1.) Distant Cousins were an … Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands with that name:
1.) Distant Cousins were an English band from Manchester. Some journalists grouped them with the "Madchester" scene, though their music rather was a blend of soul and pop. The band's singer was Doreen Edwards. Former member of The Smirks Neil Fitzpatrick played guitar, Simon Milner (vocals) and Ian Morris (bass) from The Smirks were also with them. "Snuff" (ex-Motivation) played drums and percussion.They were originally signed to independent label Ghetto Records for whom they recorded their first album Distant Cousins. A re-recording of one the album tracks You Used to became their first single. Recorded in Studio 2 at Abbey Road it was produced by Mike Hedges who also produced their second album Warm Hatred at his own studio in Normandy. The band were then signed to Virgin along with label stablemates The Lightning Seeds. The band were at one time barred from a Dutch hotel chain due the antics of their road crew, who they shared with The Stone Roses.
2.) A New York based roots rock band with female singer and guitarist Cat Dail who recorded the albums Love Life in 2001 and Twice Removed in 2007 that are featured with streamable tracks on this page.
3.) A Bluegrass band from Alabama with Kelli Johnson (voc).
4.) A Bluegrass band from California with Bridget Brennan (voc).
Raise it up
Distant Cousins Lyrics
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Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
You're a diamond in the rough, and I can't get enough
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
I wanna make you go wild and watch you glow in the light
You feed that something inside of me
The devil sent me away to break you out of your cage
I'll get you higher than you'll ever be, yeah
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
And I'm counting on you to carry me through
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
And I am living my dream, watching you move till you scream
God only knows what you do to me
The devil sent me your way to break you out of your cage
I'll get you higher than you'll ever be, yeah
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
The lyrics of Distant Cousins's song "Raise it up" advocate for celebrating the love between two people and raising it to the highest level possible. The first verse talks about how the love between the two individuals is like the rising sun, something that starts slow and eventually grows into something magnificent. The chorus urges them to "raise it up" and revel in their relationship's greatness. The second verse talks about how the singer was lost and under the ground before their partner came along and helped them turn things around. However, the focus is on the partner's ability to get them "higher than you'll ever be" in a metaphorical sense, indicating that they elevate each other to new heights. The chorus reinforces this idea of lifting up one another's love and experiences.
The singer describes the love between them as something that "feeds that something inside of me", indicating that their partner gives them a sense of validation and meaning. They also want to watch their partner "go wild" and "glow in the light" - this could be interpreted as enjoying their partner's uninhibited self-expression, or simply watching them bask in the happiness that this relationship brings. The verses also speak to the idea of breaking free from cages or limitations, with the "devil" being sent to help them break out. This could be a metaphor for overcoming social, cultural or personal obstacles that prevent them from fully embracing their love.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem for love and connection, urging listeners to embrace and elevate their relationships to the highest possible level. The lyrics speak to the transformative power of love and the way it can bring people together and help them grow.
Line by Line Meaning
You got that love that rises like the sun
Your love is powerful and uplifting, like the sun rising each day
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Celebrate and amplify that love, bring it to new heights
You're a diamond in the rough, and I can't get enough
You have amazing potential, and I am captivated by you
I wanna make you go wild and watch you glow in the light
I want to see you fully express yourself and shine in your own way
You feed that something inside of me
Being with you brings out a special part of me that I love
The devil sent me away to break you out of your cage
Something negative in my past led me to find you, and I will help you break free from anything holding you back
I'll get you higher than you'll ever be, yeah
Together we will reach new heights of happiness and fulfillment
I was under the ground, when you turned it around
I was in a dark place before I met you, but you brought light and positivity into my life
And I'm counting on you to carry me through
I trust you to be there for me and support me when I need it
And I am living my dream, watching you move till you scream
Just being with you is a dream come true, and I love seeing you fully enjoy and express yourself
God only knows what you do to me
The love and joy you bring to my life is beyond explanation
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Continuing to celebrate and amplify our love
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Continuing to celebrate and amplify our love
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Continuing to celebrate and amplify our love
Raise it up, raise it up, raise it up
Continuing to celebrate and amplify our love
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MKtheWorst
This song is so badass.
@chrisjensen9765
Gotta love how Graceland has all these new awesome bands!
@whitenmore
CRIMINAL MINDS ❤️❤️
@Sweetmuffins0018
USA has the best music on their shows. Graceland and Suits always make me Shazam and then look up all these great songs later.
@nateandphoebe
4th Man out brought me here.
@teodoravb
The video is BRILLIANT fits so well... Its pleasure to watch while listening! BRAVO
@kubraozyurt1776
Omg. Only 51 thousand viewers? When I first heard of these guys I though they were much famous. It's strange that a band like this is not very known. But also good though, more for me.
@dKepeLS
New NHL song me like :)
@MeEatEgg
This song MADE Graceland... I was so blown away by the song that I couldnt even see so why bother watching the show... If it werent for this song no one would have ever hearrd of Graceland.. IN fact... I never even knew how to spell Graceland until I heard this song and then went to find it on the interwebnet.. LOVE it..
@dulikacool
Bless Graceland !!!!!