Lisaโs first contribution to the Naked sound was โYou are Loveโ by Lovetronic and after many collaborations with Naked artists and producers - Blue Six, Central Living, Petalpusher, Aquanote - she signed as a solo artist in 2001. Her debut single for Naked Music was the worldwide underground classic โAlwaysโ.
Lisa has received rave reviews and features in The New York Times, CMJ, Muzik, URB, The Canadian National Post, Billboard, XLR8R and many others. She has also performed live on The David Letterman Show as a backing vocalist for Jewel. Madonna paid tribute to โAlwaysโ in Rolling Stones and proclaimed Lisa to be โSo Cool!โ
Throughout her career, she's played and recorded in a diverse range of musical styles, ranging from deep house, avant-garde hip-hop, trip-hop, acoustic soul and drum and bass. She also performed live at the Prohibited Beatz party with Nerve, a fusion band led by drummer/producer Jojo Mayer where Takuya Nakamura (Organic Grooves/Ism), Tim Lefevbre and DJ Swingsett also appeared. Lisa has also collaborated with Itaal Shur, Lucy Woodward & Mark Anthony Jones.
Over the last three years Lisa has performed live throughout Europe, Asia, Australia and the US with label-mate Miguel Migs, as well as working on her debut solo album with producers Eric Stamile (Speakeasy), Jay Denes (Blue Six) and co-writer Dave Warrin. This is scheduled to be released the summer of 2005. She is currently putting together a live outfit called Pedal Pusher with Miguel Migs for touring next year, but will continue to do her live PAs with Miguel as well.
There are many new projects and collaborations in store for Lisa over the next few years. Much, much more music to come.
I'm Okay
Lisa Shaw Lyrics
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So many righteous people
There searching the world to find
All of the good in evil
Too many lies gone out
So many stars stopped shining
I'm looking for words to shout
Maybe we all keep lying
Maybe we all need to find it
A bit of my world is empty
But something much deeper sends me
I keep asking (Uh...)
I walk the streets for miles
Instead like a hunger (Uh...)
Wanting to survive...
Still I'm ok (uh...)
I'm ok now
I'm ok (Oh...)
I'm ok now
Too many lies going on
Without a care of dying
So many wasted nights
I'm thinking about who's crying
So many rival wars
Somebody's winning nothing
Can't even say who scored
Still I'd don't know what's coming
I'm ok (Uh...)
I'm ok now
I'm ok (Uh...)
I'm ok now
I'm ok
I'm ok now
The lyrics of Lisa Shaw's song I'm Okay highlight the chaos and confusion present in the world today. The first verse speaks of too much of everything, too many colors that blind, too many lies that have been told, too many people searching for goodness in evil. The lines "I'm looking for words to shout / But nobody cares to listen" emphasize how the problems of the world often go unnoticed or unacknowledged. The second verse speaks of wasted nights and confusing rival wars, with the singer's uncertainty about what the future holds.
The chorus of the song, however, speaks of the resilience of the human spirit, with the singer repeating "I'm okay" over and over again. Despite the chaos and confusion prevalent in the world, the singer wants to express her determination to survive, to walk for miles in search of something better. While the world may be overwhelming, the singer asserts that she is still okay, and will continue to be.
Overall, Lisa Shaw's song I'm Okay offers a powerful commentary on modern society and the challenges that people face today. It highlights the fact that despite the chaos, people can still thrive and persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many colors blind
There are too many distractions and it is difficult to see things clearly.
So many righteous people
There are many people who believe they are morally superior.
There searching the world to find
They are seeking goodness in a world full of evil.
All of the good in evil
Trying to see the good in an inherently bad situation.
Too many lies gone out
There are too many falsehoods being spread.
So many stars stopped shining
There are many people who have lost their spark and enthusiasm.
I'm looking for words to shout
The singer is trying to voice their opinions loudly and clearly.
But nobody cares to listen
Sadly, no one is paying attention to what they have to say.
Maybe we all keep lying
Perhaps everyone, including the artist, is being dishonest.
Maybe we all need to find it
There is a need to rediscover an essential truth.
A bit of my world is empty
The singer feels like something vital is missing from their life.
But something much deeper sends me
Despite this feeling of emptiness, there is still a driving force within them.
I keep asking (Uh...)
The singer is frequently questioning things.
I walk the streets for miles
The singer is searching for something important.
Instead like a hunger (Uh...)
This search is a deep-rooted need rather than a mere desire.
Wanting to survive...
The artist feels like they need something to keep going.
Still I'm ok (uh...)
Despite all of this, the artist is managing to be okay.
I'm ok now
The singer has reached a state of being okay and content.
I'm ok (Oh...)
The singer is reassuring themselves that they are okay.
Too many lies going on
Again, there are too many falsehoods being spread.
Without a care of dying
People are being untruthful without any thought to the consequences.
So many wasted nights
There are numerous wasted opportunities and unfulfilling nights.
I'm thinking about who's crying
The singer is concerned about those who may be hurt by this situation.
So many rival wars
There are many conflicts and battles happening.
Somebody's winning nothing
Despite all these battles, there is no real winner.
Can't even say who scored
It is impossible to determine who has come out ahead.
Still I'd don't know what's coming
The singer is uncertain about what the future holds.
I'm ok (Uh...)
Again, the artist is reassuring themselves that they are okay.
I'm ok now
They have reached a state of being okay and content.
I'm ok (Uh...)
The singer is trying to stay positive, despite everything.
I'm ok now
Once again, they have reached a state of being okay and content.
Writer(s): DAVE WARRIN, LISA SHAW
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@markford2253
This song helped me so much. I was in a dark place, in the bottom of a pit. This song brought me out. Now Im Ok
@juanjoseoterolourido5674
Lucky Mark. Now the man on the Edge It,s me. Hope someday i can say the same. Now i can,t. Terrible days, days u,m going throu
@stathispolytsakis9611
@Juan Jose Otero Lourido i hope youre fine now man 2 years later... :)
@rubyedunn1910
SAME!!! I discovered it while I was in a dark space a few years ago, as well. Listening to it today reminds me how far I've come!! I love her music.
@NordicWildSoul
I seek solace in Lisa's songs as she soothes my soul...
You are such a blessing dear <3
@josephburroughs1512
She is telling the truth and the words say it all.
@lowtech5380
Lisa sounds like the artist from Soul to Soul. Beautiful voice.
@hamansutra
A Spechless Track. DJing for over 25 Years and this is still on my Sets. Yep, Music brings people together.
@billjohnston4603
Soulful and seductive , that's Lisa Shaw ! Beautiful song. Cuts deep in your soul !!!
@mariadelrosariovallejoapon3101
I love that sound and her voice๐!