When it comes to being naturally gifted, some say that it’s all in the genes. In the case of 18-year old Olivia Rox it may very well be true. Even though her life at a young age included touring the world with her parents, Olivia was naturally drawn to music and the entertainment business. It all began one day at the age of 2, while backstage at her Dad’s concert at the Chicago Theater, Olivia begged to join her Dad on stage to sing her favorite song, “Someday My Prince Will Come” from the movie Snow White. Without a hint of nerves, she walked on stage in front of thousands of people and sang it to perfection, receiving her first standing ovation. She was hooked!
At the young age of 3, Olivia was recognized as having perfect relative pitch. At 4, she wrote her first song. Now at 18, Olivia has composed hundreds of songs. They demonstrate not only melodic and harmonic structure far beyond her age, but maturity in the lyrics as well. She is an avid songwriter, and self dubbed, “Creator”. Not only is she a prolific songwriter, but she has also recently extended her writing talents into books and blogs.
Although she says she is still a kid at heart, Olivia is often referred to as an “old soul”, with a strong compassion for those that are less fortunate. Her song “Love in Our Hearts”, written at age 7, even became the theme song for the charity, “Cherish Our Children International”. Throughout her life, she has been conscious of the world around her, and is constantly emphasising the need in our society to give back, even if in small ways, giving her time and talent to many organizations including volunteering at animal shelters, performing benefit concerts and being an advocate for change.
One of her first big breaks was at the tender age of 8, was when she starred in the critically acclaimed feature film, “Olivia Rox” – a kids movie that she also wrote the soundtrack for. In the film, Olivia showed off her talent as a quadruple threat, (singing, acting, dancing and songwriting) At the same time as filming the movie, she got the chance to prove her true grit and passion for live performing, when in 2009 she landed the starring role of “Annie” at Boulder’s Dinner Theater (where Oscar nominee Amy Adams got her start). Olivia delivered 75 knock-out performances and the prestige of an Ovation Award Nomination by the critics for her acting and singing.
Shortly thereafter, Olivia and her family relocated to Los Angeles. Quickly garnering the attention of a prestigious Hollywood Agent, Olivia began her new life in LA. Landing many opportunities and honing her skills as an entertainer, she was also very passionate about her homeschooled education – skipping multiple grades and making her way into the Dean’s List Honor Roll. A few of her favorite things to do are learning different languages, studying the cultures of all the places she travels with her family and reading. She even graduated High School at 16 years old! Education is very important to Olivia, and she is currently going for her degree in business. She is also a big advocate for music in schools, and believes that the arts are crucial to our development.
At the age of 14, she was recruited by America’s Got Talent to audition for the show. She did so, and got a yes from all of the judges! That was just the start of her rollercoaster however, because when she turned 15, she got offered a record deal from Warner Brothers Records, of which they were excited that the album would be written entirely by Olivia herself. Months of negotiations later, the contract fell through due to a restructuring in the company. Disappointed, yet still unbreakable – Olivia decided to start documenting her journey, which is when Olivia and her family began filming her Youtube show, “Roxumentary”. In the show, fans watch as it follows Olivia’s life in a documentary series, filled with all of the unbelievable experiences Olivia lives on a daily basis… Shortly after starting her own show, Olivia got yet another call, this time from American Idol, asking if she wanted to audition. Elated because she grew up watching the show and it was the last season after all, Olivia of course said yes. After months of preliminary auditions, she made it to the filmed judges round, where Olivia got a golden ticket to Hollywood! Olivia continued to show her talent as she went all the way, throughout each round of the competition, gaining the hearts of America.
Olivia even captured the attention of the press, with many pegging her as the winner only after Hollywood week. She made it into the infamous Top 10, and finally landed her spot in the top 6 girls!
After the show, Olivia’s hometown of Agoura Hills threw her a welcome home event, and she performed many local sold out shows. Shortly after the celebration in California, she embarked on an international tour of which she recently returned home from, going across the US, Europe, Korea, and China.
Throughout 18 year old Olivia’s already long career, she has managed to stay true to herself and her unique outlook on pop music. After many guest appearances with her Dad in front of thousands, and “learning the ropes” from some of the best in the business, Olivia has already learned what it takes to be an entertainer. But Olivia believes in staying grounded as a person too, with a strong dedication to her family, animals, giving back, and her absolute love of music. Since performing numerous concerts, Olivia has truly come into her own as a dynamic vocalist, songwriter and performer. Her musical abilities continue to expand, with her prodigy songwriting, singing, piano, guitar and ukulele. Currently, Olivia is in the studio recording her first album, set to premiere this summer! Stay tuned for more in Olivia’s adventure, or watch it unfold in real time on her “Roxumentary”…
Say Goodbye
Olivia Rox Lyrics
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Oh you've got things just waiting for you
Oh you've got dreams, and I've got dreams too
Everyone knows you've got a life worth living
And then all the world became such a blur
And all of your dreams were only of her
And you just really wanted to give your life away
But say goodbye
Cuz you know that she never did cry over you
I know it hurts
It could be worse
Don't be sad at least you finally know the truth
So take a deep breath, and let it all go
I know that it's hard, not to let your pain show
But you will pick up the pieces anyway
And when you feel lost, cuz you know she is gone
Just remember this love, and what kept you strong
Though I know you wish you could run back to her...
Say goodbye
And don't cry
Cuz you know that she never did cry over you
I know it hurts
It could be worse
Don't be sad at least you finally know the truth
If you think about the pain she put you through
With her knives that stabbed and always would hurt you
And she never really loved you, oh she never really cared
She just wanted you to use you, she was never really there
Say goodbye
Don't cry
Cuz you know that she never did cry over you
Know it hurts
It could be worse
Don't be sad at least you finally know, you know
Don't be sad at least you finally know
To say goodbye, and don't cry
Cuz you know that she never did cry, over you...
The song "Say Goodbye" by Olivia Rox is a beautiful and heartwarming ballad about moving on and letting go of a toxic relationship. The lyrics convey the message that even though it may hurt to say goodbye, it's better to cut ties and move on than to hold on to something that's not meant to be. The song opens with the lines, "Oh you've got things just waiting for you, Oh you've got dreams, and I've got dreams too." These lines suggest that both the singer and the subject of the song have things to look forward to in their lives, but something is holding them back. As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal that the subject of the song is holding onto a toxic relationship that's causing them pain and keeping them from achieving their dreams.
The singer acknowledges the pain associated with breaking away from the relationship but assures the subject that things will get better. She advises them to take a deep breath and let go of their pain. She empathizes with their situation and reassures them that they will pick up the broken pieces and move on. The chorus repeats the uplifting message to say goodbye and not to cry because they know that the other person never really cared. The message for the subject is to focus on the truth of the situation and to have the courage to move forward.
Overall, "Say Goodbye" is a powerful message of hope, strength, and resilience. It encourages people to let go of toxic relationships and focus on their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you've got things just waiting for you
You have opportunities and experiences that are waiting for you in life.
Oh you've got dreams, and I've got dreams too
Both of us have aspirations for our lives.
Everyone knows you've got a life worth living
Your life is valuable and worth experiencing.
And then all the world became such a blur
Everything became confusing and overwhelming.
And all of your dreams were only of her
Your thoughts and focus were solely on a person you cared about.
And you just really wanted to give your life away
You felt hopeless and thought of giving up on your life.
But say goodbye
End the attachment and move on from this situation.
And don't cry
Don't be overwhelmed with sadness.
Cuz you know that she never did cry over you
The person you cared about did not have the same emotions towards you.
I know it hurts
I understand the pain you are feeling.
It could be worse
The situation could have been even more difficult or damaging.
Don't be sad at least you finally know the truth
Although it may be painful, it is ultimately better to know the honest reality of the situation.
So take a deep breath, and let it all go
Relax and release the negative emotions that are holding you back.
I know that it's hard, not to let your pain show
It's difficult to conceal the hurt you are feeling.
But you will pick up the pieces anyway
You will recover and move on from this situation.
And when you feel lost, cuz you know she is gone
When you feel directionless and the person you cared about is no longer present in your life.
Just remember this love, and what kept you strong
Recall the strength and positive emotions that the love you felt provided you.
If you think about the pain she put you through
If you dwell on the negative experiences caused by the person you cared about.
With her knives that stabbed and always would hurt you
With the hurtful actions she took towards you.
And she never really loved you, oh she never really cared
The person you cared about did not truly have love or concern for you.
She just wanted you to use you, she was never really there
The person you cared about only had selfish motives and was not emotionally present for you.
To say goodbye, and don't cry
To move on from the situation and not become overwhelmed with sadness.
Cuz you know that she never did cry, over you...
Reiterating the idea that the person you cared about did not have the same emotions towards you.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: OLIVIA ISABELLA HANNAH HILL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Adcock
This is a great song and of course you did a great job on it ! Congratulations my friend Olivia ! :)
Tamara Hill
Olivia you are truly blessed! You’re on the right path!!! This song is so powerful and your voice is incredible!!! And you are stunningly beautiful! 👑
Red Light Challenge
Such a strong voice and a powerful song!
AltoonaYourPiano
I love this! Very beautifully done as always
oliviaroxmusic
AltoonaYourPiano Thank you! 💖
Sheilah S
Beautiful song, beautiful voice. Love the words.
Lleyton Hewitt
Lovely sweet voice! You're a great singer Olivia! Thanks
ThomassBp
I love your songs!!! Big stars should ask you to write songs for them!:)
anita gorino
Loved the song, the heart and emotions showed through that beautiful heart and face. What a talent...
Allie
the runs, the RANGE?? this is phenomenal. and the vocal production is amazing!! this is going on my playlist for sure