has developed a reputation as an intense performer and firebrand songwriter.
Her debut album ‘Poor Horse’ was voted into the Hotpress musicians' poll of Ireland's top
100 albums ever, while her second album We're Smiling has met with hearty critical acclaim
and a growing number of fresh converts.
Experimenting with unusual melodies, ideas and lyrics, Scott's musical armoury consists of a
range of left-field guitars, newfangled synths, detuned mandolas and some quirky ideas on how
to go about playing them.
A prolific writer and busy performer, Scott has shared the stage with artists as diverse as
Blondie and Fairport Convention, slogging hard on the live circuit between Ireland and the UK.
As a vocalist she is in frequent demand, during the past year alone singing on records for
Kila, David Kitt and Mark Geary, with whom she dueted for movies such as Loggerheads and Steel
City.
In 2005 her electronic collaboration for the Earsugar Jukebox Label under the guise of
Cracklebox received a gracious welcome in the UK garnering plays and praise on XFM, BBC1
and BBC 6.
Scott’s trump card however lies undoubtedly in her own work and in her instantly identifiable
voice. With this her second album, her own independent label, and the growing acclaim of fans
and peers alike, Scott continues to redefine and challenge herself as one of Ireland's most
original creative voices.
Hoola
Ann Scott Lyrics
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I'll never know why
I was a pilot
Without any sky
Hoola girl
Hoola world
Hoola girl
High as a mountain
Without any sun
I don't belong here
I don't fit in my
Hoola world
Hoola girl
Hoola world
Hoola girl
So long for me
The lyrics to Ann Scott's song "Hoola" are introspective and contemplative, conveying the feeling of being lost and disconnected from one's environment. The opening lines "When I was under, I'll never know why" evoke a sense of confusion and inability to understand one's own emotions and actions. The following line "I was a pilot without any sky" could be interpreted as feeling directionless, as if navigating through life without any clear path or purpose.
The chorus of "Hoola girl, hoola world" reminds us of the contradiction in the lyrics, as the word "hoola" typically refers to a joyful Hawaiian dance, yet the tone of the song is melancholic and pensive. The second verse continues the mood, with the line "high as a mountain without any sun," suggesting a feeling of being both isolated and unsupported. The final line "so long for me" seems to be a plea for something to change- perhaps the singer hopes to find a place where they belong or to overcome the obstacles holding them back from living a fulfilling life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Hoola" touch on universal feelings of disconnection and uncertainty in life, while the use of simple and repetitive phrases give the song a hypnotic quality, drawing the listener into the emotions conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was under
During a difficult time in my life
I'll never know why
I couldn't understand what was happening to me
I was a pilot
I was in control of my life
Without any sky
But I felt unfulfilled, like something was missing
Hoola girl
The idea of a carefree, happy person
Hoola world
The perfect, idealized place that person lives in
Hoola girl
I want to be that person
Hoola world
And live in that perfect place
High as a mountain
Feeling powerful and confident
Without any sun
But still feeling empty and unfulfilled
I don't belong here
This isn't where I'm meant to be
I don't fit in my
I feel out of place in my own life
Hoola world
But I still long for that perfect place
Hoola girl
And that carefree, happy person
Hoola world
That I know I can never truly attain
So long for me
It's time for me to move on and find my own happiness
Contributed by Sebastian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.