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Offline RoseJapanFan  
#21 Posted : 27 September 2014 04:25:07(UTC)
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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2014
Genre: Pop
Length: 3:42
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, Lilly Stuart
Producer(s): A.R. Rahman, Gia Rose-Hilton


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Catch Up! appears as the second track on the album, featuring a change from her usual genres and having a more Bollywood influence to it. The song was written by Isabel and Lilly Stuart and produced by Gia Rose-Hilton and A.R. Rahman, who wanted to preserve the more Bollywood side of the song without stripping away the Pop elements. The song's lyrical content focuses on Isabel wanting to thrive without being caught up or held back, encouraging others to 'Catch Up' to her and not get left behind. Perhaps the most musically diverse on the album, the track has received generally positive reviews from critics who note her experimentation with a new song and turning into her own. She recorded the song as one of the last tracks for the album, in New York City, and there are rumors of it being the 3rd single from the album but she has yet to confirm or deny it.

It starts off with handclaps that are also joined in with Dholak to complete the beat. It has an effervescent, joyful atmosphere throughout the song which makes it full of life and fun to listen to. The high energy bollywood beat needs nothing more to add except Isabel's vocals, which are raspy and breathy, giving it a sultry sound as well. This changes in the chorus, however, when her voice becomes more alive, so to speak, and her beautiful range is heard as she proudly declares herself ahead of the 'race.' During the hook, the beat becomes more modernized mixing with synthesizers and giving it an electropop feel which is then drowned out by the Dholak. To further intrigued listeners, before the bridge, Isabel starts vocalizing in the traditional Indian way which makes her sound even more majestic as she belts it out. All the time, her echo being heard as she sings the choruses and it almost sounds like a chanting. She's joined in the outro with background voices as they all shout, 'Higher! Higher!' and give the track a proper ending.


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Catch up!
Catch up!

[Verse 1]
Always, being, underestimated
You think you've got me figured out
But not until I say
(Catch up! Catch up!)
You've been waiting for me to run away
Rolled the dice and took a chance
I don't wanna play it safe
(Catch up!)
Cus when I hit you, I'll hit you where you won't see it
(Catch up!)
You don't believe me, believe me I'm never ending

[Chorus]
(Catch up!)
I'm through with staying in my own lane
(Catch up!)
I'll never win if I don't play the game
The feeling's ecstasy, catch up! Up, up, up, up
(Catch up!)
And I don't wanna leave you behind
(Catch up!)
But I'm afraid I'm running out of time
I want you next to me, catch up!

[Hook]
Stop me, stop me, stop me, stop me
Don't you stop me, just go faster
I know you've been searching
You've been searching, for some answers
Hold on to my aura, to my aura
Don't let me go
If you hold me back, hold me back
I'll let you go

(Catch up!)

[Verse 2]
So now it's time. For me to leave my mark
You'll feel it here and anywhere
But first climb out the dark
(Catch up! Catch up!)
Come with, me now before I get too far
It's too late for turning back
When the world is almost ours
(Catch up!)
They think I'm crazy, I'm crazy, They think I'm crazy
(Catch up!)
But when they're smiling on top, they'll try to thank me

[Chorus]
(Catch up!)
I'm through with staying in my own lane
(Catch up!)
I'll never win if I don't play the game
The feeling's ecstacy, catch up! Up, up, up, up
(Catch up!)
And I don't wanna leave you behind
(Catch up!)
But I'm afraid I'm running out of time
I want you next to me, catch up!

[Hook]
Stop me, stop me, stop me, stop me
Don't you stop me, just go faster
I know you've been searching
You've been searching, for some answers
Hold on to my aura, to my aura
Don't let me go
If you hold me back, hold me back
I'll let you go
(Catch up!)

[Bridge]
Can't stand by, Impatient
Gonna need a, replacement

[Chorus]
(Catch up!)
I'm through with staying in my own lane
(Catch up!)
I'll never win if I don't play the game
The feeling's ecstacy, catch up! Up, up, up, up
(Catch up!)
And I don't wanna leave you behind
(Catch up!)
But I'm afraid I'm running out of time
I want you next to me, catch up!

[Outro]
(Catch up!)
Higher, Higher!
(Catch up!)
Higher, Higher!
(Catch up!)
Higher, Higher!
(Catch up! Catch up!)


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#22 Posted : 27 September 2014 04:59:15(UTC)
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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2013
Genre: Electro-R&B
Length: 3:29
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, Gia Rose-Hilton
Producer(s): Airemese "Rum" Smith Gia Rose-Hilton


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The next track, Love On Repeat is an electro-R&B song, written by Isabel Merjos and Gia Rose-Hilton, produced by Gia and Rum & Coke's Airemese "Rum" Smith. It also features influences of glitch-hop and dubstep and she sings in a range of two octaves. It's also described as a Pop song with R&B melody. She recorded the track in Hollywood, CA. Izzy had worked with Rum & Coke on a previous, unreleased track and the two began working on something for her album, back in 2013. The two went into the studio together for a little over a week. Once the beat was finished, Izzy provided her vocals and Gia also assisted in the production of the track but most of the production credit has been credited to Rum. Izzy describes it as "a back and forth song about a back and forth relationship." She also cited artists such as Janet and Cassie as influences when she began recording. The track has strange and drippy, 8-bit beats; full of spacey, “something more urban” electro-R&B pulsations, making it a perfect dance track.

Isabel's vocals are her coveted breathy ones, filled with a sense of flirtiness and mystery as she continues singing about wanting to stay with a lover even though she knows they won't be together for long, accepting it as a natural thing between them. There's very few effects on her voice but when there are, you can clearly hear it, i.e, the bridge which has a warped sort of effect which makes her sound far away and everywhere at once. Throughout the song, her influences are clear as she sings in a low and almost whispery tone which then picks up and becomes stronger. Towards the end, when the track is almost finished, she even attempts, and pulls off, the signature 'Ow' from her biggest inspiration, Britney Spears, showing she has a sassy and sexy side just as well.


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[Verse 1]
Yes I know
We have been up and down this road before
Let you stay, let you go
Let's be alone, Yeah let's be alone (Alone)
But let's keep it quiet, tell no one
Cus we're too close (close)
We've come too far, to let it all go

We keep this loving on repeat, and we do it all again, d-do it all again, yeah we do it all again
We keep this loving on repeat, and we do it all again, d-do it all again, yeah we do it all again

[Chorus]
Stay,
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay
Now it's us you know we don't play safe
No you know we don't play safe
Ain't afraid, Stay
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay
This is one hold I don't wanna break, break, stay
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay

[Verse 2]
Don't cover us
Let them see, let them know, make it clearer
In the end it's only you and me
We can do anything we believe
F-f-f-feel it, feel it? (Ooh)
That's my heart right now, yeah it's beating
F-f-f-feel it, feel it?
It knows you're right there, right there


We keep this loving on repeat, and we do it all again, d-do it all again, yeah we do it all again
We keep this loving on repeat, and we do it all again, d-do it all again, yeah we do it all again

[Chorus]
Stay,
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay
Now it's us we don't play safe
No you know we don't play safe
Ain't afraid, Stay
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay
This is one hold I don't wanna break, break, stay
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay

[Bridge]
Everybody knows we'll never be apart for long (long, long)
We don't even speak cus we know how this goes
So stay, Don't you move don't you go awa-ay (don't you go away) go away
N-n-no you know we don't play safe
We ain't afraid, yeah


[Chorus]
Stay,
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay
Now it's us we don't play safe
No you know we don't play safe
Ain't afraid, Stay
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay
This is one hold I don't wanna break, break, stay
Don't you move don't you go awa-ay

Stay
Ye-eah
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#23 Posted : 28 September 2014 03:29:54(UTC)
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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2013
Genre: Electro-house, EDM
Length: 3:37
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, mISTER_b
Producer(s): mISTER_b


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Following up next is One More Time is a song by Isabel featuring mISTER_b. He provides vocals and produces the track. The song is an electro house ballad with EDM-style club-ready dance beats, "dreamy" synths, and a pop-style vocal. It has received positive reviews from critics who note that Isabel's vocals sound 'alive and full of aggression, which is usually something you don't hear from the young singer.' After teaming up with the producer on his debut album and their smash hit, 'Recovery' Isabel decided to record another track with him and include it on her album. "I've always been a huge fan of EDM and Dance music. Drake [mISTER_b] has always been a good friend and wonderful person to work with. I wouldn't even consider us business associates, we're like brother and sister almost. We just connect in the studio and it's really on a musical and personal level. He just knows what I like and what's best for me. I had to put him on my album, after the genius that was Recovery. It was such a powerful single and this one doesn't lack power at all," says the singer.

The track starts off with a piano as Isabel jumps right in with her powerful and urgent like vocals. In contrast to her other tracks beforehand, this one shows no signs of her breathy and low vocals as she practically belts out the entire song. As the song progresses into the chorus, there are drums heard, marching on as it builds up. The piano wraps around her vocals as she sings, 'Do you dare to dream tonight?/Do you know what it is like?' As she continues the chorus, the full dance beats come into full effect covered in those dreamy synths. They stop with the piano back as she sings the second verse, the anticipating cymbals in the background and a sort of ticking noise. There's an effect on her voice as it trails off during the 'time' chants and her voice becomes distorted. The beat breaks again, the first time after the first chorus singing, and then she continues on where we hear mISTER_b's computerized vocals singing the outro with the familiar piano chords. Lyrically, the song is about reassurance in a relationship and being able to break away just to have only each other. The relationship is young, inhibited love at it's finest


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[Verse 1]
You've got the gun I've got the key
We don't have long only til 3
But we'll make the best of our mistakes
Only time will tell

I won't deny I'm hooked on you
Don't turn away, do not be rude
I can't understand you right now
Tell me one more time

[Chorus]
Do you dare to dream tonight?
Do you know what it is like?
To be so far and distant, love
Just tell me one more time

Say the things I say to you
Make me believe that this is true
I know we've done this all before
But tell me one more time

[Beat break]

Do you dare to dream tonight?
Do you know what it is like?
To be so far and distant, love
Just tell me one more time

[Verse 2]
Come far away and go with me
Where we will go there'll be no need
To be so cold and worry
We can go all night

I'll take the blame if I offend
Nothing's the same as way back then
I have no need for second thoughts
Tell me one more time

[Chorus]
Do you dare to dream tonight?
Do you know what it is like?
To be so far and distant, love
Just tell me one more time

Say the things I say to you (I say to you!)
Make me believe that this is true (This is true!)
I know we've done this all before
But tell me one more time
Time, time, time, time, time. . .

[Beat break]

Just tell me one more time!

[Beat break]

Time, time, time, time, time. . .

Do you dare to dream tonight?
Do you know what it is like?
To be so far and distant, love
Just tell me one more time

[mISTER_b]
Say the things I say to you
Make me believe that this is true
I know we've done this all before
But tell me one more time





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#24 Posted : 28 September 2014 03:35:09(UTC)
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Released: July 2nd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2013
Genre: R&B, Synthpop, electronica
Length: 3:27
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, George Reid, Aluna Francis
Producer(s): George Reid


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What Comes Next is the second single released from Isabel's upcoming 4th studio album. The track was written by Isabel Merjos, George Reid, and Aluna Francis, with producing credits going to George Reid. The single was leaked online but it's yet to be determined how it got into the public's hands. Not much is known about the track except that it was recorded last year in late 2013 and surfaced online last night. The audio clip which has the single cover in the video, has already gotten over 4 million views as of this afternoon.

The track is described as an R&B. Syntpop track with an electronica feel to it. Before each verse, Izzy's voice comes in with a distorted effect to it saying, 'You won't expect it' before the synthy beat comes in. Her vocals are soulful yet delicate as she glides through each verse with confidence and sexiness. In the background, the throbbing bassline and infectious beat are heard. Her ad-libs also make the track, each soft 'Ooh, ooh' in the background, followed by her almost taunting '(La-da-da-da)' in the chorus, manages to give it a somewhat playful yet attractive mood to the song. What makes the track very unique is the beat itself. Although it's quite simple, it fits perfectly around Isabel's voice as she builds up the anticipation during each verse and into the bridge. The beat is slowed down, thumping drum patterns as she speaks softly, almost in a whispery tone, her desire to be with the man forever. Lyrically, the song is about being with someone who is seen as forbidden but enjoying the fact she can feel confident with the one she loves who is also able to bring out such an alluring side to her.


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(You, won't expect it)

[Verse 1]
Sometimes something so wrong, can feel so good
And I know that I shouldn't do this but then I should
There are no boundaries, I'm letting it go this time
I won't be fulfilled, without your touch I'm not satisfied
Then something takes a hold of me, I'm just a prisoner
And it won't let me go, Keep me by your si-i-de
Something takes a hold of me, I'll be your prisoner
But promise not to let me go, and let me insi-i-de

[Chorus]
I'm warning you, you better hold on tight
You're coming with me for a perfect high
Don't you worry about a thing tonight
Cause you won't expect
What comes next (La-da-da-da)
You look at me and it's hard to see
If I'm serious or just insane
Don't you worry about a thing tonight
Cause you won't expect
What comes next (La-da-da-da)

(You, won't)

[Verse 2]
What you do, you do it well
But you already know, I don't have to boost your ego
My friends all warn me, that I've come too close
But I can't help it, you are what I'm looking for
Then something takes a hold of me, I'm just a prisoner
And it won't let me go, Keep me by your si-i-de
Something takes a hold of me, I'll be your prisoner
But promise not to let me go, and let me insi-i-de

[Chorus]
I'm warning you, you better hold on tight
You're coming with me for a perfect high
Don't you worry about a thing tonight
Cause you won't expect
What comes next (La-da-da-da)
You look at me and it's hard to see
If I'm serious or just insane
Don't you worry about a thing tonight
Cause you won't expect
What comes next (La-da-da-da)

[Bridge: Spoken]
Take me to that place, take me in you arms
Hold on tight, make me all yours
Show me how you do, what I've never seen
I swear that I won't bite, I'll show you what I mean

[Chorus]
I'm warning you, you better hold on tight
You're coming with me for a perfect high
Don't you worry about a thing tonight
Cause you won't expect
What comes next (La-da-da-da)
You look at me and it's hard to see
If I'm serious or just insane
Don't you worry about a thing tonight
Cause you won't expect
What comes next (La-da-da-da)

(You, won't expect it)


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#26 Posted : 29 September 2014 03:14:40(UTC)
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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2014
Genre: Dance-pop
Length: 3:45
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, Sunny Monroe, Isaac Lovelock
Producer(s): Gia Rose-Hilton, Sunny Monroe


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Young & Restless is the seventh track to appear on Isabel's 'All Eyes On Me' album and features hip hop rapper, Isaac Lovelock. The clap happy track features saxaphone instrumentals and an infectious dance beat. Isabel recorded the track in mid 2014 with Gia Rose-Hilton and Sunny Monroe, who also helped write the track. After the track was finished, Isabel contemplated having a feature on it, an urban rapper to give it that urban push and sound, so she decided to call one of her favorite rappers, Isaac Lovelock. "Working with Isaac was surreal. Our paths never crossed much really but I've always been a fan of the music he did. I still like to listen to charm city. I just think he's an incredible rapper and he's unique. I also wanted a male rapper on the track because I didn't want it to be like 'Girl power' or anything like that, I wanted the male perspective." One he sent in his verse, the track was mixed and completed, one of the last tracks added to the album.

Starting off the track are Izzy's light and airy vocals, repeating the phrase, 'We ain't going nowhere but up' and then turns her attention to the first verse. The way she sings is in a fun and almost condescending tone, very playful and accommodates the pop friendly beat. In between the choruses it features a surprisingly catchy, saxophone instrumental. She then continues the same routine with the second verse and then Isaac Lovelock drops his rap skills into the mix, carrying the same light-heartedness as his collaborator. When he finishes, she comes back in with the chorus, the beat dropping a little and all you can hear are the handclaps and snaps. Then, in comes the booming and thumping drum beat as the saxaphone instrumental finishes out the song. For the lyrics, Isabel states, "The song is kind of a satire. It's playful and fun, nothing to take serious. I'm essentially poking fun at what the media says about me and other celebrities and the rumors about my dating life. I just like to see things in a sweeter light than how they portray."


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We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up
We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up
We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up
We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up

[Verse 1]
Silly love letters, you're writing only to me
They think they got you, but they're just too blind to see
Know that you're never ,where you just don't wanna be
Take a look cus I'm not holding back
You know I've never, been good at staying in place
Some like to slow down, but I just pick up the pace
Talking about me, because it's the newest craze
Baby I can bend but I don't break

[Chorus]
Oh, well save my soul and take me to the light
I just can't stop myself and it keeps me up at night
I tried to stay on track but he's just so infectious
Call me young and restless

[Beat break]

[Verse 2]
So now that I'm hooked, won't you come be my savior?
Don't you know I'm good, always on best behavior
Don't recognize me, without having on my wings
Why would I worry about such little things?
You know what they say, there just ain't no turning back
And once I get you, you won't be thinking of that
Those silly letters, put my heart under attack
I just don't want you to get away, yeah

[Chorus]
Oh, well save my soul and take me to the light
I just can't stop myself and it keeps me up at night
I tried to stay on track but he's just so infectious
Call me young and restless

[Beat break]

[Rap: Isaac Lovelock]
Girls at the show last night like oh my god
Catch ‘em at church the next day like oh my lawd
Drinks with a friend, front page TMZ
Stack the odds, they still hate on me
Tabloids and the media see what they see
Get caught quicker than a fake I.D.
At a liquor store on the east side of L.A.
But ‘ay, you know what they say
I ain’t goin’ nowhere but up
You can cap it off at the Cup
Cuz I circle those wagons
And your crew is laggin’
On that budget shit
And you’ll know it’s me cuz when I hit
It strikes blood and makes you boil
Isaac Lovelock that rapper that makes you toil

[Chorus]
Oh, well save my soul and take me to the light
I just can't stop myself and it keeps me up at night
I tried to stay on track but he's just so infectious
Call me young and restless

We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up
(Call me young and restless)
We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up
(Call me young and restless)
We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up
(Ohh, call me young and restless)
We ain't going nowhere but up, We ain't going nowhere but up


[Beat break]



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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2014
Genre: Pop, Dancehall
Length: 2:56
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, Sunny Monroe
Producer(s): Dreamlab, Gia Rose-Hilton


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Bounce Back is the eighth track on the album and features a bit of reggae and latin influence. Written by Merjos and Sunny Monroe, she called on Dreamlab and Gia for the production credits and it was a job well done. It's very much reminiscent of the younger Rihanna days, 'Music Of The Sun' where the island feel was apparent in her tracks and so Izzy took some notes and delivered her very own version. It's described as a dancehall track with different influences throughout the song. She even sings in a Bajan accent and delivers the song with breezy vocals. It's a mid-tempo to uptempo track with a playful and fun vibe to it. The song was recorded in Los Angeles and her first time working with the production team of Dreamlab. After writing for a few days with songwriter Sunny Monroe, the two enlisted the help of the duo production team and began to work with beats that would fit her. She also wanted to create something that would feel 'exotic' and 'remind her of tropical things' for the album. "I've always imagined the track being fun to perform after it was done. It just sounds completely different from anything I've ever done or recorded and that's great. It's got a great rhythm to it and it makes you want to instantly dance, that's what I loved about the track as soon as I heard it." Once they were finished, they sent the finished track to Izzy who instantly fell in love and wanted it on her album.

Throughout the song, Isabel sings with a Bajan accent to give the track a realistic island feel to it and pulls it off with ease. Her vocals aren't highly impressive but they are meant to be more easy on the ears and not overshadow the wonderful beat. The track also features strong, drums to emphasize the bridge and it's lyrical breakdown. Isabel calls the track 'inspirational' and 'motivational' with just enough sexiness to help make the listener feel good. "It's about breaking through when people lease expect it. A lot of people have doubters and this track is to prove them wrong. It's me saying 'I'm bouncing back from all the bad things that have happened.' It's like a celebratory song and that's why it sounds so fun and not sad and depressing."


====


Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, D-Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun

[Verse 1]
You've held me down too long
The ground's not where I belong
Never saw me to be strong
Baby, you've got it all wrong
Persistance I've never lacked
Now I'm ready to start my attack
Ignored all of the signs
Head ups, I'm ready it's my time

(Na Ooh) Nobody knows me better than myself
(Na Ooh) I know that you better prepare
(Na Ooh) I'm sure that you never thought I could b-b-b-b-bounce back

[Chorus]
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, D-Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun

[Verse 2]
Now you don't know what to do
Never expected me did you?
I'm walking on my own line
Head ups, I'm ready it's my time

(Na Ooh) Nobody knows me better than myself
(Na Ooh) I know that you better prepare
(Na Ooh) I'm sure that you never thought I could b-b-b-b-bounce back

[Chorus]
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, D-Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, D-Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun

Push me once, push me twice, like that (Like that!)
Watch me bounce, watch me b-b-bounce back
Push me once, push me twice, like that (Like that!)
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back

[Bridge]
Lift your head and show 'em that you got no fear
Dust yourself off and let 'em know you're here
(Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-wa-wa-wa-watch me bounce back)
Lift your head and show 'em that you got no fear
Dust yourself off and let 'em know you're here
I'm sure that you never thought that we could b-b-b-b-bounce back

[Chorus]
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back (Watch me bounce back)
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, D-Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back (Who-o-oah)
Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun, D-Dun Dun Dun Dun Dun (x2)

Push me once, push me twice, like that (Like that)
Watch me bounce, watch me b-b-bounce back (Bounce back)
Push me once, push me twice, like that (Like that)
Wa-watch me bounce back, Wa-watch me bounce back



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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2013-2014
Genre: Dance-pop, Electropop
Length: 3:12
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Gia Rose-Hilton, Sunny Monroe
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All These Lights is the ninth track on the album, with production from Gia Rose-Hilton. The lyrics were written by Rose-Hilton and Sunny Monroe. The song is described as a metaphor for her life in the public eye and how she deals with it now. The song was originally a collaboration with House singer, Cinzia Ricci, but instead was given to Isabel which she turned into a solo record and later included the singer on the remix version which is more 'dance' than this one. After hearing the song from Dr. Luke and Gia, she decided to include it on her album as it fit perfectly with her theme and message on her album and she strongly felt the lyrics were perfect for where she was in her life at the moment. "All These Lights" is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song with elements of pop rock and "half-rapped" vocals. The song's lyrics talk about being an entertainer and putting on shows. She also references to different types of lights in which guide her through performing.

Knowing Isabel's style and what she wanted, the two worked for a few months on the track and then finally called in Sunny Monroe to also write a few lines. When it was finished, they sent the track to Isabel in mid 2014, her first time hearing it, and she instantly loved and recorded the track with her vocals. Even though the song was initially meant to be given to Cinzia, due to unknown circumstances, it was passed off to Izzy who then reworked it in her own style. She recorded her vocals in Los, Angeles and it was the last song to be added onto the album. The song progressively builds to the chorus where all the emphasis is put on her 'life of fame' and has a beat break during the bridge which is meant for the 'dance break down' when she performs the track. "All These Lights is about embracing all of the fame, being able to be an entertainer when the lights turn on, performing on stage, different types of lights (spotlight, red light, green light), being able to understand the industry for what it is, lights shining on everything (Bad and good,)" explains Isabel.


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[Verse 1]
Something ignites when I walk on the stage
Nothing can touch me, there I escape
Trust me I've learned some new tricks along the way
Like how to put on my, poker face (oh, oh)
Just let me do my thing
And you can watch (you can watch)
Class is in session
You're being taught
How to take charge on the floor

[Hook]
Spotlight is on me and I put on a show (hah, hah, hah)
Green light tell me when you want me to go (hah, hah, hah)
Red light then all of the curtains will close (hah, hah, hah)
Don't have to tell me, I already know how this goes (hah, hah, hah)

[Chorus]
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)

[Verse 2]
Something ignites when I'm put on the spot
Feeling this energy, and it won't stop
I become an animal that's got no heart
If you wanna play with me, better be smart
Just let me do my thing
And you can watch (you can watch)
Class is in session
You're being taught
How to take charge on the floor

[Hook]
Spotlight is on me and I put on a show (hah, hah, hah)
Green light tell me when you want me to go (hah, hah, hah)
Red light then all of the curtains will close (hah, hah, hah)
Don't have to tell me, I already know how this goes (hah, hah, hah)

[Chorus]
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)

[Bridge]
Let's dance
Are you feeling it?
No stopping me (w-w-with all these lights)
Say it again (w-w-with all these lights)


[Hook]
Spotlight is on me and I put on a show (hah, hah, hah)
Green light tell me when you want me to go (hah, hah, hah)
Red light then all of the curtains will close (hah, hah, hah)
Don't have to tell me, I already know how this goes (hah, hah, hah)

[Chorus]
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)



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#30 Posted : 30 September 2014 03:31:07(UTC)
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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2014
Genre: Pop, Synthpop
Length: 3:41
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, Sunny Monroe, Phil N.
Producer(s): Dr. Luke, Cirkut


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Say To Me is one of many pop ballads on the record and praised by many critics calling it 'the strongest song, vocally and lyrically, from Isabel since 'Do What You Do'. It is generally described as a Synthpop, Pop ballad track and sometimes called a power ballad. it begins with a minimalist keyboard instrumentation, which puts emphasis on Izzy's "anguished and heartbreaking vocals" as she scales the lyrics of the first verse. Produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut, the track is one of her most vocally challenging as she really belts out the lyrics during the chorus and towards the ending. She worked with Sunny and Phil N who is notorious for his ballads and emotionally challenging songs. Her vocals are going in and out and she sounds completely broken with her voice sounding weak and fragile.

As stated above, the track starts off with a minimalist keyboard instrumentation and followed by her starting to sing. It continues throughout the track but eventually, there's a second keyboard heard to assist and then it turns into a thunderous beat which pounds into your ears. The song, for the most part, is pretty calm and only reaches certain high points when she's singing the chorus and you can hear the pain in her vocals. Instead of her usual soft and timid vocals, she sounds confident yet sad. It plays out well for the tone of the song. In the lyrics, she's talks about the human side of emotions and how when things generally get too tough, people tend to shy away instead of face it. In the pre-chorus, she hopes for something to alert her to let her know that it's time to move on and stop being in the same place as before. The chorus, the most emotional part of the song, is where she declares being tired of repeating herself and wasting all her energy on someone who doesn't give her their all in return. "It's an emotional song about a tough situation. When you've given your all to someone and it's just not enough. Then you're tired of not getting the same sort of energy back so you're fed up and this song explains that perfectly. It's just the point where you become wise and you realize it's not benefiting you so it's time to really let it go and move on."


====


[Verse 1]
We run away when we're too afraid
It's hard to face our mistakes
The lies are too bright so we try to hide
We just look for someone to blame

Maybe something will go off in our minds
So we can live our lives
Maybe something will send a spark to our hearts
So we can live our lives

[Chorus]
And maybe I'm repetitive
Or maybe I'm just so damn sick
Of giving you my everything
And you have nothing to give
You have, nothing to give

[Verse 2]
I finally fell from your own hell
Surprised, that I did survive
Not scared to lose but we both know the truth
You left and I was terrified

Maybe something will go off in our minds
So we can live our lives
Maybe something will send a spark to our hearts
So we can live our lives

[Chorus]
And maybe I'm repetitive
Or maybe I'm just so damn sick
Of giving you my everything
And you have nothing to give

And maybe I'm repetitive
Or maybe I'm just so damn sick
Of giving you my everything
And you have nothing to give
You have, nothing to give

[Bridge]
Be careful what you say to me
Cause they might be the last words you have
We were never really happy
We knew that this wouldn't last
Yeah, be careful what you say to me
Cause they might be the last words you have
We knew that this wouldn't last

Maybe something will go off in our minds
So we can live our lives

[Chorus]
And maybe I'm repetitive
Or maybe I'm just so damn sick
Of giving you my everything
And you have nothing to give

And maybe I'm repetitive
Or maybe I'm just so damn sick
Of giving you my everything
And you have nothing to give
You have, nothing to give
You have, nothing to give


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Released: October 3rd, 2014
Format: Digital Download
Recorded: 2013
Genre: Alternative Rock
Length: 3:57
Label: Studio60 Records
Writer(s): Isabel Merjos, Sunny Monroe, Phil N.
Producer(s): Phil N., Sunny Monroe


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Collide is one of the only two alternative rock tracks on the album, which seems a little bit out of place if you think but somehow manages to fit perfectly onto the album without throwing anything off. To come off from the emotional relief that is 'Say To Me' Izzy channels all her energy into a positive, self-motivating track about figuring things out as it goes. The song was composed by Phil N. and Sunny Monroe, who also helped write the lyrics along with Isabel. The track itself is infused with multiple synths giving it a sort of Pop sound with an otherwise rock one. As with the last track, it's almost minimal as there's not much going on in the track to really distract you but Isabel's vocals here are opposite from the previous song, low and breathy. She receives background vocals from a few of her fans in which they chant along with her. The song was written initially by Sunny but Isabel edited and added some parts in to fit her better. Phil N, produced majority of the track and suggested that it needed more depth to it, in which Isabel suggested the idea of adding fan's vocals in the track as well.

The distorted synth that appears throughout the track serves as the heartbeat of the track and Izzy's vocals are the body. The song received generally mixed reviews as some like the approach she took to 'getting back to her rock sound as she did in her previous album' but others disagree. Some believe the track is 'a filler and serves no real purpose on the album other than to take up space. Musically, it's not innovative or that interesting and very forgettable.' Lyrically, the song is about "picking yourself up and figuring out what it is you're here for," states Isabel. "It's like you've come this far and you feel even more confused but then you realize you don't have to have all the answers. Just enjoy what's going on around you."


====


[Verse 1]
I swear I'm just as confused as you
And so much is expected of me
Not exactly sure what to do
No wonder I'm going crazy
But maybe we can figure this out
It's all just piece by piece
Cus maybe this is all a puzzle
And maybe we're all meant to be
Yeah, maybe we're all meant to be

Together we can figure it out
Whatever this thing life's about
Just put your piece right next to mine

[Chorus]
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
Then everything feels right
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
Then everything feels right
Everything feels, everything feels
Everything feels, then everything feels right

[Verse 2]
No longer I'm spending my days
Wondering what people whisper
It's not for me to know
It's not for me to figure
You can keep all your secrets
Because we've got our own
And we've got a secret weapon
That we ain't never shown
No, that we ain't never shown


Together we can figure it out
Whatever this thing life's about
Just put your piece right next to mine

[Chorus]
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
Then everything feels right
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
Then everything feels right
Everything feels, everything feels
Everything feels, then everything feels right

Right, Right
Right, Right
Right, Right
Right, Right

[Bridge]
It feels so good but we're not dreaming
This is what we've been missing (Everything feels right)

[Chorus]
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
Then everything feels right
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
And we collide, collide
Then everything feels right
Everything feels, everything feels
Everything feels, then everything feels right
Then everything feels right
Everything feels, everything feels
Everything feels, then everything feels right

Right, Right
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Genre: Dance-pop, Electropop
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The second collaboration on the album, Muse features vocals from the young singer, Eilidh Greene. She is best known for her stints on Celebrity Big Brother as well as hosting the Chaos Awards. She was also featured on a previous single before with Kourtney Steele. It has dubstep influences. The track is also described as a "breathy and sultry" song, which contains an orchestral-dubstep beat. The song contains "brief but potent" flourishes of strings, dark synths with gloomy, trip hop beats along with low, burbling bass. According to Gia, "Izzy's soft voice takes center stage over sexy synth-beats, icy choruses and wallowing melodies while Eilidh compliments the track with her high notes and low, sultry vocals as well to match those of Izzy's." This collaboration came to be after Isabel expressed interest in working with the young star. "I had heard Eilidh on my good friend, Kourtney's track. And I thought her voice was phenomenal, one of the best I've ever heard. So I had to work with her. She's like the sweetest girl ever, I love her so much. She just was very happy to be in the studio and she was interested in everything that was going on, she caught on very fast and we made something so incredible together. I thought, when I first heard the track, it sounded like it could use something or someone extra. And adding her in was amazing. Now I love it better than when it was just me singing it because I feel like her voice is so powerful and adds in another element of the song that I wouldn't have reached on my own. I loved working with her and I wouldn't mind working with her again."

Lyrically, the song is a metaphor on referencing herself as a piece of art in which the guy is the artist. She calls herself his 'muse' for his creations and says things like 'Picasso would be jealous, of this masterpiece' and uses another metaphor of molding clay. Critics praised the track calling it a 'lyrical sensation in one of the most subtle ways.' Rebecca from PopDust says "The metaphor's usage in this song is something that most pop singers wouldn't even think of. She's not only showing her creativity through the music but the lyrics as well. She's showing she's not just the little girl that sings about partying and young love all the time. She's putting herself in a different league than her peers and it's why she will always be one step ahead and have on foot in the door of an iconic music career. She also shows her smart producing side as adding in Eilidh Greene's refreshing and almost hidden vocals to the music world, in a track where she knows will gain a lot of exposure and possibly throw her center stage with other singers. Underestimating Isabel after this album would just be ignorant and foolish."


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Eilidh Greene
Together



[Verse 1]
Take out a new page
So clean and so blank
Mix all the colors and schemes
And then we can create
All your art, they will display
Something so genius inside has come awake

[Chorus]
You can keep your eyes shut
And let your hands move
You can keep your eyes shut
You know what to do (Ooh)
Just paint me with your brush
Fill me in with your guidance
I could be your muse, a ruse, you'll use
Constantly

[Verse 2]
Picasso would be jealous, of this masterpiece
Wherever we go we make love, we make art and it's so heavenly (Ooh)
And no outline can take your place (take your place)
In between all these sheets is something so real (Ooh baby)


[Chorus]
You can keep your eyes shut
And let your hands move
You can keep your eyes shut
You know what to do (Ooh)
Just paint me with your brush
Fill me in with your guidance
I could be your muse, a ruse, you'll use
Constantly, ly, ly

[Bridge]
And when you start to get stuck, think of me
Mold me like I'm clay, inhale then inside me breathe
It feels like everything around us is but a dream
How you can capture all that I seem, so effortlessly


[Chorus]
You can keep your eyes shut
And let your hands move
You can keep your eyes shut
You know what to do (Ooh)
Just paint me with your brush
Fill me in with your guidance
I could be your muse, a ruse, you'll use
Constantly, ly, ly

You can keep your eyes shut
You can keep your eyes...
You can keep, you can keep, you can keep, y-y-you can keep your eyes shut

Just paint me with your brush
Fill me in with your guidance
I could be your muse, a ruse, you'll use
Constantly

Muse...



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In Remembrance is the second to last song on the album and helps with winding down the tone. In a series of slow ballads and R&B tracks, the track fits perfectly in. The song was written by Sunny Monroe and produced by Phil N. and Gia Rose-Hilton. It was one of the first tracks recorded for the album back in 2013. It was recorded in Hollywood, California after she had finished working with The Outsyders. It opts for a more simplistic pop sound that incorporates acoustic and classical elements. It features credits from about thirty instrumentalists, many of which play the violins, violas and celli on the track. One of the few tracks with a simplistic sound, it really focuses more on Isabel's vocals and message which is about leaving her old self and stepping into a newer image, a mock death of her past life. It also incorporates elements from different genres such as adult contemporary, acoustic folk and is composed by simple drums, and synthesizers.

Her vocals are described as mellow while still mesmerizing and sultry. Although most of the big notes and interesting runs come from the chorus and bridge, the song never lacks in amusement and energy. Lyrically, she talks about not being appreciated enough and causing it to make her evolve into a newer person, one she enjoys more than her former self. It's a self-reflective song in which she realizes she can only be herself, whether people like it or not. Critics praise the track as one of her highlighted vocal performances without effects to distract from the essence of the song. Billboard said the track was "refreshing in the time period where all songs are virtually samples or drenched in thumping basslines which only serve to take away from the actual vocals of the track. Although she's been criticized before, she has taken many risks on her new album by stripping down on several tracks and allowing her vocals to be the true center of attention." Another critic comments on the lyrical nature of the track, saying, "It's not clear whether the song is for an ex or even for an ex-friend, but that's one of the beauties about Isabel; she really makes you use your imagination and entertains without giving away all of her secrets and tricks. Stunning performance from someone who not long ago, wasn't seen as a vocal threat to anyone."


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Na-na-na-na-na

[Verse 1]
She stands on the inside watching her mother
One day she dreams to be just like her
So strong and yet so delicate to the touch, hmm yeah
But all she knew how to be was her, innocent, quiet, naive

[Chorus]
So say goodbye, so say goodbye
You didn't appreciate her enough
She's done with crying, her eyes are dry
She's got some dreams she's off to pursue
You loved her but used her, adored and abused her
She's no longer having fun on this crazy ride
Time to put on her big girl pants
This is in remembrance
Remember
Remember
Remember


[Verse 2]
She suddenly realizes she's all grown
But the memories have not yet gone, not gone
Ain't it funny how much one person can change?
All she needed was the right one to leave

[Chorus]
So say goodbye, so say goodbye
You didn't appreciate her enough
She's done with crying, her eyes are dry
She's got some dreams she's off to pursue
You loved her but used her, adored and abused her
She's no longer having fun on this crazy ride
Time to put on her big girl pants
This is in remembrance

[Bridge]
Followed like a baby until she strayed away
Sometimes it's what you do, not what you say
Forever's not always as long as it can be, no it's not
There's no use in wishing for a new outcome
'Cause what's done is done
No, nothing left to reconsider, time to move on

She couldn't change herself if she tried
And she tried to dream of herself as someone else
But all she knew how to be was her, innocent, quiet, naive, yeeah

[Chorus]
So say goodbye, so say goodbye
You didn't appreciate her enough
She's done with crying, her eyes are dry
She's got some dreams she's off to pursue
You loved her but used her, adored and abused her
She's no longer having fun on this crazy ride
Time to put on her big girl pants
This is in remembrance
Remember
Remember
Remember

Na-na-na-na-na




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Genre: Pop, dancehall
Length: 3:36
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Writer(s): Sunny Monroe, Gia Rose-Hilton, Isabel Merjos
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The final track on the album Sincerely was written by Sunny Monroe, Gia Rose-Hilton and Isabel Merjos with production from Dominic Brown. A pure midtempo power pop ballad, "Sincerely" is complete with electronic musical instrumentation, synthesizers and drums. It is highly praised by critics who applaud the raw and low vocals. Musically, it has several hooks and uses the 'call and response' form during the chorus. There are also influences of electro rock and reggaeton genres were also found in the song and carries a "celebratory, bumping Caribbean" groove and a marching-drum beat with shuffling dancehall influences. Initially, the song was recorded with just Isabel's vocals which have been revealed to have been recorded last year during the time of her recording 'Release.' With songwriter Sunny in tow, Isabel sought to create a track for her fans, a personal track to express her love and gratitude to them after the success she has been having. After leaving the song for a few months, she started back working on it again, calling in Dominic Brown to produce the track and it was his idea to make a mellow yet anthem like track for her album. Once the track was finished with her vocals, she made the choice to include her fans in it, after all it was dedicated to them, so she enlisted the help of a total of 30 'Izzybells' as they chanted in the chorus during the call and response, similar to 30 Seconds To Mars 'This Is War' album where fans took part in the recording process. The instrumentation includes jittery keyboards, synthesizers, percussion and electronic musical instruments. The song also consists of electronic flourishes and looped riff patterns brought about by an organ instrument. In the beginning of the track, her vocals are echo-laden and she is then backed by a sing-along crowd for the chorus.

Lyrically, the track focuses on Isabel's love for her fans and talks about how much they have carried and supported her through her career. She tells them to just focus on her when times get rough and to be patient. "It's almost like a letter but it's completely for everyone to see. I love my fans, it's not secret! They have helped me through so much and none of this would be possible if it weren't for them. You go into the industry and you expect reactions but I don't think anyone ever expects the kind of love and loyalty that comes from those fans who stand in lines for hours or stay after shows just to get a glimpse, not even your entire self, but a glimpse, who know every lyric and line to all of your songs, who have every album or goes to every concert, and even if they can't they still love you no matter that. I think it's unconditional love that really helps, like it's almost like a relationship. Sometimes they make me mad, sometimes I know I make them mad but I would never leave them and they would never leave me. They are amazing and I was fortunate to meet some and have them join in on my album, so thank you so much to everyone who helped record this song. I love my Izzybells forever and ever."


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[Verse 1]
Nobody's held me higher (higher, higher, higher)
Or loved me like you do (you do, you do, you do)
No amount of words to say (to say, to say, to say)
Hope you've learned my patience (patience, patience, patience)
Forever in your debt (your debt, your debt, your debt)
But keep me in your good graces (graces, graces, graces)
No amount of words to say (to say, to say, to say)
Hope you've learned my patience (patience)
Hope you've learned my patience (patience)
Now, everybody's waiting


When you're lost in the haze ( When you're lost in the haze)
Just focus on my rays (Just focus on my rays)
And you'll get this all from me
From me, sincerely
Hope you've learned my patience
Hope you've learned my patience
Now, everybody's waiting

[Verse 2]
Just know there's no agenda (agenda, agenda, agenda)
Ooh, these feelings come from me ( from me, from me, from me)
Not enough words (enough words)
But I hear your words too (too)
Mmm, I hear...
I swear you know me better
Better than I ever knew I did, oh
See my faults clearly, clearly
Hope you've learned my patience
Hope you've learned my patience
Now, everybody's waiting

When you're lost in the haze ( When you're lost in the haze)
Just focus on my rays (Just focus on my rays)
And you'll get this all from me
From me, sincerely
Hope you've learned my patience
Hope you've learned my patience
Now, everybody's waiting

[Hook]
Your love I can't repay
Your kindness on replay
Your love I can't repay
This moment on replay
Get this all from me
From me, sincerely
Hope you've learned my patience
Hope you've learned my patience
And everybody's waiting

(ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
ooh, ooh, ah, ooh)

When you're lost in the haze ( When you're lost in the haze)
Just focus on my rays (Just focus on my rays)
And you'll get this all from me
From me, sincerely
Hope you've learned my patience
Hope you've learned my patience
Now, everybody's waiting

(ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
ooh, ooh, ah, ooh)




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Genre: Trip hop, Pop
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For the extended version of the album, Isabel added two bonus tracks, both different versions of tracks heard before. The first one up, Control was first heard in it's remix version with Cedric Gervais, but this version is completely different in that it's not a dance track. It is in fact, a more Pop and Trip Hop ballad with a more dreamy effect to it. She recorded the track in 2013 while visiting in Milan. The melancholy tune mixes seductive yet sad lyrics about finding yourself by losing control, and allowing things to happen instead of trying to control every aspect in your life. Izzy says the track was a perfect one for her as she's entering her next album and being 'more vocal' with what she wants as well as her personal life. Instead of the house inspired beat, listeners are greeted with a more lush and orchestral version. The marching beats which are similar to the ones heard in "Sincerely" tune their way as Isabel's vulnerable and fragile vocals take charge. She shows little depth in her voice as she almost sounds monotone but her airy and crisp vocals shine throughout, even without much variation. In the bridge of the song, Isabel sings in a light falsetto which then comes back down to her normal voice in the chorus.

Lyrically, she focuses on letting go, possibly in her personal life but also in relationships. "There's a mellow feel to it, where you're not worried and you just let the beat take over, you just let the music do the work instead of worrying about everything. That's what the song represents to me. I'm letting things flow more naturally and it's allowing me to become better and have more fun than before. I love both versions but this one just feels more personal and I know my fans will love it. I adore this song so much." The track was produced by Sunny Monroe and also written by her along with Isabel.


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Make me only yours to hold
A vision in the air
Don't you ever let me go
I'll never know happiness

[Verse 1]
It never felt this way before, finally see all the things ignored
I don't feel so shy tonight, infinitely running through time
I have no fear straddling my sides, never before have I felt so alive
Traded in my sneakers too, trying on my new high heel shoes

Arise, my heart, I'm standing in the dark
But I feel all eyes are on me to start
You never know, to go, unless you push yourself
Far above your expected reach

(Love, Love, Love, Love)

Make me only yours to hold
A vision in the air
Don't you ever let me go
I'll never know happiness

[Chorus]
We grow apart just so we can grow together
Your words are hard but you're lighter than a feather
We grow apart just so we can grow together
I loose all of control, oh, oh

[Verse 2]
I love the way you say my name
Nobody else can make me feel that way
Spending all your money on a drama queen
It's so right to be thinking of me

Arise, my heart, I'm standing in the dark
But I feel all eyes are on me to start
You never know, to go, unless you push yourself
Far above your expected reach

(Love, Love, Love, Love)

Make me only yours to hold
A vision in the air
Don't you ever let me go
I'll never know happiness

[Chorus]
We grow apart just so we can grow together
Your words are hard but you're lighter than a feather
We grow apart just so we can grow together
I loose all of control, oh, oh

[Bridge]
And we will ride together
Into the night of fore-e-ever
I am yours to be told
A slave to you is all I've ever kno-o-own (kno-o-own)
Kno-o-own

We grow apart just so we can grow together
Your words are hard but you're lighter than a feather
We grow apart just so we can grow together
I loose all of control, oh, oh

Make me only yours to hold
A vision in the air
Don't you ever let me go
I'll never know happiness

[Chorus]
We grow apart just so we can grow together
Your words are hard but you're lighter than a feather
We grow apart just so we can grow together
I loose all of control, oh, oh





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Genre: Dance-pop, Electropop
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The second bonus track features House singer Cinzia Ricci in All These Lights Remix with the production from Dr. Luke and Gia Rose-Hilton. The lyrics were written by Rose-Hilton, Dr. Luke, and Sunny Monroe. The song is described as a metaphor for her life in the public eye and how she deals with it now. The song was originally a collaboration with House singer, Cinzia Ricci, but instead was given to Isabel which she turned into a solo record and later included the singer on the remix version which is more 'dance' than this one. After hearing the song from Dr. Luke and Gia, she decided to include it on her album as it fit perfectly with her theme and message on her album and she strongly felt the lyrics were perfect for where she was in her life at the moment. "All These Lights Remix" is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song with elements of pop rock and "half-rapped" vocals. The song's lyrics talk about being an entertainer and putting on shows. She also references to different types of lights in which guide her through performing.

Dr. Luke was called by Gia to work on the track with her. Knowing Isabel's style and what she wanted, the two worked for a few months on the track and then finally called in Sunny Monroe to also write a few lines. When it was finished, they sent the track to Isabel in mid 2014, her first time hearing it, and she instantly loved and recorded the track with her vocals. Even though the song was initially meant to be given to Cinzia, due to unknown circumstances, it was passed off to Izzy who then reworked it in her own style. She recorded her vocals in Los, Angeles and it was the last song to be added onto the album. The song progressively builds to the chorus where all the emphasis is put on her 'life of fame' and has a beat break during the bridge which is meant for the 'dance break down' when she performs the track. "All These Lights is about embracing all of the fame, being able to be an entertainer when the lights turn on, performing on stage, different types of lights (spotlight, red light, green light), being able to understand the industry for what it is, lights shining on everything (Bad and good,)" explains Isabel.

The remix version is more upbeat with even more attitude and blaring synths than before. It's the perfect dance beat to accompany both girls as they both sing about dealing with fame and performing. Cinzi comes in on the second verse, singing the original lyrics but adding her trademark Italian vocals to sweeten the track. During the hook, Isabel's vocals are heard counting down while Cinzia sings and then switches to Izzy's voice again for the chorus. The two of them join together for the chorus at the end, the first time their voices are really heard in sync with one another and then the track ends with an abrupt and explosive ending as it fades out.


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Cinzia Ricci
Together


This is....
This is the remix!
Re-remix

[Verse 1]
Something ignites when I walk on the stage
Nothing can touch me, there I escape
Trust me I've learned some new tricks along the way
Like how to put on my, poker face (oh, oh)
Just let me do my thing
And you can watch (you can watch)
Class is in session
You're being taught
How to take charge on the floor

[Hook]
Spotlight is on me and I put on a show
Green light tell me when you want me to go
Red light then all of the curtains will close
Don't have to tell me, I already know how this goes

Kick it up a notch and get with the team
Isabel, Ricci!


[Chorus]
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)

Re-re-remix!

[Verse 2]
Something ignites when I'm put on the spot
Feeling this energy, and it won't stop
I become an animal that's got no heart
If you wanna play with me, better be smart
Just let me do my thing
And you can watch (you can watch)
Class is in session
You're being taught
How to take charge on the floor


[Hook]
Spotlight is on me and I put on a show
(1)
Green light tell me when you want me to go (2)
Red light then all of the curtains will close (3)
Don't have to tell me, I already know how this goes (Here we go!)

[Chorus]
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights (ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)

Re-re-remix!

[Bridge]
Let's dance
(Hey, hey, hey!)
(ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
(Hey, hey, hey!)Let's dance(Hey, hey, hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey!)Are you feeling it?(Hey, hey, hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey!)W-w-with all these lights(Hey, hey, hey!)
W-w-with all these lights
(Hey, hey, hey!) Lights, on (Hey, hey, hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey!) Lights, on (Hey, hey, hey!)
No stopping me (Hey, hey, hey!)
W-w-with all these lights(Hey, hey, hey!)
(Hey, hey, hey!) Say it again (w-w-with all these lights)


[Chorus]
Can't hide or run away everything on display
With all these lights
When the music comes on all the fear be gone
With all these lights
Expect me to stand there and quiver
Instead I just deliver
Been learned to let go it's out of my control
With all these lights
(ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ho, ho, ho)

This is the remix



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#38 Posted : 05 October 2014 02:42:58(UTC)
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Mandy: OMG! WHAT AN ALBUM! You've really outdone yourself with this Izzy. I lovee this. Its so mature and the songwriting is just amazing. We're all getting older and time flies and I'm happy to have known you for so long and also enjoy your music. My favoooorite album of yours by far. So much to listen to on here. Things you can dance to, feel empowered to, cry to. Buying my copy today. Really good :)
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Chris: You know Queen Isabella is a real person from spain. who was the one who let columbus sail the ocean blue. Now Queen Isabella let the world see her and we are loving what we are seeing.

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#40 Posted : 05 October 2014 03:29:03(UTC)
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Ooc: Yeah you pretty much know the script here lol, but you always always bring it, and especially with Isabel. Yet another flawless album from her, and it really has everything going for it. Your graphics are different class and your lyrics and descriptions are fantastic. It just feels like such a rounded and complete effort that I can tell you put a hell of a lot of time into making. It really shows and as always, you've nailed it. Well played, bub ;)

Katie: Hey, little fellow Merjos :P This album is just, as always, perfect. I love the whole aura of you stepping out from the old Izzy and painting yourself as more mature and grown up. It's an awesome transformation and you're just oozing confidence now. I love it! Lucas sends his love for the album too. He can't stop dancing :P My favourite tracks is definitely All These Lights. Songs about being in the public eye always resonate with me most. Love it.
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