The video for the first single, “Freaks,” was directed by Sean Michael Turrell (Sum 41, Billy Talent, Hedley). With her outrageous performance and anthemic lyrics , this song is Lindsay’s testament to individuality.
Lindsay Robins was born December 18, 1986 and spent her childhood surrounded by music. Her mother was a wedding singer and by the age of 6, Lindsay was filling in and trying to get as much stage time as possible. By the age of 15, Lindsay Robins was playing guitar and piano as well as writing songs.
“I’m always trying to figure out who I am and I share that on this album,” says Robins in regards to Dirty Chemistry. “Some tracks are darker and angrier, and my music is a way to express that side of my personality. I also love to shock people and make them laugh.” Determined to spend her life making music, at 13, Lindsay began recording pop demos. Soon, she discovered her own aggressive vocal style and started writing more personal angst-driven songs.
Empowered by this transformation, she cut a demo, which eventually led her to songwriters Christopher Ward (Alannah Myles, Hilary Duff, Amanda Marshall) and Fred St-Gelais (Randy Bachman, Marie Mai, Ryan Malcolm, and Andrée Watters). From these collaborations came her full-length debut, Dirty Chemistry, produced by St-Gelais and Ward.
Inspired by such tell-it-like-it-is females as Pat Benatar, Chrissie Hynde, Patti Smith and Alanis Morissette, Lindsay’s music now has the edge she was looking for in her early years.
“Dirty Chemistry was fun for me. It was also an incredible learning experience as a singer and a writer,” says Robins. “I really feel like I was given the chance to say exactly what I wanted and put myself into every track on this record.”
With the release of her first official single “Freaks,” her tongue-in-cheek anthem for individuality, Lindsay has certainly found her voice. Dirty Chemistry is a raw and real expression of her defiance and, ultimately a statement of personal evolution. Robins' latest single "I Can't Forget Your Face" has just recently hit airwaves and we can look forward to her new video, which will be directed by Eric Canuel, who also directed "Bon Cop Bad Cop", one of the highest grossing Canadian films to date.
FREAKS
Lindsay Robins Lyrics
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Gotten into every mothers daughter
It must be all the raging hormones
The drugs and the alchohol
And all the porno
Heavy breathing
Too much sleeping
We're all weird in our own way
We're freaks we're freaks
Everyday is a sideshow
We rock you suck get used to it
We're freaks we're freaks
Hey everybody welcome to the circus
Living on a tightrope making people nervous
The invisible girl wants to take your money
There's a two headed boy but one of
Them's a dummy
It's outrageous
So contagious
Can you blame us
We're all weird in our own way
We're freaks we're freaks
Everyday is a sideshow
We rock you suck get used to it
We're freaks we're freaks
(Na na na ..)
Heavy breathing
Too much sleeping
Never eating
We're all weird in our own way
We're freaks we're freaks
Everyday is a sideshow
We rock you suck get used to it
We're all weird in our own way
We're freaks you're geeks
Everyday is a sideshow
We rock you suck get used to it
Try and make the best of it
We rock you suck get used to it
We're freaks we're freaks we're freaks we're freaks
The lyrics of Lindsay Robins's song "Freaks" captures the essence of the modern youth's obsession with being different and standing out from the crowd. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song by declaring that there must be something in the water that has gotten into every mother's daughter. This is an allusion to the idea that the youth see themselves as uniquely inclined to take risks and experiment with their lives. The following line suggests that this inclination may be fueled by hormonal changes, drugs, and alcohol, all of which contribute to their desire to be different.
The song's chorus emphasizes its theme of individuality by proclaiming that "We're all weird in our own way," and that "every day is a sideshow." This suggests that the world is a circus, and that the youth must do whatever it takes to stand out from the crowd, even if it means being a little crazy or outlandish. The song's bridge reinforces this idea by inviting the listener to join the circus, and to live on a tightrope, making people nervous.
Overall, the lyrics of "Freaks" speak to the youth's need to be affirmed and seen by their peers. They are searching for meaning, and they have chosen to find it in their own uniqueness. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm add to its appeal, making it a favorite among the youth.
Line by Line Meaning
There must be something in the water
There seems to be a common factor behind the odd behavior of people
Gotten into every mothers daughter
This factor has infected every girl, regardless of age or lifestyle
It must be all the raging hormones
It is likely that hormones are the cause behind this behavior
The drugs and the alchohol
Substances such as drugs and alcohol may also be involved in this behavior
And all the porno
Exposure to pornography may also affect people's behavior
Heavy breathing
People are experiencing something intense or pleasurable
Too much sleeping
People are avoiding facing reality by sleeping excessively
Never eating
People are neglecting their health by not eating properly
We're all weird in our own way
Everyone has their own quirks or idiosyncrasies
We're freaks we're freaks
We are different from what society considers 'normal'
Everyday is a sideshow
Every day is filled with unique or bizarre events
We rock you suck get used to it
We are proud of our differences and don't care what others think
Hey everybody welcome to the circus
Life often feels like a circus or carnival with its chaos and unpredictability
Living on a tightrope making people nervous
Living in a way that is constantly on the edge and makes others uneasy
The invisible girl wants to take your money
Someone who is unnoticed or underestimated is capable of surprising or outsmarting you
There's a two headed boy but one of Them's a dummy
A situation that seems strange or impossible may have a logical explanation
It's outrageous
The situation or behavior is shocking or extreme
So contagious
This behavior is easily spread or adopted by others
Can you blame us
Isn't it understandable why people act this way?
We're freaks you're geeks
You may consider us freaks, but you are geeks or outsiders too in your own way
Try and make the best of it
Make the most of your life, even if it seems strange or difficult
We're freaks we're freaks we're freaks we're freaks
We are who we are and won't change for anyone
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@snowpaintballer
this song kick ass
@grimpskunk
cool!
@adaminantonionogueralainez803
Wow
@aquariusrecords
Hope you like it!