Holt had voice roles in the films Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast and Gnome Alone, and starred in the feature films Class Rank, Same Kind of Different as Me, and Status Update. Her debut EP, "Olivia", was released on Hollywood Records on July 15, 2016.
Holt recorded three songs for the 2012 film Girl vs. Monster, in which she also starred. The songs were featured on the compilation Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist. She won a 2013 Radio Disney Music Award for Best Crush Song for "Had Me @ Hello", which was featured in the film.[13] She also recorded a cover version of "Winter Wonderland" for the 2012 Disney Channel Holiday Playlist album.[26] Her song "Carry On" was the theme song for the 2014 Disneynature film Bears.[20]
In October 2014, Holt signed a record deal with Hollywood Records.[27] Her debut single, "Phoenix", came out on May 13, 2016. The music video was released on June 23, 2016.[28][29] Olivia, her debut EP, was released on July 15, 2016.
In 2016, Holt went on her first tour, the Rise of a Phoenix Tour, with Ryland Lynch, Isac Elliot and Forever in Your Mind. She and Forever in Your Mind also performed at the 2016 TJ Martell Family Foundation Day in Los Angeles on October 9, 2016.
In April 2017, she was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month appearing on NBC's Today show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford performing her hit "History". Her single "Generous", which was written by Fransisca Hall and MoZella, was released on September 22, 2017. The song's music video was directed by Chris Applebaum. "Generous" reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. In 2018, she collaborated with Martin Jensen on "16 Steps" and with Nicky Romero on "Distance". The same year, she released the single "Bad Girlfriend".
Her 2020 single "Love U Again" featuring R3hab reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot Dance / Electronic Songs chart. It was followed by "Take Me Out of It" later that year. Through early 2021 she released the singles "Do You Miss Me" and "Love On You". She also covered The Smashing Pumpkins song "Today" for the TV series in which she stars Cruel Summer. On June 11, 2021, a compilation EP called "In My Feelings" was released, containing her previous released singles. On June 25, 2021, she released the single "Next", co-written with Meghan Trainor.
Holt parted ways with Hollywood Records in November 2021.
Generous
Olivia Holt Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Turn up
I got all of these bad thoughts in my head (oh, oh)
Spent too many cold nights in my bed
I hate feelin' lonely (turn up)
Gon' give you that good love you deserve (oh, oh)
Gon' give you that ah touch, till it hurts
Just want you on me
Hey, say that you want me (heh)
(Turn up!)
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice?
Anywhere you wanna go?
Well, just ask nice
You caught me on a good day
Oh, tell me what you like
I'll get it right
I'll get it right
I'ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
So, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up)
You don't gotta feel guilty, just lose control (oh, oh)
Kinda makin' me dizzy (you know it's not your fault)
You make me want you
You know I look good on you (I look good on you, on you, babe)
(Turn up)
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice? (What's your vice?)
Anywhere you wanna go
Well, just ask nice (just ask nice)
You caught me on a good day
Oh, tell me what you like
I'll get it right
I'll get it right
I'ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
So, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up)
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice?
Anywhere you wanna go? (Anywhere you wanna?)
Well, just ask nice (just ask nice)
You caught me on a good day (good day)
Oh, tell me what you like (what you like)
I'll get it right
I'll get it right
I'ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up) so, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more (I'm gonna give you some more)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
Gonna give you that uhm (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
(Turn up)
The lyrics to Olivia Holt's song "Generous" explore the feeling of loneliness and the desire to give love generously. The opening lines describe the internal struggle of having negative thoughts and feeling lonely, but then the chorus transitions to the idea of being generous and giving love to someone who deserves it. The lyrics repeat the phrase "I'm a taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you" as a way to acknowledge that the singer has been selfish in the past, but is now willing to give love and attention to someone else. The song emphasizes the importance of communication and asking for what you want, as displayed in the lines "Anywhere you wanna go? Well, just ask nice" and "Oh, tell me what you like, I'll get it right."
Overall, the message of the song is to be kind and generous with your love, even if you may have been selfish in the past. It encourages the listener to communicate their desires and give love wholeheartedly to those who deserve it.
Line by Line Meaning
I got all of these bad thoughts in my head (oh, oh)
I have negative thoughts that I cannot get rid of.
Spent too many cold nights in my bed
Feelin' so lonely
I hate feelin' lonely (turn up)
I feel lonely, which is the worst feeling ever. I don't want to feel lonely, so let's turn up.
Gon' give you that good love you deserve (oh, oh)
Gon' give you that ah touch, till it hurts
Just want you on me
Hey, say that you want me (heh)
(Turn up!)
I want to give you the love you deserve and touch you until it hurts. All I want is for you to want me back too. Let's turn up.
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice?
Anywhere you wanna go?
Well, just ask nice
You caught me on a good day
Oh, tell me what you like
I'll get it right
I'll get it right
I have a lot of money, what do you want? I'll take you anywhere you want, just ask nicely. You caught me on a good day, tell me what you like and I'll make it happen.
You don't gotta feel guilty, just lose control (oh, oh)
Kinda makin' me dizzy (you know it's not your fault)
You make me want you
You know I look good on you (I look good on you, on you, babe)
(Turn up)
Don't feel guilty for losing control, it's okay. It's not your fault that I want you. I know I look good on you, let's turn up.
I'ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
So, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I'm feelin' generous (ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up)
I usually take instead of give, but I'm into you and the way you're looking at me makes me want you. I'm feeling generous, let's have a night you've never had before. I'll give you all of my attention and more. Let's turn up.
Gonna give you that uhm (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
(Turn up)
I'm going to give you that thing you want, let's turn up.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANSISCA HALL, JIMMY WONG, MAUREEN MCDONALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Intro]
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Turn up!)
[Verse 1]
I got all of these bad thoughts in my head (ooh-ooh)
Spent too many cold nights in my bed
Feelin' so lonely
I hate feelin' lonely (Turn up!)
Gon' give you that good love you deserve (ooh-ooh)
Gon' give you that "ah" touch, till it hurts
Just want you on me
Hey, say that you want me (Heh!)
(Turn up!)
[Pre-Chorus]
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice?
Anywhere you wanna go?
Well, just ask nice
You caught me on a good day
Oh, tell me what you like
I'll get it right
I'll. Get. It. Right
[Chorus]
I’ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I’m feelin' generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I’m feelin' generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
So, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more
I’m feelin' generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up!)
[Verse 2]
You don't gotta feel guilty, just lose control (ooh-ooh)
Kinda makin' me dizzy
(You know it’s not your fault)
You make me want you
You know I look good on you
(I look good on you, on you, Babe)
(Turn up!)
[Pre-Chorus]
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice?
(What's your vice?)
Anywhere you wanna go
Well, just ask nice
(Just ask nice)
You caught me on a good day
Oh, tell me what you like
I'll get it right
I'll. Get. It. Right
[Chorus]
I’ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
So, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up!)
[Bridge]
Gotta pocket full of gold
What's your vice?
Anywhere you wanna go?
(Anywhere you wanna?)
Well, just ask nice
(Just ask nice)
You caught me on a good day (good day)
Oh, tell me what you like (what you like)
I'll get it right
I'll. Get. It. Right
[Chorus]
I’ma taker, not a giver, but I'm into to you
And the way you lookin' at me got me in the mood
I’m feelin' generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I’m feelin' generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
(Turn up!)
So, let's have the type of night you never had before
Give you all of my attention, then I'll give you more
(I'm gonna give you some more)
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
I’m feelin’ generous
(Ha, ha, ah, ha, ha)
[Outro]
Gonna give you that "uhm"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ahh-ahh
Turn up!)
DEEPROT
Amazing vibes as always from Revillz!
Kristiyan Dilov
I always love the background pictures.Great job Revillz
Wanna Htun
I love this song😍😍😍😍😍
Kingster
Lovely melody!
VaporMusic
Amazing remix!
You are ded wrong
Gotta go to Doctor to check my condition, can't stop dancin' here. Love the song!
Simon
This song needs extended version
oyugbuoioij
This music is perfect.
J S
I love all your songs
Nada Komelj
Amazing 💝 Thanks 🌹