Reetoxa is back with a new single “The Lisa Song”, a tune about a real-life encounter that has the power to subtly change everything. Jason McKee's night at the Forum Theatre to see Spiderbait was supposed to be about something else, but it became the catalyst for a new creative path. A typical night of concerts became a moment that launched him into his next chapter as an artist.
The backstory of the song gives the song immediate character. Jason had turned up to a gig with no date in sight just to pick up a VIP merch pack including a limited edition vinyl seven-inch collection of Spiderbait singles. He found himself seated next to a friendly blonde woman named Lisa, and was surprised by her warmth, her confidence, and how easily she seemed to light up the room. But a casual photo opportunity at the show turned into something much more memorable, and the image of Lisa stayed with him long after the night was over.
Here inspiration came in a delightful unpredictable way. Lisa’s brief exchange with Jason, where she asked about his job, pushed him into a moment of self-awareness he wasn’t quite ready for. She wanted a song but all he had were rougher voice notes. That little but important exchange changed things for him and he began to take his music more seriously by approaching Simon Moro about recording his first album.
“The Lisa Song” feels like an origin story, not just for a single song, but for Reetoxa itself. Still, Jason’s memory of that night seems to be connected to the emotional and creative energy it created. It’s a song about a fleeting moment that leaves a lasting impression – a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful change begins with the human, not the big plan.
There’s an almost cinematic pull to the story in the details around Lisa. She laughed, she flirted, she glided through the night and disappeared after saying she had to dance to the last song, “Old Man Sam.” Jason tried to find her later, but the search was unsuccessful. That absence gives “The Lisa Song,” a part memory, part mystery, part unfinished conversation, a dimension. That’s the kind of story that sticks with you, because it never really ends.
By the time he got home that night in Southbank, the decision was already forming. He would leave university and start to get serious about music. Reetoxa now takes the moment of transformation in “The Lisa Song,” turning one unforgettable evening into a release that feels personal, reflective and full of momentum. It’s a song of chance, yes, but it’s a song of a decision to follow inspiration to wherever it leads you.
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