1. Cartel is an… Read Full Bio ↴Cartel is the name of at least six different groups:
1. Cartel is an American pop punk band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The current members of the band include vocalist/guitarist Will Pugh, lead guitarist Joseph Pepper, bassist Nic Hudson, and drummer Kevin Sanders. Their four studio albums are titled Chroma (2005), Cartel (2007), Cycles (2009) and Collider (2013).
2. Cartel is a German hip-hop group which have mostly Turkish members, who released a self-titled album in 1995. For the "Cartel" project, three bands got together: "Da Crime Posse" , "Erci E" and "Karakan". This album was released in 1995 and soon after the bands went their separate ways. The album gained immediate popularity in Turkey when it was first released and stayed at top of the lists for more than 13 weeks.
3. Cartel were also a band from Bristol UK they released an EP called Glowing Hairdo in 1998 with the songs 1.Glowing Hairdo 2. Do you love me? 3. Past lives
4. A collaboration between trance DJs John Askew and John O'Callaghan, who released the song "Moments" under this name in 2007.
5. Underground producer Cartel, one half of the Hoodgrown Productions duo, makes his debut with a throwback album of sorts. Combing hard beats provided by him and "real" lyrics from some of illest new upcoming artists on the scene, Cartel's Prepare For Glory represents a time when hip hop was still about "beats & rhymes". (http://www.hoodgrownrecords.com)
6. Brisbane (Australia) rock band who were a part of the city's thriving hard-rock community- the same that gave birth to similar bands such as The Butterfly Effect, Sunk Loto, King Mungi and Melodyssey.
Save Us
Cartel Lyrics
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The power behind what they put us through,
Now it's all begun, what it takes to make it real.
We're standing on the edge of this,
When our soul is gone, what will we miss?
We lost what it takes to really, really feel.
Better days behind us now,
To save the state of where we are,
Its keeps demanding more and more and more.
Who will save us?
This can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.
Can you save, can you save us?
I can't go on out of rhythm with our time.
We hold this truth self evident,
The lies we used to represent
Who we are, because it was never meant to be.
And all the songs we used to sing, used to tell us everything.
Now were left with, all were left is memories.
But the better days behind us now.
We all need someone to tell us how
To save this state of where we are,
It keeps demanding more and more and more.
Who will save us?
This can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.
Can you save, can you save us?
I can't go on out of rhythm with our time.
Say the words, give it all the time you need.
Let it out, you'll say anything.
Say the words and make them count,
Say the words without a doubt.
Give us truth and nothing more,
Leave us wanting more and more.
Who will save us?
This can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.
Can you save, can you save us?
I can't go on, we're out of rhythm with our timing.
Can you save, can you save us?
I can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.
Can you save, you say you'll save us.
I can't go on, were out of rhythm with our time.
The song "Save Us" by Cartel is a melancholic and introspective reflection on the state of the world and the human condition. The lyrics express the regret of not paying enough attention to the simple joys in life, and the realization that we have lost our ability to truly feel. The words "simple words we never knew, the power behind what they put us through," refer to the fact that we have been deceived by empty promises and we have let ourselves become pawns in a game of power and manipulation.
The song expresses a sense of despair and longing for a change, a desire for someone to step forward and show the way to fix what is broken. The lines "we all need someone to tell us how to save the state of where we are, it keeps demanding more and more and more" highlight the urgency of the situation and the need for action.
The chorus repeats the question "who will save us?" several times, emphasizing the feeling of hopelessness and the need for someone to lead us out of the present darkness. The song ends with a call to action, encouraging the listener to speak their truth and leave a lasting impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Simple words we never knew,
We were ignorant of the true meaning behind the simple words used to manipulate us.
The power behind what they put us through,
Those who controlled us had immense power to put us through whatever they wanted.
Now it's all begun, what it takes to make it real.
We have become aware of the true situation, and are beginning to understand what it takes to make things right.
We're standing on the edge of this,
We are on the verge of something significant happening.
When our soul is gone, what will we miss?
If we lose our passion and motivation, what will we regret not having done?
We lost what it takes to really, really feel.
We have lost our ability to truly feel emotions and connect with ourselves and others.
Better days behind us now,
We once had better days in the past.
We all need someone to tell us how
We all need guidance to help us move forward.
To save the state of where we are,
We must work together to improve our current state of being.
Its keeps demanding more and more and more.
Our situation is constantly evolving and requires more effort to maintain.
Say the words, give it all the time you need.
Speak your truth and take the time to do so.
Let it out, you'll say anything.
When you open up and express yourself, you may say things you didn't expect to.
Say the words and make them count,
When you speak, make sure your words are meaningful and purposeful.
Say the words without a doubt.
Stand behind your words with confidence and conviction.
Give us truth and nothing more,
Be honest and transparent, don't hold back any information.
Leave us wanting more and more.
Make a lasting impact and make people crave more of what you have to offer.
Who will save us?
Who will step up and take action to improve our situation?
This can't go on, without the meaning in the rhyming.
We can't continue on this path without purpose and direction.
Can you save, can you save us?
Can anyone step up and take on the challenge of improving our situation?
I can't go on out of rhythm with our time.
I can't continue living life out of step with the current times.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOSEPH PEPPER, KEVIN SANDERS, NICOLAS HUDSON, RYAN ROBERTS, WILLIAM PUGH
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Susan Brooks
This is the version of this song i love.... There is so much more depth in his voice, more heart then in the other edited version of this song. It seems so much more powerful. But i freaking can't find it anywhere! This song tears at my heart more... makes me cry, and inspires me. the other doesn't. I want this song. Where can i get it?
shane1039
I can't believe this video is still up after all these years. I remember first seeing this amazing video back in 2007 during the MySpace days. c':
ashley5234
This song is beautiful...Its really helped me alot through the rough times
CacaRacka
This song shows me the beauty of how music can bring people together. You guys are awesome, every single one of you. Life may be tough but if you work at it, it truly can get better. Always believe in yourself, and trust that you can bring yourself up when you're down.
MisterBig9281
I've been in very serious depression for the last 3 months. I won't go into detail, as there is a limit. I've been on a million websites, talked to family, friends, and everything else asking for help with the shit I was going through. NOTHING helped as much as this this is a real eye opener. Nothing has ever affected me this much in years. I'd just like to say thanks. This is going in my favourites. I'm a tough nut to crack, but you've done it. This video is amazing. No other word for it
Tobias Brown
This is such a beautiful song, it made me cry every single time I listened to it. He has an amazing voice. All of his songs are completely magnificent! Just. Plain. Beautiful.
Nora Christensen
This song is the most heartfelt thing I've heard for a long time.
usastar101
This song is truly amazing, it has so much meaning. You need to live your life right; it's one thing you're not going to get a second chance on...
Trevor Barksdale
This band is beautiful too bad this type of music isn't that popular because they deserve to be more heard of than they are.
StStark
Congrats to you a million thetom101. This song and your words seriously have changed my life. It helps me to appreciate really how much I have in my friends and family. Seriously, thank you so much.