In 2009, Ledisi released her fourth album Turn Me Loose , which earned her a couple more Grammy nominations.
Ledisi's fifth album, Pieces Of Me, was released on June 14, 2011 debuting at #8 on the Billboard 200, her first entry on the top 10 of the album chart.
She and her band are from a new breed of modern soul singers (that fall into the New Organic Soul movement in the U.K.) that do not bow to the formulated 'pop' format that permeates the national charts of the U.K. and the U.S.A.
Her mother sang in an R & B band and opened her daughter's ears to classical music, then to jazz and gospel.
‘My mother is an inspiration to me because she was an R & B singer when I was growing up, and I'd watch her perform in the park by our house. I grew up on Earth, Wind and Fire. Tina Turner is my favorite’.
As a teenager Ledisi first sang in a friend’s band, but soon realised she'd have to form her own if she was going to get the creative freedom she desired.
She formed the group Anibade.
The band consisted of:
Sundra Manning (keyboards)
Cedrickke Dennis (guitar)
Nelson Braxton (bass)
Wayne Braxton (saxophone)
and Tommy Bradford on (drums)
Anibade means ‘my mother is great’ in Yoruba and also happens to be Ledisi's middle name.
The band the group performed at several nightspots including Bruno's, The Black Cat, and Rasselas, in the San Francisco area before, successfully, getting a local radio station, KMEL, to play the single ‘Take Time’, without any major label distribution.
Ledisi said, ‘We took it to other labels to try and get a deal, but we found that they didn't get it 'cause it wasn't already out there. We got frustrated with that.’
Ledisi is said to be recording a jazz record with bassist Marcus Shelby on Noir Records.
That album was due in early 2000, although the set has not yet surfaced.
Her first solo album ‘Soulsinger’, was, however, released in 2000, to critical acclaim.
The album addressed several personal issues, none more so than the track ‘Papa Loved To Love Me’, a harrowing tale of a father sexually abusing his daughter.
The track is uncomfortably close to home.
Ledisi said ‘My family heard it, though, and they said, 'Wow, you went and told everything!'. I know it's giving something away about myself, but it's a part of me. That's why people relate to a story like that.’
Eric Benét and Rahsaan Patterson recently attended her groups' concerts and they have opened for Eric Benet, D’Angelo and Angie Stone.
A second album entitled 'Feeling Orange And Sometimes Blue' was released in early 2002.
Ledisi travelled to London's Jazz Cafe in March 2003 for more gigs following a successful concert at Subterranea in the autumn of 2002.
She was supported by the Braxton Brothers along with several other performers.
Alright
Ledisi Lyrics
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But it's alright
Living day by day I feel so used
That ain't right
I just want to run and hide but I dont have the time to cry
It's alright
It's alright
Many thoughts are running through my head
It's alright
Itching to be somewhere else but here
It's alright
I can't wait to see your face
I need a smile and your embrace
I'm alright
Life can bring us through many changes
It's alright
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
People come and they go
That's just the way it goes
Everything is everything
It's alright
Sometimes the rain it makes me sad and it's alright
Somethings things in the world make me mad and it's alright
In the the morning when I see the Sun I know I'm not the only one
And it's alright
Wish I had some money to pay my bills
I can't even buy that dress on sale but it's alright
Having money don't mean a thing
Loving you is everything
And I'm alright
I'm alright
Life can bring us through many changes
It's alright
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
People come and they go
That's just the way it goes
Everything is everything
It's alright
Oh oh oh everything is everything
Oh oh oh oh oh, it's gonna be alright everything is everything
Oh oh oh oh it's gonna be alright
Life can bring us through many changes
It's alright
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
People come and they go
That's just the way it goes
Everything is everything
It's alright
Life can bring us through many changes
It's alright
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
People come and they go
That's just the way it goes
Everything is everything
It's alright
Life can bring us through many changes
It's alright
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
People come and they go
That's just the way it goes
Everything is everything
It's alright
In Ledisi's song "Alright," she sings about the struggles that come with living day by day. The lyrics express confusion, feeling used, and the desire to run and hide. However, through it all, Ledisi seems to find solace in the fact that everything is going to be alright. Life can bring about many changes and difficulties, but one should not give up because it will all eventually work out.
The song also talks about the importance of relationships and love. Ledisi mentions the value of loving someone and suggests that life may not be perfect, but loving someone makes everything alright. Towards the end of the song, she acknowledges that everyone goes through struggles and that everything is everything, and it's alright.
The lyrics of "Alright" are relatable because most people encounter challenges in their daily lives, but it's essential to remain positive and keep pushing through. Ledisi's lyrics encourage the audience to remember that they aren't alone in their struggles and that things can change for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
This life can make me so confused
The ups and downs of life can be overwhelming
But it's alright
Despite feeling overwhelmed, everything will be okay
Living day by day I feel so used
Going about daily routine can feel mundane and unfulfilling
That ain't right
It's not the way life should be
I just want to run and hide but I dont have the time to cry
Sometimes it's tempting to avoid facing problems, but life is too busy for that
It's alright
But despite the struggles, there's hope for the future
It's alright
It's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes
Alright
Things will turn out all right
Many thoughts are running through my head
Feeling overwhelmed by life can lead to feeling scattered or unfocused
It's alright
But it's okay to feel that way
Itching to be somewhere else but here
Occasionally hating your circumstances is normal
It's alright
Just remember that there's hope for the future
I can't wait to see your face
The comfort of being around loved ones can help us overcome struggles
I need a smile and your embrace
Being surrounded by people who love and support you is important
I'm alright
Even when life is hard, knowing that you're loved can make all the difference
Life can bring us through many changes
Life is unpredictable and full of twists and turns
It's alright
But there's always hope on the horizon
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
Even when things seem hopeless, remember that they will get better
People come and they go
Transience is a natural part of life
That's just the way it goes
It's normal for relationships to ebb and flow
Everything is everything
Ultimately, everything will be okay
It's alright
Remember that there's hope for the future
Sometimes the rain it makes me sad and it's alright
Sometimes it's okay to feel sad or emotional
Somethings things in the world make me mad and it's alright
There are a lot of things in the world worth being angry about
In the the morning when I see the Sun I know I'm not the only one
Finding a sense of commonality with others can help lift us up
And it's alright
No matter what, everything will be okay
Wish I had some money to pay my bills
Not having enough money to make ends meet can be stressful
I can't even buy that dress on sale but it's alright
Not having expendable income can be frustrating, but it's not the end of the world
Having money don't mean a thing
Money is fleeting and ultimately not a measure of happiness or success
Loving you is everything
Having people in our lives who love us unconditionally is invaluable
And I'm alright
Knowing that we are loved can make all the difference
Oh oh oh everything is everything
At the end of the day, everything will be okay
Oh oh oh oh oh, it's gonna be alright everything is everything
No matter what, everything will work out in the end
Oh oh oh oh it's gonna be alright
There's hope for the future, no matter what the present may look like
Life can bring us through many changes
Life is unpredictable and full of twists and turns
It's alright
But there's always hope on the horizon
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
Even when things seem hopeless, remember that they will get better
People come and they go
Transience is a natural part of life
That's just the way it goes
It's normal for relationships to ebb and flow
Everything is everything
Ultimately, everything will be okay
It's alright
Remember that there's hope for the future
Life can bring us through many changes
Life is unpredictable and full of twists and turns
It's alright
But there's always hope on the horizon
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
Even when things seem hopeless, remember that they will get better
People come and they go
Transience is a natural part of life
That's just the way it goes
It's normal for relationships to ebb and flow
Everything is everything
Ultimately, everything will be okay
It's alright
Remember that there's hope for the future
Life can bring us through many changes
Life is unpredictable and full of twists and turns
It's alright
But there's always hope on the horizon
Just don't give up it's going to be alright
Even when things seem hopeless, remember that they will get better
People come and they go
Transience is a natural part of life
That's just the way it goes
It's normal for relationships to ebb and flow
Everything is everything
Ultimately, everything will be okay
It's alright
Remember that there's hope for the future
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ledisi Anibade Young, Rex Rideout
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Bred in the bathtub
Your music is great! I would love to celebrate music with you!
Angelic Elaina
Love this beautiful woman so much.
Shakeia Rayford
April 22,2022 still a hit to me. This song gives me life 👊🏾👊🏾💃🏾💃🏾
Benjamin Carter
It will always be a hit to me too
Every time I listen I go inside my mind
I fell for it when I heard the clip of it in "Meet The Browns "
Nethania Pierre
Yessss I agree girl. I'll never get enough of Ledisi
Raynika Ingram
Itsa CLASSIC
Timothy Favors
@Benjamin Carter same here
Deandre Crosby
Sho you right Sister #StLouisSalute
Tawana Joyner
It's March 2022 and this song is still one of my favorites! 💪❤