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.
Hurry On Now
Alice Russell Lyrics
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Stones to pebbles, see them roll away.
My wandering troubles need not break my back,
Mmm, sorrow is the price I pay.
I sing my sorrows to the morning; I speak them to the night.
You best believe I? ll keep singing until I make my wrongs so right.
Devil said, a pity for your troubles to take your tired old soul?
So you know you got to go.
You got to hurry on now,
In the night.
I would heed my sorrow.
And it knows, won? t be long now?
Hurry.
Now with blind hands, I crawl this lonely place,
As my dry tears fall and roll away.
I can? t see troubles as they dance behind my back,
Ooo, sorrow is my soul to slay.
He stole my sorrows from the morning; he ripped them from the night.
And you best believe I? ll keep singing to make my wrongs so right.
Devil took a pity of my troubles; he holds my tired old soul
So I know I got to go?
Hurry, to catch the morning.
I got to hurry on now,
In the night.
I would heed my sorrow.
Now I know, won? t be long now?
Hurry.
The lyrics of Alice Russell's song 'Hurry On Now' is a reflection on the journey of life and the inevitability of struggles and sorrows that we encounter along the way. The song seems to portray a situation where the singer has hit a low point in life, where everything that was once solid has become broken and unsteady. The opening line, "Now my road has turned to tracks, stones to pebbles see them roll away" suggests that life has taken a turn for the worse, and the things that once seemed strong and dependable are no more. The chorus encourages the singer to hurry and catch the morning as if there is hope that the new dawn will bring some relief from their troubles.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is not alone in their struggles. They sing their sorrows to the morning and speak them to the night, indicating that they find some comfort in expressing their pain. Despite the pain, the singer remains optimistic that they can make things right. The line, "You best believe I'll keep singing until I make my wrongs so right" is a testament to their resilience and determination.
The reference to the 'Devil' in the song's lyrics is noteworthy as it suggests that there is an external force that is causing the singer's troubles. The Devil says, "a pity for your troubles to take your tired old soul? So you know you got to go." This line can be interpreted in several ways, one of which suggests that the Devil sees an opportunity to claim the singer's soul due to the hardships that they are facing. In conclusion, 'Hurry On Now' is a song about the challenges of life and the need to keep moving forward despite the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Now my road has turned to tracks,
The once-promising path of life has now changed into an uncertain and tiresome journey.
Stones to pebbles, see them roll away.
The things that once seemed significant in life have now become insignificant and lost forever.
My wandering troubles need not break my back,
Despite all the difficulties and uncertainties that come with this new path, I must persevere and not let them defeat me entirely.
Mmm, sorrow is the price I pay.
The cost of this journey is the feeling of sadness that permeates my every day, but it is a necessary price to pay.
I sing my sorrows to the morning; I speak them to the night.
I confide my troubles to the open air, trying to find some sense of peace and understanding.
You best believe I'll keep singing until I make my wrongs so right.
I will continue to sing until I can put right the mistakes of my past and find redemption for my soul.
Devil said, a pity for your troubles to take your tired old soul?
The devil taunts me about the mental toll that comes with this difficult path in life.
So you know you got to go.
I must push forward despite the temptations and distractions that come my way.
Hurry, to catch the morning.
I must be vigilant and move quickly to seize the opportunities that come with each new day.
You got to hurry on now,
There is little time to waste, so I must keep moving forward steadily and with purpose.
In the night.
Even during the darkest moments, I must keep moving forward.
I would heed my sorrow.
Despite the pain and sadness that comes with this journey, I must listen to my heart and stay true to myself.
And it knows, won't be long now?
My deepest self knows that the end of this tired journey is not far away.
Hurry.
I must keep moving forward with purpose and determination, never losing sight of my ultimate goal.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEX COWAN, ALICE RUSSELL, M SIMMONDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gaurav-ze7jz
Now my road has turned to tracks,
Stones to pebbles, see them roll away.
My wandering troubles need not break my back,
Mmm, sorrow is the price I pay.
I sing my sorrows to the morning; I speak them to the night.
You best believe I? ll keep singing until I make my wrongs so right.
Devil said, a pity for your troubles to take your tired old soul?
So you know you got to go.
Hurry, to catch the morning.
You got to hurry on now,
In the night.
I would heed my sorrow.
And it knows, won? t be long now?
Hurry.
Now with blind hands, I crawl this lonely place,
As my dry tears fall and roll away.
I can? t see troubles as they dance behind my back,
Ooo, sorrow is my soul to slay.
He stole my sorrows from the morning; he ripped them from the night.
And you best believe I? ll keep singing to make my wrongs so right.
Devil took a pity of my troubles; he holds my tired old soul
So I know I got to go?
Hurry, to catch the morning.
I got to hurry on now,
In the night.
I would heed my sorrow.
Now I know, won? t be long now?
Hurry.
@EvgeniaSamsonova
Hi! If someone can give me a short translate of the first part? Unfortunately, Im not sure if my version of translation is right, If u could please help me to understand and write the main sence and separate expressions I will be happy to read it!
Now my road has turned to tracks,
Stones to pebbles, see them roll away.
My wandering troubles need not break my back,
Mmm, sorrow is the price I pay.
I sing my sorrows to the morning; I speak them to the night.
You best believe I'll keep singing until I make my wrongs so right.
Devil said, a pity for your troubles to take your tired old soul
So you know you got to go.
Hurry, to catch the morning.
You got to hurry on now,
In the night.
I would heed my sorrow.
And it knows, won't be long now
Hurry.
@angelajackli1019
A masterpiece!💖
@SwaggerLikeUz
ONe of my favorite songs ever! I used to play this song like crazy years ago, nice upload!
@loupo630
swaggerlikeuz! whats good haha, funny how i found you here
@SwaggerLikeUz
Aye whats good! Yeah I remember you my friend, and happy new year. Great tastes too! I love this song, aye I first heard it on a underground hip hop show. Those dj's were into all kinds of great music in general. :)
@loupo630
hell yea and happy new year to you as well ( a little late for me haha) and yea this tune is FUCKING BADASS, one of those tracks that are too good to replicate. Caught me sample searching though! stay tuned homie making a big drop on cold busted records soon.
HOpe you been well!!
@lennyandcarl23
I danced at my wedding to this song.
@calintentagency5901
That's wondeful. A lovely moment
@AntonioAlvendia
This is my very favorite Alice Russell song!!!!! It was amazing to hear her live when she was in LA!
@faridabelabbas2610
Same for me, i heard it in the album with Scruff many years ago
@alfredoraya1047
Sweely - Dollar Gbrought me here... this is such a nice tune!