Her real exposure though came at the age of sixteen when she auditioned for Australian Idol. She quickly received high praise with one judge claiming that she was "the best thing musically that has ever came out of this country." While on the show, Lisa performed such songs as Collide, Diamonds on the Inside, Fall At Your Feet and Heart of Glass. Despite receiving positive reviews, Lisa felt vulnerable without her guitar providing solace.
Nevertheless, she was finally reunited with the instrument as she performed a rare track from Coldplay entitled See You Soon. Despite the pressure to perform it well, due to her growing reputation as an authentic guitar-playing songwriter ("reminiscent of an early Joni Mitchell"), she mesmerized millions with her enticing rendition. After two more performances, including an original entitled Too Far Gone, Lisa was ready to go her own way and that she did.
Soon after leaving the show, she was offered a couple of recording contracts but rejected the offers, claiming that such an album would be too manufactured. Instead, admirably, Lisa decided to continue developing her craft as both a performer and songwriter. She quickly built a grass-roots following after touring with Old Man River, as well as performing both at National Youth Week and on MySpace (four performances) to a viewership of over ten thousand. Her page has now received over three hundred thousand views. It was around this time that Lisa felt she was ready to sign with both Scorpio Music and Warner Music, and recently with Sony Publishing, all with the support of Dan Hume from Evermore.
On August 4th 2007, her first EP entitled Said One to the Other was released, which included the tracks Slow and Incomplete Lullaby. The EP debuted at number 27 on the ARIA charts and number 1 on the Australian iTunes chart. Of late, after putting school on hold temporarily, Lisa has been touring with the likes of Sparkadia, The Hampdens and Evermore, with an upcoming tour supporting Ben Lee. She has also expressed interest in producing another EP in the future.
Lisa is currently on a tour of the eastern states of Australia. Much to the chagrin of fans from her home town of Albury-Wodonga, Lisa has decided to leave her home town off the tour in favour of larger cities.
Heroine
Lisa Mitchell Lyrics
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You open my eyes better than anyone,
Oh, when I’ve done all the things that I want to do,
Make sure I’m buried next to somebody I’d like to talk to,
Oh, she lives again.
Well, Esmeralda, you’re my heroine,
The way she dances is cooler than anyone,
Make sure I’m buried next to somebody who likes to argue,
Oh, she lives again.
Édith Piaf, now she’s my heroine,
A bolder sparrow there has never been,
Oh, when I’ve done all the things that I want to do,
Make sure I’m buried next to somebody I’d like to talk to,
Oh, she lives again.
Hey Charlie, oh Charlie, yeah you’re my heroine,
Technically a he, but he is quite feminine,
Oh, when I’ve done all the things that I want to do,
Make sure I’m buried next to somebody who likes to argue,
Oh, she lives again.
And Little Red Rider, now she’s my heroine,
A fiercer shade of red, I’ve never seen,
Oh, when I’ve sung all the songs that I want to sing,
Make sure you hold onto the lady with the blue ring,
Oh, she lives again.
First sign of spring, oh, you’re my heroine,
You left mightiness high, high as anyone,
So when I’ve sung all the songs that I want to sing,
I'll be glad the seasons always have their change to bring,
Oh, she lives again.
The song "Heroine" by Lisa Mitchell is an ode to the people, things or moments that inspire her to live life to the fullest. Each verse is about a different person or thing that has had a profound impact on her life. The first verse talks about coffee, which is something that opens up her eyes and gives her the energy to pursue her dreams. She expresses her desire to be buried next to someone she would like to talk to, implying that even in death, she wants to be surrounded by things that bring her joy.
The second verse is about a person named Esmeralda who is an inspiration to Lisa because of the way she dances. Lisa admires her because she has a way of moving that is cooler than anyone else, and she wishes to be buried next to someone who likes to argue, indicating that she values healthy debate and discussion.
The third verse is about the French singer Édith Piaf, who is Lisa's hero for her bold and passionate performances. Lisa admires Piaf for her courage and wishes to be buried next to someone with whom she can have a conversation.
The fourth verse is about a person named Charlie, whom Lisa describes as technically male but quite feminine. Charlie is an inspiration to Lisa for being herself and defying gender norms, and she wishes to be buried next to someone who likes to argue.
The final verse is about the first sign of spring and the way it brings new life and energy into the world. Lisa views this as a symbol of hope and renewal, and she is grateful for the changing of the seasons.
Overall, the song "Heroine" celebrates the people and things that make life worth living, and it encourages listeners to seek out those things that inspire them and bring them joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Coffee, coffee, you’re my heroine,
Coffee is the singer's heroine, the substance that gives her energy and clarity, enabling her to see things better.
You open my eyes better than anyone,
The singer believes that coffee helps her see and perceive the world more clearly than anyone else.
Oh, when I’ve done all the things that I want to do,
The singer is contemplating the end of her life, when she has done everything she wants to do.
Make sure I’m buried next to somebody I’d like to talk to,
The singer wants to be buried next to someone she can have an interesting conversation with, even in death.
Oh, she lives again.
The singer believes that by being buried next to someone interesting, she will live on through them.
Well, Esmeralda, you’re my heroine,
The singer has found a new heroine in Esmeralda, who is an amazing dancer.
The way she dances is cooler than anyone,
Esmeralda's dance moves are so cool and unique that no one can compare to her.
When I’ve done all the things that I want to do,
The singer is still contemplating her own mortality and what she wants to achieve before she dies.
Make sure I’m buried next to somebody who likes to argue,
The singer wants to be buried next to someone who enjoys arguing and debating, even after she's gone.
Oh, she lives again.
Once again, the singer believes that by being buried next to someone interesting, she will live on in some way.
Édith Piaf, now she’s my heroine,
The singer's new heroine is the French singer Édith Piaf, who was known as a bold and powerful performer.
A bolder sparrow there has never been,
Édith Piaf was compared to a sparrow because of her small size, but she had a bold and powerful voice that was unmatched.
Hey Charlie, oh Charlie, yeah you’re my heroine,
The singer has found another new heroine in Charlie, who is a man but has feminine qualities.
Technically a he, but he is quite feminine,
Although Charlie is a man, he has qualities that are traditionally associated with femininity.
And Little Red Rider, now she’s my heroine,
The singer's final heroine is Little Red Rider, who is fierce and independent.
A fiercer shade of red, I’ve never seen,
Little Red Rider represents a fiercer, more intense version of the color red than the singer has ever experienced before.
Oh, when I’ve sung all the songs that I want to sing,
The singer is now considering the end of her creative life, when she has sung all the songs she wants to sing.
Make sure you hold onto the lady with the blue ring,
The singer is advising someone to hold onto the woman with the blue ring, perhaps as a symbol of hope or inspiration.
Oh, she lives again.
Once again, the singer believes that someone can live on through the memories and influence they leave behind.
First sign of spring, oh, you’re my heroine,
The singer's final heroine is the first sign of spring, which represents the renewal of life and hope.
You left mightiness high, high as anyone,
The first sign of spring represents the power and majesty of nature, which can lift people up and give them strength.
So when I’ve sung all the songs that I want to sing,
The singer is still thinking about the end of her creative life, when she has no more songs to sing.
I'll be glad the seasons always have their change to bring,
The singer finds comfort in the fact that the seasons will always change and bring new life, even after she is gone.
Oh, she lives again.
Once again, the singer believes that someone can live on through the memories and influence they leave behind, even if it's just a feeling or a memory triggered by a certain experience.
Contributed by Jordyn D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wren651
i love this song
@RandooomChannel
<3 <3 <3
@OOWewe
Funny Song! :)
@bluetogas
@jl4815162342 i know. where did you get the songs from?
@qasimim0962
lol.