She is the daughte… Read Full Bio ↴Alice Russell (b. 1975) is a British soul singer.
She is the daughter of an organist, and grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk. At the age of nine, following in her father's and sisters' musical footsteps, Russell began taking lessons on cello, and sang in choirs, before studying art and music in Brighton from 1994.
As well as the classical influences of her father, and formal music lessons, Russell listened to gospel music and soul artists such as Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin from an early age, which played a big part in the shaping of her style. Other artists such as Minnie Ripperton, Eva Cassidy, Chaka Khan, and Jill Scott are listed by Russell as influences.
She began making a name for herself in the early 2000s, contributing to recordings by Bah Samba, Quantic, TM Juke, Kushti and Nostalgia 77. Her work with Bah Samba sees Russell fusing Latin sounds with tinges of house, jazz and funk, whereas her material with the band Kushti involved a more laid back, hip-hop and soul inspired sound. Her debut album, Under the Munka Moon (2004), was an amalgamation of various singles, remixes, and collaborations.
It was followed by My Favourite Letters in 2005, her debut studio album, created in collaboration with co-writer, producer, and guitarist Alex Cowan (a.k.a. TM Juke). Her third release, Under the Munka Moon II (2006), compiled her most recent collaborations, remixes, and cover versions, including her popular interpretation of The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army. The Alice Russell – Live in Paris DVD also came out in 2006.
Russell and TM Juke have been touring together since 2006 in the U.K, Europe, Australia, the U.S., and other countries. In summer 2006, Grant Marshall (a.k.a. Daddy G of Massive Attack) asked Russell to play the main stage at The Big Chill music festival. Russell has also supported Lonnie Liston Smith, Femi Kuti and De La Soul, and has appeared on the bill with Amy Winehouse for the British showcase at the Midem Music Conference in Cannes 2007.
All Over Now
Alice Russell Lyrics
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The trees have dropped their leaves on the silent roads
The boys put down their arrows and the bows and the
Clouds have moved aside for the sun to dim its glow
the river dried up & the oceans with the sea
The stars put out their lights and closed the galaxy
They shut the mountains & the valleys on the way
final
You should go
But its fine now
They all know
its over now
and now the west winds are so slow they hardly blow
And the chill outsides too cold even for snow
The houses packed up the streets left long ago
From here to vience beach, milan, & the congo
take a while to stand outside there'll be no rain
I don't know if I can start all this again
Will the world return to me intime the same
From here to italy, norway & spain cos its
final
You should go
But its fine now
They all know
The lyrics of Alice Russell's "All Over Now" paint a visually striking picture of the end of the world as we know it. The song is a message to a person, or perhaps humanity as a whole, that it's time to move on because it's the end. The verse "The birds have stopped their song, they know it's time to go, the trees have dropped their leaves on the silent roads, the boys put down their arrows and the bows and the clouds have moved aside for the sun to dim its glow" illustrates how nature is preparing for the end, and humans are putting down their weapons while the universe is unwinding itself. The oceans are drying up, and the stars are closing the galaxy. The imagery is that the world is shutting down its physical beauty, and all humans can do is accept it.
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe how the wind has become slow, and the outside is too cold for snow, and the streets are left long ago, with all the houses being packed up. Alice Russell's lost hope in the world's return, maybe with an underlying feeling of resignation, as she says, "I don't know if I can start all this again, will the world return to me in time the same." In conclusion, the song describes the inevitability of the end, and how everything must come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
The birds have stopped their song, they know its time to go
Nature has entered into a new phase of existence, signifying the end of an era and time to move on.
The trees have dropped their leaves on the silent roads
The season has changed, shedding the old, making way for the new, in a calm and peaceful way.
The boys put down their arrows and the bows and the
The youthful energy, passion and vigour of life have been spent, and are now laid to rest.
Clouds have moved aside for the sun to dim its glow
The time for gloom and darkness has come to an end, with the clouds parting, allowing the sun to fade away.
the river dried up & the oceans with the sea
Water, the symbol of life, has reduced to a minimum, signifying the end of existence.
The stars put out their lights and closed the galaxy
The cosmos has gone dark, with the stars fading away into a somber, quiet state.
They shut the mountains & the valleys on the way
The majestic landscapes of the world become inaccessible, signifying the world moving on to a new chapter.
They packed up Africa, Brazil, Bombay, cos its
The journey is complete, as the world is being cleared, with one location after another vanishing for good.
final
The end has arrived, with no going back, signifying the finality of the journey.
You should go
It's time to move on, to leave behind the old and embrace the new.
But its fine now
All is well, there's nothing to fear or worry about; everything will work out just fine.
They all know
Everyone is aware of the finality of the situation and the changes that must be made.
its over now
The journey has come to an end, with the future holding greater possibilities and opportunities.
and now the west winds are so slow they hardly blow
Even the elements have slowed down, with the calmness in the air signifying a period of tranquility.
And the chill outsides too cold even for snow
The coldness of the world outside creates a sense of numbness, with even snow being unable to form.
The houses packed up the streets left long ago
The streets have been vacated, as people move on with their lives, closing the doors on the past.
From here to vience beach, milan, & the congo
The world has become unrecognizable, with familiar landmarks and landmarks disappearing into oblivion.
take a while to stand outside there'll be no rain
Take a moment to step out into the world and feel the weight of what has happened, knowing that there will no longer be any healing or restoration.
I don't know if I can start all this again
Uncertainty lies ahead, with the prospect of starting over posing as a challenge and a test.
Will the world return to me intime the same
The hope lingers that the world can return to normal, restoring what has been lost in society and life.
From here to italy, norway & spain cos its
The finality of the journey still lingers, with locations disappearing left and right, allowing for new beginnings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: CONWAN, RUSSELL, WILKINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@garethsammut6921
How does this track only have 13k views. Millions missing out on the beautiful tracks by Tru thoughts and Alice Russell. Love this woman...literally. She sings to my soul!
@angelvillanueva9835
Bailando con este beat desde el 2013...
@Theboks79
This is why the 'repeat' button was invented...Great track!
@dee-mmoonson6341
Excellent track. The comment section made me look up what bboy means
@goldenchild6159
Bboys love this song!
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@alexanderustinov7078
When I listen to this the "all over" makes me remember that I had to quit bboying and makes me sad.
@yochad11
sick!
@aie_aie_
Ca tue ! :)