Her musical style is a mix of jazz, cabaret and blues. In high school she was in a metal band called Nobody and later on also called LiviaGray
Her first record Late Night Heartbroken Blues was recorded and released late 2006 and spawned the singles Oh Boy and High On You. The sophomore album God Put A Rainbow In the Sky was released just months later in May 2007, the lead single from the album was the song I'm Sorry, He's Mine - a song about how she stole her best friend's boyfriend just because she wanted him over the night.
She continued to release new albums in record speed when her new album Songs of A Rag Doll was released October 19th 2007 and she had now released three albums within a year. She told Swedish Groove magazine that vacation for her meant going into the studio. The album came with the single Gotta Leave My Troubles Behind which had some success on the Swedish "tracks" charts where the people of Sweden vote for their favorite songs each week.
In 2007 she was also featured on the famous Swedish artist Lars Winnerbäcks lead single Om Du Lämnade Mig Nu from his album Daugava. The single became a huge hit and was #1 on the track charts as well as the singles charts and lead to national recognition for Miss Li. In 2008 she released the compilation album Best of 061122-071122 which included her best songs from the past three albums and some unreleased material including the song Good Morning.
In the summer of 2008 she sang the song Oh Boy on the popular Sing-A-Long show Allsång På Skansen that has over a million viewers every week. This lead to the single becoming far more popular than it was at its first release and it went to #8 on the Swedish singles charts.
After an uncharacteristically lengthy break, she released her 4th album Dancing the Whole Way Home in March 2009.
It Ain't Over
Miss Li Lyrics
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My thought was crystal clear, but she was never there.
Oh, God, I wish that she could disappear,
But it ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over.
And I am watching you, but you are watching her.
She's saying that stupid comment, she's such a shallow girl.
But it ain't over 'til it's over, it ain't over 'til it's over.
I guess you haven't told her how you and me used to kiss,
If not, I'll be the first in line to punch you with that fist.
If that is what it takes to get you back, then it ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over.
'cause in my mind I fill our house,
We've got a car, a dog
And we are so in love.
And know we've got seven kids,
They're just the perfect mix,
More you than me, of course.
You're out fixing the leaking roof,
I'm in the kitchen, making soup.
I gotta fit this dress,
And now she's coming in here and she's making such a mess.
I wanna run, I wanna scream,
I want a hundred dollar ring you give to me.
I'm gonna run, I'm gonna fight,
I'm gonna chase you every day and every night
'till you're with me.
It ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over.
The lyrics to "It Ain't Over" by Miss Li describe a situation where the singer is deeply in love with someone who is in a relationship with another person. The singer is jealous of the other person and dwells on the fact that they are not with the person they love. The first verse sets up the situation where the singer is thinking about being with the person they are in love with, not with the other person that they are currently with. They wish that the other person could just disappear so that they could be with the person they love.
The second verse shows the singer watching the person they love, but the person they love is watching the other person they are with. The singer is annoyed by the other person's comments and jealous of their relationship with the person they love. The third verse reveals that the singer and the person they love used to kiss, and the singer is willing to fight for them. The chorus reinforces the idea that it's not over until it's over, and the singer will continue to fight for the person they love.
In summary, the song is about unrequited love and jealousy in a love triangle. The singer wishes to be with the person they love and is frustrated by the other person's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I was thinking me and you, not you and her
I thought it was going to be just the two of us, but now you're with someone else.
My thought was crystal clear, but she was never there.
I was sure of what I wanted, but this other person wasn't part of the plan.
Oh, God, I wish that she could disappear,
I really don't like this person and I wish they weren't in the picture.
But it ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over.
The situation isn't finished yet, it will continue until it's truly done.
And I am watching you, but you are watching her.
I'm keeping an eye on you, but you're more interested in this other person.
She's saying that stupid comment, she's such a shallow girl.
This other person is not very intelligent or deep in their thinking.
And here's you standing with that swanky smile,
You're just standing there, looking good, with a smile that's a bit too self-assured.
I guess you haven't told her how you and me used to kiss,
It seems like you haven't shared the history we have together with this other person.
If not, I'll be the first in line to punch you with that fist.
If she doesn't know, I will be angry and willing to fight you over this.
If that is what it takes to get you back, then it ain't over 'til it's over,
It ain't over 'til it's over.
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make things right with you, even if it means fighting over you.
'cause in my mind I fill our house,
We've got a car, a dog
And we are so in love.
I have this idyllic image in my head of what our life together could be like.
And know we've got seven kids,
They're just the perfect mix,
More you than me, of course.
In this fantasy, we have seven children who are perfect, with more of your characteristics than mine.
You're out fixing the leaking roof,
I'm in the kitchen, making soup.
We're each doing our part to maintain our happy home in this dream.
I gotta fit this dress,
And now she's coming in here and she's making such a mess.
I have a goal I'm working towards, but this other person is causing chaos and distraction.
I wanna run, I wanna scream,
I want a hundred dollar ring you give to me.
I'm feeling a lot of emotions and desires right now, including wanting you to buy me an expensive ring.
I'm gonna run, I'm gonna fight,
I'm gonna chase you every day and every night
till you're with me.
I'm determined to pursue you and make sure you know how I feel until you're back with me.
'till you're with me.
My ultimate goal is to be with you again.
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MissElla Li
Den här låten är så jävla bra att jag vill dö (inte bokstavligt talat)! Linda min gud och stjärna! Du är inte som alla andra Plastic Faces!