From across a vast galaxy of musical taste, these three young vagabonds with Scandinavian roots have collided to form a dancefolkpopindielectronica silenced explosion. Their healthy combination of live instruments and electronic production ignite - forming moments of dance floor euphoria, stomping vocal driven breakdowns and roaming lo-fi grooves.
After an extremely successful debut EP release at the start of 2011 and a thumping live show doing the rounds in Ol' Sydney town, RÜFÜS are poised for a very big year!
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Modest Life
RÜFÜS Lyrics
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We're celebrating the modest life
A chance at your wishes, a wish for more
Everyone's waiting at an open door
A sneaking suspicion is in your eyes
This sweet indecision can leave you blind
Ashes are spilling from your cigarette
I'm not waiting, I'm coming for you my love
All this waiting is taking its toll
I'm not waiting, I'm coming for you my love
All this waiting is taking its toll
They say this is living, it's just a lie
Everyone's living, but we're living lies
No premonition to justify
This intuition is what decides
I'm not waiting, I'm coming for you my love
All this waiting is taking its toll
I'm not waiting, I'm coming for you my love
All this waiting is taking its toll
The lyrics of RÜFÜS's song Modest Life delve into the themes of living a simple and content life in contrast to the desire for more. The opening lines "This is beginning, we realize, / We're celebrating the modest life" set the tone for the song and introduce the idea that the singers are satisfied with living a modest life. The line "A chance at your wishes, a wish for more" shows that despite their contentment, there is still the temptation of wanting more. The next lines "Everyone's waiting at an open door" may suggest the possibility of an opportunity that is present but not yet seized.
The second verse continues to explore this idea of uncertainty and the consequences of indecision. The line "This sweet indecision can leave you blind" implies that too much hesitation and contemplation can lead to missing out on potential opportunities. The repetition of "I'm not waiting, I'm coming for you my love" suggests a sense of urgency and determination. The lines "They say this is living, it's just a lie / Everyone's living, but we're living lies" could be taken as a critique of society's standards and expectations of what it means to truly live.
Line by Line Meaning
This is beginning, we realize
We are starting a new chapter in our lives and are aware of it.
We're celebrating the modest life
We are content with the simple things in life and are grateful for what we have.
A chance at your wishes, a wish for more
We have the opportunity to pursue our dreams and goals, but we also desire even more in life.
Everyone's waiting at an open door
There are opportunities and possibilities available to us, and everyone is anticipating what lies ahead.
A sneaking suspicion is in your eyes
You have a feeling that something is not quite right or that there may be something you are missing.
This sweet indecision can leave you blind
Your uncertainty and hesitation can prevent you from seeing the bigger picture and making clear decisions.
Ashes are spilling from your cigarette
You are smoking and the ashes are spilling, symbolizing the wasted time and opportunities that are slipping away.
Everyone's willing to be a silhouette
Those around us are willing to blend in and conform rather than stand out and take risks.
I'm not waiting, I'm coming for you my love
I am taking action towards what I desire and will not wait idly for it to come to me.
All this waiting is taking its toll
The waiting and inaction is causing negative consequences and affecting us negatively.
They say this is living, it's just a lie
People say that the way we live our lives is considered 'living', but it is not fulfilling or true living at all.
Everyone's living, but we're living lies
Everyone is living on the surface and pretending, but we are aware that we are not being genuine in our lives.
No premonition to justify
There is no way to predict or explain what is happening or what will happen.
This intuition is what decides
Our gut feeling and instinct is what leads us in making our decisions.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHON GEORGE, JAMES HUNT, TYRONE LINDQVIST
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