"So there we were", was Cutting Jade’s first independently released album and can best be described as an emotional rock album with relevant and accessible lyrics. Their intention has never been to baffle audiences with erudite lyrics or impress them with technical complexity any more than it has been to be part of any musical fashion or trend.
Cutting Jade then signed to the David Gresham Record Company late in 2001 and brought out their second contribution entitled "Between two Lives". Ten Seconds, the first single off the album, skyrocketed the band nationally, becoming Cutting Jade's first top 40 no.1 hit, receiving excellent air play on 5fm and breaking many campus radio station records. The song marked a slight departure from the "So there we were" sound but is a fine example of how this band has gone from strength to strength. Look at me now, the second single off the album proved to be a similar success, further highlighting the band's bold new sound and yet still capturing a tenderness which somehow does not seem out of place, a paradoxical sound which the band are becoming masters of. "Between two lives" is an album packed with raw emotion, driving guitars and passionate vocal deliveries.
Cutting Jade have not only been a national success but have embarked on an International career by being invited to play at a yacht sailing festival in France in April 2002. There the band played in front of over 3000 people where their music went down extremely well, once again She Says did its magic and was played on a local campus radio station at least three times a day. The band were treated like International rock stars enjoying French national television and newspaper coverage, many impromptu unplugged performances and of course many late night parties.
2002 continued to be an excellent year for Cutting Jade in the international arena as they completed a joint UK tour along with label brothers Wonderboom in July. The bands played four shows, three in London and one in Wales. The highlight of the tour was a double billing at Shepherds Bush Empire one of London’s most prestigious and famous live venues.
The latest addition to Cutting Jade is their new vocalist Logan. After leaving David Gresham Records and losing their vocalist early in 2004 the future for the band seemed uncertain. However it was going to take more than just a touch of controversy and a line up change to get this band down. In walks Logan, a twenty year old marketing student at the University of Pretoria. With his powerful voice and “what you see is what you get” attitude, this youngster has breathed new life into the band and not even three months after the line up change Cutting Jade is on the verge of releasing their third studio album entitled “Come Back to Life” which by all accounts promises to be their best effort yet. Goodness knows they have been through a lot since the release of “Between two Lives” and have not only grown as musicians but, more importantly, as people.
Cutting Jade is a Rock band for a new era of South African music, purveyors of great songs and subjects without pretence, gimmick or industry shallowness. Just great rock music. They continue to impress at their live shows through out the country and internationally.
Lay You Down
Cutting Jade Lyrics
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Some days will lift you up
Some days will bring you down
Sometimes I need you
Sometimes I don't want you around
I will wait but just for a little while
There's a silent promise
There's a growing tension
That I cannot disguise
How did we get lost among so many lies?
And I've got to lay you got to lay you down
If not forever then just a little while
This memory brings something unreal
One of my favourite things
Is to deny how I feel
You were as soft as silk
But you cut me like steel
In the opening lines of Cutting Jade's song Lay You Down, the artist reflects on the ups and downs of life, capturing the moments where everything seems like it's going right, and those where everything seems to be falling apart. The lyrics suggest a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, as the singer admits that sometimes they need their partner's presence, while in other moments, they prefer to be on their own. The song is infused with the regret and tension that often accompany difficult relationships.
One of the most notable lines in the song is, "There's a silent promise in your eyes," which suggests that there is something deeper going on between the two people involved in the relationship. The singer notes the tension that underpins their interaction, expressing a sense of confusion about how they got to that point. The line "How did we get lost among so many lies?" highlights the theme of deceit and betrayal that seems to be present in the relationship. Finally, the chorus expresses the singer's need to let go of their partner and "lay them down," at least for a while.
Overall, the lyrics to Lay You Down are a poignant commentary on the complexities and challenges of relationships. The song captures the emotional turmoil that many people experience when trying to navigate the tricky waters of love and romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Lay you down
I am going to bring an end to this relationship.
Some days will lift you up
Sometimes things in life will be great and make you happy.
Some days will bring you down
Other days in life will be bad and make you feel low.
Sometimes I need you
Occasionally, I require your companionship and support.
Sometimes I don't want you around
However, I don't always desire your company.
I will wait but just for a little while
I'll hang on for a bit longer but not too much.
There's a silent promise in your eyes
I can sense that you are promising me something without saying it loudly.
There's a growing tension that I cannot disguise
I'm feeling more and more anxious, and I can't hide it anymore.
How did we get lost among so many lies?
I question how we ended up believing so many falsehoods and lost trust in our relationship.
And I've got to lay you got to lay you down
I've made a decision to break up with you.
If not forever then just a little while
It might not be forever, but we need time apart.
This memory brings something unreal
Recalling our memories together doesn't feel real to me anymore.
One of my favorite things is to deny how I feel
I like to pretend that I don't care about you to protect myself from getting hurt.
You were as soft as silk
You were gentle and soothing to me.
But you cut me like steel
Despite being soft and smooth, you hurt me deeply and left a scar.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.