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.
Upside Down
Miss Li Lyrics
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no what a joy, what a feelin'
hold me, kiss me
I can't touch the ground, you turn me all around
Inside out, boy you make me wanna shout
kick my heals on the sealin'
Touch me, feel me
I can't feel the ground
I don't mind if you kiss me one more time
Oh oh oh what a feelin'
Kiss me, kiss me
I can't touch the ground, you turn me all around
Aaaah aaaah
laaa, la la la la,
la la la la la la la la
Bababa di da, da da da da di da
The lyrics to Miss Li's song "Upside Down" speak to the feeling of being in love and the way that it can turn your world upside down. The opening line "Upside down boy you turn me all around" represents the way that this person has come into the singer's life and completely shifted their perspective. This person has brought joy and excitement into the singer's life, leaving them feeling dizzy and disoriented in the best possible way. The chorus, "hold me, kiss me, I can't touch the ground," emphasizes the weightlessness and euphoria that the singer feels in this person's presence.
As the song continues, the singer delves deeper into the physical and emotional effects that this person has on them. The line "Inside out, boy you make me wanna shout" speaks to the powerful emotions that this person inspires - the singer feels so turned inside out and filled up with love that they can't contain their excitement. The bridge, "I don't mind if you kiss me one more time," shows the extent to which the singer is completely entranced by this person - they're so swept up in the passion of the moment that they're eager to keep experiencing it, no matter the consequences.
Overall, "Upside Down" is a whimsical and lighthearted ode to the feelings that can arise when you fall in love - the dizzying sense of euphoria, the weightlessness, and the feeling that your entire world has been turned on its head.
Line by Line Meaning
Upside down boy you turn me all around
You have the power to completely change my perspective and make me feel disoriented.
no what a joy, what a feelin'
I am overwhelmed with happiness and excitement by your influence on me.
hold me, kiss me
I want to be physically close to you and experience intimacy with you through physical touch.
I can't touch the ground, you turn me all around
Your effect on me is so intense that I feel as though I'm floating and cannot touch the ground.
Inside out, boy you make me wanna shout
You make me feel so passionate and emotional that I want to express myself loudly and publicly.
kick my heals on the sealin'
I feel such intense joy and elation that I want to dance and celebrate in a way that defies gravity.
Touch me, feel me
I want you to physically touch me and make me feel loved and desired.
I can't feel the ground
Your presence is so overwhelming that I am disconnected from reality and cannot feel stable or grounded.
You turn me upside down
You completely change my world and make me feel a range of intense emotions.
I don't mind if you kiss me one more time
I am so enamored with you that I never want to stop experiencing the pleasure of your kisses.
Oh oh oh what a feelin'
I am overwhelmed with happiness and emotion at the thought of being close to you.
Kiss me, kiss me
I desire and long for physical intimacy with you through kissing.
Aaaah aaaah
This expression conveys a range of intense emotions or physical sensations, such as pleasure, excitement, or even pain.
laaa, la la la la,
This vocalization adds to the sense of excitement and joy conveyed in the song.
la la la la la la la la
This repetition emphasizes the intense emotional and physical state that the singer is in.
Bababa di da, da da da da di da
This is a nonsensical expression, adding to the whimsical and playful tone of the lyrics.
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.