Josh began singing at age five. In fact his first original song was performed for his younger sister's kindergarden graduation. His professional acting career began at age nine, landing a recurring role on the NBCโs hit series โFriday Night Lights. Josh played Darius Merriweather along Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, and Jurnee Smollett. He also garnered rave reviews for starring as โPistolโ in Debbie Allenโs production of โTwist an American Musicalโ, in Los Angeles.
In order to keep his music career on the fast track, Josh Levi began training vocally and working on music covers and original music with the production duo, the Invaders. He permanently relocated to Los Angeles in 2013, immediately demanding the attention of some of L.A.'s top producers and songwriters.
Recently Josh starred in a feature film, "The Next Dance." He worked alongside Jonathan "Lil J" McDaniels (recording artist, Thats so Raven) , Cindy Herron (enVouge), Sabrina Brian (Cheetah Girls), and Brandon Smith (Sonny with a Chance, So Random, Let it Shine). He also competed in season 3 of the reality television competiton, X Factor. Talent show judge extrodinaire, Simon Cowell, stated "we might just be looking at the next big star." Finishing his run on the X Factor with rave reviews, Josh continues to pursue his career with a newfound fanbase, LeviNation, and hopes to be the triple threat star his fans expect him to be.
DON'T THEY
Josh Levi Lyrics
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Tell me right now if you want in
Let's be alone in a full room
Wanna make one, can we make one?
Really wanna slow dance on the floor
Would you make fun, would you join in?
Life's too short to be alone
Could we give it a try
Baby, just for the night
Even if it's a lie, it could be worth a try
Don't over contemplate complications
Bodies have conversation all the time
So hear me out, like the radios on
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, ooh, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't they make love songs anymore?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't they make love songs anymore?
Make me wanna find a record player
We can make love on the full moon
Wanna make it, can we make it?
Could we give it a try
Baby, just for the night
Even if it's a lie, it could be worth a try
Don't over contemplate complications
Bodies have conversation all the time
So hear me out like the radios on
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh, ooh, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't they make love songs anymore?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Mmm, mmm, mmm
The song "Don't They" by Josh Levi is a plea for emotional connection and intimacy in a world that seems to be losing touch with the purity of love songs. The opening lines ask the poignant question of whether love songs are still made anymore, hinting at a sense of loss in a world that is becoming more and more mechanical and less romantic. The singer then takes charge, asking his lover to join him in a crowded room and enjoy the closeness only two people can share. He wants to create a moment, to slow dance on the floor, and let the music and feelings take over.
The chorus repeats the question "Don't they make love songs anymore?" as a way of reinforcing the theme of the song. It's worth noting that in this song, the chorus is not only the title, but also the crux of the message that the singer wants to convey. Calling back to the idea of a record player, the second verse once again asks for that intimate moment and questions whether they can create it. The bridge of the song acknowledges that complexity can sometimes get in the way of connectivity, but reminds the listener that the human form can have conversations beyond words. The song fades out with some extended humming and mmm's - almost as if to say that the intimacy is not just physical, but also about the sounds and feelings that can't be expressed in words.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't they make love songs anymore?
I am questioning whether love songs are still being made. It seems like no one is making them anymore.
Tell me right now if you want in
I am asking you to tell me if you are interested in joining me in creating a new love song.
Let's be alone in a full room
I want to be alone with you in a crowded room where no one else exists except for us.
Wanna make one, can we make one?
I am asking if we can create a love song together.
Really wanna slow dance on the floor
I have a strong desire to slow dance with you on the dance floor.
Would you make fun, would you join in?
I am asking if you would make fun of me or join me in slow dancing together.
Life's too short to be alone
Life is too short to live alone without someone else by your side.
It's what you make it, so can we make it?
I believe life is what you make it, so can we make our lives together?
Could we give it a try
I am asking if we can try to create a love song together.
Baby, just for the night
I am suggesting that we try to create a love song just for this one night.
Even if it's a lie, it could be worth a try
Even if what we create is not real, it could be worth trying.
Don't over contemplate complications
Do not overthink or complicate things too much.
Bodies have conversation all the time
Bodies communicate with each other non-verbally all the time.
So hear me out, like the radios on
Please listen to me closely and attentively, like you would listen to music on the radio.
Make me wanna find a record player
Your presence and our connection makes me want to find a record player.
We can make love on the full moon
We can express our love for each other on a night with a full moon.
Mmm, mmm, mmm
This line likely represents an expression of desire or excitement.
Writer(s): Josh Levi, Joshua Levi Bolden, Kameron Alexander
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josh Levi
I'm going on my FIRST TOUR ๐ค U coming?
https://joshlevi.com
Nolan Weidner
This manโs voice is incredible
Mash Art
I went and listend to his whole album, and you guys should too. This body of work is a MASTERPIECE. The production, the vocal delivery, everything is like nothing i've ever heard before. Just wow.
Mash Art
@Josh Levi I love you! Your EP is on repeat! โค
bdhu2001
I will check it out. Thanks for the heads-up.
All Stars
Josh is super-amazing! Everything he does is top quality...!!! ๐ฏ
This is truly one of the best music of this year... or any year!!! ๐ฅ
Criss Chavane
I can't stop listening to this song ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ, @joshlevi , you have a crazy voice. The final kills me
Aรญda Cabrera
So I came here because of normani and just ended falling in love with Josh too? They look amazing together and his voice it's perfect.
Phillip Jordan
same!
Reily Auto
Same