Since her graduation from Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music, Longley has assembled quite an impressive resume. While best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Longley has quickly built a reputation as an accomplished songwriter, crafting intimately personal portraits through her music. Longley's ever-expanding fan base is not the only group to acknowledge her talent. In 2010 alone, Longley took home top prizes at some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country; the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition, the International Acoustic Music Awards and the Chris Austn Songwriting Contest.
While she has previously opened shows for established artists such as Mindy Smith, Nanci Griffith, Paula Cole, Livingston Taylor, Amos Lee, Shawn Colvin, Colin Hay and America, it is becoming clear that Longley has come into her own as a performer. The Washington Post declared that she is “destined to a bigger audience,” Dig Boston called her “a rising acoustic sensation” and even John Mayer is a fan, calling her music “gorgeous, just gorgeous.” Executives at Sirius XM caught wind of her cover of Van Morrison’s hit “Moondance” and added it into regular rotation, along with her award-winning original song, “When You’ve Got Trouble.”
Rush
Liz Longley Lyrics
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You've got a way of coming over me like rain in June
Tongue-tied, your body warm to the touch
You're terrified, well, that makes two of us
Just the two of us, now
Have you ever felt so alive as I feel
With you tonight, so deep in your arms
And have you ever had a love so real
A rush of blood to your heart
With one kiss, you cover every inch of my skin
I feel your bliss, and all the sound of you
Aching for more, so hold me steady
As you unfold me and unleash the design
As I feel with you tonight, so deep in your arms
And have you ever had a love so real
That through your veins you could almost feel
A rush of blood to your heart
The bare moon's shining through the window
Our shadows dancing on the wall
Your pulse racing like the thunder
As we surrender to it all, have you ever felt so alive
As I feel with you tonight, so deep in your arms
And have you ever had a love so real
That through your veins you could almost feel
A rush of blood to your heart
To your heart, oh, a rush of blood to your heart
The lyrics of Liz Longley's "Rush" are romantic and sensual, describing the feeling of being completely in love and intimately connected with another person. The song begins with the singer expressing her desire for the moment to continue, with her partner having the ability to make her feel such a strong emotional response. As the chorus comes in, the singer explains that this love is so powerful that it physically affects her, generating a "rush of blood to [her] heart."
The second verse continues the description of the physical connection, with the singer conveying the intensity and ecstasy of the moment, as well as the fear that comes with surrendering to it. The moon and shadows on the wall create a sense of romanticism as the singer feels the physical sensations of love evoked within her body.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the intensity of true love, both emotional and physical, and the ecstasy and fear that comes along with that. The desire for more and deeper intimacy is conveyed throughout the lyrics, with the singer being completely consumed by her love for another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stop, I like where this is going
I want to keep going with you, I like how things are progressing between us.
You've got a way of coming over me like rain in June
You have a powerful effect on me that feels natural and refreshing, like rain in June.
Tongue-tied, your body warm to the touch
I'm speechless and your body feels hot in my hands.
You're terrified, well, that makes two of us
You're scared and nervous, but I feel the same way too.
Just the two of us, now
It's just us and no one else around.
Have you ever felt so alive as I feel
I feel so alive with you that I wonder if you have ever felt this way before.
With you tonight, so deep in your arms
I feel incredibly close to you tonight as I am embraced in your arms.
And have you ever had a love so real
Do you know what it feels like to have a love as strong and genuine as this?
That through your veins you could almost feel
A love that's so intense it feels like it's flowing through your veins.
A rush of blood to your heart
A feeling of excitement and passion that leads to your heart racing.
With one kiss, you cover every inch of my skin
When we kiss, my whole body is electric and I feel every touch.
I feel your bliss, and all the sound of you
I can sense your happiness, and every little sound you make excites me.
Aching for more, so hold me steady
I crave your touch and need you to hold me tight.
As you unfold me and unleash the design
As we continue, I long for you to reveal all of yourself to me and let our connection unfold.
The bare moon's shining through the window
The moonlight is softly illuminating the room.
Our shadows dancing on the wall
Our silhouettes are playfully dancing on the wall.
Your pulse racing like the thunder
Your heart is beating so fast it feels like thunder in your chest.
As we surrender to it all, have you ever felt so alive
As we give in to our passion, I wonder if you've ever felt as alive as this.
To your heart, oh, a rush of blood to your heart
My heart is racing with excitement and passion for you.
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stephaniejones6594
An new amazing up and coming artist. Gifted and soulful and angelic in her delivery. She can span country to jazz to collective soul,her music hits your heart and soul❤️❤️❤️
@saniyasg
I found this song on Spotify and this was my wedding dance song. Thank you 🙏
@sjmyst1
Still absolutely love your music. Love to hear this great “oldie”.
@cristinaguirola2139
Absolutely beautiful...
@CgSixYearsOld
This is so beautiful, chills down my spine. This is music!
@lindamcclure8884
OMG.... I think of the love of my life when I hear this song....
@dawnteecee9281
LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE <3 Liz's heartfelt singing and exceptional voice.. :)
@ERRTRADIO
Love this thank you and how do i get old albums ?
@Brooke541
I will get married to this song one day as I walk down the aisle:)
@karenc.2406
soooo lovely! this was a song in my older cousin's wedding and i just fell in love with it.. what are the chords you used? i wish i could make a cover! could anyone help me?