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LEXI JONES

Singer / Songwriter

LEXI JONES

Singer / Songwriter

LEXI JONES

Singer / Songwriter

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I am a people pleaser. It literally drives me insa

I am a people pleaser. It literally drives me insane when I think someone could be mad or upset with me.
And people have always had a lot of expectations of me. “You could be a famous actress”. “You could get into a really good college”. “You could be a famous singer/songwriter”. “You just have to work hard every day. You have play lots of shows. You have to post on social media everyday. You have to do this and do that”. People love giving me their advice for how I should follow my dreams. And it’s not that I’m not grateful. I am so blessed with many friends and family who love and support me everyday. Most of my life I have listened to everyone’s advice. Because they loved me and they were older and had more life experience than me. And thus far, my life has played out incredibly.

However, through some trials and tribulations already this year, I think I’ve reached a point in my life where I’ve realized: no one can know what’s best for me, except for me.
I can’t please everyone. And it’s not worth pleasing my peers, if I’m not pleasing myself.
And I think a lot of it revolves around this idea of “success” as an artist.
If I want to be “successful”, I have to work everyday on my music. I can’t have a social life while pursing music. Music has to be my life.
Music is a huge part of my life. But it’s not everything. I think that’s why so many musicians struggle with mental health. Because they don’t have a life outside of music.

I don’t want you all to think this is my resignation from music. It’s far from it. I just wanted to share my thoughts.
I want to focus on what makes me happy. Life is too freaking short to live for other people.
If one day, I want to lay in a field of wildflowers instead of writing a song then that’s what I’m going to do. And I’m not going to be shamed for it.

What do you guys think? Do you feel like you have to live up to other people’s expectations? In a world full of narcissism, do you shame yourself for putting yourself first sometimes?

“May, more than any other month of the year, wan

“May, more than any other month of the year, wants us to feel alive.”

― Fennel Hudson

Songwriting to me…🎶 A lot of songwriters use

Songwriting to me…🎶

A lot of songwriters use this craft as a way to express yourself. A way to get out your feelings. To work through your emotions.

I think I’m a bit different. I think I manipulate my situations and those emotions to write a song.
Songwriting needs emotion. It’s the main ingredient. If I’m feeling particularly sad or angry, I tell myself “well maybe a hit song will come out of this” 😂

I don’t need to write songs. I want to write songs. It’s fun. It’s like a game to me. A puzzle.
A puzzle where you don’t know the final product when you start. You just begin putting pieces together and see where you end up. Sometimes, halfway through, you know exactly what the end will look like. But other times, halfway through, you have to start over or move pieces around and keep messing with it until it makes sense.

And then eventually, the final puzzle piece is connected, and that feeling is amazing. And you look back at what you created and it’s incredible.

Don’t get me wrong, there are times when I finish my “puzzle” and I look at the full song and I’m like 🤨 “eh it’s fine” haha but not every song you write, not every piece of art you create is going to be a masterpiece.

But that is art. It’s the process. The game. And when I’ve written three songs that are “okay”, the next one is the best song I’ve ever written. You keep writing, you keep creating, you keep growing.

Songwriting to me is a journey. A game. A part of me. ♥️
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How I spent my Earth Day 2022! 🌎#protectourplan

How I spent my Earth Day 2022! 🌎#protectourplanet #earthmonth #kisstheground #gogently

It’s my 5 Year Vege-versary! 🌱 Have I eaten

It’s my 5 Year Vege-versary! 🌱

Have I eaten meat during these 5 years? Yes. As most of my friends like to remind me 🤦🏼‍♀️(ie drunken nights at Taco Bell) but it doesn’t matter. I’m not perfect nor do I have to be. There is no vegetarian or vegan police. It’s my diet and it’s body. It’s all about balance. I’ve made this decision to keep my body and my mind in balance. It’s a personal journey. And one that I’m proud of.
If you’re looking to find new balance in your life, I recommend research. I’ve done sooooo much research and continue. I’m literally obsessed. And I also recommend taking time to listen to your body and your mind. Take walks in nature. Try new things. Open your mind. Be kind to yourself.
I also recommend eating Impossible burgers because they are literally my life. 😍

I wrote a song about Wicker Park, Chicago. One of

I wrote a song about Wicker Park, Chicago. One of my favorite places! I lived there for a year and worked there for two years. It was such a special time in my life. My first time living in a big city. Shout out to @subtchicago @dimospizza @beachbunn.y Miss you!

Song: Wicker Park - Lexi Jones
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The bridge section to my song, “Miss Ziebarth Is

The bridge section to my song, “Miss Ziebarth Is Betrothed”! I wrote this part based off a letter I found of my Grandma writing to her future mother in law, just days before the wedding. I also changed the song to be in first person instead of third but only for the bridge. Just personal choice. Let me know what you all think!
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Not much has changed since my birth. Should I brin

Not much has changed since my birth. Should I bring back the feather boa? 😂💕

Thank you to @cliffbells for an incredible evening! We had an absolute marvelous time! Good music, good drinks, good food! tried ratatouille for the first time! That was fun! If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be inside a jazz club. I’m just so grateful to have so many loving, supporting, kick-ass people around me. Here’s to 26! 🥳✨

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