1.) Tinashe Fazakerley (b… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1.) Tinashe Fazakerley (born April 4, 1984), now professionally known as Rationale is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, formerly known as Tinashé. He is known for his soulful R&B and indie pop style with electric influences. His alias Tinashé, was known for his synthpop sound and his African influences.
Fazakerley was born in the Harare township of Highfield. At the age of 9, he and his three siblings moved to the United Kingdom in the Camberwell district of London, where his single mother was working as a nurse. Later, at the age of 11, he moved to the London borough of Hackney and music began to play a more significant role in his life as he learned to play the guitar. His influences were varying, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Pat Metheny, Donnie Hathaway and Al Green, to Tupac Shakur, A Tribe Called Quest and the Notorious B.I.G.
In 2010, after releasing two EPs and three singles, Fazakerley released the album Saved under the stage name Tinashé, but it had limited success.He took a break from singing and went on to become a songwriter and producer, working with producer Mark Crew, while writing songs for blues artist Rag'n'Bone Man, among others. He also wrote songs for the Swiss version of The Voice talent show.
In 2015, he relaunched his career as Rationale, releasing songs such as "Fast Lane" and "Something for Nothing" on Soundcloud and Spotify. It was on these streaming platforms that he gained notable recognition, with a mention by Pharrell Williams on his Apple Music Beats1 radio show, OTHERtone, calling him someone who had "found the beauty in their voice". This elevated Fast Lane to No. 2 within its first week on the Spotify Global Viral Chart, reached No. 1 on Hype Machine, and amassed more than 1.3 million views on Soundcloud. Rationale also received praise from Justin Timberlake and Elton John. He became one of the first artists to be signed to Dan Smith of Bastille's new record label, Best Laid Plans. His debut self-titled album is due for release in 2017, under exclusive license to Warner Music UK.
2.) Chicago pop-punk allies Dan Lambton (vocals, Real Friends), Joe Taylor and Ryan Rumchaks (guitar/vocals and drums, respectively, of Knuckle Puck) have aligned for rationale. They released their debut ep, "confines" on December 9, 2015.
Fast Lane
Rationale Lyrics
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Revving through the cares tryna keep ourselves from stressing out, out
Take a look at your heart and your soul
This is it, is it all that you are
We're so caught up in the rhythm and we suffer for so little, oh Lord
Holding on the tears on the last train home bound
It's been twenty- seven years and you've only now just figured out, out
You can it more than your soul
You can give it everything even the house that you own
But when you're caught up in the riddle
Man you're fighting with the nickel, no no
In Rationale's song Fast Lane, the lyrics talk about how we are all consumed with speed and the need to constantly move forward, how we're trying to keep ourselves from stressing out by constantly revving through our cares. The lyrics ask us to take a look at our heart and soul, and to question whether this is it, whether we're truly living up to our potential, or whether we're simply caught up in the rhythm and suffering for very little.
The song highlights the struggles of modern-day living, and how we're all caught up in the rat race, whether we want to be or not. We're so focused on keeping up with the pace of the world that we forget to take a step back and evaluate what's truly important in life. The lyrics encourage us to consider what's more important - the house we own or the people we love, the work we do or the memories we create.
In essence, the song reminds us to slow down, to breathe, and to take a moment to appreciate the present. It asks us to pause and question whether we're truly happy with the life we're living, and to make a conscious choice to change it if we're not.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody speeds in the fast lane truly now
Everyone is rushing through life, trying to keep up with the fast-paced world.
Revving through the cares tryna keep ourselves from stressing out, out
We are pushing ourselves too hard to cope up with our challenges, trying to avoid getting anxious and overwhelmed.
Take a look at your heart and your soul
Reflect on your inner self and your values.
This is it, is it all that you are
Is this the best version of yourself you can be?
We're so caught up in the rhythm and we suffer for so little, oh Lord
We get too obsessed with the daily grind that we end up experiencing a lot of pain and suffering for very little in return.
Holding on the tears on the last train home bound
Trying to keep your emotions to yourself on your way back home.
It's been twenty-seven years and you've only now just figured out, out
It took a long time before realizing the important things that matter the most.
You can it more than your soul
You can sacrifice everything, even your soul.
You can give it everything even the house that you own
You could give your all and even sell your prized possessions just to survive and make ends meet.
But when you're caught up in the riddle
When you're stuck in a difficult problem,
Man you're fighting with the nickel, no no
It's tough and frustrating to get by with very little money to your name.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TINASHE FAZAKERLEY
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