1) The Russian dan… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists going by the name of Shura.
1) The Russian dance/pop singer Alexander Medvedev, born on May 20 1975 in Novosibirsk (correct tag Шура). He is a self-made artist who never studied music professionally acquiring his experience at the local restaurant in Novosibirsk where he had been singing since the age of 13.
After completing the designer studies in the city of Riga, Latvia, he moved to Moscow to pursue music career under the pretence of being a foreign pop star. His personal life was wrapped in mystery despite his rapid shot to stardom and much talk caused by it nationwide. And the talk was not always a pleasant one. Giving him credit for his extraordinary gifts and merits in music people noted unanimously that he was very hard to deal with.
The rumor has it that Shura enraged the whole crew at the shooting of his first video Cold Moon. He was angry with just about everything; the plot, the cast, the crew, the director, even the weather. And he was expressing his indignation very fervently, stomping, shouting. He found two cross-dressers at the site of the filming (actually, Candyman gay club in St. Petersburg), brought them to cast and demanded 200 dollars' fee for each of the two.
1997-1998 was the most fruitful period for him as he released his major hits Cold Moon \Holodnaya luna\, Summer Rains Ended \Otshumeli letnye dozhdy\ which were in heavy rotation and topped many charts and radio airplay counts. 2001 earned him another success with Do Good Things \Tvori dobro\ single. He was extensively touring Russia and it was the time when he started to develop his now trademark bizarre feminine outfits and iridescent stage persona. Another notable feature of the performer's image was his toothlessness of which he constantly boasted, singing with conspicuous lisp (at least on his first three albums as he had had his teeth fixed later on). Since 2001 his fame began to fade and for the past 6 years he has moved out of the limelight.
He continues to tour Russia and post-Soviet countries today, performing chiefly his old material and playing small venues like night-clubs or private parties for business tycoons. In 2010 he put out a new single Balloons (Vozdushnye shary\ to almost zero publicity.
Shura is reportedly gay though in May 2010 he revealed the prospect of marrying Liza, his long-time friend.
2) Alexandra Lilah Denton (also known as Aleksandra Lilah Yakunina-Denton, born 17 June 1991 in Hammersmith, England), known professionally as Shura, is a British singer, songwriter and record producer. She is best known for her work in the genres of electropop and synth-pop. Shura released her debut single Touch in February 2014. She started to record with Hiatus in 2011 with their project Hiatus & Shura. Her debut album Nothing's Real was released on 8 July 2016 via Polydor Records.
Shura grew up in Manchester. Her mother is a Russian actress and her father is an English documentary filmmaker. Her parents divorced when she was three. Shura has two brothers, including a twin, Nicholas, who has starred in four of her music videos: "Touch", "White Light", "2Shy" and "What's It Gonna Be?". She began playing the guitar when she was 13 years old and started recording music at 16. Shura had been a promising footballer in her youth and played for Manchester City from under 11 to under 16 level. While reading English Literature at University College London, she formed a band with guitarist Patrick Duncombe and collaborated with producer Hiatus (Cyrus Shahrad). Shura took a gap year after her university studies and developed her songwriting skills while working in the Amazon rainforest.
Shura is an out lesbian. In summer 2014 she experienced a severe panic attack, which she described as "feel[ing] like I [was] dying." Her stage name comes from a Russian short form of her first name. Shura is also fluent in Russian.
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side effects
Shura Lyrics
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Hidden from the street with you, and I know this is not our place
But we can always live as if it is, we can, we can
Paris is a dream come true
And we don't even need to explore
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone, gone, gone
I can touch the ceiling with my feet, I can, I can
Lying by the sea with you, and I know this is not our place
But we can always swim as if it is, weekend, weekend
Damn this is a dream come true
And we don't we even need to explore
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I want love, I got some, thank god it isn't what it was
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone, gone, gone
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
So good, so good
Minus thirteen, we were sleeping in all of our clothes
Air streaming beautiful, so fucking beautiful
I just fell in love
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
So good, so good
The song "Side Effects" by Shura talks about the feeling of being in love and enjoying someone's company without having to leave the space they are standing. The opening stanza speaks about the flexibility about being able to touch the ceiling with her feet and stay hidden from the world with her lover. Even though it appears to be not their place, the couple could try to relish every moment as if it was their home, even in a city like Paris, which feels like a dream come true. They didn't have to explore it because the love is enough.
Then, during the chorus, Shura sings about the happiness she feels when the person she is talking about is gone. She doesn't feel any side effects, and she wants love, which she now has, and she's grateful that it isn't what it was. This chorus may be interpreted in two ways. Still, the probable reason for feeling joyful could be that the absence of the person causes her pain, and it's a response to that pain being gone, or it's just that their love is so good that they don't have to be in each other's company all the time for the love to prosper.
Next up, the song talks about being with the person near the sea and as it isn't their place, they can always swim and view things from a different perspective. It is a dream come true, and they don't have to explore to make it perfect. The bridge speaks about the beauty of love and falling in love, and it doesn't matter where you are or what you are doing, just being together is enough.
Line by Line Meaning
I can touch the ceiling with my feet, I can, I can
I feel liberated and empowered to reach new heights, quite literally
Hidden from the street with you, and I know this is not our place
I am aware that our current situation is not ideal or suitable, but I enjoy being sheltered and concealed with you
But we can always live as if it is, we can, we can
Despite the reality, we have the ability to pretend, imagine, and make the best of our current surroundings
Paris is a dream come true
Paris is a manifestation of all of my ultimate desires and aspirations, a place of dreams
And we don't even need to explore
We have found fulfillment in just being in this perfect location, and do not require any further exploration or excitement
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I successfully escaped a situation that was preventing me from being my true self, and you no longer have any power or control over me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I experience a sense of relief and freedom once you are no longer present in my life, and I am not burdened by any negative effects
I want love, I got some, thank god it isn't what it was
I desire and have found love, but I am grateful that it is not the same toxic or unhealthy love that I have experienced in the past
When you're gone, when you're gone
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the relief and freedom I feel when you are not present
Damn this is a dream come true
My current situation is so perfect and fulfilling, it feels like it must be a dream come true
And we don't we even need to explore
Once again, we have found contentment in just being in our current location, without any need for further exploration or adventure
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
Repeating this line emphasizes my newfound liberation and freedom from any oppressive or negative influences
Minus thirteen, we were sleeping in all of our clothes
Refers to a specific memory or moment in time where we were so unaware and in a rush to experience life that we slept fully clothed in the cold
Air streaming beautiful, so fucking beautiful
Describing the beauty of the scenery and environment around us, and how it made us feel in the moment
I just fell in love
I experienced a moment of deep connection and affection with my partner, and fell in love all over again
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
Repeating this phrase emphasizes the goodness and positivity of our current situation and emotions
So good, so good
A simple affirmation of the inherent goodness and positivity of our current state
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Alexandra Denton, Joel Pott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Nadcht
I can touch the ceiling with my feet, I can, I can
Hidden from the street with you
and I know this is not our place
But we can always live as if it is, we can, we can
Paris is a dream come true
And we don't even need to explore.
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I want love, I got some, thank God it isn't what it was
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone.
When you're gone, when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone, gone, gone.
I can touch the ceiling with my feet, I can, I can
Lying by the sea with you, and I know this is not our place
But we can always swim as if it is, weekend, weekend
Damn, this is a dream come true
And we don't we even need to explore.
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I want love, I got some, but thank God it isn't what it was
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone, gone, gone.
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
So good, so good.
Minus thirteen, we were sleeping in all of our clothes
Air streaming beautiful, so fucking beautiful
I just fell in love.
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good .
@matthewtruong4874
This album is one of very few albums that i like every single song
@edidc9015
Why everyone is sleeping on this album?
@jaredwalton3797
Club Kid I think this is the best song I’ve heard all year honestly...
@dima7627
first time: uh this is lame
second time: love the chorus
third time: I GOT OUT I GOT FREE YOU DONT GOT NO HOLD ON MEEEEH I DONT FEEL NO SIDE EFFECTS WHEN YOURE GAAAAAHHHHNN
@Moaath50
The accuracy of this..
@iamjae2295
Tbhhhh
@mirandavelazquez7421
Hits even harder every time i play it.
@kenyauriarte3539
I’m obsessed with this album 😍
@Nadcht
I can touch the ceiling with my feet, I can, I can
Hidden from the street with you
and I know this is not our place
But we can always live as if it is, we can, we can
Paris is a dream come true
And we don't even need to explore.
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I want love, I got some, thank God it isn't what it was
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone.
When you're gone, when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone, gone, gone.
I can touch the ceiling with my feet, I can, I can
Lying by the sea with you, and I know this is not our place
But we can always swim as if it is, weekend, weekend
Damn, this is a dream come true
And we don't we even need to explore.
I got out, I got free, you don't got no hold on me
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
I want love, I got some, but thank God it isn't what it was
I don't feel no side effects when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone
When you're gone, when you're gone, gone, gone.
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
So good, so good.
Minus thirteen, we were sleeping in all of our clothes
Air streaming beautiful, so fucking beautiful
I just fell in love.
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good
What it is, what it is, what it is, it's so good .
@Jadas777
So upset that I only listened to this album now every song on the album is such a vibe😩😩😩