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Offline RoseJapanFan  
#1 Posted : 24 November 2014 15:22:33(UTC)
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Released: November 24th, 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


CATCH UP!
Catch Up! appears as the second track on the Isabel's fourth studio album, "All Eyes On Me" and features a change from her usual genres and has 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 were rumors of it being the 3rd single from the album which she didn't confirm nor deny. In fact, she kept the title of the next single a surprise until midnight on November 24th which she then released the track on her website and revealed "Catch Up!" would be the next single from the album. She first performed the song at the "Fall Festival" where she was dressed in special bollywood like attire and performed intricate indian dance routines. It is said to be a direct interpretation of the video, which she also teased to fans last month.

"Catch Up!" 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.

She recently shot a video for the single, which is set to be released on the same week as the release of the single. There are not much details being revealed except it is a continuation from the "Recovery" video she shot with mISTER_b. It deals largely with nature and beautiful scenes followed by her dancing a traditional indian dance in order to compliment the theme of the song. The video took two weeks to shoot and was directed by Anthony Mandler. She also confirmed she would include the song in her setlist for her Salvation Army Red Kettle Halftime Performance on Thanksgiving.


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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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#2 Posted : 24 November 2014 22:20:56(UTC)
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mISTER_b: I love with this song, it's one of my favorites of your last album, the Indian influence mixed with dance pop beats were marvelously produced.

OOC: I love this one, seriously, Great job with the lyrics ;)
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#3 Posted : 24 November 2014 23:09:23(UTC)
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Nina: take that,Michelle Obama. Izzy's get active song is soo much catchier.

Erica: get your running shoes,bitches. You better catch up.
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#4 Posted : 25 November 2014 00:53:56(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Andre Gandra Go to Quoted Post
mISTER_b: I love with this song, it's one of my favorites of your last album, the Indian influence mixed with dance pop beats were marvelously produced.

OOC: I love this one, seriously, Great job with the lyrics ;)


Isabel: Thank you, one of my favorites as well :)

Ooc: Thanks, but I had some inspiration and influence from you as well so thanks :)

Originally Posted by: erich hess Go to Quoted Post
Nina: take that,Michelle Obama. Izzy's get active song is soo much catchier.

Erica: get your running shoes,bitches. You better catch up.


Isabel: That was cleverly done girls. You should be paid for your wisdom and cuteness.
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#5 Posted : 25 November 2014 01:00:49(UTC)
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Reese: BOLLYWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!! Totally obsessed with the track since I bought All Eyes On Me. Like, seriously, if you look at my phone right now, it stands at number 14 in the most listened songs list (obviously since I'm first and foremost obsessed with my own album lol). And between you and me, this is our official warm-up song before rehearsals. Just between you and me, 'kay?
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Reese: BOLLYWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!! Totally obsessed with the track since I bought All Eyes On Me. Like, seriously, if you look at my phone right now, it stands at number 14 in the most listened songs list (obviously since I'm first and foremost obsessed with my own album lol). And between you and me, this is our official warm-up song before rehearsals. Just between you and me, 'kay?


Isabel: Got it. We will rehearse the choreography and everything :P
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#7 Posted : 26 November 2014 11:05:13(UTC)
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"Up next, Pop superstar Isabel takes the stage!"
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As soon as the show comes back, Tom Bergeron is positioned on the side of the stage so he can make an easy escape for the musical guest to perform. The audience is cheering behind him and with a smile he speaks to the camera.

"Our first performer is a multiplatinum recording artist who has a new album out called "All Eyes On Me" and shares a passion for dancing just as some of our contestants tonight. Here to perform her new single, "Catch Up!" please welcome the one and only, Isabel!"

As soon as he finishes announcing her, Isabel is positioned on the ground with flowers surrounding her. Each of them surround her with a few inches of space from her as her dancers start to clap their hands rhythmically to the beat of the song. While singing the first verse, she starts to slowly rise up. The purple tinted lights compliment the purple theme for the night, as she looks dreamy and sexy with her gorgeous purple dress which was cut at her stomach, showing her impressive abs. She also sported a bindi on her forehead, to give a better Bollywood feel to the overall theme. Running through the first part of the song, she is dancing while sitting down while her dancers did the same but on the floor. All the meanwhile, the flowers were being projected onto the floor around them and on the marquees and used as her video image while performing. The audience watched on in amazement.


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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


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[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!)


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When she finishes the verse and moves the chorus, she and the dancers stand now, as they are fully on their feet, her 6 dancers were in a line while she remained in the middle. The lights started to raise a bit as it was now flashier and not as dark and moody as when the performance started. The choreography for the song was very meticulous and intricate, focusing on the small movements as opposed to the bigger movements. As she danced, the glitter around her belly button was shimmering, and she looked like a Bollywood pro on the floor. The hook of the song allowed the dance moves to get faster and more poignant which would turn back to slow and graceful when she sang the second verse.

[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


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[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!)


During the bridge, Izzy and her dancers, still doing the choreography, transition from the floor to the long, purple stairs behind them. When she gets to the stairs, the dancers spread out, surrounding her as she is in the middle, the focus of the attention. Izzy, again, stands out from the rest with her adding a bit more fierceness to the routine, executing each move perfectly. She steps to the side a little, showing the long, revealing split on the side of her dress which for a minute you can see part of her thigh as she shakes her hip, positioning her hands to move inwardly towards them and then pushing them out. For the remainder of the song, until the outro, they stay on the stairs, wrapping up their routine.

[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 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!


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Afterwards, they move from the stairs, and back onto the floor. One bye one, the back up dancers stand beside Izzy, each of them positions themselves, while yelling out with her, "Higher, Higher!" until the track ends abruptly and they all freeze. Izzy takes her hands, holding them in front of her face as if they were praying, and holds her head down while her dancers pose. They end up holding their hands out as they stare out into the crowd, mimicking a traditional Bhangra dance.

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


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They hold their pose as Izzy holds her head up and smiles, thanking the crowd and catching her breath. As they applaud, Tom comes back onto the stage.

"Wow! What a performance! That was Isabel performing her new single, "Catch Up!" which is from her new album, "All Eyes On Me" and available on iTunes! Up next, we find out which one of our couples goes home tonight on part two of the Dancing With The Stars season finale!"





You can download music from tonight's show on iTunes right now!

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