Sital-Singh was br… Read Full Bio ↴Luke Sital-Singh is a British singer-songwriter.
Sital-Singh was brought up in the small south west London town of New Malden, birthplace of folk legend John Martyn. The youngest of 3 brothers, Luke’s parents encouraged their sons to pick up musical instruments. Piano, saxophone, guitar and the flute were all part of the Sital-Singh ensemble with Luke taking up the violin at age 11. After picking up his brothers guitar, he has never looked back.
The ever compelling and emotionally captivating young songwriter has his roots in an eclectic mix of songsmiths both young and old, from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Joni Mitchell to Damien Rice, Josh Ritter and Tallest Man On Earth. Though a new artist and relatively unexposed, he has already established himself within BBC’s Introducing arena, gaining him a slot at Glastonbury 2010.
Luke released his debut album, The Fire Inside, in August 2014. http://lukesitalsingh.com/
Nothing Stays The Same
Luke Sital-Singh Lyrics
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I am hanging upside down
All the faces gathered round
To wait and see, to breath relief
To call my name for the first time
Cry your eyes out
Fill your lungs up
We all lie
And nothing stays the same
Oh, oh, oh dear life
Oh, oh, oh
I can face it just about
I'd rather hurt than live without
But I will rage and scream and shout
A love, a life, it's dark and bright
It's beautiful and it's alright
To cry your eyes out
Fill your lungs up
We all hurt
We all lie
And nothing stays the same
Let your guard down
Get your heart pounded
We all bleed
We all breathe
And nothing stays the same
We hold out
For someday
And nothing stays the same
Oh, oh, oh
We all believe in something that'll rip us into shreds
We all know why it stings to open up your chest
We all show signs of greatness that we hope that someone sees
Our broken teeth are scattered but we're smiling underneath
A thousand bruising muscles still we're running on and on
We all know names that ring like thunder rattling our walls
Everyone is yearning for a reason for a cause
Somewhere deep inside we're hold on for dear life
Oh,oh,oh dear life
Oh,oh,oh dear life
Oh,oh,oh dear life
Oh,oh,oh
Cry your eyes out
Fill your lungs up
We all hurt
We all lie
And nothing stays the same
Let your guard down
Get your heart pounded
We all bleed
We all breathe
And nothing stays the same
(Yeah) we all hurt
We all learned
That nothing stays the same
The song "Nothing Stays The Same" by Luke Sital-Singh is an emotional introspection about navigating the changes and uncertainties of life. The opening lyrics, "I can taste it in my mouth, I am hanging upside down, all the faces gathered round," paint a vivid picture of a moment of distress, where the singer is surrounded by those trying to comfort him, waiting for him to regain his footing. The chorus emphasizes the universality of human pain, that we all hurt and we all lie, but equally that nothing stays the same. Life is in constant motion, and with that comes both the pain of loss and the potential for joy and growth.
The second verse communicates a determination to face whatever life brings, even if it's painful, because the alternative of not feeling at all is worse. The line "Our broken teeth are scattered but we're smiling underneath" paints a powerful image of the resilience and bravery required to keep going when things feel insurmountable. The bridge, with its nuanced description of the human condition, speaks to the idea that everyone has their own struggles and desires, but ultimately we all have a deep, primal need to hold on to life.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to both the pain and beauty of life. It speaks to the idea that nothing stays the same, that the only constant is change, but that in that change lies the potential for growth, transformation, and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
I can taste it in my mouth
I have an unmistakable feeling about what is coming
I am hanging upside down
I feel helpless and disoriented
All the faces gathered round
People are watching closely
To wait and see, to breath relief
To anticipate and hope for a positive outcome
To call my name for the first time
To acknowledge and celebrate me at a significant moment
Cry your eyes out
Express your emotions fully
Fill your lungs up
Breathe deeply and fully
We all hurt
Everyone experiences pain
We all lie
Everyone is capable of dishonesty
And nothing stays the same
Change is inevitable
Oh, oh, oh dear life
Expressing a deep connection to life's experiences
I can face it just about
I can barely handle it
I'd rather hurt than live without
I'd rather experience pain than feel nothing at all
But I will rage and scream and shout
I will express my emotions fully, without restraint
A love, a life, it's dark and bright
Life is full of contrasts and complexities
It's beautiful and it's alright
Despite its hardships, life is still worth appreciating
Let your guard down
Be vulnerable
Get your heart pounded
Experience intense emotions
We all bleed
We are all vulnerable and imperfect
We all breathe
We all share a common human experience
We hold out
We hope for something better in the future
For someday
For a better tomorrow
We all believe in something that'll rip us into shreds
We all have something that we are passionate about, even if it is painful
We all know why it stings to open up your chest
We are all familiar with the pain of being vulnerable with others
We all show signs of greatness that we hope that someone sees
We all have moments of excellence that we wish others would recognize
Our broken teeth are scattered but we're smiling underneath
Despite our imperfections, we are still keeping a positive outlook
A thousand bruising muscles still we're running on and on
Despite the pain and hardship, we continue to persevere
We all know names that ring like thunder rattling our walls
We are influenced by people who have made a significant impact on us
Everyone is yearning for a reason for a cause
We are all searching for something to believe in
Somewhere deep inside we're hold on for dear life
We are all clinging to life, even in difficult times
Yeah we all hurt
We all experience pain
We all learned
We have all gained knowledge through experience
That nothing stays the same
Everything is constantly changing
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAIN ARCHER, LUKE DOUGLAS SITAL SINGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nahtalle
I can taste it in my mouth
I am hanging upside down
All the faces gathered round
To wait and see, to breath relief
To call my name for the first time
Cry your eyes out
Fill your lungs up
We all hurt
We all lie
And nothing stays the same
Oh, oh, oh dear life
Oh, oh, oh
I can face it just about
I'd rather hurt than live without
But I will rage and scream and shout
A love, a life, it's dark and bright
It's beautiful and it's alright
To cry your eyes out
Fill your lungs up
We all hurt
We all lie
And nothing stays the same
Let your guard down
Get your heart pounded
We all bleed
We all breathe
And nothing stays the same
We hold out
For someday
And nothing stays the same
Oh, oh, oh
We all believe in something that'll rip us into shreds
We all know why it stings to open up your chest
We all show signs of greatness that we hope that someone sees
Our broken teeth are scattered but we're smiling underneath
A thousand bruising muscles still we're running on and on
We all know names that ring like thunder rattling our walls
Everyone is yearning for a reason for a cause
Somewhere deep inside we're hold on for dear life
Oh, oh, oh dear life
Oh, oh, oh dear life
Oh, oh, oh dear life
Oh, oh, oh
Cry your eyes out
Fill your lungs up
We all hurt
We all lie
And nothing stays the same
Let your guard down
Get your heart pounded
We all bleed
We all breathe
And nothing stays the same
(Yeah) we all hurt
We all learned
That nothing stays the same
@liljabba01
I found this guy randomly on spotify. I'm loving his music
@viniciusdelacerda4767
same here an acoustic playlist
@marisaneal2095
I found him on Soundcloud years ago. I'm such a fan.
@ericnieto1955
Just found him about a week ago, and his voice is one of the best I’ve ever heard, my opinion :))) it’s unique hehe
@cavanwright575
I have him on Spotify to lol what a coincidence.
@palashjaiswal
lukey you !!
@Game_Hero
Thank you CBC sports, great song for the Tokyo athletes hommage
@DeMiThA
Why the heck is this guy not famous?? WTF?
@justinross8514
I've been wondering the same thing. This guy is one of the more talented and versatile artists out right now. Each of his songs is so unique and incredible. He's got something on record for everyone.
@ClaudiusMach
I Don‘t know!!!!! Really why Luke is not much more famous ! We listen to him every dayLove!!!!!!