6. Bloody MoneyGenre: Alternative Pop, Neo-Soul
Length: 4 minutes 15 seconds
Written by: Stephanie Fierce
Produced by: Stephanie Fierce
The sixth track of the album takes a more emotional turn but still maintains to keep up the pace and tempo of the album. While the track borrows subtle moments from R&B, the track is pure Pop with a hint of neo-soul. A genere that was very popular when Disco was at the forefront of the 80's. The song's lyrics seem to be the most personal out of all the tracks on the money. The song talks about a record executive or higher up in the industry who exploited the singer for money, power and fame, but Fierce was able to rise above it. While Fierce's vocals are less tampered with in comparison to some of the previous tracks, the song's production does not fit the mold of a candy pop record but is easy to digest and radio ready.
"The love I gave you spent it
you thought my heart was for sale
used your dirty money baby
to buy the love that broke your scale
Slowly dying is how you made me feel
5 years of my life didn't think you'd steal
my reputation you tried to kill
you did all that just for thrills"
"I felt that the album needed a bit of soul somewhere in there and I immideately started writing about something really personal that took place in my life. I said to myself why not turn it into a song? and I felt that out of all the tracks on this album this one has the most soul in it. It still has kind of a dance vibe to it, but this song is more meant for singing as you are relaxing".
Note: I dedicate this song to all the industry people that have exploited pop music stars throughout history for money and power. Fuck you. Kindly.
7. Disqotec (Interlude) Genre: Synthpop, Disco-House
Length: 3 minutes 30 seconds
Written by: Stephanie Fierce
Produced by: Stephanie Fierce
The seventh track of the album serves more of a transition from the soulful and moody "Bloody Money" back to the dance vibe the album previously had. The song is structured as an interlude but also carries its own weight to be a full fledged song. Sonically the song returns to the disco fever vibe previous tracks had. The song features instruction like lyrics, similar to what you may hear in a song like "The Cha Cha Slide" where you are instructed to a particular dance move in certain sections of the song. The song does not contain any singing.
"Today we're going to teach you how to slay
no no no oh no honey you don't have to pay
this lesson if free
all you need is some attidue and maybe some strong knees" "It's honestly one the most fun I've had recording. I didn't actually sit and write this song, it was all freestyle. I was definitely inspired by the beat of Funky Town for this song because I felt that it still needed to be catchy. I also like the heavier and more darker sections. I don't think you expect to hear that when you first listen to it. I love that this song takes the album and spins it in a new direction.
Note: This song is dedicated to all of my disco fans who experienced the horrible decision to cancel disco music in the 80's.
8. Evolve Genre: Pop
Length: 4 minutes 1 second
Written by: Stephanie Fierce
Produced by: Stephanie Fierce, Max Martin
The eight song was written with no demo made for inspiration. The song's lyrics talk about a heartbroken individual who seeks love and affection on the dance floor of a nightclub. The powerful feeling and chemistry you get when you're dancing with a stranger which evolves to something deeper and stronger turning something so painful, with something with more impact. The song also contains a rap verse which resembles the styling of Fierce's Stephy rap persona. The song initially did not have the outro which takes huge influences from Daft Punk. Fierce decided to add that section to the song and re-record vocals to it. Due to the fact the song doesn't have much lyrical content, Fierce decided to create humming and moaning sounds.
"Feel it in my heart, feel it in my bones
not so far apart but somehow all alone
I want to get out of this
so can we get out of this
Tired of being alone, sitting in my throne
I'm loving the energy,
loving this synergy
this feeling's killing me
but I want more
Didn't even notice
We're growing like a lotus
think we are evolving
Right.on.this.dance.floor" "Wrote the song in about 25 minutes. It was one of the last songs I wrote for the album actually, so it's interesting that it stuck out to me as the lead single because I had two other songs in mind. I really just wanted to write something fun and flirty but the song really does have a subtle meaning behind it as well. Evolve is about growing through pain and coming out stronger from a situation that doesn't seem like the most meaningful. I just want to make people feel really good. I didn't intend on doing a rap verse on this song because it's so glossy and soft but I felt like it needed some edge because that's a part of my personality. I'm never just 100 percent soft".
Note: The song is dedicated to my fans that have more of a love for my pop records.
9. Tea Genre: Synth Pop, Dance
Length: 3 minutes 56 seconds
Written by: Stephanie Fierce
Produced by: Stephanie Fierce, Daniel The Freenerd
The ninth song on the album picks up the pace from "Evolve" with a more bass heavy and electronic sound. The song contains playfull attitude like lyrics that aren't meant to be taken serious. The song talks about being cocky, and talking down on people who think are on your level. The song's structure contains heavy electro beats that are heard smatching and then breaks off into a more suble softer production.
"Why these girls wanna look like me
style their clothes, hair and act like me
why she talking like her status big
if your fave talk shit, I'll snatch her wig
Why am I getting under all these girls skin
roll my eyes, pop my gum, then raise my chin
Tea. that's tea. oh baby that is the tea
Tea. baby that's the tea. oh baby
that's the tea, ph baby that is the tea
tea. baby" "When you listen to this song it kind of sounds like you are battling someone but this is also like the ultimate make up song. It's a song you play while you are getting ready. Getting your make up, hair, nails done or you could play this while your vouge battling someone, either one. This is definetely Stephy Fierce spitting on the track, so before the blogs make this song as a diss to a particular person it is not. Just a joke. I wanted the girls to get their entire lives to this one and feel confident and definitetly talk a little shit."
10. Evolve (Japanese Version Genre: Pop
Length: 4 minutes 3 seconds
Written by: Stephanie Fierce
Produced by: Stephanie Fierce, Max Martin
The tenth song was written entirely in Japanese as version of "Evolve". The song's lyrics talk about a heartbroken individual who seeks love and affection on the dance floor of a nightclub. The powerful feeling and chemistry you get when you're dancing with a stranger which evolves to something deeper and stronger turning something so painful, with something with more impact. The song also contains a rap verse which resembles the styling of Fierce's Stephy rap persona. The song initially did not have the outro which takes huge influences from Daft Punk. Fierce decided to add that section to the song and re-record vocals to it. Due to the fact the song doesn't have much lyrical content, Fierce decided to create humming and moaning sounds. The song overall has more of a softer vibe than the original to make sure diction is as precise as possible.
"One of my biggest fans who happened to be Japanese passed away and one of her wishes was for me to remake this song in Japanese. In her honor I was able to work the lyrics out in Japanase and give the song a remix feel. It was one of the most challenging things to do on a song that's already been written and turning it into a different language".
「私の心の中でそれを感じ、私の骨の中でそれを感じてください
それほど離れていませんが、どういうわけか一人で
これから抜け出したい
これから脱出できますか
一人でいることにうんざりしていて、私の玉座に座っています
私はエネルギーを愛しています
この相乗効果を愛する
この気持ちが私を殺している
もっと欲しい
気づかなかった
私たちは蓮のように成長しています
私たちは進化していると思います
The tenth song Note: I dedicate this version of the song to one of my biggest fans who's from Japan who happened to love this song before she passed away. Her name is Isoko Chin. In her honor I decided to record the song in Japanese and include it on the album. May you rest in peace.
11. Lost In Electronica Genre: EDM
Length: 4 minutes 49 seconds
Written by: Stephanie Fierce
Produced by: Stephanie Fierce, Daniel The Freenerd
The eleventh and final track on the album is considered a "hidden" track on the physical/vinyl album. With reason the song is not listed on the track-list on the physical back cover on the album but is listed on all other formats. The song's lyrics talk about a lonely woman who's dancing by herself on the dance-floor and everyone seems to take notice of her. They think she's a lost soul but in reality she's lost in the music. The songs production contains elements and influence from 80's Chicago house music but with heavy pop influence.
"like a crime scene right on the dancefloor
she looks like she just went to war
Cause she's dancing all by herself
she ain't got nothing prove
everyone think she's lost
but she's lost in......" "The purpose of this song is to simply just make you feel good. It's very cheerful and almost gives you a sense of hope. This song is absolutely one of my favorite records that I ever made. I feel like no matter when you listen to it, it makes you feel good. It's one of those timeless dance records that I feel people will enjoy and it's also a perfect way to close the album. For those who don't have life figured out and are still searching for a purpose, this song is for you. This might be the final single on the album."
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