L.P.'s major label songwriting breakthroughs continued, as she co-wrote "Beautiful People" performed by Christina Aguilera. The song is featured on the Burlesque: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album, which was released on 22 November 2010 through RCA Records. In June 2011, L.P. co-wrote "Afraid to Sleep" which was performed by NBC's The Voice finalist Vicci Martinez and reached #10 on iTunes Top Singles Chart.
In September 2011, L.P. signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records. Shortly after, "Into the Wild", written and performed by LP, was prominently used in a Citibank national TV ad campaign.
In April 2012, L.P. released her first major label album Into the Wild (Live at EastWest Studios), a 5-song live EP, and started touring extensively - including festivals such as SXSW, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, Tropfest, Tokyo's Sonic Boom and London's Hyde Park. In 2012 she became the first female Martin Guitar Ambassador.
March 2013 edition of Vogue Magazine features L.P. as "People to Watch in 2013". She is currently in the studio recording her next album, set for release in early-2014. The album includes songwriting collaborations with Billy Steinberg, Isabella "Machine" Summers (from Florence and the Machine), Josh Alexander. The album will be produced by WB's chairman, and multi-platinum selling producer, Rob Cavallo,
Heartless
L.P. Lyrics
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You drive but don't know where to go
You sink like a hole in a boat
I keep to myself you want more
I covered my bitch in Dior
You jumped in that water don't drown
I'm swimming been going for miles
You thinking about throwing the towel
Baby can we take it back to when we started off
We were young and brokenhearted
Being desperate leave you heartless
You done snaked me I'm astonished
Had too much trust in you regardless
Baby you know love can seem so harmless
I'm an artist you a model
Young and risky that's the motto
I'm gone lead and watch them follow
Live today to see tomorrow
Emotional ties I can't let go
Young hustler running up plays off a metro
You know Ima get it from the get-go
Leave you in the past like an ex hoe
I can't tell it all I don't know where to start
A lie came from me and it tore thru yo heart
You drive but don't know where to go
You sink like a hole in a boat
I keep to myself you want more
I covered my bitch in Dior
You jumped in that water don't drown
I'm swimming been going for miles
You thinking about throwing the towel
You mine just know this world is ours
Girl, I swear I thought you'd hold it down
Do you love me when I'm not around
I know you love me when I hit the town
Money counting think I'm finna drown
Workin I hoped you could see the grind
Makin music daily 9-5
Trying to find a purpose getting high
You could see the pain up in my eyes
Girl I know this life is full of pride
Open up for me and catch a vibe
Rather be with you than say goodbye
Watching movies with you eating Thai
You know I can take you for a ride
You know I can take you on a trip
Poppin bottles girl we getting lit
Thought it once or twice but never quit
You drive but don't know where to go
You sink like a hole in a boat
I keep to myself you want more
I covered my bitch in Dior
You jumped in that water don't drown
I'm swimming been going for miles
You thinking about throwing the towel
You mine just know this world is ours
In L.P.'s song "Heartless," the singer laments about the hardships of his life. He is stuck in a dead-end job and feels lost in the city that he lives in. He is struggling to make ends meet and has resorted to buying lottery tickets in hopes of a lucky break. The pawnshop guy knows him well, and he now finds himself going to bars for solace, indicating a downward spiral.
The chorus explores the idea of the singer's cold-hearted lover, who is making him feel loveless and helpless, adding to his already strained life. She had always told him not to worry, but lately, it's been a different story. The singer is questioning his relationship, and the possibility of a breakup seems likely.
The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a person struggling to make things work. They deal with themes such as loneliness, poverty, and a lack of direction in life. L.P.'s vocals and the overall arrangement of the song reinforce the melancholic mood of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Lottery tickets piling up
I keep buying lottery tickets hoping to get lucky and escape my dead end job and life
I'm in a dead end job don't know what's up
I feel stuck and unhappy with my job and don't know what to do about it
I'm rushing around
I'm constantly busy and stressed, trying to make ends meet and improve my situation
God knows this city has got no soul
I feel disillusioned with the city I live in and its lack of character or meaning
Killin' time and it kills me back
I'm just wasting time to pass the day, but it's making me feel even more unhappy and unfulfilled
I'm lost in space and I got no map
I feel lost and directionless in my life, without a clear sense of purpose or goals
They're pushin' me down tryin' to break my back
Others are trying to undermine me and make it even harder for me to succeed
Baby you're so cold
The person singing is addressing someone they were close to, but who is now acting indifferent and unsupportive
You're heartless
The person being addressed is described as uncaring and cruel
You make me feel loveless
The person's actions have caused the singer to feel unloved and unwanted
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
The singer had hoped that the person they trusted and cared about wouldn't be a source of negativity and pain in their life
You make me feel reckless
The person's impact on the singer has been to make them act impulsively and foolishly
You always told me not to worry
In the past, the person being addressed had reassured the singer and encouraged them to stay positive
But lately it's a different story
But now, the person's behavior has changed and they aren't being supportive or helpful anymore
The pawnshop guy knows me much too well
The singer has been frequenting the pawnshop to try and make some extra cash, and now feels embarrassed that the owner knows them so well
And I'm starting to go to bars myself
To escape their troubles, the singer has started drinking and socializing more, but it's not helping their problems
This life on the edge shit can be such hell
Living on the margins of society and struggling to get by is really difficult and stressful
It's a hard way to go
Trying to make it in life without much support or resources is a tough road to follow
My horoscope says I got no hope
Even the astrological signs are telling the singer that their future looks bleak and unfulfilling
I'm afraid to know if there's much more rope
The singer is scared to find out if things will get even worse or if they are reaching the end of their rope
I think I'll move to the western coast
The singer is considering making a big change and starting a new life somewhere else
Start again
The singer is hoping for a chance to start fresh and leave their problems behind
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Written by: Norberto Cabrera-Martinez
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Yasmin
Lottery tickets piling up
I'm in a dead end job don't know what's up
I'm rushing around
God knows this city has got no soul
Killin' time and it kills me back
I'm lost in space and I got no map
They're pushin' me down tryin' to break my back
Baby you're so cold
You're heartless
You make me feel loveless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You're heartless
You make me feel reckless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You always told me not to worry
But lately it's a different story
The pawnshop guy knows me much too well
And I'm starting to go to bars myself
This life on the edge shit can be such hell
It's a hard way to go
My horoscope says I got no hope
I'm afraid to know if there's much more rope
I think I'll move to the western coast
Start again
You're heartless
You make me feel loveless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You're heartless
You make me feel reckless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You always told me not to worry
But lately it's a different story
Mariana LP
I love this song! ๐ค๐ผ๐คฉ
loveischerrypie
This was my favorite album as a teen :D
Tina Sturua
Whats name of album? Heart shaped scar or too much kove?
Kate Summers
@Tina Sturua This album has name "Suburban Sprawl & Alcohol" (2004).
Kate Summers
This album is still my most favorite album by LP โคโคโค
Yasmin
Lottery tickets piling up
I'm in a dead end job don't know what's up
I'm rushing around
God knows this city has got no soul
Killin' time and it kills me back
I'm lost in space and I got no map
They're pushin' me down tryin' to break my back
Baby you're so cold
You're heartless
You make me feel loveless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You're heartless
You make me feel reckless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You always told me not to worry
But lately it's a different story
The pawnshop guy knows me much too well
And I'm starting to go to bars myself
This life on the edge shit can be such hell
It's a hard way to go
My horoscope says I got no hope
I'm afraid to know if there's much more rope
I think I'll move to the western coast
Start again
You're heartless
You make me feel loveless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You're heartless
You make me feel reckless
I thought there was one less person in the world who could bring me down
You always told me not to worry
But lately it's a different story
valerie crawley
And move to the West coast she did.
Angie Amail Aguilar Quispe
La mejor cancion del album para mi ... que buena cancionยกยกยกยก
Kate Summers
I ADORE THIS SONG !!!
Tina Sturua
She has another song with the name heartless doesnt she. Wats the name of this album.