Cook's West Virginia-born mother played guitar and mandolin and sang on local radio shows. Her father, a Georgia native, also performed country music and served jail time for running moonshine. Upon his release, he and Elizabeth's mother played in local bands together, eventually marrying. Elizabeth, born in 1972, moved to Nashville in her twenties and quickly got a publishing deal. Demos recorded between 1997 and 2000 comprised her independently released debut album, "The Blue Album", which showcased her formidable songwriting ability and featured such well-known Music City musicians as Tim Carroll, Kenny Vaughan, and Rick Schell.
She made her major label debut in 2002 with "Hey Y'All". But following a corporate re-structuring that left the album virtually abandoned and stagnant on sales, Elizabeth fought back with her 2005 independent release "This Side Of The Moon", which received positive reviews.
Her album "Balls" was released May 2007. It was been her most successful album to date, thanks to glowing press reviews and significant video play for the song "Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman."
Her 2010 album Welder features appearances by an all-star roster of guests including Dwight Yoakam, Crowell and Buddy Miller, and continued her increasing popularity becoming her highest charting album in the U.S.
Her album "Gospel Plow" was released June 2012.
Cook hosts the morning radio show "Elizabeth Cook's Apron Strings" on the Sirius XM radio station Outlaw Country on Channel 60. The show airs weekdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). The show format is a mix of Americana, Outlaw, and Alt Country.
In 2016, Cook released her sixth studio album Exodus of Venus.
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I'm not Lisa
Elizabeth Cook Lyrics
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Jessi Colter
Words and music by Jessi Colter
Im not Lisa, My name is Julie.
Lisa left you years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine wont leave you
Till the sunlight has touched your face.
She was your morning light,
Her smile told of no night.
Your love for her grew
With each rising sun.
And then one winter day,
His hand led her away.
She left you here drowning in your tears,
Here where youve stayed for years,
Crying Lisa, Lisa.
Im not Lisa, My name is Julie.
Lisa left you years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine wont leave you
Till the sunlight has touched your face.
Im not Lisa.
The song "I'm Not Lisa" by Jessi Colter tells the story of a woman named Julie who recognizes the pain and heartbreak in the eyes of the man she loves, who is still pining for his ex-girlfriend Lisa. Despite not being the woman he longs for, Julie offers her love and support to him, waiting for the day when he can finally move on from his past.
The lyrics are poignant and filled with emotion, as Julie's love is persistent and unwavering. She sees the man's pain and grief and wants to be there for him, even if he can't let go of Lisa yet. The line "My eyes are not blue, but mine won't leave you till the sunlight has touched your face" is especially powerful, as it shows that Julie is committed to being by his side until he is ready to move on.
Overall, "I'm Not Lisa" is a heartfelt song about love, loss, and the struggle to move on from past relationships. It shows how even when we can't have the person we want, there is still hope for finding love and happiness in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not Lisa, My name is Julie.
The singer introduces herself as Julie and explains that she is not Lisa, the person the listener had loved before.
Lisa left you years ago.
The singer tells the listener that Lisa has already gone from his life many years ago.
My eyes are not blue, but mine won't leave you
Though her eyes are not the same as Lisa, the singer says her love for the listener will endure until the sun rises on his face.
Till the sunlight has touched your face.
The singer explains that her love lasts until the dawn breaks and graces the face of the listener.
She was your morning light,
Lisa brought light and joy to the listener's life, especially in the morning.
Her smile told of no night.
Lisa's happy and radiant smile reassured the listener that there was no darkness or sorrow in her heart.
Your love for her grew With each rising sun.
The listener's love for Lisa grew stronger and deeper as each day began with the rising sun.
And then one winter day, His hand led her away.
The singer recounts how Lisa left the listener, being taken away by someone else.
She left you here drowning in your tears, Here where you've stayed for years, Crying Lisa, Lisa.
The listener was left behind in deep sorrow and lament, thinking of Lisa and crying her name, and spending many years in that state.
Contributed by Sebastian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim Warren
First time I have ever heard this gal sing!! Dumbfounding beautiful rendition of this classic song!!
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jbiz3rd
By far, the best rendition of this song that I have ever heard. Her vocals and the band are all spot on! It's absolutely perfect.
Mark Matthews
What a beautiful, heart wrenching version. Just beautiful.
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George W. Spradlin
Wow! I don't know on how this is my first time hearing this? But this woman has an amazing voice and did such a beautiful rendition of this song.
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Mary Brandle
First time I've heard her.she does an awesome job on Jessie's song.
Ngobeni Tlangelani
This is a beautiful version. Love this song.
blackwood711
she exceeded expectations, for me and everyone sitting there, bravo!