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Mouse or a Man

by Lisa Murray

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Singer/songwriter, producer and multi-faceted artist Lisa Murray returns with her enchanting new single ‘Mouse or a Man’ out Wednesday April 19th. This track is the third single from Lisa’s upcoming debut EP titled ‘Empty Heart’.

‘Mouse or a Man’ was co-written by Lisa and Grammy-award winning songwriter Femke Weidema during Lisa’s trip to Nashville last summer. Flipping the idiom “are you a man or a mouse”, the song begs the question of whether or not a partner is going to step up and commit. Lisa expresses the frustration of being in a situationship with someone and not knowing where you stand. Here, she fuses pop songwriting with a retro Americana production style to craft a smoky story, akin to the likes of Fleetwood Mac, First Aid Kit and Taylor Swift.

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Have you ever lived?
It’s like you never try
I’m out here in the world you know
But you’re too scared to go outside
I’ve sent all the signs
But it seems like you’re blind
While I’m shooting for the stars
You’re just letting life pass you by

Used to make me breathless
Used to make me nervous
But now I’m about to lose control
Cause you’re kind of distant and I can’t predict it
What’s coming down the road
I’m frustrated cause I’ve waited and waited
And still don’t know where I stand
Are you going to make up your mind
Or is this a waste of my time
Tell me, are you a mouse or a man?

Have you ever loved?
Are you too afraid to trust?
Cause I could give you the moon and my heart
But would it be enough?
Cause you’re bringing me down
Yeah why would I stick around when all I’m getting is your half-hearted love
I need an answer and I need it now
Cause if the train’s not going I’m getting off

Used to make me breathless
Used to make me nervous
But now I’m about to lose control
Cause you’re kind of distant and I can’t predict it
What’s coming down the road
I’m frustrated cause I’ve waited and waited
And still don’t know where I stand
Are you going to make up your mind
Or is this a waste of my time
Tell me, are you a mouse or a man?

Do you have a plan?
Are you a mouse or a man?
A lover or a friend?
A mouse or a man?

I’m frustrated cause I’ve waited and waited
And still don’t know where I stand
Are you going to make up your mind
Or is this a waste of my time
Tell me, are you a mouse or a man?
Tell me, are you a mouse or a man?
Tell me, are you a mouse or a man?

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released April 19, 2023
Written by Lisa Murray and Femke Weidema
Produced by Lisa Murray
Recording Engineer Graeme Young
Mix Engineer Graeme Young
Mastering Engineer Piper Payne
Bass Mandy Clarke
Guitar Marty Hailey
Drums Davide Rinaldi
Vocals and Piano Lisa Murray
Assistant Engineer Ed Metlzer

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Lisa Murray Dublin, Ireland

Lisa Murray is an artist, producer and multi-faceted creator who fuses her unique production style with honest storytelling to create a soundtrack of modern life and love. Her tongue-in-cheek wit goes hand in hand with raw emotion in her songwriting process, detailing the charming tragedy of modern womanhood. As a producer, Lisa fuses 80s nostalgia with cutting edge vocal production techniques. ... more

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