Lisa Scott-Lee (born 5 November 1975) is a Welsh singer-songwriter and danc… Read Full Bio ↴Lisa Scott-Lee (born 5 November 1975) is a Welsh singer-songwriter and dancer. She is best known as being one of the three female co-lead singers of pop group Steps who formed in 1997. Scott-Lee signed a record deal with Mercury Records and launched a solo career in 2003 although her success was limited after the release her debut single "Lately", and was dropped after her second single. She released her debut solo album Never or Now in 2007 through Concept Records.

Lately
Lisa Scott-Lee Lyrics

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Something caught my eye
Chillin' out tonight as you walked on by
Missed a beat inside
Took my breath away and I just can't hide

You don't know what you're doing to me boy
You don't know how you move into me boy
I don't know what you're doing to me boy

It seems like
Lately, something's coming over me baby
A feeling that's been driving me crazy
No one turns me on like you do
When I'm with you, it seems like lately

Messing with my mind
As I lose control almost every time
Moving side by side
Gives me such a rush up and down my spine

You don't know what you're doing to me boy
You don't know how you move into me boy
I don't know what you're doing to me boy

It seems like
Lately, something's coming over me baby
A feeling that's been driving me crazy
No one turns me on like you do
When I'm with you it seems like

Lately something's coming over me baby
A feeling that's been driving me crazy
No one turns me on like you do
When I'm with you it seems like

You lift me up, I feel like I can fly, fly
Lately I can almost touch the sky, sky
You lift me up, I feel like I can fly, fly
Lately I can almost touch the sky, sky

You don't know what you're doing to me boy
You don't know how you move into me boy
I don't know what you're doing to me boy

It seems like
Lately, something's coming over me baby
A feeling that's been driving me crazy
No one turns me on like you do
When I'm with you it seems like

You lift me up, I feel like I can fly, fly
Lately I can almost touch the sky, sky

Overall Meaning

“Lately” by Lisa Scott-Lee is a song about the irresistible attraction between two people. The singer first notices the object of her affection walking by and is immediately struck by him (‘Something caught my eye. Chillin’ out tonight as you walked on by. Missed a beat inside. Took my breath away and I just can’t hide’). Being with him makes her feel a strong connection and attraction that she cannot explain (‘You don’t know what you’re doing to me boy. You don’t know how you move into me boy. I don’t know what you’re doing to me boy’). Their interactions are passionate and give her a rush that she has never felt before (‘Messing with my mind. As I lose control almost every time. Moving side by side. Gives me such a rush up and down my spine’). The chorus notes how this feeling has become a constant occurrence as of “lately.”

The song feels like it's about a new kind of love, one that's electrifying and intense, fueling the desire to fly higher (‘You lift me up, I feel like I can fly, fly. Lately I can almost touch the sky, sky’). The catchy beat, energetic vocals, and catchy lyrics contribute to this feeling of youthful exhilaration. Overall, “Lately” is a song about the thrill and excitement of new love, a feeling that makes everything seem possible.

Line by Line Meaning

Something caught my eye
I noticed you walking by.

Chillin' out tonight as you walked on by
I was relaxing when you walked past me.

Missed a beat inside
My heart skipped a beat when I saw you.

Took my breath away and I just can't hide
You took my breath away and I couldn't hide my attraction to you.

You don't know what you're doing to me boy
You don't realize the effect you have on me.

You don't know how you move into me boy
You don't realize how you're enticing me.

I don't know what you're doing to me boy
I'm not sure why I'm so drawn to you.

It seems like Lately, something's coming over me baby A feeling that's been driving me crazy No one turns me on like you do When I'm with you, it seems like lately
Lately, I've been experiencing intense emotions and attraction towards you. Nobody turns me on like you do, and it's hard to resist when I'm around you.

Messing with my mind
You're playing with my thoughts and confusing me.

As I lose control almost every time
I can't seem to resist you and often lose control around you.

Moving side by side
When we dance or are next to each other.

Gives me such a rush up and down my spine
Being close to you and moving together gives me a thrilling physical sensation.

You lift me up, I feel like I can fly, fly Lately I can almost touch the sky, sky
Being with you makes me feel alive and gives me a sense of joy and freedom.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER JONATHAN DAY, PAUL NEWTON, PHILIP DYSON, LISA SCOTT LEE, DANIEL SHERMAN, PHILLIP SHERMAN

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