"Wondrous. A true alternative to the wan psychadelic folk of today's lady-pop troupe" – MOJO
"Blowing sugary femme-pop out of the water. Gemma Ray is untouchable" – NME
"By rights, Gemma Ray should be a household name. When stood next to her, Amy Winehouse is revealed to be, if not a charlatan, certainly pedestrian. This album is a rare treat indeed" – BBC
"An eerie aural kaleidoscope that conjures up thoughts of what an album by Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las produced by David Lynch would have sounded like. Though it echoes with references to mid-'60s melodramatic pop, it's of the moment and a delight." – WALL STREET JOURNAL
"I recently saw Gemma Ray in concert and was really impressed by her unique blend of song-writing, vocals and musicianship. Not to be missed!" – JIMMY PAGE, London 2009
"Her aesthetic may be retro, but the tough, moody perspective she brings to vintage song structures feels fresh and ultra modern" – BUST
"Had Phil Spector forced his girl groups in a more noir-soundtrack direction, this might've been the result. Ray has a truly impressive feel for vintage pop flourishes, layered to lavish effect. And all those details are what you're supposed to be paying attention to, right up until the blade hits your back." SPIN
"The songs of British singer-songwriter Gemma Ray: they sound familiar, but when you stop and listen, you know you've never heard this before." PRI
"Without sounding overwrought or arch on her new album, Ray finds a winning way to warmly blend a lot of disparate pop styles" Song of the Day, NPR
"Watching her perform, with her luminous voice and oversized cutlery, there's no doubt that Ray is blazing her own silvertone trail" – Best of What's Next, PASTE
"Ray plays a cool guitar — graceful wrist-flicks of blues and rockabilly-tinted '60s pop, a mink stole in a contemporary cut — and she sings noirish ballads and boilers straight from the heart of town. Some sort of fame should follow" –RCRDLBL
"There it is. That moment. It'll send shivers right down your spine. It's a Ray teases with a familiar flavor before twisting it around to the dark underbelly, but the eeriness is tempered by a flair for the pop dramatic"- BLURT
"Disarming...swooning...with noir-ish hints of Lee Hazelwood's unearthly country-rock... Ray sits midway between Nina Simone and Isobel Campbell and is the better for it." – MOJO
"A wonderful debut album... Gemma weaves an entrancing tapestry of soul, blues and pop, full of dark themes and late-night confessions, all presented in a sultry, seductive voice. With Duffy, Adele and Beth Rowley joining Amy Winehouse in the upper reaches of the charts, it's clear girl singers are all the rage. But few, with the exception of Amy, are as raw and honest." – THE SUN
"A brilliantly brooding prospect. Like a grittier Loretta Lynn, she's from the wrong side of the tracks. Uncouthly ace." - NME
"Imagine Norah Jones on Amy Winehouse's drugs." – Q
"Gemma Ray embodies a character from a 50's film noir, delivering something that comes across as both sexy and incredibly dark, drawing everything from Nina Simone to Loretta Lynn, her luscious songs have the power to soothe the worst of heartaches." MIDEM MAGAZINE
"Gemma Ray's music defies easy categorisation...she has a clutch-purse full of sundry party tricks. You could do worse than imagine PJ Harvey in thrall to The Shangri-Las. Both Dry River and Hard Shoulder rise from minor key squalls to full girl-group majesty, while Rise Of The Runts shows she has no problem producing straight, sparkling pop." – THE WORD
"A persuasive exercise in Hitchcockian melodrama" – UNCUT
"If Audrey from Twin Peaks were to make an album, this is what it would sound like." – POP JUNKIE TV
"A startlingly good album" – CLASH
"A compelling album packed with 50's-inspired gems and rumbling, country-rock gems" – DIVA
"An entrancing blend of artfulness and accessibility, Ray's guitar twang and lustrous vocal deliver classic pop in sometimes spooky, but always compelling, hallucinogenic soundscapes." - DAILY MIRROR
"Gemma Ray has poise and clarity...and a clue or two about constructing melodic mini epics." - MAIL ON SUNDAY
"A compelling piece of work" - DAILY EXPRESS
"Gemma Ray takes old musical forms, but unlike Duffy and Amy Winehouse she reinvents them in an innovative and refreshing style that ensures she will be around in 10 years time." - IRISH NEWS OF THE WORLD
"If Pulp Fiction were remade to include a church scene, then London's queen of all things noir Gemma Ray would provide the soundtrack and possibly a part as Uma Thurman's best mate.
As it is, tonight, Islington's Union Chapel provides a righteous backdrop as she delivers a solo set of '50's-soaked urban blues. Covers of Gallon Drunk's Put a Bolt On The Door and Etta James's I'd Rather Go Blind sit handsomely alongside new material like If You Want To Rock And Roll from her forthcoming album Lights Out Zoltar! and allow Ms Ray to make a whole host of new friends" - MOJO
Rescue Me
Gemma Ray Lyrics
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Blissed out, in a dream
Thinking bout the places far away
That we have been
Oh, what we have seen
Won't you come over and rescue me
Won't you come over and rescue me
Holding on to memories
A million miles from here
Opiated, medicated
Dreams that I hold dear
A million miles from here
Won't you come over and rescue me
Won't you come over and rescue me
Holding on to memories
A million miles from here
Opiated, medicated
Dreams that I hold hear
A million miles from here
Won't you come over and rescue me
Won't you come over and rescue me
Won't you come over and rescue me
Won't you come over and rescue me
The lyrics to Gemma Ray's song "Rescue Me" describe a person who is lost in thought while walking through a supermarket. The person is in a dreamlike state, thinking about distant places they have been to and the experiences they've had. The lyrics suggest a sense of nostalgia, as the person is holding onto their memories and dreams that they hold dear. The lyrics also suggest that the person feels disconnected from their current reality, with their memories and dreams feeling like they are a million miles away.
Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "Won't you come over and rescue me" indicates a deep sense of loneliness and longing for someone to come and connect with the person. This sense of longing is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase, as if the person is desperately reaching out for someone to help them feel less alone.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rescue Me" paint a vivid picture of someone who is lost in thought, disconnected from their reality, and longing for connection with someone else. The lyrics convey a sense of deep emotion and vulnerability, making it easy for listeners to relate to and connect with the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking round the supermarket
I am going through the motions of everyday life, performing tasks like shopping for groceries to distract myself from my thoughts.
Blissed out, in a dream
I am disconnected from reality, living in a dreamlike state that shields me from the pain of my memories.
Thinking bout the places far away
I am lost in thoughts of distant places that represent happier times in my life.
That we have been
These memories are of shared experiences with a person who is no longer with me.
Oh, what we have seen
Together, we have experienced so much, but now I am alone and unable to cope with the weight of the memories.
Holding on to memories
I am desperately gripping onto the memories of the past as they are all that I have left of our time together.
A million miles from here
Physically, I may be in the same place, but emotionally my memories have taken me to a distance that feels impossible to come back from.
Opiated, medicated
I have turned to drugs or other substances to numb the pain of my memories and detachment from reality.
Dreams that I hold dear
My memories and fantasies of happier times represent my last hope for happiness and comfort.
Won't you come over and rescue me
I am begging for someone to help me, to come to my aid and bring me back to reality.
Won't you come over and rescue me
I am repeating my plea for help, desperate for someone to understand the pain I am feeling and to offer me comfort.
Won't you come over and rescue me
My third plea for help is a final, desperate cry for someone to hear me and pull me out of my pain.
Won't you come over and rescue me
My last plea for help is tinged with a sense of hopelessness and desperation, as I feel lost in my own memories and unable to escape them without help.
Writer(s): Gemma Smith Copyright: J Albert And Son Pty Ltd.
Contributed by Declan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
George Kay
Just bought the album on vinyl, can't wait :) A breath of fresh air compared to some of the rubbish that's in the charts.
chainrelease
She rules, far beyond the others!
Mark Jones
I literally saw this song on TOTP2 seconds before writing this comment! what a brilliantly melancholic song this is.
Starry&Bohemian
excellent ...i already found her previous single "Hard Shoulder" good... but here it's even better !
Roshiba Christina
multitalented singer etc,, j adore cette artiste , c est un plaisir , un regal d ecouter chaque album , fait avec soins et passion ,presque indefinissable , unique!!
pabruk
can't wait to hear the album
Marilyn Albert
Such a catchy melody.
bloodySunday77
She has been around way longer than Lana del Ray, she can sing while appearing live, she has way more talent, she doesn't try to reboot her persona into celebrity mode, and she works silently away from the media spotlight while delivering fantastic albums made by her and not the company's songwriters. So... no, she doesn't want a "Lana del Ray" tag at all.
Dr. Peter Venkman a.k.a Original Ad-Buster
one of the most creative music videos i´ve seen in a long time, should get a lana del rey tag pretty soon...
Ed Primo
Wonderful!