Her 2006 debut solo album entitled Beloved One was shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize and was released through Lou's own label Infinite Bloom. Rhodes' second album, Bloom (A&G Records/Infinite Bloom), was released in October 2007. Her third album, One Good Thing (Motion Audio/Infinite Bloom), was released in early 2010.
She released her third solo album One Good Thing in 2010 and became an author in 2012 with her children's picture book, The Phlunk (Strata Books). Follow-up, The Phlunk's Worldwide Symphony was published in 2014.
In 2012 Rhodes also contributed an essay to The First Time I Heard The Smiths, part of an ongoing series where musicians/writers tell their stories of first hearing the music of an iconic artist or band.
Rhodes released the singles "All The Birds" in April, and "All I Need" in June 2016. A month later, the album theyesandeye was released through Nude records. The album includes a cover of the song "Angels" originally performed by The xx. Other musicians on the album include Ian Kellet (guitars), Nikolaj Bjerre (drums), Danny Keane (strings) and [atist]Tom Moth (harp).
Save Me
Lou Rhodes Lyrics
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As you are found
An I get weak
But you stay sound
Check I'm high
You hold down
Sooner or later he was bound to come out
I've had my time
An all of your patience
Had a place in my mind
Took for granted all that you know
Yeah I got this feeling I don't wanna let go
So come on, come on, come on now
Been down this road before
Wasting all this time
That we'll never get back
Now, what are you waiting for?
Now, I'm ready to take it all
Save me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
An I'm livin without you now
An I'm just a begger without you
So save me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
You gave me love
I gave you help
It has its uses but I never could tell
You dived in
I shared my skin
Yeah I got this feeling
I don't wanna give in
So come on, come on, come on now
Been down this road before now
Wasting all this time
That we'll never get back
Now, what are you waiting for?
Coz I'm ready to take it all
Save me now
Or I'm, I'm never gonna get back
An I'm livin without you now
An I'm just a beggar without you
So save me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
An I'm starin at temptation
So come on and save me now
An I'm looking for salvation
So come on and save me now
An I'm starin at temptation
So come on and save me now
Coz I've been wild
I've had my time
For all of your patience
Had a place in my mind
Took for granted all that you know
Coz I got this feeling that I don't wanna let go
Now, what are you waiting for?
Coz I'm ready to take it all
Save me now
Or I'm, I'm never gonna get back
An I'm livin without you now
An I'm just a beggar without you
So save me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
Coz I got this feeling
Coz I got this feeling
Yeah I got this feeling
I don't wanna let go
(Now) Coz I got this feeling
(Now) Coz I got this feeling
(Now) Yeah I got this feeling
I don't wanna let go
So save me now
Save me now
Save me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
In "Save Me" by Lou Rhodes, the singer expresses an appreciation for someone who has been there for her through thick and thin. She acknowledges her own weaknesses and how the other person has been a constant source of support for her. The opening lines, "An I was lost / As you are found / An I get weak / But you stay sound," show how the other person is a steady presence in her life, someone who is always there when she needs them.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the other person to save her, to help her get back on track. The repetition of the phrase "save me now" emphasizes how urgent her need for help is. She acknowledges that she has made mistakes in the past and wasted time, but she is ready to move forward and take control of her life.
The song has a powerful message about the importance of having someone to rely on during difficult times. The singer recognizes that she would not be where she is today without the support of the other person. The song's hopeful tone and catchy melody make it a memorable tribute to the strength of human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
An I was lost
I was lost and unsure of myself
As you are found
But you were always confident and sure of yourself
An I get weak
I feel vulnerable and powerless
But you stay sound
While you remain strong and resilient
Check I'm high
Even when I am feeling good or excited
You hold down
You remain grounded and steady
Sooner or later he was bound to come out
Eventually my vulnerability and weakness was bound to show
Coz I've been wild
Because I've lived recklessly
I've had my time
I've had my share of fun and excitement
An all of your patience
And I appreciate all the patience you've shown me
Had a place in my mind
It's been on my mind how much you've put up with
Took for granted all that you know
I didn't fully appreciate all the knowledge and wisdom you possess
Yeah I got this feeling I don't wanna let go
And now I have a deep fear of losing you
So come on, come on, come on now
So I'm pleading with you to act now
Been down this road before
I've been in this situation before
Wasting all this time
We're wasting precious time
That we'll never get back
That we can never get back
Now, what are you waiting for?
So what are you waiting for?
Now, I'm ready to take it all
I'm ready to give everything to you
Save me now
Please help me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
Or I'll never be the same again
An I'm livin without you now
And I'm struggling to live without you
An I'm just a begger without you
Without you, I feel helpless and vulnerable
An I'm starin at temptation
I'm being tempted by other things
So come on and save me now
So please rescue me now
An I'm looking for salvation
I'm searching for a way out of my current situation
Coz I got this feeling that I don't wanna let go
Because I have a strong feeling of love and need for you
Coz I'm ready to take it all
Because I'm willing to put everything on the line for you
Coz I got this feeling
Because I have a deep, gut feeling
Save me now
Please rescue me
Or I'm, I'm never gonna get back
Or I'll never be able to fully recover
Coz I got this feeling
Because I feel so strongly
Yeah I got this feeling
I have a powerful sensation inside me
Save me now
Please help me now
Save me now
Rescue me now
Save me now
Please save me now
Or I'm never gonna get back
Or I'll never be able to fully recover
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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