AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Hi! I'm now going to explain the meaning behind the two UTurn songs, "Hostage" and "Rebellion." Now, I did write these songs, but I had to think as a UTurn member writing them. As you've read, UTurn was controlled by Maurice. They couldn't speak out against him, or else he would force them to split up...which he (kind of?) did. So they apparently decided that if they can't speak out, then they would put it into songs.

The first is "Hostage." Here is the chorus:

Him and her wanna be in love but they can't

No, they're being held hostage

Are they in, are they out

Not even they know the answer

No, it's all just confusion

In the chous, it says that the two power couples of the band, Andyson (Andrew/Alyson) and Bailstin (Bailey/Justin) can't be open with their relationships, but they're forced to tease their fans. So there's confusion from the fans

This is the first verse:

PDA out the door

It's too young for them

They had to say "Goodbye, goodbye"

To the high school love they had

Keep it all inside

Don't let the world know

"Shh," they're told

In this verse, they're describing how the couples weren't allowed to say they're dating. They were told to keep quiet about it.

This is the second verse:

Sirens go off

As the videos come out

They're being forced to tease

The forbidden love they had

Is it real, is it fake

Is it all just plastic

"Oh wow," they're told

This is describing how the couples are now being forced to tease the fans. "As the videos come" line had to do with UTurn's first raunchy music video, "Getting Here With You." In the video, the two couples, primarily Andyson, initially started the confusion. So the fans debate a lot on whether Andyson was actually real or not. Yet, the couple neither confirms or deny anything.

Now on to "Rebellion." This song is very detailed yet cryptic in the lyrics. Here's the first half of the first verse:

My mouth is taped shut

With your silence

Like a puppet on a string

You make my every move for me

In this section, it describes how UTurn were being controlled by Maurice, and how they couldn't say anything.

This is the second section:

You pay the media

To cover up the truth

Too shocking for the public

Must be squeaky clean

This section describes how the band had to cover up the lawsuits, restraining orders, and Andrew's bullying past from the media. Since they signed with a Disney label (Hollywood Records), they had to be "squeaky clean."

This is the first half of the second verse:

I'm just a robot to you

Following your orders

You're tracking my moves

Making sure I don't derail

This section is describing how they're being watched by their management. They were forced to do whatever they're told...unless Andrew and Alyson say otherwise. You know those two are the most powerful members in the group.

This is second section:

I'm sugary sweet bubblegum

Now I'm R-rated sexiness

You're making me confused

I'm gonna self destruct

This is describing how UTurn has two images: One moment they're cute, tween-friendly UTurn, the next moment they're sexy, near-pornographic UTurn. The section also describes how fans are getting confused on which UTurn is the "real one."

This is the first half of the third verse:

You're the paparazzi

I'm in the photographs

They're all over your wall

Seeing if you still own me

Once again, this is describing how they're being watched and controlled.

This is the second half:

High school love is covered up

Rumors are flying

The public is restless

But who cares

I'll still be me

This section, like "Hostage," is describing how Andyson and Bailstin (both high school couples) are forced to cover up the relationships. "Rumors are flying" describes how the couples are teasing their fans, leading to speculation. "The public is restless" is a reference to the fans demanding answers.

This is the chorus:

I'm gonna go on a rebellion

Gonna do my own thing

You can't control me

You don't own me like property

I'm gonna go my own way

You'll be left behind

Cuz I'm gonna start a rebellion

The chorus describes how UTurn are revolting against how they're being treated by everyone they're working with, like Maurice, their marketing teams, record labels, etc. The band is determined to have creative freedom.

So that's it with the "hidden meanings" behind "Hostage" and "Rebellion." And this is also the end of book4: Fighting For the One. Coming in February, book5: The One with The X Factor. As the final chapter said, "Is it really the end of UTurn...or is it just the beginning?" You'll find out this February.

-Staci (ImTheGirl)