Despite his bashful charm, Connell is no stranger to success. After being discovered locally by David Gresham Records, he released his South African debut in 2013 and received three South African Music Award nominations the following year. In early 2014, a beautiful cover version of Avicii’s hit Wake Me Up landed him the #1 spot on the South African iTunes charts. “It’s been only about a year,” he says of his success, “and it’s all been so incredible. I feel so lucky”
Congratulations
Connell Cruise Lyrics
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The summer rain is falling on your face
Girl, you look so beautiful
This morning
Let's call those tired words last nights mistakes
We never meant to make
Now we're caught in the eye of a hurricane
I'm guilty
You're wonderful
I'm giving in
Congratulations
I'm sorry
So misterable
I'm giving in
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
Oh baby (Oh babe)
I love the way the weather curls your hair (Your hair)
I never could stay angry
Oh baby (Oh baby)
When you look at me like that you're not fighting fair
But I don't care
I can see by your eyes that you've had enough
Let's skip to the part where we're making love, oh
I'm guilty
You're wonderful
I'm giving in
Congratulations
I'm sorry
So misterable
I'm giving in
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations
(Oh you got me)
You got, you got, you got me right (You got me, baby)
You got me right where you want me (Oh, you got me)
You got, you got, you got me right
You got me right where you want me (Right where you want me)
I'm guilty (I'm guilty)
You're wonderful (You're wonderful)
I'm giving in
Congratulations
I'm sorry
So miserable (Miserable)
I'm giving in
Congratulations
I'm guilty (I'm guilty, baby)
You're wonderful
I'm giving in
Congratulations (Congratulations)
I'm sorry
So miserable (So miserable)
I'm giving in
Congratulations
(I'm giving in) Congratulations (Oh)
Congratulations
The lyrics to Connell Cruise's song "Congratulations" revolve around a couple who have weathered a stormy relationship and have come out the other side. In the beginning, the singer notes that the summer rain is falling on the girl's face, and she looks beautiful despite the rain. He apologizes for the mistakes of last night and accepts responsibility for his actions. However, he acknowledges that they never meant to hurt each other. They are now caught in the eye of the hurricane, and he is willing to take the blame for the problems that have arisen.
The lyrics show the couple reconciling and coming back together because they are determined to weather the storm together. The singer acknowledges that although he is guilty and the girl is wonderful, he is willing to give in and congratulate her because they are going to make things right. Despite the difficulties they have had, he loves the way the weather curls her hair, and he cannot stay angry with her when she looks at him like that. The singer also notes that they have had enough, and it's time to focus on making love and moving forward.
The song's overall message is that relationships can be challenging and sometimes require a lot of effort and work, but the effort is worth it when the couple can come out on the other side. The lyrics suggest that the couple has learned from their past mistakes and is willing to celebrate their reconciliation and commitment to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh darling
Addressing a lover in an endearing way
The summer rain is falling on your face
The natural elements of the world embellish your beauty
Girl, you look so beautiful
Complimenting the appearance of the lover
This morning
Indicating the present moment
Let's call those tired words last night's mistakes
Acknowledging the unimportant disagreements occurred in the past
We never meant to make
They realized that their previous exchanges were not necessary
Now we're caught in the eye of a hurricane
Metaphorically representing their relationship as if in the midst of chaos
Take what you want, I'll take the blame
Offering their lover the freedom to choose while assuming responsibility for the issues in the relationship
I'm guilty
Admitting to be at fault
You're wonderful
Complimenting the lover for their good character
I'm giving in
Choosing to let go of the issues in the relationship
Congratulations
Acknowledging the success of their partner in resolving the matter in the relationship
I'm sorry
Apologizing for the mistakes they made
So miserable
Expressing regret and unhappiness
Oh baby I love the way the weather curls your hair
Expressing affection and admiration for the lover's appearance in any situation
I never could stay angry
Revealing the inability to stay upset with the lover
When you look at me like that you're not fighting fair
Admitting being emotionally vulnerable and powerless during confrontations
But I don't care
Accepting and supportive of the actions of the lover
I can see by your eyes that you've had enough
Observing the emotional exhaustion of the lover
Let's skip to the part where we're making love, oh
Recommending to move on from the issues and rekindle the physical and emotional connection
You got, you got, you got me right
Acknowledging the influence and control of the lover in the relationship
You got me right where you want me
Accepting the vulnerability and submission to the actions of the lover
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Awesome work, brother! Love the new music! Hopefully get to see you in Boston again soon!