Alexander

by Alpha Violet

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My personal intention with this song was to give listeners the feeling of being in limbo, like you're trapped at the bottom of the ocean, with this desperate, yet euphoric, energy. Alexander is an idealized, romanticized "Prince Charming" who disappears and reappears, giving you a dopamine rush with the little attention you receive from him and then a crash as he retreats. You are the prisoner of his affections from which there is "no escape." As the song comes to an end, you chant 'Alexander' from an underwater cave, as you await his return.

lyrics

Something to heal your wounds
Like no other
What are you waiting for
Come a little closer
The water's fine
It's never felt like this good before

In the early hour of my unrest
I wait for you
There's no escape for me
Never met another quite like you
This has to be
We're bound eternally

Tell me your secrets
I'll keep them safe
They don't know you like I do
And if you look into my eyes
There's nothing to hide
Let me wrap my arms around you

In the early hour of my unrest
I wait for you
There's no escape for me
Never met another quite like you
This has to be
We're bound eternally
In the early hour of my unrest
I wait for you
There's no escape for me
Never had another quite like you
Now don't be shy
Come in the water

It's such a fine night, won't you join me
Alexander
You're such a fine knight for pretend
Alexander
Hopeless without you, feels so heavy
Alexander
Just say the word, my only one
Alexander

In the early hour of my unrest
I wait for you
Alexander
Never met another quite like you
This has to be
Alexander
In the early hour of my unrest
I wait for you
Alexander
Never had another quite like you
Now don't be shy
Alexander

Alexander
Alexander
Alexander
Alexander

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released September 17, 2021
Written, recorded and produced by Megan Helbig (Alpha Violet)
Mastered by Vincent Peters (Sumo Audio)

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Alpha Violet Pennsylvania

Alpha Violet is an ethereal pop artist and producer from Pennsylvania.

discography

Bloom

Aug 2023
Homecoming

Jan 2023
You Can Find Me

Jul 2022
Neon Sky

Nov 2021
Alexander

Sep 2021
Bright Future

Apr 2021
We Dance (feat. Margot Masucci)

Nov 2020

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