Jordan Rakei, now based in London, started his career in 2012 playing keybo… Read Full Bio ↴Jordan Rakei, now based in London, started his career in 2012 playing keyboards in many acts around Brisbane and New Zealand. He self-released his debut six-track EP Franklin' s Room, in September 2013 followed by Groove Course in August 2014 through Soul has no tempo. He also featured on the FKJ song 'Learn to fly'. In 2015, he featured on 'Sunrise / Beautiful' by Ta-Ku, 'Wake Up This Day' by Tom Misch and 'Masterpiece' by Disclosure.

'The light' and 'Talk to me' were released as an advance of 'Cloak', his full length debut out on June 3rd, 2016.

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Hiding Place
Jordan Rakei Lyrics

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I've come here alone, watch me cry, all night long
I'm not coming home at all tonight, oh tonight, oh
The heat of the stove warm these lies, oh these lies, oh these lies
Clutch to the sword, grip it tight, oh so tight

See me hide into the dark place
The rules I forget, I was trapped within the maze
Hopelessly I'm desperate

See me hide into the dark place
The rules I forget, I was trapped within the maze
Hopelessly I'm desperate

Trapped in this dream, the conven is taking me, oh taking me
I thought I was dreaming, woke to a secret

See me hide into the dark place
The rules I forget, I was trapped within the maze
Hopelessly I'm desperate
See me hide into the dark place
The rules I forget, I was trapped within the maze
Hopelessly I'm desperate

Hopelessly I'm desperate
Hopelessly I'm desperate

Hopelessly I'm desperate
Hopelessly I'm desperate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jordan Rakei's "Hiding Place" delve into the emotional turmoil of a person who is running away from their problems and hiding themselves in a dark place where they feel safe. The opening line, "I've come here alone, watch me cry all night long," sets the tone of the song as something deeply personal and emotional. The individual expresses their desire to distance themselves from their troubles, stating "I'm not coming home at all tonight," and seeking solace in the "heat of the stove" and the false security that it provides.

As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped and lost, unable to find a way out of the "maze" of their problems. The individual hides themselves in darkness and forgets the rules and social conventions that govern the outside world. They have become "hopelessly desperate," unable to find a solution to their troubles or a way back to the light.

Overall, "Hiding Place" conveys a sense of sadness, isolation, and despair, but also a glimmer of hope within the darkness. It highlights the importance of confronting one's problems and seeking help when needed, rather than resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms that only serve to further isolate and harm oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

I've come here alone, watch me cry, all night long
I've arrived at this place by myself, and now I can't stop crying all through the night.

I'm not coming home at all tonight, oh tonight, oh
I won't be heading home tonight, not even a little bit.

The heat of the stove warm these lies, oh these lies, oh these lies
These lies I tell are becoming hotter and more intense, they are a source of warmth and comfort.

Clutch to the sword, grip it tight, oh so tight
I'm holding onto my sword, gripping it ever so firmly.

See me hide into the dark place
Observe me as I seek refuge in the shadows.

The rules I forget, I was trapped within the maze
I have lost sight of the boundaries and laws that govern my life, and now find myself stuck and bewildered in a confusing situation.

Hopelessly I'm desperate
I'm in a state of despair, with no hope or expectation of things getting better any time soon.

Trapped in this dream, the conven is taking me, oh taking me
I'm stuck inside this dream, and it feels like the dream itself is dragging me down and taking control of me.

I thought I was dreaming, woke to a secret
I believed that I was only dreaming, but in reality, I discovered a dark truth that I had been unaware of.

Hopelessly I'm desperate
I'm in a state of despair, with no hope or expectation of things getting better any time soon.