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 Released: November 5th, 2013Format: Digital Download, Recorded: 2013 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaGenre: Art Pop, Chillwave, Pop, MinimalLength: 3:10Label: Titanic RecordsWriter(s): Pixie LoveProducer(s): Rocket Boy, Sunny Monroe|Song Background + Description|"Mermaids"is the first track on Pixie's album, Imagine, and serves as the stepping stone for the rest of the record. Pixie wrote the song in a few hours and decided to record it but it wasn't until after the final days of mixing the album did she decide to put it on the album. Musically, "Mermaids" is an art pop and minimal song. It also has components of chillwave, ambient, and blues. The track has a similar rhythm to a snap song, with its instrumentation of "fingersnaps and toe-tapping bass." Although it's already a turn in the album, it opens the doors to the possibilities of the rest of the album and what it will sound like. Her vocals are also quite simple, using simple harmonies and for the most part, singing in the same pattern of notes for the track. Lyrically, the song is using the term 'Mermaid' as a metaphor for outcasts as she tells how people can become so fascinated with them yet treat them as if they are a different species when in fact, Mermaids have been proven to be related to the human race. She also goes on to talk about how others conform to treating them this way instead of stepping out and welcoming them with their differences, as noted in the second half of the pre-chorus, 'But you’re living like, prison, dirty, wishing what you could be/Tensed up, worried, nothing’s ever guaranteed/And I agree, you better live before it’s gone'.
Another factor to be noticed is the incorporation of hip hop elements. "I had been listening to a lot of different genres while I was recording and different artists. I think if you just sort of listen to the lyrics, most of it is either about being an outcast or they are separating themselves away from the world in some way. They want to be viewed in a different light so they try their best to make a point that they are not like anyone else on the planet, which is true. A lot of the American culture that I've witnessed is based on, you know, acceptance. If someone isn't accepted by a high demand then they are shoved to the side and they're told they don't matter. I think that's not fair and it's bullshit. I mean, if we can't, as a world, come to grips with how the world is changing and how people are then we're setting ourselves back even further. It encourages people to go out and find the mermaids in life, fine the people who may not look the same or act the same and still accept them because we're all humans on the inside. We shouldn't be so shallow as to let a religion or a piercing, their sexual preferences or their beliefs in politics, dehumanize people and cast them away."
|Lyrics|[Verse 1]
My long hair shimmers through the water
But personality is the first thing you claim to see
My tail is never laid to rest
I just glide through trouble, with all kinds of ease
[Hook]
And everybody thinks sirens, sexy, can’t believe what I see
humble, mystic, equivalent to being free
And I agree, nothing better than being on my own
But you’re living like, prison, dirty, wishing what you could be
Tensed up, worried, nothing’s ever guaranteed
And I agree, you better live before it’s gone
[Chorus]
Cause we’re all just mermaids (Mermaids)
Swimming through this crazy world
We’ve all been watching others’ lives
Your cruelty cuts like a knife
And I’ll never harm you (Harm you)
That just ain’t in me
But you know, you know, you know, you know
There’s other fish living in the sea
[Verse 2]
I don’t ever wanna stay too close to home
There’s just too much world out there for me to be trapped
And we can all be a little too care-free
Yes we all treat life, like it’s one big party
[Hook]
And everybody thinks sirens, sexy, can’t believe what I see
humble, mystic, equivalent to being free
And I agree, nothing better than being on my own
But you’re living like, prison, dirty, wishing what you could be
Tensed up, worried, nothing’s ever guaranteed
And I agree, you better live before it’s gone
[Chorus]
Cause we’re all just mermaids (Mermaids)
Swimming through this crazy world
We’ve all been watching others’ lives
Your cruelty cuts like a knife
And I’ll never harm you (Harm you)
That just ain’t in me
But you know, you know, you know, you know
There’s other fish living in the sea
Oooh, ooooh, ohhh
Tell me all your hopes and dreams
Nothing’s always what it seems
Oooh, ooooh, ohhh
Everything we do with flair
At the same time we love your stares
[Chorus]
Cause we’re all just mermaids (Mermaids)
Swimming through this crazy world
We’ve all been watching others’ lives
Your cruelty cuts like a knife
And I’ll never harm you (Harm you)
That just ain’t in me
But you know, you know, you know, you know
There’s other fish living in the sea
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   Title: Walk AloneGenre: Synthpop, DanceLength: 3:24Format:CD single, Digital DownloadRecorded: September 2nd - October 4th 2012Release Date: October 19th, 2012Label: N/AWritten: September 1stWriter(s): Pixie LoveProducer: Gia Rose-Hilton, Rico Love, Pixie Love|Background|Pixie may already be a hit in her home country of Finland, but can she cross over to the U.S airwaves? Even though this is her first single to debut in the the U.S, Pixie is no stranger to being unknown or starting from the bottom to work her way to the top. This is essentially what she'll have to do now if she wants to become a hit all over again. Not only was she dropped from her first label after promoting her first album Love Is Real, due to unknown reasons, but she was recently denied to be signed by Liberation/Nomad Records. It was like she couldn't catch a break but she didn't complain at all. Instead, she quickly went to working on new material in the hopes she would get signed to another label and try to regain her spotlight she once had. The debut single, Walk Alone, was recorded in early September and released on October 14th, 2012.
The track features some of the sound that will be heard on her album as well as the concept of it. As the first single from her brand new album, Imagine, it has a lot to be accountable for. It will serve as the platform for which the album stands on. Pixie currently is not signed to any label but she was recently discovered locally by super producer and label owner Gia Rose-Hilton. She was rumored to be scouting out new talent for husband Scott Rose-Hilton and came across the Finnish singer. Gia did not sign her but instead helped her to record her first few tracks for her album. After recording the song over the span of over a month, Pixie decided to release it as her first American debut single. Pixie is also going to perform the single and a few other tracks from her past album on a small promo tour so she can get her name out into the industry. When she returns, the singer will release a second single, hoping to get signed by a label in the near future.|Song Description|"Walk Alone" was written solely by Pixie Love and produced by Gia Rose-Hilton, Rico Love, and Pixie. "Walk Alone" features a very distinct rhythmic electronic beat primarily consisting of an electronic keyboard, synths and a short drum beat. Starting off with the strong and sexy vocals of Pixie while singing, "Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)", you can hear what appears to be whispers that are being repeated quickly and almost incoherently. The echo of the last word, "alone", is said in a crescendo as the pitch gets higher and higher, moving into an almost falsetto like voice. As it goes into the chorus, there's a build up of what sounds like suspense. The drum pattern can be heard faintly as it goes into the first verse of the song where it goes into the electronic keyboards and synths. She sings in a soft and delicate voice, each phrase in between said in a sexy whisper, until she sings the part of the song, "They will dwell on the past, You’ll never live/Always taking away, they never give", shifting into the turning point in the song where Pixie's hard hitting vocals reveal themselves, keeping a certain lightness to them as well. Nearing the end of the first verse, the drum beat comes back into play as she sings the breakdown between the verse and chorus.
The pounding bass of the song really shines during the hook. A short instrumental plays as she gets ready to sing the second verse of the single. Pixie returns to her delicate voice, almost sounding a little innocent but with a smirk on her face. She doesn't hold back either, holding up to the consistency of the first half of the song. Advancing to the Bridge of the song, it slows down with distorted drum beats as Pixie sings with such a fierceness in her voice that it really takes the breath away of the listener. She holds the last note in "backstabbin" and then continues on singing the chorus as the song reaches it's final climax. After the sudden rush of drum beats and synths, the song ends with Pixie saying the last line with an echo to it which closes the song out.|Pixie's Comments|Quote:"The song represents independence. It's all about being able to stand on your own two feet or fly in the sky with your wings and doing the unthinkable, the impossible. It's about shutting the mouths of every person that said you wouldn't make it and it's about knowing yourself inside and out. It's a very positive song, it's everything that I believe it. I believe in this song even if nobody else does. I've struggled to get to this point so I have a lot to be thankful for. This song is a part of my testimony. I'm making a statement with this song and I'm going to do this and achieve all that I want to achieve regardless of anyone's thoughts or opinions." |Song Review| "Finland should be proud of Pixie! She's what music is all about.""It's not often that a new artist comes and stands out to the world. It's very rare to hear something different on the radio that isn't like the others. Once every so often, an artist will come along and make a statement. That statement should sound like this: 'I am a new artist and I'm nothing like the rest of perfectly manufactured singers you hear today. I'm going to make music that will define music and what it's all about just with 3-5 minutes of music.' Pixie Love is becoming more and more like that artist today. What makes Walk Alone stand out? It could be her unique voice. It could be her unique look. It's most likely going to be her unique sound. It makes you want to rip apart your brain and try to search of another song that sounds the same today but you can't find one because there isn't one. Pixie is slowly but surely becoming one of those unique and rare artists who we've longed for since the early days of Madonna. I'm not saying she is Madonna or will ever be Madonna but with a few right moves she could very well be her own generation's version of Madonna. Now this may sound like a lot of weight and hype on her shoulders but when you find something good, you hold on to it. I would not be surprised if she were to become music's next big thing.
Walk Alone is nothing short of amazing. It's catchy beat and chorus catches the attention of any listener and if it doesn't, I'm going to believe that you're deaf. Her Finnish roots shine bright as she sings but in a good way, a very good way. The sexy accent she carries adds more to her character. The story of the song is relateable and it's got the makings of an anthem all at the same time. It makes you wonder; who screwed this girl over and why does she sound so angry yet sexy? Then again, who cares?! She made this single so maybe she needs to continue to get screwed and belt out hits like this. It's been a while since we've seen an artist try to transition away from typical music like Lady GaGa. I just hope and pray that she stays true to herself, doesn't try to be too different while being different and doesn't ultimately disappoint us. Even when she was denied to be signed, kicked off her own label, and forced to start all over from scratch again with her career, she did it the right way. Finland should be proud of Pixie! She's what music is all about."
|Lyrics|Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
[Verse 1]
They’ll tear you down, rip you to shreds
(You must prepare)
Always talking about, what you have did
(It’s never fair)
They will dwell on the past, You’ll never live
Always taking away, they never give
But hold on, hold on
I’m building an army today
Yes hold on, ho-o-old on
Take out your heels and walk this way
We stand proud and tall
We’re always loud even when we fall
Nobody’s gonna have our backs like we do
Always Halloween with voodoo
You think I have a crowd, baby you ain’t seen nothing
Hating ain’t allowed, so stand out of my way, because
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone
[Verse 2]
No time to play, this is my life
(You won’t forget)
When I started out, reaching my height
(My goal is set)
I’ve had enough, nothing is promised
Gotta go all in before it is missed
(Before it's missed)
But hold on, hold on
I’m building an army today
Yes hold on, ho-o-old on
Take out your heels and walk this way
We stand proud and tall
We’re always loud even when we fall
Nobody’s gonna have our backs like we do
Always Halloween with voodoo
You think I have a crowd, baby you ain’t seen nothing
Hating ain’t allowed, so stand out of my way, because
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone (lone, lone)
Cause I walk alone
[Bridge]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
They’ll do you wrong
I’m your best friend (But I’m backstabbin)
[Chorus]
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone (I walk alone)
All the ones you love, They’ll turn on you, they’ll do you wrong (They’ll do you wrong)
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone (I walk alone)
Don’t need no one, we’re always strong, We’ll walk alone (We’ll walk alone)
I was born alone, I’ll die alone, I walk alone
I walk alone
We walk alone
Sounds Similar To/Can Be Compared To:   Title: BoldGenre: Synthpop, Dance-Pop, Power PopLength: 4:15Format:CD single, Digital DownloadRecorded: November 6th - December 4th, 2012Release Date: December 10th, 2012Label: Titanic RecordsWritten: September 22nd - December 2nd, 2012Writer(s): Pixie Love, Sunny MonroeProducer: Sunny Monroe, Pixie Love|Background|After the much predicted success of her first single Walk Alone, Pixie's back with an all new track that is sure to get the internet buzzing again over her. Pixie's instant success also helped her in getting signed with the Teen Titans very own label, Titanic Records where she was the first act signed. Hovering on a #1 hit single, it was time for her to show her longevity with a new single that was released in Finland on December 6th and has already been received with warm ears. The new single Bold is a very strong sounding with a catchy chorus and almost haunting lyrics. Pixie took to her Twitter account to share some of the lyrics from the song as well as teasing that this would be an amazing new treat for her fairies. This is the second single to be released from her upcoming album in 2013, Imagine. When she talked with Yahoo! online, Pixie said that her album would be very much diverse and filled with some unpredictable songs much like the Finnish singer's personality.
This time she took to a very familiar name in the music industry today, Sunny Monroe, who has written hits for the likes of Isabel, Jennifer Armstrong, and more. After seeing the commercial success of the single in her home country of Finland, Pixie decided to release the song a week earlier in the U.S. and not leaving her fans "in desire of another tune" from the singer. So far the song has been hit by critics in majority of positive reviews, with the occasional bad review thrown in there. However, this didn't hurt Pixie at all as it has already soared to #1 on the charts in Finland. The big question now is will it do the same in the United States or was Pixie just a one hit wonder?|Song Description|"Bold" is an uptempo power pop, dance pop, and electropop song with influences of dance music incorporated throughout the song. The song begins with electronic arrangements that evolve into a pop rock sound. The song is everything that Pixie is about as an artist and as a person, describing some traumatic events with the lyrics and yet inviting the listener on a journey that is known as Pixie's imagination. She sings with a very energetic and vengeful voice that sounds much different than the innocent and sexy sound from her last single. She shows off her dark and creative side by painting a picture of a murder, one that is yet to be determined if it's even true or not, but you can't help but to wander if any of these events really did take place. It opens with Pixie singing the lines, "Blood on shoes, now I’m running away from the red and blue/I can’t stop, now I’ve finally got you to be where you belong" all the meanwhile the infectious beat is booming behind her vocals.
The song talks about the feeling of guilty a person has after they have done a dirty deed. Pixie goes on to sing about her feeling bold in the sense that she feels like she can get away with her crime and is somewhat intoxicated while performing the crime. Even though the verses sound wordy, she manages to sing and pull them together with the chorus in which she sings the hook, "Feel like being bold" The bridge is one of the highlights of the song where Pixie gives her all in what seems like an ongoing description of her during the song in which she ultimately decides to make a run for it and she feels like she has done the right thing. "Bold" gives us that rebellious side of Pixie that she has yet to show. Not only can she be a cute and innocent looking woman but now she sounds as if she is not the lady to mess with. Even though the message of the song is almost sinister, Pixie still remains true to her cuteness with the adding of the almost taunting sounds of her chants, "Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na" The single is set to be released on December 10th, 2012 in the U.S. and December 13th Worldwide.
|Pixie's Comments|Quote:"Bold is one of my favorite songs I've ever written. It's really in your face and fun, lots of play on words. I wrote this a while back but I didn't finish it until about a month ago. I wanted something different from my last single, as it was all about being yourself and being free. This single is more about murder and essentially getting away with it (Giggles). I like to think of it as a revenge song but in good taste you know? A lot of people have a feeling in them about someone who they want to kill, no lie. I know I've wanted to chop a few heads off myself. It's a story about someone realizing they can do better and be much higher if they got rid of the dead weight that was hurting them and then going on with your life with no regrets. I'm Bonnie and my teddy bear is Clyde so we ran away together to get away from the evil. It's all about rebellion and I'm all for not being the typical standard to people. I will tell you right now so there's no controversy; this song is dedicated to my last label because I love you that much.
The single cover is supposed to be as amazingly creepy as it looks. You've got this cute little girl who has obviously some evil in her. That's me in this song. You wouldn't expect it, you wouldn't expect her to do something as vicious as murder but people surprise you ever day. I loved this cover and I knew I had to use it for this song. It exceeds all expectations of what I had for the single cover."
[Lyrics][Verse 1]
Blood on shoes, now I’m running away from the red and blue
I can’t stop, now I’ve finally got you to be where you belong
I’m on fire, I’m on fire, tried to blow me away
Not tonight, not tonight because you gotta pay
I won’t quit, never sit, when the going gets tough
All alone, on my own because nobody’s home
[Chorus]
My bottle’s almost empty; you think you’ve found some luck
But I won’t give up easy (Feel like being bold)
You think you’ve left me feeling, like I don’t care at all
The curtains start to fall (Not doing what I’m told)
Thought I’d figured it out but now I don’t know
But now I don’t know, But now I don’t know
My bottle’s almost empty, think I need a refill
But I won’t give up easy (Feel like being bold)
[Verse 2]
Blood stained eyes, filled with tears that wonder what wasn’t right
Dropped my hand, made the final decision to leave you for dead
Picked the lock, I can’t stop, Till you throw away the key
Kiss my lips, take a sip, I won’t remember at all
I won’t quit, never sit, when the going gets tough
All alone, on my own because nobody’s home
[Chorus]
My bottle’s almost empty; you think you’ve found some luck
But I won’t give up easy (Feel like being bold)
You think you’ve left me feeling, like I don’t care at all
The curtains start to fall (Not doing what I’m told)
Thought I’d figured it out but now I don’t know
But now I don’t know, But now I don’t know
My bottle’s almost empty, think I need a refill
But I won’t give up easy (Feel like being bold)
Na na na na - da da da da
Na na na na - da da da da
(Feel like being bold)
Na na na na - da da da da
Na na na na - da da da da
(Feel like being bold)
[Bridge]
I feel sick, not legit
Can’t believe what I did
I won’t fear, nothing’s here
It’s time I better leave
You won’t know, saved my soul
Know that I better run
Never done, it was fun
Time to head for the sun
[Chorus]
My bottle’s almost empty; you think you’ve found some luck
But I won’t give up easy (Feel like being bold)
You think you’ve left me feeling, like I don’t care at all
The curtains start to fall (Not doing what I’m told)
Thought I’d figured it out but now I don’t know
But now I don’t know, But now I don’t know
My bottle’s almost empty, think I need a refill
But I won’t give up easy (Feel like being bold)
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
(Feel like being bold)
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
(Feel like being bold)
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