Lyrics: When you’d yell I would stay silent You never noticed I was quiet I was taught that speaking up was talking back Always first to say I’m sorry Cause I wanted you to like me And I thought that’s what it took to make it last
It’s a lose lose That I don’t choose But you don’t always choose the ones you love
I shouldn’t have to be the bigger person How come I have to break to keep us workin’ It’s always up to me Even though it shouldn’t be I’ll take the blame the way you want me to Cause that’s what I do for you
I was half of this dynamic I was stable you were manic Without you or with you comes with a cost I got used to the excuses And emotional abuses We kept moving the lines we’d never cross
It’s a lose lose That I don’t choose But you don’t always choose the ones you love
I shouldn’t have to be the bigger person How come I have to break to keep us workin’ It’s always up to me Even though it shouldn’t be I’ll take the blame the way you want me to Cause that’s what I do for you
I always think it’s over But it never really is Cause I can’t get the closure When you’re like this Can we switch
Maybe this time you’ll be the bigger person Cause I’m gettin’ tired of bearin’ all your burden It should be up to you But you won’t admit the truth Oh I shouldn’t have to be the bigger person How come I have to break to keep us workin’ It’s always up to me Even though it shouldn’t be I’ll take the blame the way you want me to Cause that’s what I do for you
Lauren Spencer Smith - Bigger Person (Official Acoustic Video)Lauren Spencer Smith2023-07-17 | Listen to the debut album “Mirror” Now: https://Mirror.lnk.to/outnow
Lyrics: When you’d yell I would stay silent You never noticed I was quiet I was taught that speaking up was talking back Always first to say I’m sorry Cause I wanted you to like me And I thought that’s what it took to make it last
It’s a lose lose That I don’t choose But you don’t always choose the ones you love
I shouldn’t have to be the bigger person How come I have to break to keep us workin’ It’s always up to me Even though it shouldn’t be I’ll take the blame the way you want me to Cause that’s what I do for you
I was half of this dynamic I was stable you were manic Without you or with you comes with a cost I got used to the excuses And emotional abuses We kept moving the lines we’d never cross
It’s a lose lose That I don’t choose But you don’t always choose the ones you love
I shouldn’t have to be the bigger person How come I have to break to keep us workin’ It’s always up to me Even though it shouldn’t be I’ll take the blame the way you want me to Cause that’s what I do for you
I always think it’s over But it never really is Cause I can’t get the closure When you’re like this Can we switch
Maybe this time you’ll be the bigger person Cause I’m gettin’ tired of bearin’ all your burden It should be up to you But you won’t admit the truth Oh I shouldn’t have to be the bigger person How come I have to break to keep us workin’ It’s always up to me Even though it shouldn’t be I’ll take the blame the way you want me to Cause that’s what I do for you
Showed up at my house at 8 o’clock You brought me flowers looking all dressed up It’s just like a movie my favorite scene I never thought this would happen to me Hope my broken heart won’t mess it up
I take a breath and count to three Two, three
I don’t want to overthink it all I don’t want to ask for reassurance when you call I keep asking stupid questions you have only good intentions I don’t want to overthink it all But what if I’m too hurt to fall in love
Guess I got dramatic around 10 pm Picking fights and acting like a child again Yeah that’s classical me yeah I’m too sensitive While you’re tryna build I’m just burning the bridge Think I don’t deserve a happy end
Take a breath and count to three Two, three
I don’t want to overthink it all I don’t want to ask for reassurance when you call I keep asking stupid questions you have only good intentions I don’t want to overthink it all But what if I’m too hurt to fall in love
Why am I so scared to fall in love?
Cause I don’t want to overthink no more I don’t want to ask for reassurance when you call I keep asking stupid questions you have only good intentions I don’t want to overthink it all But what if I’m too hurt to fall in love
http://vevo.ly/hCpla3Lauren Spencer Smith - Love Is An Overstatement (Official Acoustic Video)Lauren Spencer Smith2023-12-21 | Lauren Spencer Smith - Love Is An Overstatement (Official Acoustic Video)
8 months of almost Of getting too close It’s always on your terms but they are never fair You say good morning And call me baby You’re sending me mixed signals I don’t understand
Three words but I let it slide You only mean it bout’ half the time It’s not my fault you can’t decide So
Love is an overstatement But with you it’s complicated, sometimes It’s not like I’m devastated But we were good friends and it didn’t end right
If there was a line then you crossed it If we had a chance then you lost it Can we go back in time When we both used to try
If there was a line then you crossed it If there was a feeling you fought it You know I would have waited But love would be an overstatement
You treat me badly And patronize me Say I’m seventeen like that’s the reason
Try to blame your trauma Said I should find another But I’m not just a sounding board when you’re defeated
Three words but I let it slide You only mean it bout’ half the time It’s not my fault you can’t decide So
Love is an overstatement But with you it’s complicated, sometimes It’s not like I’m devastated But we were good friends and it didn’t end right
If there was a line then you crossed it If we had a chance then you lost it Can we go back in time When we both used to try
If there was a line then you crossed it If there was a feeling you fought it You know I would have waited But love would be an overstatement
Ah oh Ah oh Love would be an overstatement
Ah oh Ah oh Love would be an overstatement
Love is an overstatement But with you it’s complicated, sometimes It’s not like I’m devastated But we were good friends and it didn’t end right
If there was a line then you crossed it If there was a feeling you fought it You know I would have waited But love would be an overstatement
But when we’re together I think that we’re perfect Isn’t it? Really hope I’m not overthinking it
You say I’m pretty And I don’t believe you But you reassure me When I think it’s not true It’s definite Me and you are made to be more than friends
And I Wish that we’d say it But scared it will change us And I I’ll say it first if you do
I I I love you Do you love me too Know that you want to Let’s say it together yeah I love you Oooo Oooo Oooo I love you Oooo Say it together yeah I love you
Tell me the truth are we friends or we datin’ Cause all your good mornings got me captivated Do you mean it? Am I just another girl on your playlist? Oh
And I Wish that we’d say it But scared it will change us And I I’ll say it first if you do
I I I love you Do you love me too Know that you want to Let’s say it together yeah I love you Oooo Oooo Oooo I love you Oooo Say it together yeah I love you
This distance between us is making it hard to tell So say that you mean it
I I I love you Do you love me too Know that you want to Let’s say it together yeah I love you Oooo Oooo Oooo I love you Oooo Say it together yeah I love you
You’re kinda loud And I kinda like it Cause I’m kinda loud and you don’t make me hide it We’ve even got all our friends thinkin’ we’re a match
I’m waking up to a text from my mom She said she’s obsessed and she thinks you’re the one Even got me thinking that you might be too
I got used to second guessin’ You got used to coming second Just give us a second to unlearn all that we’ve learned
So hey Tell me that you’ll stay till the end Cause I don’t wanna go from being lovers just to friends So hey Don’t you dare to play pretend Cause I don’t wanna fall in love to fall back out of love with you again
All that I know is what I’ve seen before Cause when I get too much they just walk out the door I’m scared to commit cause I don’t know if you could resist You always leave at the first sight of doubt And I can’t even blame you when she broke her vows You’re scared to commit when nobody’s committed to you
I got used to second guessin’ You got used to coming second Just give us a second to unlearn all that we’ve learned
So hey Tell me that you’ll stay till the end Cause I don’t wanna go from being lovers just to friends So hey Don’t you dare to play pretend Cause I don’t wanna fall in love to fall back out of love with you again
Heartbreak is hard but loving is harder And giving your heart for probable murder Can we take the risk?
So hey Tell me that you’ll stay till the end Cause I don’t wanna go from being lovers just to friends So hey Don’t you dare to play pretend Cause I don’t wanna fall in love to fall back out of love with you again
http://vevo.ly/1XGJxeLauren Spencer Smith - Do It All Again (Official Acoustic Video)Lauren Spencer Smith2023-12-12 | Lauren Spencer Smith - Do It All Again (Official Acoustic Video)
I wrote this just to tell you Cause I finally had the chance to realize That what you put me through was everything I needed Didn’t know it in the moment That I wanted something different But I only saw the broken And now I see the reason
Why I spent all those nights crying Nearly getting suicidal Guess I’m glad that all the bad turned into good
Oh I’m thankful that I lost you Cause I found every part of me Oh the healing, it was painful But the scars didn’t cut too deep Cause I finally found somebody else And he loves the things about myself That you never loved I wish I coulda’ seen how this would end Cause now I know how it all ends And I’d do it all again
I know I put the blame on you I hope you see that’s half the truth I thought you meant to hurt me Now I know you didn’t mean it So if I ever think of us I think of when the good part was Cause if you never gave me up I wouldn’t have the one I love
But I spent all those nights crying Nearly getting suicidal Guess I’m glad that all the bad turned into good
Oh I’m thankful that I lost you Cause I found every part of me Oh the healing, it was painful But the scars didn’t cut too deep Cause I finally found somebody else And he loves the things about myself That you never loved I wish I coulda’ seen how this would end Cause now I know how it all ends And I’d do it all again
It might of taken therapy But I bought my mom a house From the heartbreak royalties I don’t need your sympathy Cause I turned the tears to somethin’ That means more to me So all I have to say is
That I’m thankful cause I lost you And I found every part of me Oh the healing, it was painful But the scars didn’t cut too deep Cause I finally found somebody else And he loves the things about myself That you never loved I wish I coulda’ seen how this would end Cause now I know how it all ends And I’d do it all again
I could say I’m sorry but I’m not I got exactly what I want And I’m so thankful You had your fingers crossed
They're always charismatic And they'll turn up the charm Their words do something magic Saying no is really hard They're over-generous You'll never pay the bills They'll fall in love in seconds Die for you or probably kill
and after six months you'll feel really stupid (Ooh) I promise that it's not your fault you fell for it
'Cause one little fight breaks into war Feels like you're dying on a bathroom floor You'll make an excuse, they'll say that it's you And the mirror's telling you it's true Won't leave, can't stay, how much are you gonna take? 'Cause you'll always get the blame It feels like shit, but that's just how it is When you love a narcissist
So if you're feeling crazy, I wouldn't be surprised The only thing they're good at's knowing how to gaslight Then make you feel like you're the most beautiful in the world While they're sleeping with another girl
and after six months you'll feel really stupid (Ooh) I promise that it's not your fault you fell for it
'Cause one little fight breaks into war Feels like you're dying on a bathroom floor You'll make an excuse, they'll say that it's you And the mirror's telling you it's true Won't leave, can't stay, how much are you gonna take? 'Cause you'll always get the blame It feels like shit, but that's just how it is (ooh)
'Cause I felt like shit, so I know how it is When you love a narcissist
http://vevo.ly/kyanQfLauren Spencer Smith - Santa Baby (Live Performance) | VevoLauren Spencer Smith2023-12-05 | Lauren Spencer Smith - Santa Baby. An exclusive live performance for Vevo.
“I got a couple songs people like to talk about/And I should be happy.” This is honesty of a caliber only a truly fearless artist like Lauren Spencer Smith could gut out. Success is only relative after all, and musicians of all levels can relate to being unfulfilled by accolades, buzz, and streaming numbers. The recent “Sad Forever,” which she performed in the Vevo studios this past fall, is a self-reckoning for our DSCVR Artists To Watch 2023 alum. This time last year, the Canadian singer who claimed to mostly write “songs about boys for your enjoyment” was in our studio recording live performances of “Fingers Crossed” and “Flowers” - two songs about boys. In July, ‘Mirror’ dropped. That debut album contained “Fantasy,” her smash collaboration with Em Beihold and GAYLE. So now LSS is suffering from a post-debut album comedown. She herself would probably admit those opening lines are a bit reductive. After all, eight million monthly Spotify listeners and a huge tour this summer are incredible achievements. LSS also knows how to have a little fun. That recent studio appointment was wise in its vision. We now get to celebrate the holidays with the singer delivering a cute spin on Eartha Kitt's 1953 stocking stuffer, "Santa Baby." Put it on your holiday playlist.
Executive Producer: Chris Pereira Director: Luis G. Santos Creative Director, Production: Liz Hart Director, Line Production: Yanina Molina Producer: Lola Gatti Producer: Izzy Eyre Production Designer: Tyler Jensen Director of Photography: Tristan Gramling Steadicam: Anthony Foster AC: Adam Marquez Gaffer: Glenn Porter A1: Maja Sazdic A2: Javier Lopez Production Assistant: Draper Domonique Senior Manager, Post Production: Dominic Siri Editor: Andrew Ros Music & Talent: Annie Shapiro + Sam Mackoff
http://vevo.ly/zBiqHOLauren Spencer Smith - Sad Forever (Live Performance) | VevoLauren Spencer Smith2023-11-30 | Lauren Spencer Smith - Sad Forever. An exclusive live performance for Vevo.
“I got a couple songs people like to talk about/And I should be happy.” This is honesty of a caliber only a truly fearless artist like Lauren Spencer Smith could gut out. Success is only relative after all, and musicians of all levels can relate to being unfulfilled by accolades, buzz, and streaming numbers. “Sad Forever” is a self-reckoning for our DSCVR Artists To Watch 2023 alum. This time last year, the Canadian singer who claimed to mostly write “songs about boys for your enjoyment” was in our studio recording live performances of “Fingers Crossed” and “Flowers” - two songs about boys. In July, ‘Mirror’ dropped. That debut album contained “Fantasy,” her smash collaboration with Em Beihold and GAYLE. So now LSS is suffering from a post-debut album comedown. She herself would probably admit those opening lines are a bit reductive. After all, eight million monthly Spotify listeners and a huge tour this summer are incredible achievements. And yet every soul faces self-doubts and exhaustion. One of the reasons why we had Lauren in our ATW lineup last year is she tackles her emotions head on. If you’re not holding back a flood of tears by the time her stunning lament builds to its finale, maybe go get a pulse check.
Executive Producer: Chris Pereira Director: Luis G. Santos Creative Director, Production: Liz Hart Director, Line Production: Yanina Molina Producer: Lola Gatti Producer: Izzy Eyre Production Designer: Tyler Jensen Director of Photography: Tristan Gramling Steadicam: Anthony Foster AC: Adam Marquez Gaffer: Glenn Porter A1: Maja Sazdic A2: Javier Lopez Production Assistant: Draper Domonique Senior Manager, Post Production: Dominic Siri Editor: Andrew Ros Music & Talent: Annie Shapiro + Sam Mackoff
How did I become the toxic one I keep on trying to unlearn The person I’ve become Why did I ignore all of the signs You went from someone I admired To someone I despise
Thought leaving you’d be easy But what’s good is never easy And now I’m stuck in therapy
So I changed everything that you hated Hurt me then convinced me I was wrong Only kissed me when I had my makeup on And I caved Instead of running I waited For you to care enough to fix yourself Ain’t it ironic now it’s me that needs the help
So even if when I’m fine I can’t tell If I’m happy or I’m sad Cause no one ever talks about the Aftermath
Guess it’s normal when you’re sad to speak your mind They won’t tell you that you’re crazy They might even say they’re sorry I’m supposed to stay connected to my friends I can have a fight Doesn’t have to be the end
I knew you were the problem Now I’m the one with problems So I’m still stuck in therapy
So I changed everything that you hated Hurt me then convinced me I was wrong Only kissed me when I had my makeup on And I caved Instead of running I waited For you to care enough to fix yourself Ain’t it ironic now it’s me that needs the help
So even if when I’m fine I can’t tell If I’m happy or I’m sad Cause no one ever talks
Yeah even when I’m fine I can’t tell If I’m happy or I’m sad Cause no one ever talks about the Aftermath
LYRICS Santa baby, just slip a Sable under the tree for me Been an awful good girl Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a 54 convertible too, light blue I'll wait up for you dear Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the fun I've missed Think of all the fellas that I haven't kissed Next year I could be just as good If you check off my Christmas list
Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that's not a lot Been an angel all year Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa honey, one little thing I really need The deed to a platinum mine Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa cutie, and fill my stocking with a duplex and checks Sign your 'x' on the line Santa cutie, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Come and trim my Christmas tree With some decorations bought at Tiffanys I really do believe in you Let's see if you believe in me too
Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing A ring, I don't mean on the phone Santa baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry down the chimney tonight Hurry, tonight
LYRICS Oh why I’m trying to justify Why I was living it up At the first of the month Did I really need another jacket? Only wore it once and then I lost it So I’m mad Can’t even pay for gas Now my mom has made me feel bad And I really feel bad Once again I’m in financial crisis My resolution should be how to budget
Cause I’m so broke this time of the year Can’t afford to buy underwear Wish I didn’t spend it June Cause now I have no money for you Don’t even send me your wishlist Cause I’m way too broke for Christmas this year
It sucks when you don’t have enough To make the day special Or even get essentials There ain’t nothing I can do this moment My dad is hoping that I learn my lesson I keep on making excuses But everyone knows it’s useless I might as well admit that
I’m so broke this time of the year Can’t afford to buy underwear Wish I didn’t spend it June Cause now I have no money for you Don’t even send me your wishlist You know I can’t afford it Cause I’m way too broke for Christmas this year
http://vevo.ly/JQS5AhLauren Spencer Smith - Sad Forever (Official Video)Lauren Spencer Smith2023-10-13 | Listen to the debut album “Mirror” (Deluxe) Now: https://MirrorDeluxe.lnk.to/outnow Listen to ""Sad Forever"" Now: https://SadForever.lnk.to/outnow Mirror Tour Tickets: tour.laurenspencersmith.com
Director: Henry Arres x Lauren Spencer Smith Production: cardel x Isaac EP: Carla Mooney & Delwyn Mooney Producer: Christian Lønhart 1st AD: Oliver Burton DoP: Søren Kahr 1st AC: Martin Lundgard 2nd AC: Anna Eggert Production design: Petrine Clausen Props: Alagie Ndoye Gaffer: Morten Kildeskov Best Boy: Jens Lund Steadicam: Kim Jensen Production Manager: Sophus Langdal PA: WIlliam Lindekilde Sound design: Martin Cederholm Studio: Gaffers Color: LALIM Color HMU: Caroline James
Lyrics: I know the sun is out I got a couple songs people like to talk about And I should be happy I know people say It comes and goes But if I’m feeling it every day It’s more than a bad week
Will I be sad forever Will I be sad forever If my hopes and dreams All came together Would I wake up one day feeling all better Will I be sad Will I be sad Forever
I know that through the screen You only see some of the surface shit I let you see Truth is I’m breaking I’ve tried everything Still got empty hands If you think I’m faking it I’m sorry in advance Even when I laugh, I cry I know it’s fucking dark but I wonder sometimes
Will I be sad forever Will I be sad forever If my hopes and dreams All came together Would I wake up one day feeling all better Will I be sad Will I be sad Forever And ever And ever And ever And ever And ever And ever
Call it a phase Call it whatever I just wish someone would give me an answer Will I be sad Will I be sad Forever
Lyrics: When you first told me about her, you said she was thirty And I just can’t help but think, you knew it was dirty And maybe you were just a little sad but there’s no excuse to lie to me like that When you first told me about her, you said she was thirty
But she’s only twenty eight I’m not even half her age She probably just had her first high school reunion You’re probably the first one she’s ever moved in with You think that I want to hate, but you set me up this way So for my health, I’ll be blocking your number Cuz you couldn’t wait till I got a bit older
And sometimes I kind of feel like I want to forgive But it never crossed your mind that maybe I’m still a kid And I’m so used to being the adult, even when you say it’s not your fault But I’m kinda getting sick and tired of crying so please stop lying and lying and lying
She’s only twenty eight I’m not even half her age She probably just had her first high school reunion You’re probably the first one she’s ever moved in with You think that I want to hate, but you set me up this way So for my health, I’ll be blocking your number Cuz’ you couldn’t wait till I got a bit older To tell me she was twenty eight
To tell me she was twenty eight What the f*ck is twenty eight You said she’s mature, so that makes it okay And you said she likes sports, so that makes it okay And she’s actually pretty, so that makes it okay But there’s nothing you can say, that makes twenty eight okay to me
Executive Producer: Chris Pereira Producer: Devon Sheridan Editor: Andrew Ros Design: Sydney Emery Format developed by: Sydney Emery, Justin Brown, Austin Prahl Music & Talent: Annie Shapiro + Sam Mackoff
Ditched all of our friends to hang out We would play pretend like we’re already famous You had all the charm, I was young and stupid Thought that it was normal getting treated like shit Every time you had a bad week, you would block me Miss me then you added me back, saying sorry If it was a part of your plan, then you got me It’s really quite incredible, gotta give you credit though
You always play the victim, used to be convincing You loved me when you needed, left when it was easy Heard you’re doing great now, journal and you work out into meditation, oh congratulations When you gonna call me, and give me that apology There I go again back living in a fantasy
I’m tryna figure out, what’s the real truth Did you really change or do you just want to? Oh I don’t miss the old you, and I don’t like the brand new, Acting like you care doesn’t make you self aware
You always play the victim, used to be convincing You loved me when you needed, left when it was easy Heard you’re doing great now, journal and you work out into meditation, oh congratulations When you gonna call me, and give me that apology There I go again back living in a fantasy
Funny how a fantasy can end up as a tragedy All you ever had to be was someone who was nice to me Gave you every part of me, you took it all so happily
You always play the victim, used to be convincing
You loved me when you needed, left when it was easy Heard you’re doing great now, journal and you work out into meditation, oh congratulations When you gonna call me, and give me that apology There I go again back living in a fantasy
Fantasy a fantasy I’m living in a fantasy Fantasy a fantasy I’m living in a Living in a fantasy
http://vevo.ly/6577wOLauren Spencer Smith - Flowers (Live) | Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2023Lauren Spencer Smith2022-12-07 | Lauren Spencer Smith - Flowers - Live Performance | Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch 2023
Sometimes simpler is better. “My name is Lauren Spencer Smith, and I write songs about boys for your enjoyment.” That's how the Spotify page of the young Canadian singer behind “Fingers Crossed” describes her current job. It’s a true statement, but she’s left out a few elements. Like how well those songs are crafted, and how affecting her music can be. Tracks such as “Narcissist” and “Flowers” have raised goosebumps on the necks of numerous Smith fans - a growth demo for sure. “Young people fall for the wrong people, I guess my one was you,” she sings on the latter. Heartbreak is Smith's strong suit. The Vancouver Island teen, who made it to the Top 20 on ‘American Idol’ two years ago after wowing Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and (especially) Luke Bryan, has a gift when it comes to communicating emotional pain. That’s why “Fingers Crossed” took a wild ride on TikTok and hit the top of the iTunes chart the week after it was released. Listeners connect quickly to her work. Her 2019 Juno Award-nominated ‘Unplugged, Vol. 1’ proved that. Smith has said that a pal she met during her ‘Idol’ run helped tighten her writing skills. Now Smith’s process is architectural. She starts with a concept and moves into the specifics of the tale being told – what happened, how it felt, which instruments would communicate the story best. Wise, right? Craft is important. With her debut album on its way, and newly arrived holiday track “Single on The 25th,” a broader picture of her skills will be here soon enough. And by the way, Smith’s not all boo-hoo ballads; she’s promised that several of the new tracks are up-tempo pop. Her Artists To Watch performance of “Fingers Crossed” is as powerful as you’d expect.
Director: Luis G. Santos Creative Director: Chris Pereira Director of Photography: Skyler Brown Senior Line Producer: Jen Bates Line Producer: Maddy Schmidt Producer: Gitory Bartell
Production Designer: Tyler Jensen
Steadicam Op: Kevin Jacobson Assistant Camera: Josh Ruffner Gaffer: Brandon Woodruff Key Grip: Graeme Dempsey Audio 1: Jake Bolles Audio 2: Wolfgang Schiavo Production Assistant: Sophia Chambers
Format Design & Motion Supervisor: Sydney Emery Artist To Watch Graphic Design Lead: Charlee Twigg Graphic Design team: Nick Resnicow, Keith Wright, Bee Clark, Hannah Damico, Aaran Thoofer, Ollie Freeman Photography, WMA: Sam Leviton
Editor: Austin Prahl Colorist, Forager: Jacob McKee Producer, Forager: Maria Webb Post Production Supervisor: Michael Colman Project Manager: Dominic Siri Music & Talent: Annie Shapiro + Sam Mackoff
http://vevo.ly/b6aFmiLauren Spencer Smith - Fingers Crossed (Live) | Vevo DSCVR Artists to Watch 2023Lauren Spencer Smith2022-11-29 | Lauren Spencer Smith - Fingers Crossed - Live Performance | Vevo DSCVR Artists To Watch 2023
Sometimes simpler is better. “My name is Lauren Spencer Smith, and I write songs about boys for your enjoyment.” That's how the Spotify page of the young Canadian singer behind “Fingers Crossed” describes her current job. It’s a true statement, but she’s left out a few elements. Like how well those songs are crafted, and how affecting her music can be. Tracks such as “Narcissist” and “Flowers” have raised goosebumps on the necks of numerous Smith fans - a growth demo for sure. “Young people fall for the wrong people, I guess my one was you,” she sings on the latter. Heartbreak is Smith's strong suit. The Vancouver Island teen, who made it to the Top 20 on ‘American Idol’ two years ago after wowing Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and (especially) Luke Bryan, has a gift when it comes to communicating emotional pain. That’s why “Fingers Crossed” took a wild ride on TikTok and hit the top of the iTunes chart the week after it was released. Listeners connect quickly to her work. Her 2019 Juno Award-nominated ‘Unplugged, Vol. 1’ proved that. Smith has said that a pal she met during her ‘Idol’ run helped tighten her writing skills. Now Smith’s process is architectural. She starts with a concept and moves into the specifics of the tale being told – what happened, how it felt, which instruments would communicate the story best. Wise, right? Craft is important. With her debut album on its way, and newly arrived holiday track “Single on The 25th,” a broader picture of her skills will be here soon enough. And by the way, Smith’s not all boo-hoo ballads; she’s promised that several of the new tracks are up-tempo pop. Her Artists To Watch performance of “Fingers Crossed” is as powerful as you’d expect.
Director: Luis G. Santos Creative Director: Chris Pereira Director of Photography: Skyler Brown Senior Line Producer: Jen Bates Line Producer: Maddy Schmidt Producer: Gitory Bartell
Production Designer: Tyler Jensen
Steadicam Op: Kevin Jacobson Assistant Camera: Josh Ruffner Gaffer: Brandon Woodruff Key Grip: Graeme Dempsey Audio 1: Jake Bolles Audio 2: Wolfgang Schiavo Production Assistant: Sophia Chambers
Format Design & Motion Supervisor: Sydney Emery Artist To Watch Graphic Design Lead: Charlee Twigg Graphic Design team: Nick Resnicow, Keith Wright, Bee Clark, Hannah Damico, Aaran Thoofer, Ollie Freeman Photography, WMA: Sam Leviton
Editor: Austin Prahl Colorist, Forager: Jacob McKee Producer, Forager: Maria Webb Post Production Supervisor: Michael Colman Project Manager: Dominic Siri Music & Talent: Annie Shapiro + Sam Mackoff
LYRICS They’re always charismatic And they’ll turn up the charm
Their words do something magic Saying no is really hard They’re over generous you’ll never pay the bills They’ll fall in love seconds die for you or probably kill
Ooooo And after 6 months you’ll feel really stupid Oooooo I promise that it’s not your fault you fell for it
One little fight breaks into war Feels like you’re dying on a bathroom floor
You’ll make an excuse they’ll say that it’s you And the mirrors telling you it’s true
Won’t leave, can’t stay, how much are you gonna take Cuz you’ll always get the blame
It feels like shit but that’s just how it is When you love a narcissist So if you’re feeling crazy I wouldn’t be surprised The only thing they’re good at is knowing how to gaslight Then make you feel like you’re the most beautiful in the world While their sleeping with another girl
Ooooo And after 6 months you’ll feel really stupid Oooooo I promise that it’s not your fault you fell for it
One little fight breaks into war Feels like you’re dying on a bathroom floor
You’ll make an excuse they’ll say that it’s you And the mirrors telling you it’s true
Wont leave, can’t stay, how much are you gonna take Cuz you’ll always get the blame
It feels like shit but that’s just how it is Oooooo Oooooo Cuz I felt like shit so I know how it is When you love a narcissist
LYRICS They’re always charismatic And they’ll turn up the charm
Their words do something magic Saying no is really hard They’re over generous you’ll never pay the bills They’ll fall in love seconds die for you or probably kill
Ooooo And after 6 months you’ll feel really stupid Oooooo I promise that it’s not your fault you fell for it
One little fight breaks into war Feels like you’re dying on a bathroom floor
You’ll make an excuse they’ll say that it’s you And the mirrors telling you it’s true
Won’t leave, can’t stay, how much are you gonna take Cuz you’ll always get the blame
It feels like shit but that’s just how it is When you love a narcissist So if you’re feeling crazy I wouldn’t be surprised The only thing they’re good at is knowing how to gaslight Then make you feel like you’re the most beautiful in the world While their sleeping with another girl
Ooooo And after 6 months you’ll feel really stupid Oooooo I promise that it’s not your fault you fell for it
One little fight breaks into war Feels like you’re dying on a bathroom floor
You’ll make an excuse they’ll say that it’s you And the mirrors telling you it’s true
Wont leave, can’t stay, how much are you gonna take Cuz you’ll always get the blame
It feels like shit but that’s just how it is Oooooo Oooooo Cuz I felt like shit so I know how it is When you love a narcissist