“I would love to have girls everywhere dancing and singing along to this song in their bedrooms,” says Toronto-based vocal powerhouse LeGrow about her single “No Good Woman.” “I think women of all ages can connect with this song.”
And she’s right. While the five songs that comprise her 2012 EP have a lot in common with some of today’s biggest pop tracks, her voice in particular carries hints of highly-revered female singers who’ve emerged each decade since the ‘50s – from Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone through to current contemporaries like Mariah Carey and Adele.
Her development as a music fan has largely informed her development as a vocalist. Since clinging to the sticky pop sounds of Paula Abdul and Whitney Houston during her childhood years, her tastes have slowly travelled back in time, first to ‘60s and ‘70s classic rock as a pre-teen and later to classic jazz and early soul and R&B in her teen years, the latter of which she says had a very strong influence on her current musical mindset. “I started hearing the things I loved about Mariah and Whitney in the music from decades before,” she shares. “That was a big moment in my development.”
She began honing her talents singing in popular clubs in and around her home city, performing classic selections from the American songbook. It was during this formative period that her own voice really started to emerge: a happy marriage of all of her influences with a distinctive, modern twist all her own. Her evolution continued as she fine-tuned her songwriting abilities and poetic voice, netting her a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada and allowing her to elicit a wider array of emotions through her own material.
Tracks like the aforementioned single or the bouncy “RedHotFire” find LeGrow easily weaving her powerful and soulful singing through tastefully arranged melodies that’ll have hands clapping and toes tapping with ease; on the other hand, the laid-back, nice-and-slow groove of “Weed & Wine” or stripped-down ballad “In My Dreams,” co-written with Ron Sexsmith, offer a perfect complement to showcase what this born performer can do.
Aside from her collaboration with Sexsmith, the EP benefits from the Midas touch of songwriter/producer/engineer Tawgs Salter (Josh Groban, LIGHTS, The Midway State), who brought the lavishly layered arrangements to LeGrow’s vocal melodies. Other present and upcoming collaborators include Andre “Dre” Harris (Usher, Michael Jackson), Jon Levine (K’naan, Anjulie), Dave Thomson (LIGHTS, Jake Matthews) and Stefan Skarbek (Amy Winehouse). The final result is a collection of fun, accessible pop songs with relatable lyrics and plenty of substance.
The songs explore issues and emotions relevant to today’s world – love lost and found, friendship, and simply learning to navigate life. “No Good Woman,” for example, is an empowering anthem for women who’ve been on the bad end of a relationship with an emotionally immature partner – a story LeGrow’s heard “dozens of times from close girl friends,” while “23 Ways To Love Me,” on the other hand, explores the more passionate and positive parts of the ever-familiar emotion with some fun and fancy wordplay.
With a silk-laden and strong voice that’s both forceful and fragile coupled with the seemingly ideal formula for fun, accessible songs that so perfectly suit it, it’ll be exciting to see Elise LeGrow further expand her signature blend of past and present that’ll appeal to people across the board. “It took me a while to find my voice and get to where I am now,” the young singer says, “but it feels fantastic.”
The music may be in the same universe as some of today’s biggest pop stars, but she mixes her influences into something truly her own, and any one of these songs could be the next favorite for in-the-shower divas and closed-door dancers everywhere.
Rescue me
Elise LeGrow Lyrics
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Oh take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charm
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Rescue me
Come on and take my heart
Take your love and conquer every part
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Ooh
Rescue me
Come on and take my hand
Come on baby and be my man
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Mm, come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Mmmm
(Mmm)
Mmmm
(Mmm)
Mmmm
(Mmm)
Love me baby
(Mmm)
Need me baby
(Take me baby)
Mmmm
(Love me baby)
Mm
Don't you hear me, baby?
Don't you hear me, baby?
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Oh, can't you see that I'm lonely?
Baby
(Can't you see that I'm lonely?)
Come on, come on, come on, yeah, yeah
(Can't you see that I'm lonely?)
Ooh I'm lonely
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
(Can't you see that I'm lonely?)
In Elise LeGrow's song "Rescue Me," the singer is expressing their need for love and companionship. They feel lonely and blue, and are pleading for someone to come rescue them. The first verse sets the scene of the singer feeling lost and needing someone to hold them in their arms. They want their rescuer's tender charm and love to ease their loneliness. The chorus repeats the urgent plea to be rescued, with the repetition of "come on baby and rescue me" emphasizing the singer's desperation.
The second verse adds a more romantic edge to the plea for rescue. The singer asks for their rescuer to take their heart and conquer every part of their being. They reiterate their loneliness and need for love. The following chorus repeats the same cry for help as before. In the bridge, the singer implores their rescuer to come take their hand and be with them. A sense of urgency and desperation permeates the lyrics, culminating in the final chorus where the singer begs “can't you see that I'm lonely?”.
The lyrics of this song express the universal desire for love and connection. LeGrow's soulful voice and the simple, repetitive lyrics give the song an emotional intensity that is easy to relate to. Through "Rescue Me," the listener is able to empathize with the singer's feelings of loneliness and the desire for someone to come and rescue them from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Rescue me
The singer is asking for help and support from someone.
Oh take me in your arms
The singer wants the person to hold her and comfort her.
Rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
I want your tender charm
The singer wants the person to be kind and gentle to her.
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm blue
The singer is feeling sad and alone.
I need you and your love too
The singer needs the person's love and affection to feel better.
Come on and rescue me
The singer emphasizes her desire for help and support once again.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer directly addresses the person she is asking for help.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
'Cause I need you by my side
The singer wants the person to be with her to provide comfort and support.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer is emphasizing how sad and alone she feels.
Rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
Come on and take my heart
The singer is offering her heart to the person she is asking for help.
Take your love and conquer every part
The singer wants the person to love her completely and fully.
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm blue
The singer reiterates her sadness and loneliness.
I need you and your love too
The singer emphasizes her need for the person's love and affection.
Come on and rescue me
The singer once again pleads for help and support.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer continues to address the person she is asking for help.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
'Cause I need you by my side
The singer reiterates her need for the person's support and comfort.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer emphasizes her loneliness and sadness once again.
Ooh
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
Rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
Come on and take my hand
The singer is asking for the person to physically take her hand and comfort her.
Come on baby and be my man
The singer is looking for a romantic partner to provide her with support.
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
The singer is expressing her attraction and desire for the person she is asking for help.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer emphasizes once again how sad and alone she feels.
Mm, come on baby and rescue me
The singer is pleading for help and support once again.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
The singer repeats her feelings of attraction and desire for the person she is asking for help.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer emphasizes once again how sad and alone she feels.
Mmmm
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
(Mmm)
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
Mmmm
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
(Mmm)
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
Mmmm
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
(Mmm)
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
Love me baby
The singer is expressing her desire to be loved by the person she is asking for help.
(Mmm)
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
Need me baby
The singer is expressing her need for the person she is asking for help to be there for her.
(Take me baby)
The singer is expressing her desire to be taken care of and supported by the person she is asking for help.
Mmmm
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
(Love me baby)
The singer repeats her desire to be loved by the person she is asking for help.
Mm
An expression of emotion, possibly of longing or desire.
Don't you hear me, baby?
The singer is making sure that the person she is asking for help is listening to her plea.
Don't you hear me, baby?
The singer repeats her request to be heard.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her request for help and support.
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
The singer repeats her feelings of attraction and desire for the person she is asking for help.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer emphasizes once again how sad and alone she feels.
Oh, can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer repeats her emphasis on how sad and alone she feels.
Baby
An expression of affection directed at the person she is asking for help.
(Can't you see that I'm lonely?)
The singer repeats her emphasis on how sad and alone she feels.
Come on, come on, come on, yeah, yeah
The singer is urging the person she is asking for help to come to her quickly.
(Can't you see that I'm lonely?)
The singer repeats her emphasis on how sad and alone she feels.
Ooh I'm lonely
The singer is expressing her sadness and loneliness.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer repeats her emphasis on how sad and alone she feels.
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
The singer emphasizes once again how sad and alone she feels.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her plea for help and support.
Come on baby and rescue me
The singer repeats her request for help and support.
(Can't you see that I'm lonely?)
The singer emphasizes once again how sad and alone she feels.
Writer(s): Miner Raynard, Smith Carl William
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@saldira
Rescue me
Oh take me in your arms
Rescue me
I want your tender charm
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Rescue me
Come on and take my heart
Take your love and conquer every part
'Cause I'm lonely and I'm blue
I need you and your love too
Come on and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I need you by my side
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Ooh
Rescue me
Come on and take my hand
Come on baby and be my man
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
Can't you see that I'm lonely?
Mm, come on baby and rescue me
Come on baby and rescue me
'Cause I love you, 'cause I want you
Can't you see…
@42LUNCHBOX
What a fresh twist on a classic gold song. Elise weaves her own magik into it, creating a new spell of captivation in the soul.
@ELISELEGROW
thank you! the original is so good we had to take it somewhere very different. i'm proud of it.
@42LUNCHBOX
There is a depth of Soul to you that I can see in your eyes. When you open your mouth to let your Soul pour out, it is Majikal. The sound of Angel's Tears... of both laughter and pain. It tastes like, Sweet, natural Maple Syrup. It smells like Cool rain on a Spring day when the Tulips bloom. It feels like the a warm embrace of someone missed. I can't wait to see you in person some day. I live in Omaha, Nebraska. Closest big city is KC. Would definitely drive the 2 hours to experience the Majik. PS... I know the Maple Syrup thing is Cheezy, but it's one of the most satisfying tastes that a human can put on their tongue. Something everyone can relate to. That first little explosion on your tongue with the first bite.
@osilva3365
She is a SUPER STAR. Absolutely love everything about her, eye and ear candy.
@mariajosealvarezgonzalez3997
Magnífica versión del clásico de Fontella Bass
@Storm51167
You're amazing. Your voice calms me down when I'm stressed😅😻
@SouthernCom
Holy shit, honest to god real musicians for a change (in modern music). This is so Beautiful!
@maxmankid
God I love this. I can't believe this isn't super popular already :)
@NahumBecker
AMAZING VOICE and AMAZING BAND backing her up!
@BRBQ4U
We so much love your voice❤we are waiting for your concert in Switzerland ❤️