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.
Munkaroo
Alice Russell Lyrics
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Real like the only thing that you can feel
Faint like a purpose close to heart
Tasty like the finest majestic tree
Soft like the tail of Munkaroo
Distant far away in my mind like Timbuktu
Tender like a beaten piece of rump
Feeling like you the one
I think they might stay
Soaking it down to the bone
'Cause your soul is the soul, soul
Raw right down to the apple core
Real like only things that you can feel
Faint like grandpa's happy coarse and weary eyes
Tasty like the finest, finest treat
Soft like the tail of Munkaroo
Tender hm, beaten black and black and blue
Distant, as far as far as far as far as sure, yeah
Bye bye!
'Cause I'm feelin' soul (feelin', feelin' soul)
Feelin' soul (feelin', feelin' soul)
Ooh, (feelin', feelin' soul) I'm feelin' soul
(Feelin', feelin' soul) feelin' soul
Ooh, eh, mhm, feelin' soul, mhm, ooh
Raw right down to the apple core
Real like only things that you can feel
Faint like grandpa's happy coarse and weary eyes
Tasty like the finest, finest treat
Soft like the tail of Munkaroo
Tender hm, beaten black and black and blue
Distant, as far as far as far as far as sure, yeah
Bye bye!
'Cause I'm feelin' soul (feelin', feelin' soul)
Feelin' soul, (feelin', feelin' soul) feelin' soul
(Feelin', feelin' soul) I'm feelin' so soul
(Feelin', feelin' soul)
Raw
Real
Faint
Tasty
Soft
Tender
Distant
Bye bye!
Raw
Real
Faint
Tasty
Soft
Tender
Distant
Bye bye!
Raw (raw)
Real (real)
Faint (faint)
Tasty (tasty)
Soft (soft)
Tender (render)
Distant (distant)
Bye bye!
Raw (raw)
Real (real)
Faint (faint)
Tasty (tasty)
Soft (soft)
Tender (render)
Distant (distant)
Bye bye!
The lyrics of Alice Russell’s song "Munkaroo" are vague and obscure, with a mix of abstract imagery and fragments of sensory experiences. The song opens with "Raw right down to the apple core," calling to mind something stripped down, exposed, and essential. Throughout the song, there is a theme of authenticity, with lines like "Real like the only thing that you can feel" and "Tender like a beaten piece of rump." The chorus repeats the phrase "Feelin' soul" four times, emphasizing the importance of emotional depth and connection.
The reference to Munkaroo, a mythical creature with a soft tail, evokes a sense of playfulness and imagination. The repeated phrase "Bye bye!" could be interpreted as a dismissal of negative thoughts or a farewell to old ways of being. Overall, the song seems to be exploring the complexity of emotions and sensory experiences, urging listeners to embrace the raw, real, and tender parts of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Raw right down to the apple core
Authentic, genuine, stripped down to the most basic level.
Real like the only thing that you can feel
True and profound, like emotions that cannot be denied.
Faint like a purpose close to heart
Subtle, yet meaningful and significant, like a deeply-held personal desire or goal.
Tasty like the finest majestic tree
Deliciously fulfilling, like something that brings great pleasure and satisfaction, such as a magnificent nature scene.
Soft like the tail of Munkaroo
Gentle and comforting, evoking the image of a peaceful and loving creature.
Distant far away in my mind like Timbuktu
Removed and elusive, like a place that is difficult to reach or comprehend, only existing in one's imagination or memories.
Tender like a beaten piece of rump
Vulnerable and raw, like a wound or a difficult life experiences that leaves behind scars or bruises.
Feeling like you the one
Empowered and confident, as if the artist has found someone or something that gives them purpose and direction.
These are my feelings today
The artist acknowledges that their emotions are valid and significant, and they may change in the future.
I think they might stay
Despite the fleeting nature of feelings, the artist believes that these emotions have a lasting impact on them.
Soaking it down to the bone
Absorbing something completely and deeply, to the point where it becomes a fundamental part of oneself.
'Cause your soul is the soul, soul
Connecting with someone on a deep and spiritual level, recognizing that their essence resonates with one's own.
Bye bye!
A playful and irreverent way to end the song, perhaps indicating the singer's willingness to move on from their current state of mind.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX CONWAN, ALICE RUSSELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hot Stuff... love
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Legit
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@gmacson1 Did U ever get the lyrics to this song??? I would love to get as well!!!
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@danielhuber4953
Why does Adele millions and Alice is nearly unnoticed? What the hell ... Let`s go and change that! LOVE to the World but some channeling is needed(hardly) Hard an Heavy!!!
Or do You think, things change just on a wish?
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