LISA, Born Again | Song Review

Thai singer/rapper LISA taps singer/rapper Doja Cat, and singer RAYE for the ‘spiritually’ fulfilling, satisfying single, “Born Again.”

“If you tried just a little more times / I would’ve made you a believer.” Amen… I think! Thai singer and rapper LISA (Lisa Manobal) has salvation on her mind on “Born Again”, a single from her debut album, ALTER EGO (arrives February 28, 2025).  This spiritual experience doesn’t come without friends.  She taps Grammy-winner Doja Cat (Amala Dlamini) and Grammy nominee RAYE (Rachel Keen) to assist her.  The star power is powerful! Doja Cat, RAYE, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wells penned “Born Again.” RAYE and Wells produced it.

“Born Again” commences enigmatically in a minor key. It features warm, colorful, sleek production: keys, pads, synths, bass line, and sickening groove. Following a slower tempo initially, “Born Again” grooves something fierce.  The vibes are giving #danceable AF! After the intro, LISA attitude in the first verse, asserting, “I’m about to make it heard as I vroom-vroom / Ice-cold how I leave you ‘lone, but please / Tell your mother I’ma miss her so.” Damn! Doja Cat is true to self, rapping in the second verse: “Non-believer / You’ve bitten from the fruit but can’t give back / Nice to leave ya / But I would be a fool not to ask / Do your words seem gospel to ya now?” Those spiritual references eat, even if true salvation is not the modus operandi. The tuneful chorus is the section to beat, performed by RAYE and LISA. It is excerpted in the intro that sets the tone.

“If you tried just a little more times

I would’ve made you a believer

Would’ve showed you what it’s like (Like)

Every single night (Night)

To be born again, baby, to be born again

If you stayed just another few nights

I could’ve made you pray to Jesus

Would’ve showed you to the light (To the light)

Every single night (Every night)

To be born again, baby, to be born again.”

Ooh-wee! The rhythmic bridge by RAYE is electrifying, particularly her soulful runs.  Ultimately, “Born Again” has bop written all over it. LISA, Doja Cat, and RAYE eat this one up!

LISA // Alter Ego // RCA // 2.28.25

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