‘Run Run Run’

(Written by Peter Svensson, Vicci Martinez, Johan Carlson, Chad Wolfinbarger )

This is the road I want to take
This is the choice I want to make
This is the life that I create, yeah, yeah

Is this the start of something new?
Is this my only way to you?
This is the best that I can do, yeah, yeah

Where do we go?
Oh, oh, I want to know
Where do we go?
Oh, oh, I want to know

Why do I run, run, run, run?
Why do I run, run, run, run?
The days go by I can’t deny
I can’t erase your face
Why do I run, run, run, run?

This is the day I have to face
This is the moment to embrace
This is something I can’t replace, yeah, yeah

Where do we go?
Oh, oh, I want to know
Where do we go?
Oh, oh, I want to know

Why do I run, run, run, run?
Why do I run, run, run, run?
The days go by I can’t deny
I can’t erase your face
Why do I run, run, run, run?

From the only home
I’ve ever known
From what I just found
And in circles all around
From the ones I love
And the stars above
To another space
I’m just trying to find my place
Am I right or wrong
Where do I belong
Will I ever stay
Hey, I wanna know
Where do I go

Why do I run?
Why do I run, run, run, run?
Why do I run, run, run, run?
Why do I run, run, run, run?

The days go by I can’t deny
I can’t erase your face
Why do I run, run, run, run?

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“This song is about questioning.  I asked myself, when I moved from Tacoma to LA, why am I doing this?  It was a big deal to me, because I’ve never lived anywhere else.  Without thinking, I came to LA, and it felt like I left my old life behind.  I wondered if I was doing the right thing, and if this was what I needed to be doing, which I now believe was a necessary choice and the right thing to do.  I’ve always put my music first, because it is me and it is my passion.  I have run from certain situation, because this is what I need to be doing, I had to be true to myself.  It’s so easy to stay put, but if you don’t follow your passion, you can miss those opportunities.  Live large.”

‘Stop Pretending’

(Written by Vicci Martinez, Kristian Lundin, Savan Kotecha, Julian Bunetta)

Woke up in a riddle
Without knowing what to do
Stuck solving a puzzle with no clues
I’m right in the middle
Of every dream becoming true
But it all means so little without you

I’d never say these words to anyone else
I always play a part with everyone else
Been wasting too much time not being myself
But with you, I stop pretending
Drank some wine to finally confess
That there’s a wounded heart inside of my chest
And now I want you back, cuz I feel like a mess
But with you I stop pretending

Keep hearing the echo
Of how you used to say my name
But I’m stuck in the shadow of my pain

Hello baby, are you there?

I’d never say these words to anyone else
I always play a part with everyone else
Been wasting too much time not being myself
But with you, I stop pretending
Drank some wine to finally confess
That there’s a wounded heart inside of my chest
And now I want you back, cuz I feel like a mess
But with you I stop pretending

Hello baby, are you still there?

I’d never say these words to anyone else
I always play a part with everyone else
Been wasting too much time not being myself
But with you, I stop pretending
Drank some wine to finally confess
That there’s a wounded heart inside of my chest
And now I want you back, cuz I feel like a mess
But with you I stop pretending

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“This song is definitely about the journey I have been on since The Voice. I came to LA to do the show, and with the way things turned out, I never left.  Life has been a rollercoaster, and I have been so blessed to live out my dreams, but with that I had to leave a lot of things behind, including the person I was with. We were very supportive of each other living our truth, and following our passion in life, but we had to let go of the relationship we were in to do this. This is basically a song dedicated to that person, kind of a confession.”

‘Out Of Contol’

(Written by Peter Svensson and Vicci Martinez)

Been dancing all alone
Keep staring at the phone
I’m waiting for your call
This time it was your fault

You warm me up, to let me go
You stay away, to keep me cold
I don’t know, but some things never change

You turn me on, to shut me down
You pull me close, to push me out
I don’t know, but something’s gotta change

You make me feel like I’m losing my mind baby
You make me believe that we’re losing this time baby
C’mon, we’re deep in the hole
Baby our love is out of control
You make me feel like I’m losing my mind baby

Been using up the wine
Been crying all the time
I keep on asking why
Don’t wanna say goodbye

You warm me up, to let me go
You stay away, to keep me cold
I don’t know, but some things never change

You turn me on, to shut me down
You pull me close, to push me out
I don’t know, but something’s gotta change

You make me feel like I’m losing my mind baby
You make me believe that we’re losing this time baby
C’mon, we’re deep in the hole
Baby our love is out of control
You make me feel like I’m losing my mind baby

I can’t believe I’m feeling so low
I can’t believe you don’t even know
So maybe we should just let it go, oh no

You make me feel like I’m losing my mind
You make me believe that we’re losing this time baby
You make me feel like I’m losing my mind
You make me believe that we’re losing this time baby
C’mon, we’re deep in the hole
Baby our love is out of control
You make me feel like I’m losing my mind baby

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“This song is about a relationship, one that you get stuck in, addicted to, that is destructive, so much that you almost make each other go crazy. You become addicted to feeling crazy.  Sometimes when you are in the relationship, you don’t see it, but only when you leave it, you get this clarity and ask yourself “Why did I let myself go crazy.”   It helps you appreciate when you do meet someone great, you know it is amazing.”

‘Not Washing You Off Of Me’

(Written by Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock, Vicci Martinez)

I don’t need anybody else, not anybody else
But you right by my side
Just when I think I’ve had enough
Not tired of getting off
With you I’m satisfied
You can have all of me, leave on the lights
And when the morning comes you know that I’m

Not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
I’m not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
So stay with me
Do what we do, can we do that once again
Until then
Not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
So stay with me

I don’t need anybody else, not anybody else
But you right by my side
I know it’s me your gonna leave with
Don’t care who you’ve been with
You’re with me tonight

I can have all of you
Just give up the fight
And when the morning comes
We’ll pull down the blinds

Not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
I’m not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
So stay with me
Do what we do, can we do that once again
Until then
Not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
So stay with me

See I don’t believe that we could be much closer than this
The whole earth can split apart and fall, but it won’t stop this kiss
Whenever you hold me
Whenever you touch me
I’m keeping you on me

Not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
I’m not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
So stay with me
Do what we do, can we do that once again
Until then
Not washing you off of me
Your loving it makes me clean
So stay with me

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“What can I say, this is song about sex, but it is more than that.  It is about the intimacy of sex and how you don’t want to wash away that memory, how you want to keep that with you forever.”

‘I Can Love’

(Written by Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock, Vicci Martinez, Jason Nevins, Eren Cannata)

One of these days I’m about to break and leave this behind
Gonna be days that you lose a fight but I won’t lose my mind
You know what I’m saying
I know who I’m playing
I’ll keep doing what I gotta do for me

Maybe I can stop, and change this world
Maybe I can be that supergirl
Maybe I can do more than you think
I know I can because I have a heart that beats and I can love

And the rivers deep and the mountains high and the world is tough but so am I
And I’m standing up ‘cause I can love
And the light is on and it’s in my soul and I’m here for you, that’s how I roll
And I’m standing up ‘cause I can love

One of these days when you’re losing faith
And you’re down on the ground
What a sweet taste when you win the race
And they can’t keep you down
You know what I’m saying
You know who you’re playing
I’ll keep doing what I gotta do for me

Maybe I can stop, and change this world
Maybe I can be that supergirl
Maybe I can do more than you think
I know I can because I have a heart that beats and I can love

And the rivers deep and the mountains high and the world is tough but so am I
And I’m standing up ‘cause I can love
And the light is on and it’s in my soul and I’m here for you, that’s how I roll
And I’m standing up ‘cause I can love

Love so deep
Love sublime
Love so strong
Every time
Who I am
Is what you see
And yes its love
That sets me free

Maybe I can stop, and change this world
Maybe I can be that supergirl
Maybe I can do more than you think
I know I can because I have a heart that beats and I can love

And the rivers deep and the mountains high and the world is tough but so am I
And I’m standing up ‘cause I can love
And the light is on and it’s in my soul and I’m here for you, that’s how I roll
And I’m standing up ‘cause I can love

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

” It is about putting your heart into it.  Everything I do is based on love. Sometimes we don’t feel our best, and we can let things and people bring us down.  This song is about empowerment and to remind us that we do have hearts and we should use them.”

‘Hold Me Darlin’

(Written by Vicci Martinez, Jason Nevins, Eren Cannata, Chris McDonald)

Who am I now?
Who was I then?
What am I doing baby?
Who have I been?

What am I worth to you?
Is it even much?
But I said I’m sorry, are you giving up?
Please don’t give up

Hold me darlin’
Hold me please
I am sorry
I am weak
I pray for forgiveness
And to be free
So hold me darlin’, hold me please

It’s a good thing baby
We just need some space
But I’m getting tired of looking at this empty place
I know you’re keeping busy
Is that why we’re out of touch?
But my instinct tells me that you’re giving up
Please don’t give up

Hold me darlin’
Hold me please
I am sorry
I am weak
I pray for forgiveness
And to be free
So hold me darlin’, hold me

Though I can’t see tomorrow in your eyes
And does the thought of ever leaving cross your mind
But when tomorrow comes will you be by my side

Hold me darlin’
Hold me please
I am sorry
I am weak
I pray for forgiveness
And to be free
So hold me darlin’, hold me please

Hold me darlin’
Hold me please
I am sorry
I am weak
Hold me darlin’
Hold me please
Hold me darlin’
Hold me please

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“I wrote this when I was feeling really vulnerable in a relationship. It is how we try to be proud and put the blame on the other person as to why things aren’t working out. But this is a song of owning up to it, owning up to your faults and your blame, but at the same time saying “I love you; give me another chance; don’t give up on me.”

‘I Want Your Kiss’

(Written by Vicci Martinez and Tim Pagnotta)

Countdown to midnight baby, and I’m out here looking for you
‘Cause you’re on my wish list honey, and I wanna be on yours too
Let’s get down to business; can I get a witness
‘Cause I want you to be my boo

But there ain’t no pressure
Don’t need to prove
‘Cause you got me feeling, feeling good
And I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna,
I want your kiss (When you’re talking, when you’re walking, oh baby don’t stop it)
I want your kiss (‘Cause I need it, and I mean it, and you better believe it)
I want your lips up against mine when we grind by my side
Oh baby ‘cause you’re super fly

And you got me feeling, feeling good
And I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna,
I want your kiss
Na, na, na (x5)
Na, na, na (x5)

I want the front row seat, could you make me a VIP
When you’re in the spotlight baby, I don’t want to miss anything
Can I get a witness, ‘cause you’re making me religious
And I want you to be my boo

I want your kiss (When you’re talking, when you’re walking, oh baby don’t stop it)
I want your kiss (‘Cause I need it, and I mean it, and you better believe it)
I want your lips up against mine when we grind by my side
Oh baby ‘cause you’re super fly
And you got me feeling, feeling good
And I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna,
I want your kiss

Stop playing with me, you know I’m sensitive
I’m racking heartaches up, this might get expensive
But I’ll pay whatever price, you’re like a drug I need to live
I’m addicted baby, and I want your kiss

Na, na, na (x5)
Yeah, I want your kiss
Na, na, na (x5)
I want your lips up against mine when we grind by my side
Oh baby ‘cause you’re super fly
And you got me, got me feeling good
And you got me, got me feeling
I want your kiss (When you’re talking, when you’re walking, oh baby don’t stop it)
Oh yeah, I want your kiss (‘Cause I need it, and I mean it, and you better believe it)
I want your lips up against mine when we grind by my side
Oh baby ‘cause you’re super fly
And you got me, got me feeling good
And I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna,
I want your kiss
Na, na, na (x5)
Na, na, na (x5)

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“Basically this is my party song about a crush and that excitement it brings.  It is a song about starting new.  The concept I had in my mind when I wrote it, was the idea of being at a New Year’s Eve party and confessing to that certain someone that you’ve had a crush on them all year and hoping to be the one that gets that kiss at midnight.”

“Let Go’

(Written by Vicci Martinez & Tim Pagnotta)

How do I find a way to remember all the ones that I’ve loved
How do I rewind
In a dream, memories come alive, you and I in a dream
Is where I see you

When the angels gave you wings
You were holding onto me
A love, our love
We were learning to let go

How do I find a way to forgive and not forget, I ran away
But you didn’t chase me
You were young, we were young, if you could see me all grown up would you be proud
Of who I am now

When the angels gave you wings
You were holding onto me
A love, our love
We were learning to let go

(Bridge)
Life goes by in a blink of an eye
If I wasn’t perfect, I’m sorry I tried
You don’t have to worry, we’re gonna to be fine
You’re learning to let go, now follow the light

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
We’re learning to let go
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
We’re learning to let go
We can’t fix what isn’t broken, my heart is always open
We can’t fix what isn’t broken, my heart is always open
My heart is always open
And I, I’ll never let go

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“This is a song about my father.  Right when someone dies, there is a lot of sadness, and you can live in it for a long time, some people live there forever.  But there comes a point to let go of that sadness and embrace the fact that I’m living here without my father.   At the same time, you never let go because he is always a part of me.   What I wanted to do was let go of the pain so I could remember the love.  My manager shared her motto in life, something she believes and lives by that has helped her through the tough times.  “Live for them, don’t die with them.”  For everyone that leaves us, we have a responsibility to live harder and live for them.”

‘Touch That Fire’

(Written by Vicci Martinez, Tim Pagnotta, Jeff Leonard, Rod Cook, Ryan Smith)

Feels like it’s gonna rain
The clouds are coming in
Such a beautiful picture

And I wanna fly away
But this time I’m gonna stay
And stop hiding from this illusion

‘Cause I’ve got a lot to say
And it’s hard to find a way
To make anyone listen

You see I feel the need for change
But who am I to delegate
This has to be your decision

‘Cause I’d rather touch the fire than let my heart grow cold
And I’d never runaway from these things I wanna say
Lemme tell you babe, ‘cause I want you to know

Touch that fire, yeah
Gimme that fire, yeah
Show me that fire, yeah

And another day goes by
Oh how the time does fly
And now we’re back where we started

But I’m gonna see this through
And heal myself first so I can heal you
Singing songs and trying to make a difference

That make you think about
How your children gonna feel
Knowing all along we had the solution baby

I’d rather touch the fire than let my heart grow cold
And I’d never runaway from these things I wanna say
Let me tell you baby, cause I want you to know

Touch that fire, yeah
Gimme that fire, yeah
Show me that fire, yeah

What’s it gonna take
To open up your eyes
We can’t wait another day
For you to make up your mind
‘Cause it’s all about to break
So we got, got, gotta do something
Show me that fire

Now I’m gonna see this through
And heal myself first so I can heal you
Singing songs and trying to make a difference

I’d rather touch the fire than let my heart grow cold
And I’d never runaway from these things I wanna say
Let me tell you baby, cause I want you to know

Touch that fire, yeah
Gimme that fire, yeah
Show me that fire, yeah

And I’d never runaway from these things I wanna say
Let me tell you baby, cause I want you to know
Touch that fire

Vicci’s interpretation of this song:

“I wrote this song at the beginning of the Obama campaign.  It touched a part of me, and reminded me that it is better to go for things you believe in, to dare to be bold.  It can be easier to not risk anything, not put yourself out there, but that isn’t living true to your authentic self.  It reminds me to not be scared, and not to let fear run your life.”

‘Little Faith’

(Written by Peter Svensson & Vicci Martinez)

You don´t talk and you don´t give ear
You can´t see anything in here

But I´ll be there beside you

You can´t stay and you cannot go
Do you have a reason for feeling low?

‘Cause I´ll be there beside you
Always there beside you

So, please won´t you have a little faith in me
I´ll be here and I’ll promise I will never leave
I see you
Believe you
I´ll catch you if you fall
So, please have a little faith in me

You don´t win and you don´t give in
It´s only fear that you feel within

But I´ll be there beside you

It´s like a storm on an open sea
You´re the boat and the sail is me

And I´ll be here beside you
Always here beside you

So, please won´t you have a little faith in me
I´ll be here and I’ll promise I will never leave
I see you
Believe you
I´ll catch you if you fall
So, please have a little faith in me

Please won´t you have a little faith in me
I´ll be here and I’ll promise I will never leave
So, please have a little faith in me
I´ll spend my time
To help you find
What you’ve been looking for
So, please have a little faith in me

I´ll be there beside you
Always there beside you

Vicci’s interpretation of this song;

“Little Faith about unconditional friendship.  It is about being there for a friend that is down and out, no matter why.  Whatever the reason might be, it says that I’m here for you, that I will be that friend.”