Starting he… Read Full Bio ↴Ladi6 is one of New Zealand's premier vocalists and MCs.
Starting her musical career in Christchurch, New Zealand, Ladi6 was part of the all-girl hip-hop group Sheelahroc. Sheelahroc had the hit track "If I Gave You The Mic" and Ladi6 was nominated for Best Vocalist/MC at the 2003 bNet music awards.
Ladi6 then moved to Auckland with her band Verse Two who quickly gained a reputation as a top New Zealand live soul/hip-hop group. They won the bNet best new act award in 2004, toured New Zealand with packed shows and supported international acts such as The Roots and De La Soul.
Ladi6's vocals feature on stand-out tracks by some of Aotearoa's finest talent, including Shapeshifter, Scribe, Fat Freddys Drop and 50 Hz.
Ladi6 is currently recording her debut solo album with Mu from Fat Freddy's Drop and Parks.
Automatic
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Produced by
Parks (NZ)
August 16, 2013
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[Verse 1]
Feelings kind of haunting me
Faith or faithless, what's it gonna be?
Turn it up or stay standing
I feel it in my bones, but I got no where to go
Realist or just fake it?
Do I have the skills to go aimlessly?
I will shock could get pushed on past the peak
But nothing does it bring, until I hear the angels sing and they say
[Chorus]
Keep on moving go to automatic
Know you can do it if you in automatic
I know you'll do well if you don't think about it
Stay in automatic
I said automatic
[Verse 2]
People pushing past me
All in my eyes convincing me
I stare blank at my swollen feet
Small talk all in my side
Tryna hide my own demise, yeah
Lately I've been wondering
If this life is all it's cracked up to be
Go to school and get a degree
Stick where my music goes
Someone tell me, I don't know
Please say..
Keep on moving go to automatic
Know you can do it if you in automatic
I know you'll do well if you don't think about it
Stay in automatic
I said automatic
[Repeat]
[Bridge]
Driving through these back streets of my mind
Causing me to face the pain inside
But it's got me in the mood to prove I've got nothing to lose, all right
But when it's time to make a move I know exactly what to
To go..
[Chorus]
Keep on moving go to automatic
Know you can do it if you in automatic
I know you'll do well if you don't think about it
Stay in automatic
I said automatic
Ladi6’s “Automatic” is about the feelings of being lost and uncertain about the direction of one’s life. In the first verse, the lyrics reflect on the choices and decisions to be made, wondering whether to believe in oneself to achieve any success or direction. The thought of being aimless in life and the fear of failing are also expressed. The chorus seems to suggest that moving on “automatic” is the key to success as long as one does not think about it too much. The second verse is about the pressure of society and the people around us who push us to achieve certain goals while hiding our true desires. The uncertainty of life and the questioning whether life is all “cracked up to be” reflects on the constant struggle of finding one's purpose. The lyrics of the song remind the listener that the path to success is not always clear, but as long one keeps going, they can find their way.
Overall, Automatic is about the fear of stagnation and absent motivation, as well as the pressure of fitting into societal expectations. The song reminds us to focus less on the destination, and more on the journey itself at times because constant overthinking on moving forward can hold us back. The chorus repeats the phrase “Stay in automatic,” emphasizing the power of habits and routine. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep going, stop overthinking, and momentum will kick in.
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Line by Line Meaning
Feelings kind of haunting me
My emotions are bothering me and causing unease
Faith or faithless, what's it gonna be?
Am I going to have faith or be without it?
Turn it up or stay standing
Should I amplify my abilities or stay where I am?
I feel it in my bones, but I got no where to go
I have an inner sense of direction, but I lack a destination
Realist or just fake it?
Should I be pragmatic or pretend to be someone else?
Do I have the skills to go aimlessly?
Am I capable of wandering without a plan?
I will shock could get pushed on past the peak
I might be surprised by what I'm capable of or exceed my perceived limitations
But nothing does it bring, until I hear the angels sing and they say
Until I have some sign of validation, it doesn't feel worthwhile
Keep on moving go to automatic
Continue progressing and let it become automatic
Know you can do it if you in automatic
Believe in yourself, and you'll be able to do it
I know you'll do well if you don't think about it
Trust in your ability to succeed if you don't overthink it
Stay in automatic
Remain in the automatic state of mind
People pushing past me
Others are surpassing me or moving ahead of me
All in my eyes convincing me
Everything I see is convincing me of something
I stare blank at my swollen feet
I'm numb or unresponsive, and my feet are sore
Small talk all in my side
I'm surrounded by trivial or unimportant conversations
Tryna hide my own demise, yeah
I'm attempting to conceal my failure or decline
Lately I've been wondering
Recently, I've been questioning
If this life is all it's cracked up to be
Whether or not living this life is as good as it's made out to be
Go to school and get a degree
Pursue higher education and obtain a degree
Stick where my music goes
Follow my music and see where it leads me
Someone tell me, I don't know
I need advice because I don't have an answer
Please say..
I'm pleading for someone to speak up
Driving through these back streets of my mind
Navigating through my innermost thoughts
Causing me to face the pain inside
Bringing attention to my inner pain
But it's got me in the mood to prove I've got nothing to lose, all right
It motivates me to show that I have nothing to lose
But when it's time to make a move I know exactly what to
When it's time to take action, I know what I need to do
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