Loeb carried the momentum of her early success into a multi-dimensional career encompassing music, film, television, voice-over work and children’s recordings. Her five acclaimed studio CDs include her major label debut, the gold-selling "Tails" and its follow-ups, the Grammy-nominated, gold-selling "Firecracker" (1997), "Cake and Pie" (2002; re-released with three bonus tracks as "Hello Lisa"), and "The Way It Really Is" (2004).
She tours worldwide and has captivated a younger audience as she released award-winning "Catch the Moon" in 2003, and 5 years later "Camp Lisa" in 2008. In conjunction with this project, she launched her own non-profit, The Camp Lisa Foundation, designed to help underprivileged kids attend summer camp through its partnership with Summer Camp Opportunities Provide an Edge, Inc. (S.C.O.P.E.). Loeb has starred in two television series, "Dweezil and Lisa", a weekly culinary adventure for the Food Network and "No. 1 Single", a dating show on the E! Network in 2006.
Her greatest hits compilation, "The Very Best of Lisa Loeb", was released through Universal in January 2006 .
Her seventh studio album "No Fairy Tale" was released on January 29, 2013, by 429 Records. Her eighth album "A Simple Trick to Happiness" was released on February 28, 2020.
Loeb tours with and without her band, such as touring with Daru Oda and Adam Levy. Other band members have included Mark Spencer, Matt Beck, Ronny Crawford, Joe Quigley, Joe Travers, Mark Meadows, Michael Eisenstein, Dave Gibbs, and Leland Sklar.
Kick Start
Lisa Loeb Lyrics
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We need a quick solution
We need a next step
If we're really going
If we're really going
We sit on our couch
While we watch our TV
And it's perfect
To be here playing house
Is no comfort to me
It's just more of the same
Again and again and again
We need a kick start
We need a quick solution
We need a next step
If we're really going
If we're really going
Trying so hard
To dig ourselves out
Cause we're stuck and we're scared
And we're thinking
Things have to change
It's the thoughts that don't count
Can something be done?
Don't let this decision drag on
We need a kick start
We need a quick solution
We need a next step
If we're really going
If we're really going
We need a big push
To reach the right conclusion
So we can get there
If we're really going
If we're really going
Let's go.
We need a quick solution
We need a next step
To reach the right conclusion
We need a kick start
We need a kick start
In Lisa Loeb's song Kick Start, she addresses feelings of stagnation and the need for change. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the current state of the singer’s life, as they sit on the couch, watching TV and waiting for something to happen. Despite wanting change, the singer feels stuck and scared, uncertain about how to take the next step forward.
Through the repeated chorus of “We need a kick start, we need a quick solution, we need a next step if we're really going,” Loeb highlights the need for action to be taken in order to move forward. It’s not enough to simply think about change or hope that something will happen; there needs to be a deliberate and conscious effort to take the necessary steps.
The second verse makes it clear that the singer is not content with the status quo. While it might be comfortable to “play house,” this isn’t enough for the singer. They desire something more and are willing to work towards it, even if it means stepping out of their comfort zone.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the inherent human desire for growth and transformation. While change can be scary and uncertain, it’s also necessary in order to move forward and reach our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
We need a kick start
We need a motivational push to get started
We need a quick solution
Our problem requires a fast and effective solution
We need a next step
We need to identify and take the next step towards progress
If we're really going
If we're truly committed to making a change
If we're really going
If we're truly determined to succeed
We sit on our couch
We are idle and unproductive
While we watch our TV
We are distracted and passive consumers
And the phone doesn't ring
Nobody is reaching out to us
And it's perfect
But we are content in our mundane routine
To be here playing house
Living in this sheltered and unambitious lifestyle
Is no comfort to me
I am not satisfied or fulfilled
It's just more of the same
We are stuck in a repetitive cycle
Again and again and again
Without any progress or improvement
Trying so hard
We are putting in effort
To dig ourselves out
To escape from our current situation
Cause we're stuck and we're scared
Because we feel trapped and afraid
And we're thinking
We are reflecting on our situation
Things have to change
We cannot continue like this
It's the thoughts that don't count
Merely thinking about change is not enough
Can something be done?
We are seeking a solution
Don't let this decision drag on
We cannot delay taking action
We need a big push
We require a significant force to propel us forward
To reach the right conclusion
To arrive at the correct and beneficial outcome
So we can get there
So we can achieve our desired result
If we're really going
If we are committed to making it happen
If we're really going
If we truly want this change
Let's go.
It is time to take action and move forward
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GARY BURR, LISA A. LOEB
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