Today is the day that Austin leaves for tour. Tonight is the first concert and I kept getting calls to perform, eventually I said yes. Alex is also performing tonight. I have been going through my songbook trying to find some songs. I am thinking about all about that bass and another song I wrote after that. I have one more but I don't know about it. I can't figure out songs and my phone is blowing up with twitter notifications. It got out I was performing and a lot of people are happy I will be back on stage tonight. Hanna is on her way over to help me with the kids and figure out songs. She is so much more than a nanny, she is my friend.
I hear a knock on the door and smile as it opens and I see Hanna walk in. "Hey sweetie." I smile, "Hanna, Help?" She laughs and comes over picking Aiden up and cooing at him while we flip through songs and decide on the three I will sing. She hugs me, "These are so good." I smile and she looks at me, "Now, what are you wearing?" I shrug, "I don't know." She smiles and motions towards the steps, "Well, let's go then." I laugh and pick Aubrey up before walking upstairs to my room. I put Aubrey down and Hanna puts Aiden down as we go through my closet and pick out an amazing red skin tight dress with a heart cut out of the back. I put it on and smile. "Hanna, you are amazing. What would I do without you?" She shrugs and hugs me, "Be a complete mess." I nod and hug her back, "No question on that one." She laughs and pushes me away slightly, "You need shoes and bling." I laugh as she goes through my stuff and ends up picking out black six inch heels and a diamond necklace Alex bought me and the diamond earrings Austin bought me. She holds up bracelets and decides on the diamond tennis bracelet my dad got me. I smile and put everything in a bag to put on when I get to the concert. I put the dress on a hanger as I get back in my jeans. "I have to leave soon for rehearsal." She nods and hugs me, "Go get a shower and get ready." I smile and head towards the bathroom. I come out and see she laid out a pair of light colored jeans and a blue tank top with white flip-flops. I smile and get dressed. Hanna is amazing; I would be lost without her.
I walk downstairs with my bags in my hand. I lay them across the back of the couch and bend down kissing Aiden, "I love you sweetie. Be good." He giggles and I smile. I hug Aubrey and kiss her, "I will be home later. Be good for Hanna. I love you." She smiles and wraps her arms around my neck, "Love you too mommy." I smile and kiss her again. I stand up and Hanna hugs me, "Knock em dead." I smile wide, "Thank you. Order food on us." She nods, "I know Ally. Don't worry; I have the kids just rock that stage." I smile and grab my bags, "Call me if you need to." She shakes her head, "Won't need to, now go." I nod and walk outside and put my bags in the backseat and get in the front and drive to the arena.
I park and grab my bags and carry them inside and to the dressing room I am pointed to. I lay the bags across the couch in my room and look as the door opens. A girl pokes her head in, "Time for rehearsal." I smile and nod, "I'm coming." I take a deep breath and follow her out to the stage.
Rehearsal is done in about two hours and I am told to go get ready. I do my hair first and then the makeup artist comes in and looks at my outfit before doing my makeup dark with some glitter. I smile and get in my dress before the hairdresser comes in to do last minute touch ups. "You look amazing." I smile and stand up and put the rest of my items on. I look in the mirror and smile at the result. The hairdresser claps, "You are going to knock them dead with just how you look." I smile, "Thank you." She leaves and I am so excited and nervous. A knock is on my door and I see Alex poke his head in, "I was told to tell you that you are on in five." I smile and he comes in and whistles, "You look amazing Ally." I smile wider, "Thanks." He throws an arm around my shoulder as we start walking towards the stage. We stop right before I would go on and watch as Austin finishes his first song. "Now, I would like to introduce my wonderful, beautiful, amazingly talented fiancé. Ally Dawson." I smile at Alex as I am handed a mic, "Knock them dead." I nod and he kisses my cheek before pushing me lightly towards the stage.
The lights hit me and the crowd erupts in noise. I smile and wave, "Thank you all. It has been a little while since I have been on stage and well I hope you like the new songs." The music starts and I am already feeling the energy. I move my hips side to side with my hand on my hip while the other holds the mic.
Because you know
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
I move to the front some more and shake my hips more. I hold up two fingers and smile.
Yeah, it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two
But I can shake it, shake it
I move my hips to the right.
Like I'm supposed to do
I put my hand up and snap my fingers.
'Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase
I then put one hand up to my hair and shake my hips from left to right.
And all the right junk in all the right places
I move my hand down my body and stop at my hips. Then I just get into the song.
I see the magazine workin' that Photoshop
We know that shit ain't real
C'mon now, make it stop
I put my hand up in a stop motion.
If you got beauty, beauty, just raise 'em up
Put my hand under my face and then punch the air.
'Cause every inch of you is perfect
I pat my hips then kick my foot about to move.
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my mama she told me don't worry about your size
She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night."
Smiling I shake my hips some more and bend down moving my butt in a circle and move around the stage.
You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll
So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along
I do an absent swipe of my hand, telling them to move.
Because you know I'm
All about that bass
I move back some with my hand on my hip.
'Bout that bass, no treble
I shake my finger no.
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
Hey!
I did the same move through the whole chorus and smile as I stand dead middle.
I'm bringing booty back
I bend and move my butt in a circle again
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches that
I make the motion of talking with my hand.
No, I'm just playing. I know you think you're fat
But I'm here to tell ya
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
I pat both my hips and smile.
Yeah my mama she told me don't worry about your size
She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night."
I put my hand on my hip and shake it until I bend and move my butt in a circle.
You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll
My dancers act like I am a Barbie doll and pose me.
So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along
I swipe my hand in a getaway motion.
I flip my hair as the audience starts to sing with me and dance with me.
Because you know I'm
All about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
I shake my hips and just have fun.
Because you know I'm
All about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
Because you know I'm
All about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
'Bout that bass, 'bout that bass
Hey, hey, ooh
You know you like this bass
I end with my hand on my hip and my butt pushed out some. I smile and stop to take a breath as the audience goes nuts. I smile, "Glad you like it but I'm not done yet." The noise gets louder as the music starts up again.
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
I do the talking motion with my hand.
If your lips are moving, then you're lyin', lyin', lyin', baby
I swipe my hand in a go away motion. And then walk towards the audience.
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, I said you're lyin', lyin', lyin', baby
Boy, look at me in my face
Tell me that you're not just about this bass
I pat my butt and smile.
You really think I could be replaced
Nah, I come from outer space
I pat my chest and put my hand in the air.
And I'm a classy girl, I'mma hold it up
You're full of something but it ain't love
And what we got, straight overdue
Go find somebody new
I do a small two step and snap my fingers.
You can buy me diamond earrings and deny-ny-ny, ny-ny-ny, deny-ny
I shake my finger in no no motion.
But I smell her on your collar so goodbye-bye-bye, bye-bye-bye
I do the bye bye motion with my hand and smile.
Stopping I throw my hands to the side before we start up again.
I know you lie
'Cause your lips are moving
Tell me do you think I'm dumb?
I do small two steps and just have fun.
I might be young,
I put a hand under my chin.
But I ain't stupid
Raise the hand flat to the side of my head.
Talking around in circles
I make a circle motion with my finger.
With your tongue
Smiling I stick my tongue out.
I gave you bass,
I slap my butt and smile.
You gave me sweet talk
Motion the talking sign with my hand.
Saying how I'm your number one
But I know you lie
'Cause your lips are moving
Baby, don't you know I'm done
I do a small two step and point at a few lines.
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
I do the talking motion with my hand.
If your lips are moving, then you're lyin', lyin', lyin', baby
Swipe of the hand again. A mic stand is brought out and I put the mic in it.
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you're lyin', lyin', lyin', baby
Hey, baby, don't you bring them tears
I take both hands and do the crying sign.
'Cause it's too late, too late, baby
I dance at my mic and have fun.
You only love me when you're here
I point to the ground then put both hands up to the sides of my face and move then in swiping motions.
You're so two-faced, two-faced, babe
You can buy me diamond earrings and deny-ny-ny, ny-ny-ny, deny-ny
Grabbing onto the mic I start to shake my hips and lose myself in the song.
But I smell her on your collar so goodbye-bye-bye, bye-bye-bye
Using both hands I say bye.
I know you lie
'Cause your lips are moving
Tell me do you think I'm dumb?
A small two step is being done and I am having fun.
I might be young,
Both hands under my chin with a smile.
But I ain't stupid
Then both hands go palms towards my head.
Talking around in circles with your tongue
I stick my tongue out and see the flashes going nuts.
I gave you bass,
I slap my butt and smile
You gave me sweet talk
I make the talk motion and shake my head.
Saying how I'm your number one
But I know you lie
'Cause your lips are moving
Baby, don't you know I'm done
I hold the mic and sing.
Come on, say!
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you're lyin', lyin', lyin', baby
The audience are singing and dancing with me. I take the mic and move.
If your lips are moving (Alright now)
If your lips are moving (I wanna hear ya'll singing with me)
I go front and center and smile.
If your lips are moving
Then you're lyin', lyin', lyin', baby (Here we go)
My one arm is close to my stomach as I sing.
I know you lie
'Cause your lips are moving
Tell me do you think I'm dumb?
I might be young, but I ain't stupid
Talking around in circles with your tongue
I gave you bass,
I shake my hips.
You gave me sweet talk
Saying how I'm your number one
But I know you lie
'Cause your lips are moving
Baby, don't you know I'm done
I strike a pose with one leg out to the side and my hand on my hip and the other flat out in front. I smile as the audience claps and does nuts. I forgot how much I loved this. "I got a couple more for you guys." The music starts up and I take a deep breath. This one isn't as old as the others. This one is still kind of new. I smile as the music starts and hope I don't cry.
Everyone leaves and it's just me on the stage. I one hand stays close to me and I use it the whole song. I pull it close and then push it away, like I am pulling myself together and then falling apart.
You got me sippin' on something
I can't compare to nothing
I've ever known, I'm hoping
That after this fever I'll survive
I know I'm acting a bit crazy
Strung out, a little bit hazy
Hand over heart, I'm praying
That I'm gonna make it out alive
The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up
But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants
You got me scattered in pieces
Shining like stars and screaming
Lighting me up like Venus
But then you disappear and make me wait
And every second's like torture
Heroin drip, no more so
Finding a way to let go
Baby, baby, no, I can't escape
The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up
The tears are in my eyes and I hope they stay there.
But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants [3x]
This is a modern fairytale
No happy endings
No wind in our sails
But I can't imagine a life without
Breathless moments
Breaking me down, down, down, down
The bed's getting cold and you're not here
The future that we hold is so unclear
But I'm not alive until you call
And I'll bet the odds against it all
Save your advice 'cause I won't hear
You might be right but I don't care
There's a million reasons why I should give you up
My voice is still strong but my body is shaking with sobs.
But the heart wants what it wants
The heart wants what it wants [3x]
I close my eyes and take a deep breath trying to keep the tears away.
The heart wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants, baby
It wants what it wants [2x]
I look around and see a few people crying and see more with tears in there eyes. I take a breath and let out, "I got one more for you guys. Are you ready?" The noise goes crazy and I smile wide, "Let's do it." The music starts for the last time and I smile as I get into it.
I stay out too late
Got nothing in my brain
That's what people say, mmm-mmm
That's what people say, mmm-mmm
I walk across the stage as my dancers come back out.
I go on too many dates [chuckle]
But I can't make them stay
At least that's what people say, mmm-mmm
That's what people say, mmm-mmm
I touch one of my male dancer's chins and smile at the crowd.
But I keep cruising
I shake my hips.
Can't stop, won't stop moving
It's like I got this music
In my mind
Saying, "It's gonna be alright."
I shake my hips side to side before turning and walking the other way.
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
I smile and start to shake it off.
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
I get near my female dancers and we shake it off together with our hips side to side.
I never miss a beat
I'm lightning on my feet
And that's what they don't see, mmm-mmm
I move a little before smiling at the audience.
That's what they don't see, mmm-mmm
I'm dancing on my own (dancing on my own)
I start to do my dance and well, I dance on my own.
I make the moves up as I go (moves up as I go)
And that's what they don't know, mmm-mmm
That's what they don't know, mmm-mmm
I walk the stage again with my dancers and smile at them as we start to dance again.
But I keep cruising
Can't stop, won't stop grooving
It's like I got this music
In my mind
Saying, "It's gonna be alright."
I fist pump the air before putting my hand on my hip.
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
I shake my hips one way for the players.
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate
Another way for the haters.
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
And then I shake them both ways as I shake it off.
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
I have fun and just shake it off. I shake it all off.
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
Hey, hey, hey
Just think while you've been getting down and out about the liars and the dirty, dirty cheats of the world,
You could've been getting down to this sick beat.
With the last three words I moved my hips and hand in a different direction for each word.
My ex-man brought his new girlfriend
She's like "Oh, my god!" but I'm just gonna shake.
I shake a little before I point to one of my male dancers.
And to the fella over there with the hella good hair
He bends down at my feet so I can run my fingers through his hair. I use the come here motion with my finger.
Won't you come on over, baby? We can shake, shake, shake
I move my hips slowly then take a breath.
Yeah ohhh
'Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play
And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate (haters gonna hate)
I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Heart-breakers gonna break, break, break, break, break (mmmm)
And the fakers gonna fake, fake, fake, fake, fake (and fake, and fake, and fake)
Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake
I shake it off, I shake it off
Then I just walk around between my dancers and we all shake it off our own way.
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
Shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off (you've got to),
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off,
I, I, I shake it off, I shake it off
I smile as the song stops and the crowd goes nuts. I smile wide, "Thank you so much. I had fun." I hear one girl scream, "Are you back?" I sigh, "I have two babies and am in college, I don't know when or if I will ever officially be back but I had fun tonight and I might join my fiancé more often at his concerts. We will see." They scream and I wave as I walk off the stage and am hugged by Alex, "Those songs were amazing. They were so heartfelt. I want to know what caused them to be written." "Alex, two minutes." I laugh and he smiles, "After I sing." I nod and he kisses my cheek before walking out of stage to screams. A stool is placed and he sits down.
I'm broken, do you hear me?
I'm blinded, 'cause you are everything I see,
I'm dancin' alone, I'm praying,
That your heart will just turn around,
He stands and walks across the stage with a hand to his chest.
And as I walk up to your door,
My head turns to face the floor,
'Cause I can't look you in the eyes and say,
He turns and faces the crowd.
When he opens his arms and holds you close tonight,
It just won't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this, yeah,
When he lays you down,
I might just die inside,
It just don't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this,
Can love you more than this
His voice lowers and his hands open wide at his stomach.
If I'm louder, would you see me?
Would you lay down
In my arms and rescue me?
'Cause we are the same
He looks over at me quickly at the word same then faces the crowd again.
You save me,
When you leave it's gone again,
And then I see you on the street,
In his arms, I get weak,
My body fails, I'm on my knees
Prayin',
When he opens his arms and holds you close tonight,
It just won't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this, yeah,
When he lays you down,
I might just die inside,
It just don't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this,
He walks front and center and stares at this pretty girl who looks like she is about to faint.
Yeah, I've never had the words to say,
But now I'm askin' you to stay
For a little while inside my arms,
And as you close your eyes tonight,
I pray that you will see the light,
That's shining from the stars above,
He is keeping his hand close to his stomach and uses it to emphasis his point.
(And I say)
He walks back to the stool and sits down and lowers his voice.
When he opens his arms and holds you close tonight,
It just won't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this,
He closes his eyes for a second before the music picks back up.
'Cause I can love you more than this, yeah
When he lays you down,
I might just die inside,
It just don't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this, yeah,
When he opens his arms and holds you close tonight,
It just won't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this, yeah
When he lays you down,
I might just die inside (oh, yeah),
It just don't feel right,
'Cause I can love you more than this,
Can love you more than this
The song ends and I wipe a tear that fell. Alex puts so much emotion into his songs. He is an amazing song writer, he caught on quick. I look out into the audience and see some people hugging each other and crying. I smile and he laughs a little. "Let's keep this going with a song you all liked."
He sits back down on his stool and has the mic stand brought out. He takes a breath and looks down and then the music starts. He still looks down and then slowly looks up and then closes his eyes singing with his hands in his lap.
it's probably what's best for you
I only want the best for you
And if I'm not the best then you're stuck
I tried to sever ties and I ended up with wounds to bind
Like you're pouring salt in my cuts
And I just ran out of band-aids
I don't even know where to start
'Cause you can bandage the damage
You never really can fix a heart
He opens his eyes and stares straight out for a few lines then closes them again.
Even though I know what's wrong
How could I be so sure?
If you never say what you feel, feel
I must have held your hand so tight
You didn't have the will to fight
I guess you needed more time to heal
Baby, I just ran out of band-aids
I don't even know where to start
'Cause you can bandage the damage
You never really can fix a heart
He puts his hand to his heart and closes his eyes again.
Using his hands he uses it as a place marker where he is.
Ooh, ooh
Whoa, whoa
Yeah
Ooh, ooh
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Oh, oh
Yeah
He opens his eyes to start the next verse and they are darker then I have seen them. They are showing his hurt.
You must be a miracle worker
Swearing up and down
Using his finger he motions up and down as his eyes are closed.
You can fix what's been broken, yeah
He opens them again and shakes his head and makes it obvious what he wants.
Please don't get my hopes up
He holds his heart then puts both hands out to the side and lifts them up then back down.
No, no, baby, tell me how could you be so cruel?
He turns away from the mic and I see him take a big breath.
It's like you're pouring salt in my cuts
Baby, I just ran out of band-aids
I don't even know where to start
'Cause you can bandage the damage
You never really can fix a heart
He opens his eyes and I see the water in them.
Baby, I just ran out of band-aids
I don't even know where to start
He shakes his head side to side, like he is lost. He closes his eyes again as the song is coming to a near.
'Cause you can bandage the damage
You never really can fix a heart
Putting a hand to his heart he opens his eyes.
Oh no, no, no
He closes them again.
You never really can fix a heart
Oh no, no, no
Using his hands his makes his point that sometimes things can't be fixed.
You never really can fix a heart
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh yeah-oh, oh, oh, oh
You never really can fix my heart
The song ends before he opens his eyes and smiles softly, "I have another new song for you guys. I hope you like it." The music starts as he stays on his stool and looks out at the audience.
If I should stay
I would only be in your way
So I'll go but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
He looks away from the mic and closes his eyes.
And I... will always love you, ooh
Will always love you
You
My darling, you...
Mmm-mm
Bittersweet memories –
That is all I'm taking with me.
He closes his eyes and raises his hand in a bye motion.
So good-bye.
Please don't cry:
We both know I'm not what you, you need
Shaking his head his voice goes really soft and I think it cracked.
And I... will always love you
I... will always love you
You, ooh
[Instrumental / Sax solo]
I hope life treats you kind
He nods and looks out.
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all this I wish you love
He closes his eyes and takes a breath.
And I... will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you.
You.
Darling, I love you.
I'll always...
He closes his eyes and whispers the rest out.
I'll always love you.
Ooh
Ooh
Alex is trying to not cry. I can see it. I am bawling my eyes out but surprisingly my makeup is still good. I need to talk to him about his songs like he does mine. He smiles and it doesn't reach his eyes. "I got one more for you and no more sad stuff. Let's rock some." The stool is taken away as he stands up and his dancers come out.
He pulls a pair of sunglasses out of his pocket and puts them on.
Yeeeeeyeeeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
I watch his female dancers run their hands over him.
I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine, I'm loving cloud nine, my head's in the sky,
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm ridin solo, sooloooo.
They move away some with their hands just near him.
Yeah, I'm feeling good tonight, finally doing me and it feels so alright, oh,
Time to do the things I like, going to the club everything's alright, oh,
He pops his legs out and shakes his head.
No one to answer to, No one thats gonna argue, no,
And since I got the hold off me, I'm living life now that I'm free, yeah,
He starts doing a two step.
Telling me to get my shit together now I got my shit together, yeah,
He's walking toward the front of the stage.
Now I made it through the weather better days are gonna get better
Stopping he puts his hand out and tilts his head.
I'm so sorry that it didn't work out I'm moving on,
I'm so sorry but it's over now, the pain is goooone,
The dancing starts right away as he acts like he is putting on the glasses.
I'm putting on my Shades to cover up my eyes,
I'm jumpin in my ride, I'm heading out tonight,
He starts to moonwalk and just dance the way he knows how to do.
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo.
I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine, I'm loving cloud nine, my head's in the sky.
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo.
One of his dancers brings out a mirror and he checks himself in it and pops his collar and smoothes his clothes out while singing the next verse.
Now I'm feeling how I should, never knew single could feel this good, oh,
Stop playing miss understood, back in the game, who knew I would, oh,
So flex how I spread my wings, loving myself makes me wanna sing, oh,
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
He throws his glasses into the audience and looks out into the fans as he dances and sings.
Telling me to get my shit together now I got my shit together, yeah,
Now I made it through the weather better days are gon' get better
I'm so sorry that it didn't work out, I'm moving on,
I'm so sorry but it's over now the pain is goooone,
I'm putting on my Shades to cover up my eyes,
I'm jumpin in my ride, I'm heading out tonight,
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo.
He starts to point to himself or hold up a one every time he mentions solo.
I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine, I'm loving cloud nine, my head's in the sky.
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo.
Riding solo, soooooloooo, yeah
He breaks it down and him and his dancers just dance around and have a blast.
it's like S... O... L... O... S... O... L... O... S... O... L... O...
Living my life aint got stress nomore,
Smiling he acts like he is covering his face with his hands and dances around.
I'm putting on my Shades to cover up my eyes,
I'm jumpin in my ride, I'm heading out tonight,
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo.
I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine, I'm loving cloud nine, my head's in the sky.
I'm solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo.
I'm riding solo, I'm riding solo, sooloooowoooo.
It's 2015, I'm riding solo, sooloooo, I'm riding solo, sooloooo
The song ends and he laughs out and smiles, "I had fun and sadly I won't be going with Austin on tour but I will be at a couple of his closer shows. I hope to see you there." He waves and blows a kiss making girls scream before coming off the stage to me. Alex smiles at me softly and then grabs a bottle of water and starts drinking it as Austin walks on stage. "Give it up for Alex Northman and my fiancé Ally Dawson. Weren't they great?" The crowd screams and Austin laughs. "I am going to get the end of this show started."
Austin's dancers come out and they all dance around and have fun.
I don't wanna be famous,
I don't wanna if I can't be with you
Everything I eat's tasteless
Everything I see don't compare with you
Austin shakes his head.
Paris, Monaco and Vegas,
I'd rather stay with you
If I had to choose
Baby you're the greatest,
And I got everything to lose,
He nods his head and does a cute pout.
And I just want to be with you
And I can't ever get enough!
Baby give it all up, up, I'd give it all up,
If I can't be with you!
He smiles that wonderful smile and looks at me and nods.
All of this stuff sucks, yeah all of this sucks
If I can't be with you!
And,
No Oscar,
No Grammy,
No mansion in Miami
The sun don't shine the sky ain't blue,
If I can't be with you!
He starts to dance with his dancers and bounce around the stage doing all kinds of dances.
He walks up to this girl in the front row and bends down and grabs her hand and sing to her.
I could sail around the whole world
But I still won't find a place,
As beautiful as you girl!
And really who's got time to waste?
Getting up he starts to dance again.
I can't even see a future,
Without you in it, the colors start to fade,
Any way I'm gonna lose you,
And nobody in the world could ever take your place!
You're the kind I can't replace!
And I can't ever get enough!
He runs over to where I am on the side of backstage and kisses me quickly before singing to me the next verse.
Baby, I'd give it all, up, I'd give it all up,
If I can't be with you!
All of this stuff sucks, yeah all of this sucks
If I can't be with you!
And,
No Oscar,
No Grammy,
No mansion in Miami
The sun don't shine the sky ain't blue ,
If I can't be with you!
I smile and kiss him before he slides back onto the stage with a wide grin on his face.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
If I can't be with you!
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
If I can't be with you!
If I can't be with you!
Oh if I can't be with you!
If I can't be with you!
Oh, all of this sucks, if I can't be with you!
All of this stuff sucks, yeah, all of this sucks!
If I can't be with you!
And,
No Oscar,
No Grammy,
No mansion in Miami
The sun don't shine the sky ain't blue
If I can't be with you!
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
If I can't be with you!
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
If I can't be with you!
With You
He smiles at the crowd, "Want more?" The crowd screams and he laughs while the music starts up again. He smiles, "This is an old one, and I know you guys know it." I hear the music start and smile at the song Austin wrote me so long ago.
You like the good boys
So I'm not invited to the plans you make
When you're with your friends
But you know bad boys
You can't deny it
They can always show you where the fun begins
Austin smiles at me from the side before he breaks into the chorus.
Hey now baby,
No doubt about it, girl
You drive me crazy
I'm pleading guilty to the way you make me
Wanna steal your heart
Steal your heart
Call me criminal
I won't deny you make me want it all,
Everything you are
So lock it up
Go on and try it
No matter what you do
I'm gonna steal your heart
He flashes a wink my way before he follows his dancers and starts to dance around stage and lose himself in a song the way he does.
I confess,
I kinda like it that you're innocent
Keeping up your guard
I'll break it down
So you can't hide it
No matter what you do
I'm gonna steal your heart
He walks up to a little girl in the audience and smiles wide before holding her hand and singing the next verse to her.
You're a good girl
The perfect picture of an angel's smile
From a magazine
When he lets go the little girl starts crying making me smile. He is a great performer; he makes sure the audience has a great time.
But it's a new world
And I know so well the side of you
No one's ever seen
Going into a dance fit, he smiles wide as he sings.
Hey now baby,
No doubt about it, girl
You drive me crazy
I'm pleading guilty to the way you make me
Wanna steal your heart
Steal your heart
Call me criminal
I won't deny you make me want it all,
Everything you are
So lock it up
Go on and try it
No matter what you do
I'm gonna steal your heart
I confess,
I kinda like it that you're innocent
Keeping up your guard
I'll break it down
So you can't hide it
No matter what you do
I'm gonna steal your heart
He stops and stands for a second without dancing as he sings.
You're gonna keep it
Just like a secret
Baby, believe me
You gotta free it
And you'll have everything you need
Standing is short lived. He picks back up and starts dancing again. He has a blast on stage and I see why he loves being on stage so much.
You like the good boys
So I'm not invited to the plans you make
When you're with your friends
But you know bad boys
You can't deny it
They can always show you where the fun begins
Call me criminal
I won't deny you make me want it all,
Everything you are
So lock it up
Go on and try it
No matter what you do
I'm gonna steal your heart
I confess,
I kinda like it that you're innocent
Keeping up your guard
I'll break it down
So you can't hide it
No matter what you do
I'm gonna steal your heart.
He smiles at the crowd, "You guys are amazing. I have a new one I wrote for my fiancé and I hope you all like it." The music starts and I listen intently.
Whenever I close my eyes, I picture you there
I'm looking out at the crowd, you're everywhere
I'm watching you from the stage, yeah
Your smile is on every face now
But every time you wake up
You're hearing me say
Goodbye.
Baby, you don't have to worry
I'll be coming back for you, back for you, back for you, you
Lately, I've been going crazy
So I'm coming back for you, back for you, back for you, you.
I've never been so into somebody before
And every time we both touch I only want more
So tell me nothing's gonna change yeah
And you won't ever walk away, yeah
Cause even though every night you'll know what I'll say
Goodbye.
Baby, you don't have to worry
I'll be coming back for you, back for you, back for you, you
Lately, I've been going crazy
So I'm coming back for you, back for you, back for you, you
Right back for you
Right back for you
Right back for you
Lately, I've been going crazy
So I'm coming back
Yeah, I am coming back
For you
Baby, you don't have to worry
I'll be coming back for you, back for you, back for you, for you
Lately, I've been going crazy
So I'm coming back for you, back for you, back for you, you
Right back for you, right back
Right back for you, right back
Right back for you, right back
Right back for you.
Lately, I've been going crazy
So I'm coming back for you, back for you, back for you, you.
As the song ends Austin smiles. "I have one last song for you guys. It is new as well and I hope you like it." The music starts and Austin is already bouncing around the stage.
She been my queen
Since we were sixteen
We want the same things,
We dream the same dreams,
Alright (alright)
I got it all
'cause she is the one
Her mom calls me 'love',
Her dad calls me 'son',
Alright (alright)
I know, I know, I know for sure
[2x]
Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me
Na na na na na (oh, yeah)
Na na na na na na (alright)
Na na na na na na
Na na
She belongs to me
Kisses like cream,
Her walk is so mean
And every jaw drop
When she's in those jeans,
Alright (alright)
I don't exist
If I don't have her
The sun doesn't shine,
The world doesn't turn,
Alright (alright)
But I know, I know, I know for sure
[2x]
Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me
Na na na na na na (oh, yeah)
Na na na na na na (alright)
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
She knows, she knows
That I've never let her down before
She knows, she knows
That I'm never gonna let another take her love from me now
[2x]
Everybody wanna steal my girl
Everybody wanna take her heart away
Couple billion in the whole wide world
Find another one 'cause she belongs to me
Na na na na na na (oh, yeah, alright, yeah)
Na na na na na na (alright)
Na na na na na na
Na na
She belongs to me
Na na na na na na (oh, yeah)
(She belongs to me, yeah)
Na na na na na na (alright)
Na na na na na na
She belongs to me
Austin smile and waves to the fans, "Thank you so much for coming out tonight. It was an amazing opening concert and i can't wait for the rest of them. Goodnight and be safe."
He comes backstage and smiles at me before grabbing a thing of water. "I need a shower then i will meet you in your dressing room." I nod and watch him walk away. I walk with Alex to my dressing room where he sits down. "I want to know where you came up with the songs?" I laugh, "I want to know the same thing." Looking at each other we know the songs mean more than people think and we will be finding that out soon.
He laughs and shrugs, "We need to do this another time, don't we?" I shake my head, "I want to talk about it tonight while it is fresh." He nods, "Well how about we each start with one and then another and another." I nod, "Sounds good." he turns to me, "Where did all about that bass come from?" I laugh, "When I was pregnant with Aubrey and no one knew, remember how mean they were." He nods, "Well remember when I had her and I didn't lose the weight right away." He nods, "They were still mean and I got tired of it. I was not that big and I wanted to write a song about it. About how no matter what you look like, you are beautiful. Not everyone is a size two; you can be tiny and still not be a size too because of your butt, so I decided to write about it." He smiles, "I loved it." I smile, "Thank you. Where did More than this come from?" he sighs, "Ally, you know where." I look down, "Me?" He nods, "I had to write it out, I had to. I couldn't sit there and watch it anymore without losing it and I thought it would be better if I lost it onto a piece of paper instead of at you."I nod, "Alex." he puts his hand up, "Don't, I know." I sigh, "I loved the song. It was great." He smiles, "Thank you. Where did lips are movin come from?"
I sigh and lean back in the sofa."Austin. When we were fighting. It was after Aubrey was born and I wrote all about that bass and then I got so mad and I wrote that. Every time he talked he was lying to me. Everything he said was a lie. He was with Brooke after that and everything. I could smell her, so he didn't need to lie." He nods, "I remember that." I nod, "You wrote you were done in that song a lot." I nod, "I was done with him. I was over it and I wanted nothing more than to be done with him but Austin being Austin, swooped in and all was forgiven. The song has been in my songbook and it is a great song and I knew the fans would love it." He smiles, "It was a fun song." I smile, "Okay you sang fix a heart before but we didn't get to talk about it?" He shakes his head, "Ally, I don't want to." I shake my head, "Alex, come on. I can figure it out but I would like to talk." He sighs but nods, "You know who it is about." I nod, "Well it's just my feelings Ally. Every time I see you my heart breaks more and you can fix the damage that was done but a broken heart can't be fixed and it never will be." I nod, "The salt in the wounds?" He sighs, "Ally, it's just that seeing you hurts. Then seeing you with Austin who I don't think is right for you but he makes you happy so. It just hurts Ally. That's all."
I nod and watch him, "Where did shake it off come from?" I smile, "Everyone at school over Aubrey and when I got pregnant with Aiden and them calling me names and Austin and just everything. Everything I have dealt with and I just wanted to get rid of it." He smiles, "Well it was catchy and fun, I personally like the haters are gonna hate." I laugh, "It's true. They get on my nerves. Why can't people let people be happy with what they are doing and how they are living their lives, why must they talk and write things that hurt people and upset people because they are jealous and hating. It makes no sense." He laughs, "Preach Ally." I laugh and he throws his arms around me in a hug, "I understand sweetie. I get it."
We pull away and I look at him, "Riding solo?" He laughs, "It's not what you think?" I laugh and look at him. He smiles, "Its not. I wrote it about Tiffany actually. She was a nut job and I am happy I am free of her and I can do what I want. I also wrote it about Bre because now I can do the things I like, which is hanging with you and the kids. And you did have a small part in it, but it was only about the pain being gone."I look at him confused and he laughs, "I still hurt but the pain is getting better and I am learning to live with it. But really the song was about Tiffany and Bre." I smile and hug him, "I was wondering." He laughs and shakes his head, "Don't worry it most certainly wasn't you." I laugh and he looks at me, "Heart wants what it wants."
I sigh and lean my head against my couch. "Alex, I don't think we should talk about this." He looks at me and I sigh, "You know it. Austin is crazy and sometimes I want to be done with him and have it be over but I love him and no matter what I will always love him. You and everyone can tell me he isn't right for me and what he does is wrong and that I need to get away but I can't take the advice even though my head knows it is right and I should because my heart wants him." Alex nods, "I get it trust me, I understand."
We sit silent for a second before I sigh, "So the last song." He looks at me knowing it is coming, "I will always love you?" He sighs, "You know Ally." I nod, "Can we talk about it?" He nods and sighs, "I will always love you Ally. There is no denying that. Ally that song is from my heart and it speaks everything I can't say." I nod, "You feel like I could never want you?" He shakes his head and runs a hand through his hair, "Fuck no. Ugh. I don't know how to explain." He looks at me, "I know and you know that I am not what you need and what you want. I wish it was but it's not." I feel a tear come to my eye, "Your leaving aren't you?"He shakes his head and grabs my hand, "I am not going anywhere. I will be gone a couple days that is it. I am not leaving you. We have three more years of college together." I smile and nod. He kisses my forehead, "You can't get rid of me that easily." I smile and hear a knock as Austin comes in. "What were you guys doing?" I look at him, "Talking about the songs." He nods, "They were all amazing. It was an amazing concert." I smile and nod, "Yeah, Are you ready to go get your bags and say bye to Aubrey and Aiden." He nods and I hug Alex. "Have fun." He nods and hugs me tight before letting me go.
Austin wraps his hand around mine and intertwines our fingers as we walk out to my car. I get in and drive us home so he can say goodbye. I walk inside the house and Aubrey comes running up to me and jumps into my arms. I smile, "Well hello sweetie." She laughs, "Hi mommy." I laugh and shake my head, "I thought you would be asleep." She shakes her head and jumps down and runs around. I look at Hanna and she shrugs, "I tried she would not go to bed." I laugh and shake my head as Austin comes in and goes upstairs to grab his bags.
He comes down a few minutes later looking sullen. He walks over and kisses Aiden and whispers to him. He then picks up Aubrey and spins her around and sings to her. She hugs him tight and kisses him, "Love you daddy." I smile and watch him put her down and then say bye to Hanna and he whispers something to her that she then nods, "I will." I look at her and she laughs, "Take care of you." I shake my head and smile. Austin comes over and wraps his arms around me. "Okay come on Aubrey, bed time." Hanna picks Aubrey up and walks upstairs. Austin puts his forehead against mine, "I love you Ally and I swear my songs were true tonight. I am going to steal your heart and I will be coming back home to you. Real soon, baby. You are my queen and I know I don't treat you that way all the time but I love you so much and I don't know what I would do without you. You gave me this dream and I feel bad that every time I leave you cry and are miserable." I shake my head, "Go have fun, I will be okay. It would be long, I know this."
He smiles and leans down pulling me to him and kisses me with passion and angst. I smile and kiss him back. He pulls away and pecks my lips, "I love you and will call and text." I nod and watch him grabs his bags and get in his car and take off to the airport. I sigh and close the door. I am alone with two kids but for once I'm not afraid of it. I am use to it and honestly, Austin is where he is suppose to be and I am where I am suppose to be; with my kids.
I hope you liked it. I made it super long because of not updating lately which is because I was writing this. I am starting school Monday and I wanted to make sure you got a long chapter in case I couldn't write for a little bit.
I will write one chapter a week, I promise.
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