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.
Heartbreaker Part 2
Alice Russell Lyrics
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You said it couldn't really touch your heart
But when it set your pose a reeling
From that moment it could tear you apart
The power it holds, so mighty
Could bring a nation to its knees, over night yeh
Can make a king sail off to enemy seas
If a broken heart is what you give
Then a broken heart is what you get
If a broken heart is what you give
Remember, then a broken heart is what you get
So can you tell me, does love last?
How can we know as our time will come
And tell me can one ever save another
Or are we just holding on, gone, gone
If a broken heart is what you give
Then a broken heart is what you get
If a broken heart is what you give
Remember, then a broken heart is what you get
If a broken heart is what you give
Then a broken heart is what you get
If a broken heart is what you give
Remember, then a broken heart is what you get
It's a red beaded knuckle but it's keeping us alive
Each day we always struggle with the thought of what's inside
Today's simple kisses, will be loaded with regret
When it falls, when it breaks
Who spills right open
When it falls, when it breaks
Smash it to the ground
When it falls, when it breaks
The landscape all for love escape
When it falls, when it breaks
Huuuu
When it falls, when it breaks
If a broken heart is what you give
Then a broken heart is what you get
If a broken heart is what you give
Then a broken heart is what you get
The lyrics of "Heartbreaker Part 2" by Alice Russell explore the complexities of love and its power to both uplift and destroy. The opening lines point to a conversation with someone who claimed that love was just a feeling and couldn't touch their heart, yet the song suggests that love has the power to tear a person apart. The song acknowledges the power that love holds over people, leading them to make decisions that can change the course of their lives, or even the destiny of nations.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of love, suggesting that if you give someone a broken heart, then you are likely to receive one in return. The song captures the uncertainty of love and relationships, asking whether love can last and whether one person can truly save another. The lyrics conclude with an evocative image of a red beaded knuckle keeping someone alive, and the prospect of simple kisses being loaded with regret.
Overall, "Heartbreaker Part 2" is a poignant meditation on the ups and downs of love and relationships, echoing the sentiments of countless souls who have grappled with the same questions and uncertainties throughout the ages.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that love was just a feeling
You've claimed that love is nothing more than a fleeting sensation
You said it couldn't really touch your heart
You believed that love was incapable of truly affecting your emotions
But when it set your pose a reeling
But the moment it hit you, it completely destabilized you
From that moment it could tear you apart
From then on, it had the ability to relentlessly destroy you
The power it holds, so mighty
The extraordinary force it possesses is so great
Could bring a nation to its knees, over night yeh
It could cause an entire country to collapse instantaneously, oh yes
Can make a king sail off to enemy seas
It could drive a ruler to abandon his country and ally with his enemies
Like he has not a care in this world
As if he didn't have a single care on this earth
If a broken heart is what you give
If you inflict heartbreak on someone else
Then a broken heart is what you get
You can expect to feel the same pain in return
So can you tell me, does love last?
So, can you answer me, is love eternal?
How can we know as our time will come
How can we be certain since our time will eventually arrive
And tell me can one ever save another
And can someone save another from heartbreak?
Or are we just holding on, gone, gone
Or do we just cling to the hope, unable to accept the inevitable end
It's a red beaded knuckle but it's keeping us alive
It's a scar on our heart, but it's what's keeping us alive
Each day we always struggle with the thought of what's inside
Every single day, we face the difficulty of dealing with our innermost feelings
Today's simple kisses, will be loaded with regret
Today's innocent kisses will eventually be tainted with regret
When it falls, when it breaks
When it comes crashing down, when it shatters
Who spills right open
Who is completely broken
Smash it to the ground
Destroy it completely
The landscape all for love escape
An entire world full of people desperately seeking to escape heartbreak
When it falls, when it breaks
When it comes crashing down, when it shatters
If a broken heart is what you give
If you inflict heartbreak on someone else
Then a broken heart is what you get
You can expect to feel the same pain in return
If a broken heart is what you give
If you inflict heartbreak on someone else
Then a broken heart is what you get
You can expect to feel the same pain in return
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEX COWAN, ALICE RUSSELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny Munguia
I love her voice.
Nuné Melik
i cant believe this has only 2 000 views... sad