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.
Someday
Alice Russell Lyrics
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I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight, and I lay my burden down
I know moonrise, I know star rise, and I lay my burden down
I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight, and I lay my burden down
Stretch out my arms
As the evening fades away
Your soul and my soul
Will meet someday
I know sunrise, I've seen blue skies, and I lay my burden down
I walk in the sunrise, I walk under new skies, and I lay my burden down
I know sunrise, I've seen blue skies, and I lay my burden down
Moonrise, starlight, and I know my burden's found
The lyrics to Alice Russell's song, "Someday," beautifully convey the sense of peaceful release that comes with letting go of burdens and worries. The singer of the song seems to be intimately connected with the natural world, with lines like "I know moonrise, I know starlight." These images call to mind a feeling of awe and reverence for the beauty of the cosmos. By repeatedly emphasizing that they "lay [their] burden down," the singer communicates a sense of relief and surrender. The opening lines ("I know moonrise, I know starlight, and I lay my burden down") set the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the singer has found a way to connect with something larger than themselves.
The repeated phrases (like "I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight") serve to reinforce the idea that the singer is finding a sense of peace by immersing themselves in the beauty of the world around them. The image of stretching out arms as the evening fades away suggests a feeling of openness, as if the singer is ready to meet whatever comes next. When the singer says "your soul and my soul / will meet someday," it's possible that they're talking about meeting someone else, but it's just as likely that they're referring to a spiritual union with something larger than themselves.
One of the most moving things about these lyrics is the way that they highlight the interconnectedness of all things. By emphasizing their intimacy with the natural world, the singer suggests that their sense of peace comes from recognizing their place in a larger system. Ultimately, the repeated phrase "and I lay my burden down" feels like a moment of catharsis, a release of everything that's been weighing the singer down.
Line by Line Meaning
I know moonrise, I know starlight, and I lay my burden down
I am familiar with the beauty of the night, and I release my worries
I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight, and I lay my burden down
I take a peaceful stroll in the darkness, while letting go of my troubles
I know moonrise, I know star rise, and I lay my burden down
I admire the wonder of the celestial world, and I unburden myself
I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight, and I lay my burden down
I glide in the beauty of the night, and I ease my mind
Stretch out my arms
I extend my limbs
As the evening fades away
As the night gradually ends
Your soul and my soul
Our spirits
Will meet someday
Shall unite in the future
I know sunrise, I've seen blue skies, and I lay my burden down
I have seen the beauty of the day, and I release my worries
I walk in the sunrise, I walk under new skies, and I lay my burden down
I stroll in the dawn, and I free myself from anxiety
I know sunrise, I've seen blue skies, and I lay my burden down
I am aware of the splendor of daylight, and I unburden myself
Moonrise, starlight, and I know my burden's found
The magnificence of the night reminds me of my troubles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HEATHER RUSSELL, JAMES RUSSELL, ROB FUSARI
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Dab Science
It's too bad that more people can't have an open mind when it comes to music. This is awesome!
Gareth Sammut
I think people need to stop listening to commercial radio and go and search for new music/artists. That would go a long way to opening their musical taste and minds.
ALTHEODOR
I know moonrise, I know starlight, and I lay my burden down I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight, and I lay my burden down I know moonrise, I know starrise, and I lay my burden down I walk in the starlight, I walk in the moonlight, and I lay my burden down Chorus: Stretch out my arms As the evening fades away Your soul and my soul Will meet someday
Cody Carlyle
outstanding song. flavors of Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill...much soul much needed these days!!!
justkiddingJade
so much soul!
Jared Mason
This song is from an old hip-hop compilation album with artists like de la sol, mos def and talib kweli and Pharoahe Monch from 1999 . Great song and the album is pretty dope too
Atg Radio
also on her debut album "under the munka moon' on tru thoughts. but your post is 9 yrs old so hopefully ya'll figured this out.
wardy2c
@Joen Renou it’s called Wide Angles on Blindside Records
Joen Renou
Jared Mason any idea about the name of the compilation
88jesso
soo groovy,cool...new favourite:)