Ricki-Lee Dawn Coulter (born November 10, 1985 in Auckland but grew up on t… Read Full Bio ↴Ricki-Lee Dawn Coulter (born November 10, 1985 in Auckland but grew up on the Gold Coast, Queensland), also known mononymously as Ricki-Lee, is an Australian singer-songwriter, television and radio presenter, and model.

In 2004, she auditioned for the second season of Australian Idol. She was known for her powerful voice, provocative dancing and vibrant personality. Receiving seventh place in the Idol competition, her elimination from the show was viewed by commentators and viewers as a “shock.” She subsequently signed with Australian independent label Shock Records, and released her self-titled debut album Ricki-Lee in 2005, which yielded the top-ten singles "Hell No!" and "Sunshine". Both songs were certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The following year, Coulter became a member of Australian all-girl pop group Young Divas, before leaving in early 2007 to resume her solo music career.

Coulter's second album Brand New Day was released in August 2007, which was certified gold. The album included the top-ten singles "Love Is All Around", "Can't Sing a Different Song" and "Can't Touch It", the latter became a platinum seller. Coulter's first compilation album titled The Singles was released in 2008, with the top-twenty lead single "Wiggle It". In May 2011, she ended her contract with Shock Records and signed with major label EMI. Her third album Fear & Freedom was released in August 2012, and includes the top-twenty singles "Raining Diamonds" and "Do It Like That", which were both certified platinum.

Coulter branched out from recording music, pursuing careers in television and radio, and receiving several endorsement deals. She returned to Australian Idol for seasons six and seven, as a presenter and reporter alongside James Mathison and Andrew Günsberg. It earned her a nomination at the 2009 Logie Awards for 'Most Popular New Female Talent'. Coulter became a full-time radio presenter for Sydney's Nova 96.9 breakfast show in 2010, alongside Merrick Watts and Scott Dooley. In 2008, she became the ambassador for Australian shapewear clothing line Hold Me Tight, and in 2012, she became the Australian face of international cosmetics brand CoverGirl.

Happy ever after
Ricki-Lee Lyrics

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I'm wide awake,
but I'm still dreaming about you.
If forever was today,
I would never let it slip away.
if too good to be true,
is really two to two be true.
then I guess we'll have to lie,
so let's lie here all night.

Hello Mr. Moon so bright
(hello Mr. Moon so bright)
Guide my paper plane tonight
(Guide my paper plane tonight)
take me to where ever land
(take me to where ever land)
So we can crash in true romance
(So we can crash in true romance)

We're walking on a dream tonight,
so raise your hands up to the sky.
Are you with me,
are you with me.
let's go and never turn around
lets love and never broken round
are you with me,
are you with me.

Making love in slow motion,
can we keep it on replay.
every once in a while,
life gives us a fairy tale

We're walking on a dream tonight,
so raise your hands up to the sky.
Are you with me,
are you with me.
let's go and never turn around
lets love and never broken round
are you with me,
are you with me.

Hello Mr. Moon so bright
(hello Mr. Moon so bright)
Guide my paper plane tonight
(Guide my paper plane tonight)
take me to where ever land
(take me to where ever land)
So we can crash in true romance
(So we can crash in true romance)

We're walking on a dream tonight,
so raise your hands up to the sky.
Are you with me,
are you with me.
let's go and never turn around
lets love and never broken round
are you with me,
are you with me.

Together, together, together,
we'll make it last forever and ever and ever.
happy ever after together, together
make it last forever and ever and ever
Together, together, together,
we'll make it last forever and ever and ever.

happy ever after together, together
make it last forever and ever and ever

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ricki-Lee's song "Happy Ever After" express a dreamy and idealistic view of love and relationships. The singer is wide awake but still dreaming about their lover, wishing that forever was today so they could hold onto it forever. They acknowledge that sometimes good things seem too good to be true, but they're willing to lie to themselves and pretend that everything is perfect, just so they can be together. The reference to Mr. Moon is a nod to the romantic idea of a moonlit night, where anything is possible.

The chorus emphasizes the dreamlike quality of the song, urging the listener to raise their hands up to the sky and join the singer in walking on a dream. The desire to never turn around or break apart shows a dedication to the idea of a perfect love that will last forever and ever, with the repetition of "together" emphasizing the importance of unity and connection to the singer.

The third verse brings a sensual element to the song, with the singer expressing the desire to keep making love in slow motion and replaying the moments over and over again. The idea of life giving us a fairy tale reinforces the dreamy nature of the song, and the hope that love can be perfect and magical.

Overall, "Happy Ever After" is a romantic and idealistic view of love, emphasizing the importance of unity and dedication in order to achieve a perfect, never-ending love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm wide awake, but I'm still dreaming about you.
I am conscious, but my thoughts still revolve around you.

If forever was today, I would never let it slip away.
If eternity was this moment, I would grasp it tightly and never let go.

If too good to be true, is really two to two be true. then I guess we'll have to lie, so let's lie here all night.
If something that appears perfect is in fact possible, then let us pretend that it is and enjoy this moment together.

Hello Mr. Moon so bright (hello Mr. Moon so bright) Guide my paper plane tonight (Guide my paper plane tonight) take me to where ever land (take me to where ever land) So we can crash in true romance (So we can crash in true romance)
Oh moon, illuminate the path of my symbolic paper plane and lead us wherever destiny may take us, so we can experience crashing into each other in genuine love.

We're walking on a dream tonight, so raise your hands up to the sky. Are you with me, are you with me. let's go and never turn around lets love and never broken round are you with me, are you with me.
We are living in a blissful dream tonight, so let us express our elation by raising our hands up to the heavens. Will you accompany me and we can embark on this journey together, never looking back and always loving each other?

Making love in slow motion, can we keep it on replay. every once in a while, life gives us a fairy tale
Can we continue to relish the slow and beautiful moments of intimacy over and over again? Occasionally, life presents us with a perfect storybook ending.

Together, together, together, we'll make it last forever and ever and ever. happy ever after together, together make it last forever and ever and ever
United in love, we will endeavor to make it endure for eternity. We shall always maintain our happiness and create a lasting fairytale ending, together.

Writer(s): David J. Schuler, Hal Linton Copyright: Topline Hits, Funk Baby Sounds LLC, BMG Silver Songs, Green And Bloom Tunes

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