Liyana Fizi is a singer-songwriter based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She mad… Read Full Bio ↴Liyana Fizi is a singer-songwriter based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She made her first debut in 2006 as a member of independent jazz pop band, Estrella.

The internal changes of Estrella made by their label Laguna Music prompted Liyana Fizi to leave upon the expiry of the contract between the band and their label. Since then, Liyana Fizi began performing solo alongside a permanent band of sessionists

Liyana Fizi plays a mix of acoustic tunes tinged with folk, bossa, and jazz. Gaining acknowledgment for her melodic songwriting, the singer/songwriter made her first debut as one of the founding members of Malaysian indie-pop band Estrella. Everyday musings and inward thoughts are the main elements of her music, using simplicity as the main staple.

Currently singing and playing rhythm guitar as a solo artiste since September 2009, Liyana performs with her permanent band of sessionists, and takes a vast interest in using music as an outlet for expression.

As singer and rhythm guitarist for her old band Estrella, Liyana together with other founding member and lead guitarist Yob, circulated the local music scene with their own brand of acoustic music back in 2006.

Numerous open-mic sessions and gigs at notable shows around town namely Moonshine, Troubadours, Doppelganger and No Black Tie followed suit, before the band decided to team up and expand with Laguna Music in January 2007.

Estrella's self-titled album was released in December 2007, and in a span of a year, the band was rewarded with 8 nominations for the inaugural Voize Independent Music Awards [VIMA].

Due to internal changes in direction for Estrella made by label Laguna Music, Liyana decided to move on upon contract expiry with the record label on 30th Sept 09, following the footsteps of Yob who had left earlier in Oct 08.

Past Achievements:

2010
* Liyana Fizi’s 1st Single - LIGHT WRITING:
#1- Fly Fm CampurChart ‐ 2 Weeks

2009
* Estrella's 2nd Single - TERNYATA:
Mercedes Benz Mixed‐tape ‘Best Of’ Feature [Germany] ‐ Jan 09

* 8 Nominations for Voize Independent Music Awards 2009 [VIMA]
• Best Pop Song [GOLD]
• Best Pop Group [GOLD]
• Best Pop Vocalist [SILVER]
• Best Female Vocalist (Over All) [GOLD]
• Best Song of The Year
• Most Mind Blowing Music Video
• Best Song To Play at Camp Fire
• Best Producer

2008
* Estrella's 1st Single - STAY:
#1 - Fly Fm CampurChart ‐ 3 Weeks
#1 - Hitz.Fm Met 10 ‐ 5 Weeks

* Estrella's 2nd Single - TERNYATA:
Mercedes Benz Mixed‐tape Feature [Germany] ‐ Mar 08
Mercedes Benz Mixed‐tape ‘Best Of’ Feature [Germany] ‐ Jan 09

* Featured in Germany’s MARCO POLO ‘MALAYSIA’ Travel Guide Book 2008 Edition

* Featured in KAMI ‘The Series’ - 2008

* Estrella's 3rd Single - TAKE IT SLOW
Soundtrack for SunSilk TV series Impian Illiyana [13 weeks]

* Featured in Troubadour’s Voices from Next Door compilation album 2006

Past Events

Malaysia:
* SevenCollarSoniqueCinematique - June 2007
* Roxy Summer Splash - June 2008
* Urbanscapes 2008 - June 2008
* Indie Youth Fest - 2008
* Fly Fm CampurChart Goes Live Nationwide Tour - 2008
* Mocca ‘Live In Malaysia’ Tour - Aug 2008
* Rantai Merdeka - Aug 2008
* No Black Tie 10 Year Anniversary Series - Oct 2008
* Cleo Fashion Awards - Nov 2008
* Kami ‘The Movie’ Nationwide Tour - 2008
* Rock The World 8 - Dec 2008
* VoizeIndependent Music Awards [VIMA] 2009 - Jan 2009
* Rock The World 9 – Dec 2009
* KLue’s Urbanscapes 2010 – 26 June 2010
* Go-11 Rockabola Indie Concert in conjunction with the 2010 World Cup

International:
* Lao BeatzFest, Vientiane, Laos - Nov 2008
* London University Union, London UK - March 2009
* Baluchi’s, Brighton UK - April 2009
* MOHO Live, Manchester UK - April 2009
* Doppelganger@Taste, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, Australia - 26 Sept 2009
* Malaysia Fest 09, Darling Harbour, Sydney, NSW, Australia - 27 Sept 2009
* Muzika Musim Luruh, Melbourne, Australia – 7 April 2010
* RadioClash 2010, Singapore – 13 June 2010
* FEYST World Tour 2010, Shanghai China - 30 & 31 Aug 2010

killing me
Liyana Fizi Lyrics

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I'm lying on my side spacing out
These thoughts they stay on replay
They won't fade
The looks, the words, the fights
Is this worth it? It's not worth it

I never knew that
It would turn out this bad

I never knew I'd be so wrong
I never knew that
Trouble had a face so
Cut to the chase already
Coz I miss us. And I miss me.

Sometimes life just won't give in
Some days time just keeps on running
Keep running from me
Take deep breaths now
My head prints on your left shoulder

I never knew that
It would turn out this sad
I never knew I'd be
So breakable, that
Words could stain and I
Can't erase them. I can't erase them.

Good Intentions
Just good intentions for me

Save some good intentions
Just good intentions for me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Killing Me" by Liyana Fizi is a ballad that speaks of heartbreak and self-doubt. The first verse talks about lying on the side and "spacing out" while thoughts of past arguments, looks, and words said are replayed in one's head. Despite the memories being painful, the singer finds it hard to let go of the past relationship, questioning whether it is worth holding on to, as the arguments and pain are not worth the love.

In the chorus, the singer expresses how they never knew things would turn out so terribly, or how easily they would break. The second verse speaks of how sometimes in life, things just don't go as planned and time keeps running away from them, indicating their lamenting over the breakup. The verse ends with the lyric "My head prints on your left shoulder," which represents how the memory of the relationship still lingers, as if imagining to lie on their partner's shoulder.

The pre-chorus reiterates how the singer never thought that the relationship could turn out so sour, and how easy it was for them to be hurt. The song ends with the repeated lines that the singer asks for "Good intentions," indicating that they want a relationship built on trust and love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm lying on my side spacing out
I am laying on my side, lost in thought

These thoughts they stay on replay
These thoughts continually play in my head

They won't fade
They won't disappear

The looks, the words, the fights
All the arguments and negative interactions

Is this worth it? It's not worth it
Is all of this worth enduring? No, it's not worth it

I never knew that
I had no idea

It would turn out this bad
Things would turn out so poorly

I never knew I'd be so wrong
I didn't expect to be so mistaken

Trouble had a face so
Things became problematic, and it was unmistakable

Cut to the chase already
Let's get to the point quickly

Coz I miss us. And I miss me.
Because I miss our relationship and who I was