Kika (Singer/Writer and Co-composer) was member of the first and probably the best Funk Soul band in Portugal, Blackout (worked with Ernie McKone, Vallerie Ettienne, Micke McVoy, Andy Price and many more...) and after 2 albums, moved on to pursue a solo career!
Her debut solo album, (with a very stylized soul sound) was produced by Jeff Taylor (Janet Jackson, Sound of Blackness, Barry White ...).
Hugo Novo (Piano, Rhodes, Synthes and Co-composer) has studied piano at Porto Conservatory and Composition at Esc. Sup. de Educação do Porto.
Worked on Kika's solo album as composer and musician and has done many arrangements for different projects.
Plays regularly with local Jazz bands.
He also teaches music to primary school children and to the inmates at Lisboa's main prison (as part of a rehabilitation program).
Loopless are Kika Santos and Hugo Novo, with guests N'dú (drums), Yuri Daniel (double bass), Orlando Santos, Kalaf and Cyz (vocals).
Produced by Miguel Guia (Shelter).
Official Band Website - Loopless
Raining down
Loopless Lyrics
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The path is made
Nothing standing in my way
Indifferent but turning gray
Over the fragile ground we lay
It may be calm for now
Oh, but somewhere else it's
Raining down
Raining now
We know the flood is coming
Don't close your eyes
The solace, the serenade
Every season in it's place
The shelter, the only name
Holding misery at bay
It may be calm for now
Oh, but somewhere else it's
Raining down
Under the promise of a dark and heartless sky
Raining now
We know the flood is coming
Don't close your eyes
Raining down
Under the promise of a dark and heartless sky
Raining now
We know the flood is coming
Don't close your eyes
Raining down
Under the promise of a dark and heartless sky
Raining now
We know the flood is coming
Don't close your eyes
The lyrics of Loopless's song "Raining Down" are a reflection on the inevitability of change and upheaval in life. The first stanza speaks to the feeling of being balanced and secure in a path that has been set, but with a sense of foreboding hovering in the air. The phrase "indifferent but turning gray" suggests a dreary, indifferent world that is slowly encroaching upon the singer's sense of stability. The idea of laying over a "fragile ground" indicates that despite feeling sure of the way forward, something about the situation is tenuous and vulnerable.
The second stanza deepens the sense of unease by contrasting the current calm with the knowledge that somewhere else, it is raining down. The phrase "promise of a dark and heartless sky" is a vivid image of impending doom, and the idea of the flood coming reinforces the inevitability of change and struggle. The singer pleads with the listener not to close their eyes, emphasizing the importance of facing reality head-on and being prepared for whatever may come.
The third stanza provides a sense of comfort and stability despite the turmoil. The solace and serenade are a balm for the singer's troubled soul, and the idea of every season having its place suggests a larger, cyclical pattern of growth and change. The shelter is the only name holding misery at bay, and despite the rain and impending flood, there is a sense that this too shall pass.
Overall, Loopless's "Raining Down" is a poignant ode to the inevitability of change and the importance of staying grounded and open to the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
The balance
The equilibrium of life
The path is made
The journey in life has been set
Nothing standing in my way
No obstacles hindering progress
Indifferent but turning gray
The neutrality of the situation but the uncertainty of the future
Over the fragile ground we lay
Walking on unstable and vulnerable grounds
It may be calm for now
Present circumstances seem peaceful
Oh, but somewhere else it's Raining down
Terrible things are occurring outside of our current vicinity
Under the promise of a dark and heartless sky
Imminent danger and bleak future
Raining now
Disaster is happening presently
We know the flood is coming
Doom is inevitable
Don't close your eyes
Remain vigilant and aware of surroundings
The solace, the serenade
Peaceful moments and songs
Every season in it's place
Each stage of life occurs in a specific order
The shelter, the only name
Protection and security is a necessity
Holding misery at bay
Preventing sadness and despair from taking over
Lyrics © Rossio Music Publishing
Written by: HUGO BARBOSA GONCALVES NOVO, KIKA SANTOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cr7pt0r
E nós nem damos valor ao que temos em Portugal. Isto sim é talento... não essas porcarias que ouvimos na radio. Andre Indiana, Loopless é do melhor que existe (em qualidade) de musica em Portugal, para Portugal.
Citrofsky
Muito obrigado pelo upload, continuo a achar que se esta música fosse "internacional" faria um enorme sucesso em todo o Mundo. É mesmo das minhas músicas favoritas, e é feita por portugueses! É uma música "simples", mas que resulta maravilhosamente! Parabéns, Loopless.
Jaime Alves
Incrível. Graças às nossas rádios e meios de divulgação. só tenho a adiantar que NUNCA TINHA OUVIDO ESTE SHOW DE MÚSICA.
Saša Savić
I love this group and her voice so much!!! The Best!!!
ptlofts
não é filha do ''Tony da camionete'',... mais um grande talento na quase obscuridade.
Rosa
Linda Kika Santos... que saudades dos Blackout e destes tempos..esta música é o máximo
Jorge Belo
Fantástico, que saudades Kika. Volta depressa! JO
Sergio Branco
grande som, muito bem!
C.R. Davis
This never gets old! Love from Washington DC!!!
John Lisbon
Uma lenda quase esquecida.