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.
Sometimes I Feel Like Alice
Lisa Mitchell Lyrics
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In a wonderland chasing rabbits
Cheshire cats and mad hatters
A better world well it don't really matter
Well day breaks and light fills the darkest room
The air is laced with sweet perfume
What is it about morning light
Alright
Well it feels like I have just woke up
In a world where down is up
And up is a long way from here
In the big wheels where they keep on turning
They don't slow down, you just keep on learning
Well my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
When her world started turning into something else
Sometimes I feel Alice
In the Queen's alluring palace
Got the playing cards on my track
Like a twisted game of blackjack
Because it feels like I have just woke up
In a world where down is up
And up is a long way from here
In the big wheels where they keep on turning
They don't slow down, you just keep on learning
Well my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
When her world started turning into something else
Well sometimes I feel like Alice
Oh my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
When her world started turning into something else
No my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
When her world started turning into something else
Well it feels like I have just woke up
In a world where down is up
And up is a long way from here
The lyrics of Lisa Mitchell's "Sometimes I Feel Like Alice" are like a whimsical journey into the mind of someone trying to make sense of the world around them. The reference to Alice from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" is particularly appropriate because the song speaks to a feeling of being lost in a fantastic and confusing place. The first verse sets the scene with imagery from the book, mentioning rabbits, Cheshire cats, and mad hatters. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective, as the singer reflects on their own experiences of feeling like everything is upside down and learning that the world doesn't always make sense.
The chorus repeats the title phrase "sometimes I feel like Alice," emphasizing the idea that this feeling is something that comes and goes, rather than a permanent state of being. The second verse introduces the idea of a better world that "don't really matter," suggesting that the singer is more interested in understanding their own place in the world than trying to change it. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the sense of disorientation and the idea that the singer is still searching for answers.
Overall, "Sometimes I Feel Like Alice" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the sense of being lost in a world that doesn't make sense. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and emotional depth, and the melody is simple yet haunting. It's a song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences of feeling lost or confused, and to find comfort in the idea that they're not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like Alice
At times, I feel lost and confused just like Alice in the story of Alice in Wonderland.
In a wonderland chasing rabbits
I feel like I am constantly chasing after something, like Alice is chasing after rabbits in the story.
Cheshire cats and mad hatters
There are strange characters and situations that I encounter, just like the Cheshire Cat and Mad Hatter in the story.
A better world well it don't really matter
I am searching for a better world or a better version of myself, but it doesn't seem to matter in the grand scheme of things.
Well day breaks and light fills the darkest room
The start of a new day brings hope and optimism, even in the darkest of times.
The air is laced with sweet perfume
The morning air is refreshing, calming, and full of new possibilities.
What is it about morning light
There's something magical about the light of the morning that can change your entire mood and perspective.
That makes everything feel alright
The morning light has a way of easing worries and anxiety, making everything feel okay.
Well it feels like I have just woke up
I feel like I am just waking up to a new reality or a new way of thinking.
In a world where down is up
Everything seems upside down and confusing.
And up is a long way from here
Achieving success or happiness feels far away and difficult to reach.
In the big wheels where they keep on turning
Life moves on, whether we keep up or not.
They don't slow down, you just keep on learning
Life doesn't pause for you to catch up, so you must adapt and continue learning.
Well my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
I may not be Alice, but I understand her confusion and uncertainty.
When her world started turning into something else
As Alice's world changed, she had to adapt and find her place in the new reality.
In the Queen's alluring palace
I feel trapped or confined in a situation that appears desirable, but is actually harmful.
Got the playing cards on my track
Difficult obstacles or challenges are blocking my path, just like the playing cards in Alice in Wonderland.
Like a twisted game of blackjack
I feel like I am playing a high-stakes game with unpredictable outcomes.
Oh my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
I can empathize with Alice and her journey of self-discovery and adaptation.
No my name's not Alice but I know how she felt
Once again, I understand Alice's experience even though I am not her.
Well it feels like I have just woke up
Describing the feeling of being jarred awake to a new reality.
In a world where down is up
A continuation of the previous idea of everything being turned upside down.
And up is a long way from here
Emphasizing the distance and difficulty of achieving success or happiness.
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Black Rose
I love this! Beautiful. ❤️
jennifer
I love this song ❤️
Névtelen Uttó
I don't really like how she sings but the instrumental is heartbreakingly beautiful.
Black Rose
Luca Uttó it is
Nelli Olsson
i love this song sooo much!
S
This song is so beautiful! It makes me so sad
Brubs Lopes
This song...
Black Rose
This song gets me,anybody know any songs like this?
Marmied
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Elsa Angel girl
Who will watch this in March 2016? Love this song!!!