, the album had no actual hope.
Dandy Lion
@XTIN0 Can y'all understand what she's singing on this song? The lyrics online are mostly all wrong apart from the chorus :s
Maggie Zionet
Love lots of could be innigillion likes Ms. Holly Valance