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.
Shameless
Alisha's Attic Lyrics
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oh to be
not anyone, nameless
no tags attached, priceless
no etiquette
careless
no inhibitions, shameless, shameless
where it doesn't even matter if you're
young or old
who said the truth
was in the bottle by the side of
the bed
with the drink me table
cos i did
shameless
i'm shameless
i'm shameless
The song Shameless by Alisha's Attic delves into the idea of living a life without any inhibitions or shame. The first few lines describe the desire to live freely, without any kind of label or expectation, without any concern for etiquette. The concept of being shameless is repeatedly emphasized throughout, and the chorus declares the singer's own shamelessness.
The second verse provides another perspective on the theme, suggesting that living shamelessly means living without adhering to society's ideas of what is appropriate based on age, and instead creating your own rules. The reference to the truth being in the bottle by the side of the bed with the "drink me table" implies that alcohol is often used as a means to let go of inhibitions and live shamelessly. But the final line, "cos i did," suggests that the singer has found a way to live shamelessly without relying on alcohol, and is perhaps encouraging others to do the same.
Overall, the song is an anthem for those who want to live freely without feeling the need to conform to societal norms or expectations. It is a call to be shameless, liberated, and unapologetically oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
shameless
To not feel any sense of guilt or shame towards one's actions or thoughts
oh to be
Expressing a desire to experience something specific or desirable
not anyone, nameless
To have no identity, no name, and no associations with anyone else
no tags attached, priceless
To have no labels or restrictions placed on oneself and to be considered valuable
no etiquette
To not follow any social norms or conventions, and to behave however one chooses
careless
To not be concerned with the consequences of one's actions or thoughts
no inhibitions, shameless, shameless
To have no internal or external limitations and to be completely void of guilt or shame regarding one's behaviors or thoughts
oh to live in your own world
Expressing a desire to be isolated from the rest of society and to create and live in one's own ideal environment
where it doesn't even matter if you're
To exist in a world where societal norms or expectations do not dictate one's worth or existence
young or old
To not be limited by age and to not have age be a defining factor in one's experiences or opportunities
who said the truth
Questioning where the idea of truth or morality stems from
was in the bottle by the side of
Challenging the concept that alcohol holds truth and suggesting that it may be a false idea
the bed
A common location where one may drink alcohol, suggesting that such behavior is not inherently truthful
with the drink me table
Referencing Alice in Wonderland's 'drink me' potion, highlighting the idea of false illusions and unreliable means of seeking truth
cos i did
Asserting that the singer specifically challenges conventional wisdom and seeks out their own truth
i'm shameless
Repeating the sentiment of the song, claiming that they lack guilt or shame towards their actions or thoughts
Contributed by Kennedy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.