It appears to be a song about surrendering oneself to the flow of life and experiencing it to the fullest without resisting it. The song encourages the listener to let go of their worries and just allow themselves to be carried away by the rush of life, instead of fighting against it.
The first verse talks about the struggle of trying to keep afloat when everything seems to be working against you. The tide represents life's challenges and how we can't control everything that happens. The lyrics suggest that it's better to let go, accept things as they are, and not resist what's natural.
The chorus repeats the phrase "lose it to the rush" over and over again, implying a sense of abandoning oneself to the feeling and letting go of any attachments or fears.
The second verse indicates the singer questioning why they act the way they do, raising the theme of introspection and self-awareness. She then switches to singing in Spanish, talking about the naturalness of some behaviors and how she would never force someone to change who they are.
The bridge mentions how time feels like it's slipping away, as if we're all drifting aimlessly. The lyrics suggest that time is an illusion and that we're only floating through life.
Rush
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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And you wanna know
But the time keeps trying pull you under
Let it go, you can't fight the waves, boy, it's no wonder
If you wanna grow,
Don't fight what's natural
It's only natural
Listen to the rush, listen to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Listen to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Listen to the rush, listen to the rush
I do, I do all the things I do, oh, oh
If you wanna know
I got so much to say
And I don't find my strength
I never make you change
I'd never do that to you
'Cause time stops still
Feels like it's all going nowhere
Time's not wrong
And when it's drifting away
'Cause the time stops still
Feels like we're all going under
The tide's not real
And we're just drifting in space
Listen to the rush, listen to the rush
Listen to the rush, listen to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Listen to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Listen to the rush, listen to the rush
The lyrics to Kali Uchis’s song “Rush” seem to be a message of hope and encouragement to those who feel like they are stuck, drowning, or directionless in life. The first few lines seem to acknowledge the feelings of being trapped and lost, “Stay afloat, when it feels like it stopped going nowhere, and you wanna know, but the time keeps trying pull you under.” Despite this, the song encourages the listener to accept things as they are “don’t fight what’s natural, it’s only natural” and to listen to the rush- the rush that comes with life and all of its ups and downs. The song reminds us that no matter what, time keeps ticking but it's not wrong nor right, and that we should not try to fight against the natural flow of things.
The chorus acts as a reminder to listen and embrace the natural course of life- “Listen to the rush, listen to the rush, let it rush all over, let it rush, listen to the rush.” The repetition of the phrase “let it rush” seems to be an encouragement to let go of control and allow things to happen organically. The second verse seems to be a reflection of the first verse but with a more positive tone. The lyrics “I got so much to say, and I don't find my strength, I never make you change, I'd never do that to you” suggest that the singer is holding herself back on purpose to allow others to be just as they are without interference. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that we should not fight against what is natural but embrace it instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay afloat, when it feels like it stopped going nowhere,
Keep going even when you feel stuck, like there's no progress.
And you wanna know
When you're curious and questioning your current situation.
But the time keeps trying pull you under
Time can feel overwhelming and like it's dragging you down.
Let it go, you can't fight the waves, boy, it's no wonder
Accept the situation and go with the flow, because resistance is futile.
If you wanna grow,
To develop and change for the better.
Don't fight what's natural
Let things happen organically.
It's only natural
That things will happen on their own without forcing them.
Listen to the rush, listen to the rush
Take in the sensations of the moment.
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Allow yourself to fully experience the moment.
I do, I do all the things I do, oh, oh
The actions I take are intentional and purposeful.
If you wanna know
If you're curious about my intentions.
I got so much to say
I have a lot to express and share.
And I don't find my strength
Sometimes I don't feel strong enough to share.
I never make you change
I don't try to influence or pressure others to change.
I'd never do that to you
I respect and value others' autonomy and independence.
'Cause time stops still
When time feels like it's standing still.
Feels like it's all going nowhere
When progress feels stagnant and unchanging.
Time's not wrong
Time is indifferent and doesn't make mistakes.
And when it's drifting away
When time seems to slip away quickly.
'Cause the time stops still
When time feels like it's standing still.
Feels like we're all going under
When life feels overwhelming and out of control.
The tide's not real
The negative feelings and emotions aren't permanent or true.
And we're just drifting in space
When life feels aimless and directionless.
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@leilaniejalil1815
Stay afloat
When it feels like it's all going nowhere
And you wanna know
But the tide keeps trying to pull you under
Let it go
You can't fight the waves, boy, it's no wonder
If you wanna grow
Don't fight what's natural, it's only natural
La-la-la-da-da-di-da-da-dow
Lose it to the rush, lose it to the rush
Ooh-ooh-ooh-la-da-di-da-di-dow
Lose it to the rush, lose it to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Lose it to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Lose it to the rush, lose it to the rush
Why do I do the things I do?
Oh, oh, if you only knew
¿Querías salvarte? Dímelo
Papi, siento que es tan natural
They've got so much to say (to say)
And I don't find that strange (that strange)
I'd never make you change
I'd never do that to you
'Cause time stops still
Feels like it's all going nowhere
Time's not real
And when it's drifting away
'Cause the time stops still
Feels like we're all going under
The tide's not real
And we're just drifting in space
La-la-la-da-da-di-da-da-dow
Lose it to the rush, lose it to the rush
Ooh-ooh-ooh-la-da-di-da-di-dow
Lose it to the rush, lose it to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
Lose it to the rush
Let it rush all over, let it rush
@courtneysmith2917
I wish I lived inside this video ❤️🌈
@alvidadolars
My thoughts EXACTLY
@MMDollCollection
Same. 😍
@InflateableFerret
+Courtney Smith I wish I lived inside of you.
@courtneysmith2917
+InflateableFerret well damn.
@courtneysmith2917
+Christopher Joseph And I have my knife picked out #stopfuckboys2k15
@prim4681
I remember when this album first came out, it's so satisfying seeing an artist go from the unknown to the top.
@SL-zn9oh
Cant believe its been almost 7 years..
@wtttff
no fr i love tht i watched her grow
@Fortniteburger420
I had a fan account for her when I was legit like 7 years old and I’ve done everything to get it removed but I like to show people I’ve known her for so long