Face Up es un álbum de Lisa Stansfield, publicado en 2001 por Arista. El disco incluye 16 canciones, entre ellas «I've Got Something Better», «Let's Just Call It Love», «You Can Do That» y «How Could You?».
Sobre el álbum
"Face Up", de 2001, es una de las obras más audaces y sónicamente aventureras de la discografía de Lisa Stansfield. En este trabajo, la diva del soul británico fusiona su característico sonido de R&B con las tendencias más vanguardistas de la electrónica y el 2-step garage que triunfaban en el Reino Unido a principios de los 2000.
El sonido del disco es una notable evolución. La producción es moderna y experimental, con ritmos sincopados, bajos potentes y texturas electrónicas que le dan al álbum un aire muy contemporáneo. Stansfield demuestra una vez más su voluntad de no estancarse y de dialogar con las nuevas generaciones.
Pese a su modernidad, la esencia de Lisa Stansfield sigue intacta. Su increíble voz de soul sigue siendo el hilo conductor, y su talento para la melodía brilla incluso sobre las bases más complejas. El single "Let's Just Call It a Day" es un ejemplo perfecto de esta fusión.
"Face Up" es un álbum valiente y a menudo subestimado. Es un trabajo que, aunque no fue un gran éxito comercial, fue aclamado por la crítica por su audacia y su originalidad. Es una prueba más de la inagotable inquietud artística de una de las grandes de la música británica.
Listado de Canciones
- I've Got Something Better4:24
- Let's Just Call It Love4:17
- You Can Do That4:30
Letra
It's time to tell yourself Nothing's quite as bad as it seems And it's time to help yourself To all the things you've only dreamed about You don't know what's up Everything feels so low down Pick yourself right up You can make it better baby, you can make it better You've got to live your life You can do that You've got to make it right You can do that Your got to let some light in your life Don't be afraid to cry You can do that Don't be afraid to take a look inside You can do that It's just a state of mind It's all right There's no more turning back And straight ahead there's so much more Don't dwell on what you lack Look at what you have and open up that door You don't know what's up Everything feels so low down Pick yourself right up You can make it better baby, you can make it better You've got to live your life You can do that You've got to make it right You can do that Your got to let some light in your life Don't be afraid to cry You can do that Don't be afraid to take a look inside You can do that It's just a state of mind It's all right - How Could You?4:34
- Candy5:05
Letra
You open your eyes and I see sunshine I bathe in the light that you give me You speak my name it's a symphony And the magic of life rushes through me Suggest it and I'll do it There ain't nothing to it 'Cos it feels so good for me It's wickedly delicious I've got my three wishes And baby when you want me It's like taking candy from a baby And it's sweeter than sweet When you're right here with me It's like taking candy from a baby 'Cos you do it to me every time Yes you do You do it to me every time I dream of that place and you take me there Boy, this is love and you're writing the story When you run your fingers through my hair Feels like the whole world is turning just for me I never have to wait 'Cos you reciprocate Everything I do, yeah It's wickedly delicious I've got my three wishes It almost seems too easy It's like taking candy from a baby And it's sweeter than sweet When you're right here with me It's like taking candy from a baby 'Cos you do it to me every time Yes you do You do it to me every time It's like taking candy from a baby And it's sweeter than sweet When you're right here with me It's like taking candy from a baby 'Cos you do it to me every time Sweeter than sweet Sweeter than sweet It's wickedly delicious I've got my three wishes And baby when you want me It's like taking candy from a baby And it's sweeter than sweet When you're right here with me It's like taking candy from a baby - I'm Coming to Get You3:54
- 8-3-14:30
Letra
The way I want you babe It's embarrassing I can't control myself It's just too much for me I can't concentrate I don't know what to say Except your name baby The sweetest name And when we kiss that kiss That's when it hits With my heart and soul I say this 8 letters, 3 words, one meaning In my heart 8 letters, 3 words, one feeling When it starts When you say my name I begin to shake I break out in a sweat This is the best it gets There's nothing second rate About this feeling babe It's forever come what may It's what I hope and pray yeah And when we kiss that kiss That's when it hits With my heart and soul I say this baby 8 letters, 3 words, one meaning In my heart 8 letters, 3 words, one feeling When it starts 8 letters, 3 words, one meaning In my heart 8 letters, 3 words, one feeling When it starts It's understanding and it's understood And baby it sure feels good 8 letters, 3 words, one meaning In my heart 8 letters, 3 words, one feeling When it starts And when we kiss that kiss That's when it hits With my heart and soul I say this baby 8 letters, 3 words, one meaning In my heart 8 letters, 3 words, one feeling When it starts - Wish on Me4:49
Letra
Now it's time to say goodbye But I'll always be there in your mind We've had our time, so let's not cry Whenever you wander, never wonder why And I hope that sometimes, you'll look back and see Wish on me And I will be the best that I can be And I'll wish on you And all the very best that you can do And if they never come If they never come Wish on me Let me look at your face So I can remember its grace Hold me close, hold me tight Never forget all the love we made And no matter how far, you're here in my heart Wish on me And I will be the best that I can be And I'll wish on you And all the very best that you can do And if they never come If they never come true Never give up on the thought of me Never let go of your hopes and dreams I'm with you every step you take So hold on for God's sake Remember me when all your hope is gone I'll give you reason to carry on Maybe my hand won't be there to hold But you'll never feel the cold If you wish on me - Boyfriend4:44
Letra
Do I sit alone at home? Do I pick up the telephone? Can I keep my self-control with my best friend's boyfriend? It more than my life's worth to hit on you The water's too deep but the passion is too I've got your number in my pocket and your body on my mind Oh baby why must life be so unkind? Of all the people it could be To come and test my loyalty If only it was anyone but you 'Cos you're my best friend's boyfriend How am I supposed to handle that now baby? She's away for the weekend I just hope my conscience holds me back I know what my heart says Whichever way I play it mine's a losing hand 'Cos you're my best friend's boyfriend And baby what a fine man she has She told me to call you if I needed you Little did she know just how much I do Now the water's getting deeper and I'm swimming for my life Oh baby why, oh baby why? Of all the people it could be To come and test my loyalty If only it was anyone but you You're my best friend's boyfriend How am I supposed to handle that now baby? She's away for the weekend I just hope my conscience holds me back I know what my heart says Whichever way I play it mine's a losing hand You're my best friend's boyfriend And baby what a fine man she has Do I sit alone at home? Do I pick up the telephone? Can I keep my self-control with my best friend's boyfriend? It's a feeling I should never speak of I'm trying but the flesh is weak I know I'm getting in too deep with my best friend's boyfriend You're my best friend's boyfriend How am I supposed to handle that now baby? She's away for the weekend I just hope my conscience holds me back I know what my heart says Whichever way I play it mine's a losing hand You're my best friend's boyfriend And baby what a fine man she has - Don't Leave Me Now I'm in Love
- Didn't I4:51
- Face Up4:52
Letra
No need to be afraid But to yourself be true You don't have to shy away From the beauty that is me and you A love so pure a love so rare And baby now we've found it I'm giving you my soul to share So stand up and be counted We could spend a lifetime Never find a love so find Accept it baby there ain't any other way Face up to the truth inside baby Don't be afraid of the truth inside Nothing more, nothing less Baby this is right I'm right here waiting, just say yes And come on up to paradise We could spend a lifetime Never find a love so fine Accept it baby there ain't any other way Face up to the truth inside baby Don't be afraid of the truth inside - When the Last Sun Goes Down3:54
Letra
I'll always love you like I love you now And this I promise if this you will allow You and me for eternity As it was and is and ever shall be 'Cos baby when the last sun goes down I will be there for you Never letting you down When the last sun goes down And baby when the last song is sung You'll still be the one for me Heaven has sent me joy Swear I'm gonna love you boy Until the last sun goes down With my heart I give you all I have So say you're always on my side Say I'm your first and your last You and me for eternity As it was and is and ever shall be 'Cos baby when the last sun goes down I will be there for you Never letting you down When the last sun goes down And baby when the last song is sung You'll still be the one for me Heaven has sent me joy Swear I'm gonna love you boy Until the last sun goes down Every time I'm with you baby Every time you're touching my soul Its a love so dear to me Every time you're near I lose control And baby when the last sun does down I will be there for you Never letting you down When the last sun goes down And baby when the last song is sung You'll still be the one for me Heaven has sent me joy Swear I'm gonna love you boy Until the last sun goes down - All Over Me
Letra
I don't wanna go out tonight Wanna turn down the light Wanna light that fire So we can take it higher I don't wanna go clubin' I wanna make some lovin' So honey come on over here And give me some of what I want I don't need no money, no uptown time I just need you to put your hands all over me tonight I don't need no money, no uptown time I just need you to put your hands all over me tonight Baby, you know all I need Is a little good company You fit that bill So let me take that pill I love the way you slide The way you take your time You turn me up real slow Until I'm ready to explode I don't need no money, no uptown time I just need you to put your hands all over me tonight I don't need no money, no uptown time I just need you to put your hands all over me tonight - Can't Wait To [*]
- You Get Me [*]