Alisha's Attic was a British musical group of the 1990s and 2000s. Its two … Read Full Bio ↴Alisha's Attic was a British musical group of the 1990s and 2000s. Its two members were Shelly Poole and Karen Poole, sisters born in Essex. Their father is Brian Poole of Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, a 1960s band.
Alisha's Attic were discovered by Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics) after they sent him a demo tape recorded at home. Impressed, Mercury Records Managing Director Howard Berman signed the girls. They had been trying to get a record contract for nine years.
If one discounts the sisters' teenage material recorded as Keren & Chelle, Karen and Shelly's recording career began with the single "I Am, I Feel", a hit in the UK, and this was quickly followed by their debut album Alisha Rules the World in November 1996. They went on to release two more albums. Mercury then chose not to take up the option for a fourth album, and the girls went their separate ways in 2003.

Karen has been writing tracks for well-known artists including Lilly Allen, Janet Jackson, Sugababes, Chase and Status, Amy Studt, Kylie Minogue, Avicii, David Guetta, and Jamelia. She is currently writing a musical with Lily Allen and Greg Kurstin – Bridget Jones’ Diary for the West End.

Shelly released a solo album, Hard time for the dreamer, early in 2005. Shelly has also written material for Janet Jackson and appears on Michael Gray's "Borderline". In late 2008, she formed the alternative country band Red Sky July, with Ally McErlaine, and Charity Hair from The Alice Band. She is currently signed to Gary Barlow's publishing company San Remo Live.

Inevitable
Alisha's Attic Lyrics

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(Poole/Martin/Poole)

Spoke to you tonight
For the first time in weeks
I'd forgotten that
Butterfly feelin'

Coz I've been livin' in a strange world

I've been growin' a bit stronger
I've been livin' in a whirlwind
Will you know me when I come back?

Days they go by, and
Yes our love's still breathin' as
Years they just fly
Slowly gettin' wilder
Days they go by, and
Yes our love's still breathin' as
Years they just fly
Slowly gettin' wilder

Well I used to be shy
I used to be satisfied
Had a good routine
Didn't wanna put the spoilers on it

Coz I've been livin' in a strange world
And you're not growin' along side me
You're not livin' in my whirlwind
Will I know you when I come back?
Days they go by, and
Yes our love's still breathin' as
Years they just fly
Slowly gettin' wilder
Days they go by, and
Yes our love's still breathin' as

Years they just fly
Slowly gettin' wilder
Days they go by, and
Yes our love's still breathin' as

Years they just fly
Slowly gettin' wilder
Days they go by, and
Yes our love's still breathin' as

Years they just fly
Slowly gettin' wilder

Coz I've been livin' in a strange world
I've been growin' a bit stronger
I've been livin' in a whirlwind
Will you know me when I come back?

But you're not livin' in a strange world
You're not growin' along side me
You're not livin' in my whirlwind
Will I know you when I come back?

Will I know you when I come back?
Will I know you when I come back?

Overall Meaning

The song "Inevitable" by Alisha's Attic deals with a woman who has spent some time apart from her lover and is now reconnecting with him. She speaks about how it has been weeks since she has talked to him and forgotten the feeling that comes with it- the butterfly feeling in your stomach. She's been living in a strange world, and in that time, she has become stronger, but she is not sure if her lover has grown alongside her. She wonders if he will recognize her when she comes back.

The song conveys how time moves quickly, and even though years have passed, their love is still breathing, but it's getting wilder slowly. The woman, who used to be shy and satisfied, had a good routine but now, she has been living in a strange world full of whirlwinds. She is unsure if her partner is on the same page and can relate to the person she has become.

Overall, "Inevitable" speaks to the complexities of relationships and how time spent apart can change people. It also highlights the insecurity one may feel when reconnecting with a person who was once close to them.

Line by Line Meaning

Spoke to you tonight
Had a conversation with you tonight

For the first time in weeks
We haven't talked in weeks

I'd forgotten that
I forgot how it feels to talk to you

Butterfly feelin'
A feeling of excitement and nervousness

Coz I've been livin' in a strange world
My life has been different lately

I've been growin' a bit stronger
I've been becoming stronger emotionally

I've been livin' in a whirlwind
My life has been changing quickly

Will you know me when I come back?
Will you recognize me when I return?

Days they go by, and
Time is passing

Yes our love's still breathin' as
Our love is still alive

Years they just fly
Years keep passing quickly