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.
Two Steps
Alice Russell Lyrics
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And then its silly you, and then silly me
Iâ
€™m so caught up in this feeling
And I don't know what to do
In the song "Two Steps" by Alice Russell, the lyrics touch on the complexities of romantic relationships. "Autonomy and chemistry" suggests that while two individuals may have strong independent traits, their connection is undeniable due to the chemistry between them. However, despite this undeniable connection, the lyrics also suggest a sense of confusion and uncertainty: "And then it's silly you, and then silly me / I'm so caught up in this feeling / And I don't know what to do."
The phrase "silly you, silly me" implies a sense of foolishness felt by both parties. This could be due to their inability to control their emotions and the intensity of their connection. The phrase "I'm so caught up in this feeling" suggests that the singer is overwhelmed by their emotions and is struggling to navigate their relationship with the other person.
Overall, the lyrics of "Two Steps" express the complications and challenges that come with strong emotions and relationships, particularly when those emotions are not easily controlled.
Line by Line Meaning
Autonomy and chemistry
The power to make our own decisions and the natural attraction between us
And then its silly you, and then silly me
We are both being foolish in our actions towards each other
Writer(s): Alice Emily Russell, Alex Cowan Copyright: Five Missions More
Contributed by Oliver K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
damian andres
Saludos desde Monte Grande, Argentina!
george blake
thanks for the post, i gotta new girl in my life, im feeling her soul and its awesome.