After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.
Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.
She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.
She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.
Alaska
Maggie Rogers Lyrics
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That took my breath away
Moving slowly through westward water
Over glacial plains
And I walked off you
And I walked off an old me
Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream
And now, breathe deep, I'm inhaling
You and I, there's air in between
Leave me be, I'm exhaling
You and I, there's air in between
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
You and I, there's air in between
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
Cut my hair so I could rock back and forth
Without thinkin' of you
Learned to talk and say
Whatever I wanted to
And I walked off you
And I walked off an old me
Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream
So it seemed
And now, breathe deep, I'm inhaling
You and I, there's air in between
Leave me be, I'm exhaling
You and I, there's air in between
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh) (ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
You and I, there's air in between
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
You and I, there's air in between
The song “Alaska” by Maggie Rogers is about the transformation that she experienced after a trip to Alaska. In the first verse, she describes walking through icy streams that took her breath away, symbolizing the overwhelming feeling of change that she experienced. As she continued walking through the glacial plains, she felt like she was shedding the old version of herself, represented in the line “And I walked off an old me.” The feeling of transformation was so strong that she thought it was a dream.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the space between her and her past self, as well as the space between her and the person she is addressing. “You and I, there’s air in between” suggests that there is a separation between the two, but it also acknowledges that there is something connecting them, represented by the air. The second verse talks about how she cut her hair and learned to speak her mind, symbolizing the changes she made in her life. These changes allowed her to feel free and not tied to her past.
Overall, “Alaska” is a song about self-discovery and the power of making positive changes in your life. It is a reminder that transformation can be difficult, but it is ultimately worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking through icy streams
I was experiencing a difficult path in life filled with obstacles and hardship.
That took my breath away
The situation was overwhelming and left me speechless.
Moving slowly through westward water
I was making my way in one particular direction despite the challenges that arose.
Over glacial plains
The path was long and unpredictable, with no clear endpoint in sight.
And I walked off you
I let go of a detrimental relationship or connection.
And I walked off an old me
I left behind many of my old habits and ways of thinking that weren't serving me well.
Oh me, oh my, I thought it was a dream
At the time, it felt too good to be true; I couldn't believe my luck.
So it seemed
I had a hard time accepting my good fortune because it felt like it wasn't meant to be.
And now, breathe deep, I'm inhaling
I'm taking in all the beauty and positivity of my new life freely.
You and I, there's air in between
There's space and distance between us now, and it's a good thing.
Leave me be, I'm exhaling
I'm releasing all the negativity and pain that was holding me back and moving on.
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Instrumental
(Ooh-ooh, ooh)
Instrumental
Cut my hair so I could rock back and forth
I changed my appearance or behavior in a significant way to feel liberated and carefree.
Without thinkin' of you
I'm happily living my life without worrying about your disapproval or influence.
Learned to talk and say
I gained confidence in myself and can now speak up for myself.
Whatever I wanted to
I have the freedom to express my thoughts and opinions without fear of judgment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Douglas Graham Schadt, Margaret D. Rogers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1sparkythebouncer
The type of track you want to come on randomly when you’re sitting on the beach, or the balcony of your holiday accommodation.
You’ve had a banger of a night, everyone was happy.
You laughed, you drank, you danced and you all sang at the top of your lungs.
For a little while all was good with world.
And as this beautiful track progresses you nod along to the beat, smile and reminisce about the night.
@ceciliajuarez565
I just found this remix on Instagram and I’m loving it ♥️👌🏻
@fh2234
Me too 👌🏽
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Me too hahaha 😂
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Me to
@fh2234
These vocals go deep. Nothing better than this song chilling in the sun
@LFortune
Thank you Shazam for identifying this groove!
@fukuuu
All the feels!