After Mercury Records decided not to take out their option on a fourth Alisha's Attic album, Shelly (sometimes spelled as Shellie) started work on a solo career. She has also written for/with Lene Nystrom and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Her first (and so far only) album, entitled Hard Time for the Dreamer was released in September 2005 on the Transistor Project record label, and reached the Top 10 on the UK and French iTunes charts.
On May 8 2006 she released "Lost In You", this was not long after she also turned up as vocalist on Michael Gray's follow up to "The Weekend" in 2005 (but the song was released as a single in 2006). It's a house tune called "Borderline", which was so far peaked at #12 on the UK Singles Chart, #2 on the UK Upfront Club Chart and #3 on the ARIA Club Chart among others.
Poole has also had a track added exclusively to her myspace page called "Do What You Want", which is a duet with a country music singer called Charity Hair who is lead vocalist for The Ailerons.
Lose Yourself
Shelly Poole Lyrics
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Outside the lines oh nothing fit until you said "come here"
Oh no, I'm not easily led but you're so pretty yeah
And it's such a crime to be so pretty yet lonely baby
Lose yourself
Where loving is the law
Take out all your fears
And if you wanna ride ride with me
I'm better for your health
Hang it up baby lose yourself
I must have sang in every bar here in this big city
there were no more words that I could mean while I was standing still so if you wanna stir it up come to my side lets hitch and take a new name baby , you're one of my kind
Lose yourself...
Let yourself be in the moment
You and me
With stars falling around like rain
Where all the world makes sense again
How it all makes sense again...
The lyrics to Shelly Poole’s song Lose Yourself are about a person who feels lost and out of place in a big city until they meet someone who changes everything for them. The first verse talks about how the person has wandered every street in the city and nothing feels right until someone says “come here”. The singer is initially hesitant but the person is so attractive that they cannot resist. The second verse is about the singer feeling stuck and not able to find the right words to express themselves until they meet the person who shows them a way out. The chorus is an invitation to let go of fears and lose yourself in a moment of freedom with the person who has come to make everything right.
The lyrics suggest a theme of finding oneself through connection with another person. The singer seems to have been waiting for someone who understands them and can help them find direction. The tone of the song is one of openness and surrender, letting go of the past and embracing the present moment. The lyrics also reference the city and its streets, suggesting that the characters in the song are searching for something in an urban setting. Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the power of a special connection to bring meaning to life.
Line by Line Meaning
I must have wandered every street here in this big city
I've been searching all over this city, trying to find my place in the world.
Outside the lines oh nothing fit until you said 'come here'
I've always felt like I didn't fit in, until I met you - you brought me back into the world.
Oh no, I'm not easily led but you're so pretty yeah
I'm usually independent and strong-willed, but I'm drawn to you and your beauty.
And it's such a crime to be so pretty yet lonely baby
It's a tragedy that someone as beautiful as you should feel lonely or isolated.
Lose yourself
Let go of your inhibitions and just enjoy the moment.
Where loving is the law
In this world, love is the most important thing, and we should cherish it.
Take out all your fears
Let go of your anxieties and just embrace the moment.
And leave em at the door
Don't bring your fears and worries with you - just leave them behind.
And if you wanna ride ride with me
If you want to take a risk and try something new, I'm here to go on that journey with you.
I'm better for your health
Being with me is good for you and makes you happier and healthier.
Hang it up baby lose yourself
Just let go and enjoy the moment - life is too short to do anything else.
I must have sang in every bar here in this big city
I've been searching for real connection in all the wrong places, but now I've found it with you.
there were no more words that I could mean while I was standing still
I felt like I was stuck and couldn't express myself until you inspired me to start living again.
so if you wanna stir it up come to my side
If you're looking for a change and want to do something bold, come with me and I'll show you something new.
lets hitch and take a new name baby , you're one of my kind
Let's run away together and start a new adventure - you and I are meant to be together.
Let yourself be in the moment
Stop worrying about the past or future, and just enjoy the present.
You and me
It's just the two of us together in this moment, and that's all that matters.
With stars falling around like rain
The world is a beautiful and magical place, and we should cherish every moment.
Where all the world makes sense again
In this moment, everything feels right and all the pieces of life fall into place.
How it all makes sense again...
It's amazing how one special person can make everything in the world make sense again.
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.