Her 2007 debut single "Insatiable" reached number 44 in Canadian Hot 100 in the summer of 2007. The song was produced by The Beat 94.5's annual talent search competition in Vancouver.
Elise is also a former beauty queen, holding the title Ms. Vancouver Princess 2004. She was also first runner up in the Binibining Filipinas World of Canada Competition.
Acapella
Elise Estrada Lyrics
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I gotta go
Acapella-a
I gotta go acapella, acapella, a-a-a-a-a-a-acapella
Your tempo keeps changin' on me
We could never keep the beat
Your not the same-same guy
We're way-way pass the fade
We dreamt it out too long
The-the-the wait is over
But the show must go on
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
I feel like a million bucks
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Cause' I don't give a...
Spotlight through the door
A-acapella
Solo, I'm a star
A-acapella
Rock it on my own
A-acapella
Oh-Oh-Oh It's my show
I gotta go acapella, acapella, acapella-a
I gotta go acapella, acapella, a-a-a-a-a-a-acapella
This aint no rocket science
Don't need to complicate
When the L-L-Lights go out
You turn to exit stage
It's my time to shine
It feels so good to be free
Can do whatever I want
And I'm just doin me
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
I feel like a million bucks
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Cause' I don't give a...
Spotlight through the door
A-acapella
Solo, I'm a star
A-acapella
Rock it on my own
A-acapella
Oh-Oh-Oh It's my show
I gotta go acapella, acapella, acapella-a
I gotta go acapella, acapella, a-a-a-a-a-a-acapella
Aca-capella Aca-capella
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Aca-capella
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
Aca-Cause I don't give a ...
Spotlight through the door
Solo, I'm a star
Rock it on my own
Oh-Oh-Oh It's my show
Spotlight through the door
A-acapella
Solo, I'm a star
A-acapella
Rock it on my own
A-acapella
Oh-Oh-Oh It's my show
I gotta go acapella, acapella, acapella-a
I gotta go acapella, acapella, a-a-a-a-a-a-acapella
In "Acapella," Elise Estrada sings about leaving a relationship where the rhythm is off and the timing is wrong. She compares the feeling to singing acapella, or without instrumental accompaniment. The metaphor evokes a sense of vulnerability, but also a sense of freedom to take the spotlight and control the show.
The first verse reveals the struggle of trying to maintain a connection with someone who has changed. The singer longs for the person who swept her off her feet, but the relationship is now out of tune. The chorus celebrates the freedom of going it alone, without fear of judgement or criticism. The final verse mirrors the first, but with a new perspective. The singer no longer needs the other person and instead relishes the chance to be her own star. The overall message is one of empowerment and resilience, suggesting that the end of a relationship can provide an opportunity for self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta go
I need to go in a different direction
I gotta go
I need to make a change
Acapella-a
I need to do it without any assistance
I gotta go acapella, acapella, a-a-a-a-a-a-acapella
I need to do it on my own
Your tempo keeps changin' on me
You are not consistent with me
We could never keep the beat
We couldn't stay in sync
Your not the same-same guy
You have changed
Who swept me off my feet
Who charmed me
We're way-way past the fade
We are past the point of being trendy
We dreamt it out too long
We have been holding on to a dream for too long
The-the-the wait is over
The waiting period has ended
But the show must go on
Life goes on
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh
I feel great
I feel like a million bucks
I feel like I am worth a lot
Cause' I don't give a...
Because I am not concerned with others' opinions
Spotlight through the door
Attention is coming my way
A-acapella
On my own
Solo, I'm a star
I am the only one that matters
Rock it on my own
I can handle it by myself
Oh-Oh-Oh It's my show
I am in charge
This aint no rocket science
It's not complicated
Don't need to complicate
No need to make it more difficult than it is
When the L-L-Lights go out
When everything fades away
You turn to exit stage
You leave
It's my time to shine
It's my turn to be in the spotlight
It feels so good to be free
It's liberating to do what I want
Can do whatever I want
I can make my own choices
And I'm just doin me
I'm doing what's best for myself
Aca-capella Aca-capella
On my own, on my own
Aca-Cause I don't give a ...
Because I do not care
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