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 NBC’s hit series “Friday Night Lights. Josh played Darius Merriweather along Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch, and Jurnee Smollett. He also garnered rave reviews for starring as “Pistol” in Debbie Allen’s production of “Twist an American Musical”, 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.
Straight Up
Josh Levi Lyrics
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Don't know which way to go
If you are all that you seem
Then baby I'm movin' way too slow
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love caught
In the slammin' door
[Chorus:]
Straight up now tell me
Do you really want to love me forever oh oh oh
Or am I caught in a hit and run
Straight up now tell me
Is it gonna be you and me together oh oh oh
Are you just having fun
Time's standing still
Waiting for some small clue
I keep getting chills
When I think your love is true
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love caught
In the slammin' door
How about some information--please
[Chorus:]
Straight up now tell me
Do you really want to love me forever oh oh oh
Or am I caught in a hit and run
Straight up now tell me
Is it gonna be you and me together oh oh oh
Are you just having fun
You are so hard to read
You play hide and seek
With your true intentions
If you're only playing games
I'll just have to say--bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye
Do do you love me
Do do you love me
Do do you love me
Do do you love me?
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love caught
In the slammin' door
Are you more than hot for me
Or am I a page in your history-book
I don't mean to make demands
But the word and the deed go hand in hand
How about some information--please
[Chorus cont.]
I've been a fool before
Wouldn't like to get my love caught
In the slammin' door
Are you more than hot for me
Or am I a page in your history-book
I don't mean to make demands
But the word and the deed go hand in hand
How about some information--please
[Chorus out]
The lyrics of Josh Levi's song "Straight Up" talk about the confusion and uncertainty that comes with a new relationship. The singer is "lost in a dream" and doesn't know which way to go because he/she can't figure out whether or not the other person's feelings are genuine. The lyrics mention how the singer has been hurt before and doesn't want to get caught in another trap. He/She asks for some clarity in the situation, wondering if the other person truly wants to love him/her forever or if it's just a hit and run.
The second verse talks about how the singer is standing still, waiting for some small clue because he/she keeps getting chills, thinking the other person's love is true, but at the same time, he/she is hard to read and plays hide-and-seek with his/her true intentions. The singer warns that if it's just a game, they will have to say good-bye.
Overall, the song is about trying to navigate a new relationship and the difficulty that comes with lack of clarity and mixed signals.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a dream
Confused and unsure of what direction to take in this relationship
Don't know which way to go
Overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the relationship and unsure how to proceed
If you are all that you seem
If you are truly genuine and sincere in your feelings for me
Then baby I'm movin' way too slow
Then I need to pick up the pace and express my feelings more openly
I've been a fool before
I have made mistakes in past relationships and do not want to repeat them
Wouldn't like to get my love caught In the slammin' door
I do not want to be hurt or rejected in this relationship
How about some information--please
I need more clarity and honesty from you in this relationship
Straight up now tell me
Please be completely honest with me
Do you really want to love me forever oh oh oh
Are you looking for a long-term, committed relationship with me?
Or am I caught in a hit and run
Or is this just a short-term fling for you?
Is it gonna be you and me together oh oh oh
Are we in this relationship for the long haul?
Are you just having fun
Or is this just a casual relationship with no deeper meaning?
Time's standing still
I am feeling stuck and in limbo in this relationship
Waiting for some small clue
Desperately looking for any sign or indication of your true feelings
I keep getting chills
I am nervous and anxious about the uncertainty of this relationship
When I think your love is true
When I believe that you have genuine feelings for me
Are you so hard to read
Do I have to guess your true feelings and intentions for me?
You play hide and seek
You are being evasive and not completely transparent about your true intentions
With your true intentions
With what you really want from this relationship
If you're only playing games
If you're not sincere and just playing around with my feelings
I'll just have to say--bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye bye
I'll have to end the relationship and move on
Do do you love me
Do you really have genuine feelings of love for me?
Or am I a page in your history-book
Or am I just a blip in your romantic past?
I don't mean to make demands
I don't want to pressure you or make you feel uncomfortable
But the word and the deed go hand in hand
But I need you to show me through your actions that you really care for me
Chorus
Repeat of the chorus
Contributed by Callie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.