She was born in Chicago, Illinois. She sang gospel music in churches in her teens, and spent 11 years as part of an a cappella choir. Turning to jazz, she worked the local Chicago club scene before linking up with arranger King Fleming and recording several albums for King Records between 1957 and 1959, including some with pianist Ramsey Lewis.
She moved to Los Angeles in 1962 to further her career. She continued to record, and appeared in clubs and on television. She remains best known for her album Alexandria the Great (Impulse! Records, 1964), which featured her in a variety of contexts ranging from big bands to small groups, including several tracks with the Wynton Kelly Trio. Other musicians she recorded with included Howard McGhee, Gildo Mahones, Toots Camarata and Houston Person. After several years without a recording contract in the late 1960s and early 1970s, she re-emerged to record for labels such as Discovery and Muse. She continued to record until the mid 1990s, without ever making a major commercial breakthrough.
She died in 2001 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 71, having suffered a stroke several years earlier.
So Long
Lorez Alexandria Lyrics
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and I'd just like to say that you're so lame. I need to know that you will
always be the same old someone that I knew but I know that you won't so just
go home. So long, sucker sucker so long we'll miss your lies and your bad
advice and droning on and on. Bye bye baby seeyou in church see you around
when I'm in town but not if I see you first. So long, sucker, this is the end
we'll miss your lies and your bad advice and jokes at your expense bye bye
baby see you in church see you around when I'm in town but not if I see you
In this song, Lorez Alexandria sings about being mistreated by someone and finally reaching a breaking point. The first line of the song "You're mean to me and I'm so sick of it" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It is evident that the singer is fed up with the way they are being treated and is ready to put an end to it. The next line "you can't fire me cause I'm gonna quit" suggests that the singer is taking matters into their own hands and leaving the situation before they can be fired. The singer then goes on to call out the person's behavior, calling them "lame" and expressing a desire to know that they will always be the same person they once knew. However, the singer acknowledges that this is unlikely to happen and demands that the person leaves. The repeated phrase "So long, sucker" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's frustration and the finality of their decision to leave.
The song is relatable to anyone who has been in a situation where they felt mistreated or undervalued. The simple yet catchy melody perfectly complements the straightforward and honest lyrics, making for an overall powerful composition. Alexandria's soulful and emotive delivery brings depth and meaning to the song, making it a memorable one.
Line by Line Meaning
You're mean to me and I'm so sick of it
I can't stand the way you treat me anymore and I'm fed up with it
You can't fire me cause I'm gonna quit
Don't bother trying to fire me because I'm leaving on my own
And I'd just like to say that you're so lame
You're extremely uncool and I needed to tell you that
I need to know that you will always be the same old someone that I knew but I know that you won't so just go home
I wanted you to be the person I knew before, but I realize that's not going to happen, so it's time for you to leave
So long, sucker sucker so long we'll miss your lies and your bad advice and droning on and on
Goodbye and good riddance, we won't miss your dishonesty, your terrible guidance, and your constant rambling
Bye bye baby seeyou in church see you around when I'm in town but not if I see you first
We'll cross paths in the future, but I'll be avoiding you if I can help it
So long, sucker, this is the end we'll miss your lies and your bad advice and jokes at your expense bye bye baby see you in church see you around when I'm in town but not if I see you first
This is goodbye forever, and I can't say I'll miss your lies, your poor advice, or the way you made fun of others. I'll see you in church, but other than that, I hope to avoid you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MASHONDA TIFRERE, BARRY REESE, RICHARD DAVIS, MELVIN MILLER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDDIE HOLLAND, CHRIS PAULTRE, DERRICK BRAXTON
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