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Offline deadserious  
#21 Posted : 13 July 2012 08:21:44(UTC)
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Giselle: So far so good. I must say, you have grown tremendously with each and every release you do. This music is what pop music should be, and you're perfectly in your element. I'm really proud to see you making songs like this, and look forward to what you have next.
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#22 Posted : 13 July 2012 09:59:13(UTC)
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#23 Posted : 13 July 2012 23:06:42(UTC)
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Written By: Ryan Williams, Nathan Barker, Isabel Merjos
Produced By: Ryan Williams, Nathan Barker, Giovanni Rose-Hilton
Length: 3:28
Genre: Electropop, Dance-Pop

Song Description:

Chugging bassline, punchy beats, one pop star, and one of the most known rock bands. Put them together and you get this next track off of Dancing In the Dark. A catchy verse begins and the rest is a giant club moment to remember. Izzy starts off with an almost low, nasally voice that perfectly suits the tone of the song. Ryan and Nate then switch out while singing the second verse, with Izzy's back up vocals being heard with effects. The chorus is sung by all 3 of them together while the crazy beats are enough to really set the partying vibe. Influenced by punk rock, the song speaks about taking someone's place and not backing down from a challenge. This goes hand in hand with the bridge like chant that appears in the song, Skies burn bright / And we won't stop!. As they each bounce off each other in their vocals, the song's chugging bassline continues until the song fades away, almost leaving one to wonder who's place are they trying to take?

Quote:
"Ryan and Nathan did an amazing job with this song. It was at first a solo record for me but then I felt like it needed something extra and I remembered about talking to Nathan about working with them so we called them up and they were nice enough to lend their vocals to the track. It's more of a declaration than a statement, saying that we love the challenges that we're handed and we're not getting weaker but stronger by facing them. The part about taking someone's place has to do with beating that challenge who could be someone and then you taking their place or being greater than they are. I would call it a sort of motivational song in disguise with a lovely feeling to it. It makes you wanna dance and have fun and that's the whole point of the song. It's trying to make you feel good about yourself and gaining confidence to say 'Okay, I can do this, I can make it!' and that's what the song does.

The collaboration was my idea and Gia was more than happy to include them. It took us about 3 days to record because we couldn't really find a sound for it. We went through countless different beats and we didn't know at the beginning what we wanted it to sound like. I kind of wanted it to be like Rock and mixed with Dance. We finally figured it out and then we wrote the song together, it was a very fun process. Being in the studio with them is like almost like being with my band, there's hardly any work getting done at first but eventually we come around and get serious. I really wanna thank them for collaborating with me and I totally owe them one (Smiles)"



Lyrics


[Verse 1]
Shut up, Don't wanna see your face
Now I can taste
All the fear
That you've got in your eyes, because we're not stopping

But you will see
I'm just that great
Only way to defeat is if you can break me

[Chorus]
I'm only getting stronger
I won't back down
Nothing will make me feel that way
Let's go a little higher
Make me a liar
I won't back down
I've made my place
I'm only getting stronger!

[Verse 2]
And she don't know that she's
Been living a li-i-ie
She's not prepared so I guess I'm in line
To take this from her

But you will see
I'm just that great
Only way to defeat is if you can break me

[Chorus]
I'm only getting stronger
I won't back down
Nothing will make me feel that way
Let's go a little higher
Make me a liar
I won't back down
I've made my place (x2)
I'm only getting stronger!

[Bridge]
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop
Growing, we're growing, we're growing
Again and again

Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop
Growing, we're growing, we're growing
Again and again

[Chorus]
I'm only getting stronger
I won't back down
Nothing will make me feel that way
Let's go a little higher
Make me a liar
I won't back down
I've made my place (x2)

I'm only getting stronger
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop
Growing, we're growing, we're growing
Again and again

I'm only getting stronger
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop!
Skies burn bright
And we won't stop
Growing, we're growing, we're growing
Again and again
I'm only getting stronger!


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Written By: Isabel Merjos
Produced By: Giovanni Rose-Hilton, Isabel Merjos
Length: 3:48
Genre: Dance-Pop

Song Description:

Let It Go received positive reviews after it's release by critics who commented on Izzy's powerful vocals in the song and the energetic vibe in the song. Despite it's title, it's a very upbeat song with a very catch chorus. Isabel's last single "Sleep At Night" allowed her to explore a more somber, R&B side without the usual dance-like feel. This time Izzy revisits her home ground with this Dance-Pop single. Izzy even teases us with more of her short slick flows during the Bridges. Without the usual auto-tune used in Dance songs, Izzy decides to do this one with natural vocals, no morphing of her vocals at all and it works well with her. The almost bubbly song features laughter and giggling heard in the background which is known to be the singer herself. Culture Uncut calls it "an energetic, uptempo blend of mainstream Pop and Hip Hop that mixes together to make a great Pop song for the radio." and "one of the happiest songs out right now without the cheesy, conveyor belt lyrics." Many predict this will be Izzy's next hit single and another notch on her hit-making belt.

Let It Go is a Dance-Pop song which also displays hints of R&B, Pop-Punk, and Pop-Rap. The song was written by Isabel, produced by none other than Giovanni Rose-Hilton, and recorded in early 2012 between Los Angeles and New York City. The song was officially released on June 5th on the singers official website.


Quote:
"Gia had the melody and the beat, all that was needed were some lyrics which I provided. We wanted to make a song that had one of those feel-good vibes to it, it was care-free and just one of those songs you can listen to over and over again. I used this as the perfect time to write and address the rumors that have been swarming between me and Kato and Joey. It was one of those iffy things where you didn't know if you should really say it but I just felt it was getting out of hand and something needed to be said. I wrote the lyrics as if It were a direct response to Kato's single, "Hurt Me Bad", which I heard and have no problem with. I just knew that I had to say something and obviously saying it in a song, to me, was a very obvious choice. The concept of the song is me telling everyone that there's nothing wrong with me and Joey's relationship, we've been together for almost a year now, we're happy. We aren't close to breaking up, I'm not cheating, he's not cheating, we're a plain couple really. The other part of the message was that I'm trying to cut those relationship ties with Kato. It's like yes I probably was very mean and rude about the break up before, it just wasn't a good time and everything, but still I'm happy so you should accept that and move on. Basically it's like a break up song but it's also a relationship song but it's a happy one if that makes any sense."


Gia goes on to talk about the recording process and picking the single to release.

Quote:
"I work with Izzy like I do any of my clients. I give them basically complete control and freedom and I offer opinions and help them turn a song into a hit. Izzy was working on her album and she was telling me about this song she wanted to do. I made some beats for her and we ultimately picked this one. She started writing lyrics, it was literally just coming out of her mouth and onto the paper. It took us 4 days to record the single which is really amazing if you don't know. She was voicing her opinion like she always does and we just created this. She wanted to have a sort of summer/dance/feel-good record and this was it. It's a song about breaking up and letting go but it's not depressing or sad you know? She told me she didn't know if she should release this as her next single and I thought she would be crazy if she didn't! It was one of those songs that just came easy to her and really tells a story without giving away too much."


Lyrics


[Verse 1]
Yeah, Yeah
Ohh
Take your time, slow it down, let me talk to you
Tell you all of the things that
You always do
Oh, Oh
Love when you say beautiful
Run your hands through my hair, you can make me see
All the things you can call
Whenever you're with me
Oh, Oh
Don't you know just what you do?

[Bridge]
Now I know that it's only been a few months
Won't say you got me sprung just my full love
Other boys wish that they had my attention
Breaking their necks you know, it's so ridiculous
Yeah, Yeah
So don't you ever doubt me-e-e-e

[Chorus]
So don't you ever doubt this
We're more than just a small kiss
Now you know, so they know
That I won't give up our relationship
They'll never get to take me
My love is not that easy
Now you know, so they know
That I won't give up our relationship

(That's right, Let go)

[Verse 2]
Here's the truth, the whole truth, nothing else but it
Keep on trying hard but we won't let them cause a split
Oh, Oh
Can't they tell that we are true?
I'll admit we had fun, don't you get me wrong
No excuse, find the clue
Written in this song
Yeah, Yeah
Time for you to let it go-o-o-o-o-o

[Chorus]
So don't you ever doubt this
We're more than just a small kiss
Now you know, so they know
That I won't give up our relationship
They'll never get to take me
My love is not that easy
Now you know, so they know
That I won't give up our relationship

(That's right, Let go)

[Rap]
Had to break it down
Since you couldn't figure out
All those feelings that I had
Are gone now
Some say I'm harsh, some say I'm mean
I think more polite since I'm keeping
It clean
Don't you think it's to get over
Being sad?
Everyone knows that I hurt you bad
We know you miss me
But I am happy
Hmmm

[Chorus]
So don't you ever doubt this
We're more than just a small kiss (More than just a sma-a-all kiss)
Now you know, so they know
That I won't give up our relationship
They'll never get to take me
My love is not that easy (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
Now you know, so they know
That I won't give up our relationship

Had to go deep inside
Had to let it all out
Boy you know we're still cool
But don't you ever doubt it
Oh, Oh
Don't you know that I'm in love?
Let it go


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Written By: Robert Hazard
Produced By: Giovanni Rose-Hilton
Length: 3:58
Genre: Synthpop, New Wave, R&B

Song Description:

Seeming like the perfect song for Izzy to recreate, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun takes into the section of the album where a common sounds is the new wave and synthpop sound. With a new twist on such an old classic, Izzy really sets out to make this song hers. Her low and sultry vocals open us up after the brief instrumental. The added saxophone gives it an extra oomph to the track, making it sound tropical and R&B like. Her voice is noticeably higher by the end of Oh girls just want to have fun. She also adds in the 80's feel of the track with keyboards and drums. The song made famous by Cyndi Lauper is one of the more funner and upbeat tempos, giving Izzy her signature dance feel on the album. The saxophone solo and the added vocals from Izzy in the background, make this a fun, party record for everyone to enjoy.

Quote:
"Well I absolutely loved this song as a kid and I've always wanted to make my own version of it. I wanted it to sound like the old version but have more of a twist to it. It reminds me of something you'd hear in the tropics you know? The addition of the saxophone was Gia's idea, she knew just what it needed to make the song jump out. It's a really feel good song and I didn't want it to lose that feeling it already had on it. I wanted it to sound like her but of course we have different voices so I used a low tone rather than her high tone. It was almost like practice for my voice really, it was a lot of work singing this song in my tone because I think it was meant to be high.

After I had gotten permission to do the song, I had to go into like, fun zone. I was thinking happy thoughts and it was a good day. We really just wanted to take an old classic and make it into another hit like it was before. I adore Cyndi and love her music so this was a honor for me to do. I also like the message behind it and the strong feminist message that I really love."


Lyrics


[Verse 1]
I come home in the morning light
My mother says when you gonna live your life right
Oh mother dear we're not the fortunate ones
And girls they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have fun

[Verse 2]
The phone rings in the middle of the night
My father yells what you gonna do with your life
Oh daddy dear you know you're still number one
But girls they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have

[Chorus]
That's all they really want
Some fun
When the working day is done
Girls - they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have fun

[Bridge]
Some boys take a beautiful girl
And hide her away from the rest of the world
I want to be the one to walk in the sun
Oh girls they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have

[Chorus]
That's all they really want
Some fun
When the working day is done
Girls - they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have fun,
They want to have fun,
They want to have fun


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#24 Posted : 14 July 2012 08:43:53(UTC)
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Brittany: Not only an encouraging and inspirational album, it's also very fun and just ....just excellent! It's a really good pop album that completely goes through many genre's successfully and it's interesting to see how much you've grown not only as a musician but as a person, and I could clearly hear that in this new album. Your only going up from here.. best of luck to you and what you do.. your fans are going to fall in love with it. This good job :)

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#25 Posted : 14 July 2012 11:00:07(UTC)
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#26 Posted : 14 July 2012 12:30:04(UTC)
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Jen: I love how you put your own spin on "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." That song is such a classic but your recreation of it is something quite incredible. :)
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#27 Posted : 14 July 2012 12:57:10(UTC)
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#28 Posted : 14 July 2012 22:34:30(UTC)
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Written By: Isabel Merjos, Giovanni Rose-Hilton
Produced By: Giovanni Rose-Hilton
Length: 4:41
Genre: Pop, Soft Rock, R&B

Song Description:

The 2nd single from Izzy's third and new album which is set to come out this year, "Sleep At Night", is a soft rock ballad with R&B and classical music influences. The music is described s as having "a pounding heartbeat, twinkly piano and swooping strings",and as having "somber piano, crashing drums and hand-claps". The piano and string arrangements "roll mournfully" over the percussion.

The song talks about Izzy not wanting to go on without revisiting the past and getting over it, find a sense of closure. In the first verse, she talks about leaving the person 'cold hearted' and starts to say things the person spoke to her before the break up, which is what the song is obviously about. Some might even say the song is about ex boyfriend Kato. In the pre-chorus, she expresses how it's hard to control who you love and it's addicting sometimes but you just can't fight it. The chorus is when the strings and percussion really hit heavy as Izzy sings in a soft, powerful voice unlike any other. She also expresses her wish to make things right and to move on from this grievement the two share. Izzy is able to tell a beautiful story through this song, who it's addressed to? The answer is foggy. Izzy has been known to write about other past boyfriends, which one? We have no clue.

It's clear this is another hit, hopefully, for the team of Izzy and close friend/boss/Producer Gia Rose-Hilton. The two have worked together on numerous hits in the past which have done impressively well on the charts. The two quickly began working on her new album while the 19 year old was on tour. She recently announced her openness to working with new artists and new producers, even writers. She talked a little about the album saying, "It's a different album for me. There's no real set genre because it's filled with almost every genre." Will this be another hit for her or has she reached her full potential already?


Quote:
"This song was written by me about 2 months after me and Kato have broken up. We hadn't talked in a while and I felt bad after our break up so I just wanted to write a song for him. It's saying how I wanted me and him to sort of start over and make things right after that nasty break up and I wanted to be able to sleep at night knowing that he's not hurt and bitter. I was saying how I still had feelings for him because of course, you don't get over someone you loved that quickly, and I was just feeling so much guilt about it and I wrote this song but I didn't finish it until this year when I showed it to Gia. Gia really helped me to find, I guess closure with this song and just bury all of that bad feelings that came with it, in the ground.

I wanted it to sound like an orchestra, very light and beautiful so we got some string instruments and I sung it in a very delicate tone to preserve that. It's supposed to be some sort of dramatic feeling to it and I feel Alex did a great job with the strings on this record. I think the video for the song portrayed it also because it wasn't like overbearing as it kind of just took in the song and breathed life into the video. Personally, I think the song is very beautiful that it also makes you think and really focuses on myself and it's another pure, honest song."



Lyrics


[Verse 1]
All the memories we started
Now I left you cold-hearted
Hope you know that I never said goodbye

Remember when you said your heart, yeah
Never would leave mine now and
I really start to think you never lied

Sometimes you just can't help who you love
Almost takes you under like a drug

[Chorus]
Even though it's been so long, It doesn't matter
We got another chance, let's try to make it right
And we already know, that things won't get better
Unless we both move on, so we can sleep at night

[Verse 2]
We never thought we'd take this farther
Than our lonely hearts would allow us
Guess we never meant to let it die

But now I know where we must went wrong
The feelings that we felt weren't as strong
Tried to never let you see me cry

You know that I won't let go
But my heart is the one with the last say so

[Chorus]
Even though it's been so long, It doesn't matter
We got another chance, let's try to make it right
And we already know, that things won't get better
Unless we both move on, so we can sleep at night

Sleep at night, Sleep at night
And we already know, things won't get better
Unless we both move on
Sleep at night, Sleep at night
It's time to just move on so we can sleep at night, Sleep at night

Sleep at night, Sleep at night, Sleep at Night
(Let's Mo-o-o-ve on) So we can sleep at night, Sleep at night, Sleep at night, Ye-e-ah

All the memories we started
Now I left you cold-hearted
Hope you know that I never said goodbye

[Chorus]
Even though it's been so long, It doesn't matter
We got another chance, let's try to make it right
And we already know, that things won't get better
Unless we both move on, so we can sleep at night

Sleep at night, Now I sleep at night
We got another chance, let's try to make it right
Sleep at night, Sleep at night
Unless we both move on, so we can sleep at night


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Written By: Isabel Merjos
Produced By: Jason Smith, Phil N.
Length: 4:03
Genre: Synthpop, Dream Pop, New Wave

Song Description:

Probably the shortest song on the album (lyrically) Hide and Seek is one of the different sides of Izzy we get to see, as she explores with a new sound and a new producer in Jason Smith. The almost unthinkable pairing worked together to create this almost dream like sound that we hear on this track. Starting off with a throbbing synthesizer and added effects, the song catches the attention of many music lovers. The variety of sounds that are incorporated into the track give it a different sound that most likely hasn't been heard by any other pop star today. Izzy's low sultry vocals are almost haunting and depressing in this song, as it continues. The slow and almost dragged out lyrics suggest that she is waiting for something that doesn't come. The added instrumentals in between each verse of the song by the saxophone also gives it a haunting sound with her added vocals in the back that sound as if she were fading away. Izzy takes the time to explore with other sounds on this track, giving her a more different feel than her rather dance aura. Teaming up with legend Jason Smith, was perhaps one of the most unpredictable collaborations that's happened in the history of music. Although the two have seemingly made an undeniably amazing track, it only draws the question if the two of them could possibly lend vocals for a song and give off the same effect? Nevertheless, Hide and Seek is new, different, and unexpected from the pop teen.

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"This is probably another one of my stand out tracks on the album. It's probably one of the different sounding because it's not like anything else on the album which is good I hope. It's one of those odd songs that doesn't really have a deep meaning or anything behind it but you can give it one if you wanted to. To me, I wrote it to be intended to be about waiting. Mostly, it's about waiting for someone and not finding them so it's almost like a game of hide and seek. I wrote this all by myself in like 2 hours and then Gia was like at a loss at how to produce this. She then called in a friend to help and I was shocked at who it was also. When I heard that Jason Smith was going to be producing the single I was super excited because I had never worked with him before and he is a legend in the music industry.

Our work behavior was normal. He was really nice and sweet and he was focused so it helped a lot for him to help me. His sound was different than what I expected for the single but looking back, it fits perfectly now. It has a sort of dreary feeling but it also has a dreamy feeling to it. He's really easy to work with and he is definitely a master when it comes to making music because he's always been different and always just so innovative, so I'm grateful we got to work together and create such a song like this. The saxophone in this song is amazing and the solo is just out of this world. I've found a new love in saxophones after this (Smiles) and I find myself more appreciative in music when I worked on this album. It's just a really great track that I hope everyone enjoys."


Lyrics


Stranded in the water
Waiting to go ho-o-ome
The time goes by
I'm feeling all alone, Oh no-o-o

Stranded in the water
Waiting to go ho-o-ome
Not knowing when I'll go-o-o
Hide and Seek in the dark

Playing with my life (Li-i-ife)
Hoping that you'll still find the time
Laying in the blind
It still probably haunts your mind (Mi-i-i-ind!)

Stranded in the water
Waiting to go ho-o-ome
Stranded in the water
Waiting to go ho-o-ome
Stranded in the water
Waiting to go ho-o-ome
Stranded in the water (Stranded in the wa-a-a-ater)
Waiting to go ho-o-ome
Stranded in the water
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Katie: Beautiful. That's you, this album, every song, everything. But most of all its Sleep at Night. What a wonderful song, and I just loved the tickling of the ivories throughout it. It shows a slightly different edge and I truly love to listen to it. As for Hide and Seek, you know if I closed my eyes, I would have still known that Jason was involved. The lyrics are beautiful honey and you are showing how much of a superstar you are with this album. I'm scared to release mine next month now :/

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Nate: We're ever so glad you called us up to work with us on a track. We usually avoid collabs with 'pop' artists where possible, because they usually want us to punch in on a song that we would never listen to ourselves. However, when you demoed us 'Stronger', we knew that you had something there. It was a no brainer to help work with you on it and im stoked with the finished product. We repeat this alot Isabel, but you are one of the only pop artists we listen to. You have a bit of everything in your music; effort, heart, creativity and above all you sound like your doing what you love. Easily one of the best pop albums of the year, fantastic work. And to add, I think you should explore your New Wave sound even more, Hide and Seek is incredible and a worthy album closer.

OOC: Like said, there is fantastic detail on every track. Great work!
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Katie: Beautiful. That's you, this album, every song, everything. But most of all its Sleep at Night. What a wonderful song, and I just loved the tickling of the ivories throughout it. It shows a slightly different edge and I truly love to listen to it. As for Hide and Seek, you know if I closed my eyes, I would have still known that Jason was involved. The lyrics are beautiful honey and you are showing how much of a superstar you are with this album. I'm scared to release mine next month now :/

Ooc: brilliant work throughout.


Isabel: Thank you Katie :) You're too kind to me. I think that's the standout song on the album, the one that definitely is not what I'm known for but that makes me happy.

OOC: Thank you :D

Originally Posted by: Mckenzie- Go to Quoted Post
Nate: We're ever so glad you called us up to work with us on a track. We usually avoid collabs with 'pop' artists where possible, because they usually want us to punch in on a song that we would never listen to ourselves. However, when you demoed us 'Stronger', we knew that you had something there. It was a no brainer to help work with you on it and im stoked with the finished product. We repeat this alot Isabel, but you are one of the only pop artists we listen to. You have a bit of everything in your music; effort, heart, creativity and above all you sound like your doing what you love. Easily one of the best pop albums of the year, fantastic work. And to add, I think you should explore your New Wave sound even more, Hide and Seek is incredible and a worthy album closer.

OOC: Like said, there is fantastic detail on every track. Great work!


Isabel: Thanks Nate :) I kinda like the New Wave also.

OOC: Thank you :)
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Tisha: I am so excited for you and this amazing time in your career. Keep doing the dam thing, you deserve it. "When The Lights Go Down" my absolute fave, amazing for summer. I'm jammin'

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Written By: Isabel Merjos, Katriel 'Kato' Comyns
Produced By: Giovanni Rose-Hilton, Sunny Monroe
Length: 3:41
Genre: Electronic Pop, Dance-Pop

Song Description:

Seems like an odd pairing after the latest stints by these two young artists, but Izzy and Kato have done it anyway. The two decided to group up and collaborate for both Izzy's album and Kato's future album. The budding friendship between them has left many people to wonder if they are truly friends or more, and Izzy seeks to answer questions with this track. The slow but dance pop tune features the beautiful vocals of Izzy at her best and Kato, who later joins in at the chorus and next verse, with his newly deep and soft vocals to mix. The pounding drums and synthesizers more than assist with the dreamy feeling one also gets with this track. Take My Time is a mid-tempo, electronic and dance-pop power ballad that features some background vocals from Sunny Monroe, although uncredited, and production from super producer, Giovanni Rose-Hilton and Sunny Monroe. The two combined to make what seems like an amazing song that fits perfectly with the two as if they were made to sing the song together. The two sing about almost being frustrated by the rumors and paparazzi spreading lies about their relationship which they each say is strictly platonic. Gia describes the song as 'slow but monstrous with a lot of meaning to it.' Involving such a catchy beat and chorus also keeps the listener attracted to the perfectly matched vocalists who are belting out their words.

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"The song itself is a message to people. If me and Kato can work together, despite the nasty rumors, then we're obviously fine. We're friends, we're not dating or secretly dating at all. I asked him to do the song with me for the sole purpose of proving that we're not enemies or anything. The song is about how we've gotten frustrated of the rumors and trying to convince everyone that we're friends but we're not gonna stress over it anymore and instead we're gonna kind of let it sink in to people. We're not gonna let it bother us anymore and we're gonna just live our lives the way we have before. If you can't convince someone of something then there's no point in continuing it if their mind's already made up. So many people already think we're going to get back together or just hate each other but we're not and it's almost like an anthem for people who can't get through to other people and they just grow tired of all the crap they have to put up with.

Kato and I each wrote our own verses and came up with the chorus together. We didn't wanna seem like we were mad at anyone or frustrated but more understanding. The point of the song wasn't to be like 'Well screw you guys if you don't believe us!' and 'Blah Blah Blah' you know? We wanted to do it a calm manner which I think we managed to do. We already talked about working together and the song seemed like the perfect opportunity to do it. He was a little mad about the song I wrote for him but it's all good (Laughs) We each made our points and moved on. I think we write good music together and work well as a team so I wouldn't be surprised if there were more chances for us to work together, I have much love for Katriel."


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[Verse 1]
They tried to break us hard, thought we'd fall apart, don't even know how we started
And through the ups and downs, I see you standing now, with your heart guarded
They won't understand, a woman and a man, nothing more nothing less
But the rumors swirl, can't escape this world, it's so easy to get stressed
I guess that I can't complain
Because I knew what this life would obtain
But I'm human too, I make mistakes
And so do you

[Chorus]
When the good times started to fall, through the bad times you'd never show
Felt like I was fighting alone, and it doesn't bother me now
I know there's obstacles in my way, I know there's mountains for me to climb
But there's no point in rushing it, so starting now I will take my time
(Not gonna stress anymore) I'll take my time
(Living's become a chore) I'll take my time
They don't know, they won't understand our life
Won't rush it, I'll just take my time

[Verse 2]
When is the ending now? It's like we took a vow, it's like we're not allowed
You're always there for me, when I'm not on t.v., everyone's asking how?
They won't understand, a woman and a man, nothing more nothing less
But the rumors swirl, can't escape this world, it's so easy to get stressed
I guess that I can't complain
Because I knew what this life would obtain
But I'm human too, I make mistakes
And so do you

[Chorus]
When the good times started to fall, through the bad times you'd never show
Felt like I was fighting alone, and it doesn't bother me now
I know there's obstacles in my way, I know there's mountains for me to climb
But there's no point in rushing it, so starting now I will take my time
(Not gonna stress anymore) I'll take my time
(Living's become a chore) I'll take my time
They don't know, they won't understand our life
Won't rush it, I'll just take my time

Oh, Ohh, Ohhh
Ohhhh-whoooaaaa

[Chorus]
(But I'll take my time) When the good times started to fall, through the bad times you'd never show
Felt like I was fighting alone, and it doesn't bother me now
I know there's obstacles in my way, I know there's mountains for me to climb
But there's no point in rushing it, so starting now I will take my time
(Not gonna stress anymore) I'll take my time
(Living's become a chore) I'll take my time
They don't know, they won't understand our life
Won't rush it, I'll just take my time



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Written By: Isabel Merjos
Produced By: Giovanni Rose-Hilton
Length: 3:34
Genre: Dance-Pop, R&B, Synthpop

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With bubblegum synth grooves banging in the back, Izzy's sweet and sassy vocals, and the bouncing electro-pop beat, I Love You (And You Too) takes us back to the Izzy we all know and love. The catchy chorus and hook prepares us for her signature pop songs that are too catchy to ignore. As soon as you hear the beginning with Izzy's cute giggles, you are instantly drawn in and now there's no turning back. Izzy attempts to sing about how a girl's mind works when it comes to boys, how they are quick to fall in love and then just as quick to fall out of it and move on. Izzy somewhat has a playful attitude in this song as if she were shaking her head at the girls she was talking about. The upbeat song makes for a great party record or when you want your spirits cheered up, Izzy's bright and beautiful voice would put a smile on anyone. The song, being one of only a few, was written solely by Isabel and features what seem traces of R&B in it along with the Pop. Some critics say the song can be compared to Miley Cyrus's smash hit Party In the U.S.A with it's characteristics and addictive lyrics.

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"Absolutely one of the funnest and silliest songs on the album. I love this song dearly and it was just something I thought about while I was writing for the album. There's been tons of talk about it but I thought it would be fun to make a song about it. I'm not taking a jab at anyone but it's mostly directed for young girls. It's nothing new to hear a girl say she's in love with someone after like a few months of dating or even maybe a few weeks so I was talking about it with Gia and this idea popped into my head, to do a song about it. It's talking about how girls change their minds so quick and can be easily persuaded sometimes to fall in love with someone for the wrong reasons then move on to someone new the next week or month. We've all done it before, I know I have. It's really just a fun record and I hope no one takes it seriously or anything, it's just meant to make people laugh and feel silly.

I wrote it all on my own and I think I did alright. It's just like addictive, I couldn't stop singing it after I recorded it and I got annoyed at myself, it was stuck in my head for like 2 weeks. I'm annoyed at my whole album now, it's all stuck in my head! Hopefully people will love it that much and go buy it (Laughs) I definitely didn't mind going back to making fun songs because it's apart of who I am. I'm just a really silly person who loves to have fun and enjoy life. I'm not trying to tell people how to love or who to love but I do enjoy poking fun at love. It's the most controversial topic I can think of, love. There's a lot of love songs but not nearly enough songs making fun of love which essentially people do anyways. I just hope everyone enjoys the track as much as I did. Again, I re state this song is not about anyone or intended for anyone in particular."


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[Verse 1]
Change, all they ever do is complain
About the way they have things, sometimes it gets insane, sane, sane,
Boys, we think you see us as toys
Always just playing games, thinking you're all the same, same, same
And then we'll meet a guy who can change our thoughts
No matter how we're distraught
And then we'll meet a guy who change our thoughts
You'll think that he's the one for you
Missing all the obvious clues
That he's just not that into you
He's got you crazy like this

[Chorus]
Now we go crazy thinking that he likes us
Few weeks later we have no more trust
It's like I love you too, I love you too
I love you, and you too (Ha!)
Deep inside thinkin' bout what could be
Convincing yourselves that it's not likely
It's like I love you too, I love you too
I love you, and you too (Ha!)

[Verse 2]
Please, someone explain to me
How we're caught in jealousy, feeling like it's turned to three, three, three
Now she know this won't end well
But all she can see is male, someone for her fairytale, tale, tale
And then we'll meet a guy who can change our thoughts
No matter how we're distraught
And then we'll meet a guy who change our thoughts
You'll think that he's the one for you
Missing all the obvious clues
That he's just not that into you
He's got you crazy like this

[Chorus]
Now we go crazy thinking that he likes us
Few weeks later we have no more trust
It's like I love you too, I love you too
I love you, and you too (Ha!)
Deep inside thinkin' bout what could be
Convincing yourselves that it's not likely
It's like I love you too, I love you too
I love you, and you too (Ha!)

Oooh, oooh, what happened to your pride?
Just push that guy aside, Oh yeah, Oh yeah
Oooh, oooh, And now you're feeling hurt
He's thrown you to the dirt, Oh yeah, Oh yeah

And then we'll meet a guy who can change our thoughts
No matter how we're distraught
And then we'll meet a guy who change our thoughts
You'll think that he's the one for you
(Ha!)

[Chorus]
(Ohhhh) Now we go crazy thinking that he likes us
Few weeks later we have no more trust
It's like I love you too, I love you too
I love you, and you too (Ha!)
Deep inside thinkin' bout what could be
Convincing yourselves that it's not likely
It's like I love you too, I love you too
I love you, and you too (I love you too)

I love you!


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Ellie: The album just goes from strength to strength, really amazing job Izzzzzzy! :) I loved the song with Kato, I think the lyrics are brilliant and they’re so different. Super super super job with the whole thing and I think it’s gonna be another huuuuge Izzybell hit! :)

OOC: The whole thing has been great, really detailed and creative and I really like the lyrics you've written :)
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Isabel: Thanks Ellie :P I love you Bestie! I tried really hard to write like a pro and I think I did okay haha.

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OOC: Still going well. Like I told you, I think it's incredible that you wrote so many songs for this album. Really good work.
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mISTER_b: It's F awesome Izzy! I would like tpo tello you all guys that this girl is such a very focus and professional singer,, as my first time as a producer after ElectroDeath, she helped a lot to feel confortable and we did an amazing Job together! I also wanted to thank Gia for encoraging and helped us out at the studio, it was a blast for me!
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