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”
Unbelievable
Connell Cruise Lyrics
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But I hate that I'm drowning in your sea
Getting hard to breath
You're desire's like a great white killer
But you're changing your mind and it's eating me
Oh I can't believe
You're so unbelievable
Words hittin' like lighting blazing
But I never believe a thing you say
There's no way
Girl, you fly like a dove in the morning
But you're locking me up put me in a cage
Throw'n the key away
'Cause you're so unbelievable
You're so unbelievable
I am a broken soul but I won't let go
I am a broken soul but I won't let go
You make me completely miserable
You make me completely miserable
You make me completely miserable
But still I come
'Cause you're so unbelievable
You're so unbelievable
I am a broken soul but I won't let go
I am a broken soul but I won't let go
Vamp
No I won't let go
The song Unbelievable by Connell Cruise is about a tumultuous and confusing relationship. The lyrics express the singer's love-hate feelings towards his partner as she can be both the raging force of a river and the peaceful dove in the morning. The singer is being suffocated by his partner's changing emotions and unsure feelings, causing him to feel like he is drowning in her sea. Despite the pain and misery that this relationship brings, the singer can't let go, as his partner is "unbelievable".
The first verse describes the singer's admiration for his partner's passionate nature, but also highlights the pain he feels as he is struggling to keep up with her. The second verse expresses the singer's frustration towards his partner's indecisiveness and contradictory actions, as she "locks him up" but then throws away the key. The repetition of the phrase "you're so unbelievable" throughout the song encapsulates the singer's feelings of being both entranced and overwhelmed by his partner's personality.
Overall, Unbelievable presents an honest portrayal of a complicated relationship, conveying the emotional whirlwind that comes with loving someone who is unpredictable and ever-changing.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way that you rage like a river
I admire your passion and energy that flows like a river.
But I hate that I'm drowning in your sea
However, I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by the depth of your emotions.
Getting hard to breathe
Your intensity is overwhelming me to the point that it's becoming hard to handle.
You're desire's like a great white killer
Your desires are as dangerous and powerful as a great white shark.
But you're changing your mind and it's eating me
However, your indecisiveness is causing me distress and anxiety.
Oh I can't believe
I am having trouble comprehending the situation.
'Cause you're so unbelievable
Your actions and choices are difficult to understand and accept.
Words hittin' like lighting blazing
Your words are hitting me like lightning bolts, leaving me stunned and overwhelmed.
But I never believe a thing you say
However, I find it hard to trust your words because they conflict with your actions.
There's no way
I cannot accept your words as truth because they seem too far-fetched.
Girl, you fly like a dove in the morning
You have a carefree and joyful attitude like a dove in the early hours of the day.
But you're locking me up put me in a cage
However, you are confining me and restricting my freedom and happiness.
Throw'n the key away
You are not giving me any chance to escape or find a solution to our problems.
I am a broken soul but I won't let go
Although I am feeling shattered and helpless, I am still holding on to my hopes and dreams.
You make me completely miserable
Your actions and choices are causing me immense pain and suffering.
But still I come
Despite the pain, I still have hope that things can change between us.
No I won't let go
I refuse to give up on our relationship, despite the challenges and difficulties we face.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diaan Grobler
Stuck on repeat! Love it!!
Ingrid McMahon
Amazing song, Keep bringing us your amazing music Connell Cruise. Soooo talented
linda warren
Such a beautiful voice, gives me shivers. Thank you for making fine music.
Blackcat101
This is such an amazing song! I get this super-wide smile every time I hear it! XD
Alex Passmore
Such a beautiful voice :-)
Liz Cilliers
Heard this song on the radio two weeks ago. Absolutely love it. Will be listening to it more often than not.
Juliana Munyembate
Love love love this song! Keep up the great work Connell :)
hericanos chiremba
I love the song so much keep it up Connell Cruise
Ben Little
I would love to listen to this song, at full blast while driving down a country road, singing at the top of my voice and feeling the pulsating beat of the drums!
Whoo hoo!!!
Chandre van Zyl
i love your songs*!! you are awesome ♡