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.
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Alice Russell Lyrics
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We dance, we breathe for, we may change and all it is
Remember that we are what we are and all we are
We dance, we breathe for, we may change and all it is
So in the answer lies the question
The subject that we started all along
My mind didn't feel so open
So we don't know what we doing
We do know that's what we should believe
But it makes no difference of what you see inside
So don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
Don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
Don't know where you're coming
Don't know where you're going too
You can't tie down an angel
A picture of life it's true
When rain drops come and go
The different never hide
Where you lose yourself
You find your mind
So don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
Don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
So don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
Don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
So don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
Don't you see you're not so different
Take yourself back to innocence
The lyrics of Alice Russell’s song Different encourage listeners to remember that who they are is exactly who they should be. The repetition of “remember that we are what we are and all we are” emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and self-understanding. The chorus encourages listeners not to feel alone, encouraging them to take themselves back to a time where they felt innocent and carefree. The line “we do know that’s what we should believe” speaks to the idea that believing in oneself is important, even if one isn’t exactly sure what they are doing. The lyrics suggest that staying true to oneself and maintaining a sense of innocence is vital to feeling happy and fulfilled in one’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember that we are what we are and all we are
Let us not forget that we are who we are and that is everything we are.
We dance, we breathe for, we may change and all it is
We dance and breathe for whatever reasons we may have and we may change for the better or the worse, and all of it matters.
So in the answer lies the question
The answer is in the question itself, for it provides knowledge and understanding.
The subject that we started all along
The subject we have always been contemplating and exploring.
My mind didn't feel so open
My mind felt closed off, holding back imagination and creativity.
Imagination filling up my soul
Exploring and embracing imagination, letting it fill the soul and inspire creativity.
So we don't know what we doing
We may not know precisely what we are doing or where we are heading.
We do know that's what we should believe
But, at least we know that we should believe in the path we choose.
But it makes no difference of what you see inside
What others might see or say about us does not matter, but what is inside our hearts does.
So don't you see you're not so different
We are not as different from each other as we might think.
Take yourself back to innocence
Reflecting on and embracing one's innocence and purity of heart and mind.
Don't know where you're coming
We might not always know where we are coming from or started from.
Don't know where you're going too
We may not always be sure where we are headed in life or where our destination is.
You can't tie down an angel
It is impossible to constrain or limit the potential or freedom of someone with pure heart and soul.
A picture of life it's true
A real reflection of life, its uncertainties and mysteries.
When rain drops come and go
In the fleeting moments of life, no matter how short-lived or long-lived, we must learn to embrace and cherish the present.
The different never hide
Our differences do not and should not be hidden, but rather celebrated and accepted.
Where you lose yourself
Sometimes, we must take a step back or lose ourselves in order to be found and rediscover who we truly are.
You find your mind
It is through losing and finding ourselves that we find peace of mind and clarity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEX COWAN, ALICE RUSSELL
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