Article in English, published by Wiwibloggs.com 27.11.2020
By William Lee Adams
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Roxen’s “Wonderland” music video
In the music video she doesn’t just believe: She detaches herself from reality to create a “Wonderland” all her own. Her passport isn’t in her drawer, but between her ears as she embarks on a fantasy adventure in playful outfits — from sequinned parachute pants to frilly purple party dresses.
Just as Alice had a rather trippy trip down that rabbit hole, Roxen creates a world where she can dance with melting disco balls, vogue as white bunnies fall from a purple sky and roll around in glittering silver snow. The wintery swerve on the disco aesthetic needs to become an annual tradition.
Rybak’s influence can be felt most clearly in the strings, which mesh smoothly with the tropical house undertone.
They’re present but not overpowering, giving the electronic sound a warm, folksy feel.
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“I’m glad we’re finally seeing the clip for Wonderland,” Roxen said in a statement sent to Wiwibloggs. “It is one of my favorites. I found myself completely in the whole concept, this whole story is a part of me, of my universe and vibrates just like me. I would like both the song as well as the video to make you dream and take your thoughts to a fantastic world.”
Alexander Rybak isn’t the only Eurovision star connected with the song. “Wonderland” was co-produced by James Richard Newman — the same James Newman who was due to represent the UK at Eurovision 2020. As well as being a singer he is also an experienced songwriter and producer.
The song was written and composed by James Daniel Lewis, Chelcee Maria Grimes and Alexander Rybak and produced by James Richard Newman and Mădălin Roșioru.
The video was directed by Raluca Netca, with Alex Chițu overseeing photography. The production was sealed, signed and delivered by Loops Production.
From the Video Description:
Music & Lyrics by James Daniel Lewis, Chelcee Maria Grimes, Alexander Rybak
Produced by James Richard Newman, Madalin Rosioru (MADS) (C) & (P) 2020 #GlobalRecords
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Wonderland | LYRICS
Alcohol and cigarettes seem to be my only friends
I lay awake till after 5 thinking about all those crooked lies
And it gets hard to breathe and my tongue is tied
Wonʼt say a word till the day I die
My broken dreams burst at the seams
Somehow I still believe
So I just stay out till the morning comes
Dance all night till my body’s numb
I black out till the feelings gone
The only way I feel ok
And they say
Oh there she goes
Where she goes nobody knows
To a place she calls her home
Wonderland Woah oh oh
Oh there she is with a bottle to her lips
Fly away with just a sip
Wonderland Woah oh oh
Want a love so damn hard,
Harder so it leaves a mark
And it leaves me scarred, tears me apart
Leaves soul leaking up inside my heart
Coz I just wanna feel something real
Leave me broken thatʼs ideal
I know Iʼm dancing with the devil
But I promise ill be careful
So I just stay out till the morning comes
Dance all night till my bodies numb
I black out till the feelings gone
The only way I feel ok
And they say
Chorus:
Oh there she goes Where she goes nobody knows
To a place she calls her home
Wonderland Woah oh oh
Oh there she is with a bottle to her lips
Fly away with just a sip
Wonderland Woah oh oh