Lisa Lopes also goes by the name Left Eye.
Lisa Nicole Lopes ( May 27 , 1971 -- April 25 , 2002 ) , better known by her stage name Left Eye , was an American hip hop singer , rapper , actress , songwriter and producer . `` Never Be the Same Again '' is a song by British singer-songwriter Melanie C , featuring American rapper Lisa `` Left Eye '' Lopes of American girl group TLC .