Her work as a singer/songwriter has been featured on MTV's The Hills, Mercy, The Big C and The Bad Girls Club. Her debut single 'Superhero' was used to promote NBC's Monday night line-up and received an independent Music Award for best R&B song.
She sang back up for an endless list of superstars for Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden and has lent her voice to the film soundtracks for Hairspray, Enchanted and Dance Flick, as well as FOX's Glee and House. Shoshana claims DEAR JOHN MAYER as her latest triumph, a musical she co-created, starred in and for which she wrote the music and lyrics.
She is currently recording her as yet untitled sophomore album.
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Smoke and Mirrors
Shoshana Bean Lyrics
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I'm never the prettiest girl
I probably won't ever save a life
Or change more than my little corner of the world
But if you're lucky enough to get to feel my love
There's no end to my capabilities
And if you took the time then you might just learn
No I'm not trying to hook ya
There're no smoke and mirrors
Darlin' when I love
No I'm not trying to break ya
There's no bait and switchin'
Darlin' when I love
Now I've been clocking you and I'm aware
What kind of woman catches your eye
I'm not a goddess or a millionaire
I never had my name written up in lights
In the ways that you're typically looking for
I am less than extraordinary
But when the crowd clears and you are left alone
I'll be there at the side waiting patiently
No I'm not trying to hook ya
There're no smoke and mirrors
Darlin' when I love
No I'm not trying to break ya
There's no bait and switchin'
Darlin' when I love
What you see is what you get
And you ain't had better yet
Than when I love
If it's a race to the finish then I might not win it
But I got what it takes to endure
And while you may be the last one to realize
I will make you forget all the ones before
No I'm not trying to hook ya
There're no smoke and mirrors
Darlin' when I love
No I'm not trying to break ya
There's no bait and switchin'
Darlin' when I love
What you see is what you get
And you ain't had better yet
Than when I love
The song "Smoke and Mirrors" by Shoshana Bean is a declaration of love that starts by highlighting the singer's perceived inadequacies but ends by celebrating her capacity for love. In the first verse, the singer addresses her insecurities about her looks and her inability to make significant changes in the world. However, she points out that her love is boundless, and there is no limit to what she can do for someone she loves. She emphasizes that she wears her best qualities on her sleeve and that all someone needs to do is pay attention to see what she has to offer.
In the second verse, the singer admits to being aware of what kind of woman catches the listener's eye, but she doesn't fit into those categories of a goddess or a millionaire. Despite this, she asserts that she is patient and steadfast in her love, and when all the crowd clears, she will be there. In the bridge, the singer acknowledges that she might not be the fastest one in the race to win love, but she can endure and make the listener forget everyone before her.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk in a room
I am not the most attractive person in the room
I'm never the prettiest girl
I do not have an exceptional appearance
I probably won't ever save a life
I do not consider myself to be a hero
Or change more than my little corner of the world
I make an effort to affect change in the circles I belong to
But if you're lucky enough to get to feel my love
If you have a chance to experience my love
There's no end to my capabilities
I have a lot of love to give
And if you took the time then you might just learn
If you are willing to invest the time and effort, you can see that
I wear the very best part of me on my sleeve
My love is sincere and genuine, and I do not hide it
No I'm not trying to hook ya
I am not trying to manipulate you
There're no smoke and mirrors
I do not deceive people with tricks or illusions
Darlin' when I love
My love is genuine and honest
No I'm not trying to break ya
I am not trying to bring you down
There's no bait and switchin'
I am not deceiving you intentionally
Now I've been clocking you and I'm aware
I have been observing you and know what you like
What kind of woman catches your eye
The kind of woman you find attractive
I'm not a goddess or a millionaire
I am not wealthy or perfect
I never had my name written up in lights
I am not famous or renowned
In the ways that you're typically looking for
I do not meet conventional standards of beauty or success
I am less than extraordinary
I am not exceptional
But when the crowd clears and you are left alone
But when everyone else is gone
I'll be there at the side waiting patiently
I will be there for you, ready to support you
What you see is what you get
I am genuine and authentic
And you ain't had better yet
You have not experienced better than me
If it's a race to the finish then I might not win it
I may not always come out on top
But I got what it takes to endure
But I have the strength to get through tough times
And while you may be the last one to realize
And even if it takes you some time to see it
I will make you forget all the ones before
I will love you so much that your previous relationships will fade away
Contributed by Sophie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.