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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Swing Down Chariot
RÜFÜS Lyrics
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Swing down sweet chariot stop and let me ride
Rock me ma, rock me pa
Coming easy I got to hold on the other side
I got to hold, I got to hold, I got to hold
The song "Swing Down Chariot" by Rufus Wainwright is a gospel song that is based on the biblical story of Elijah's chariot, which took him to heaven. The song talks about the singer asking the chariot to stop and let him ride with it. The lyrics repeat twice, emphasizing the urgency of the singer's request. Then, the lyrics shift to the singer asking his mother and father to rock him, which could be interpreted as seeking comfort and support in uncertain or trying times. The final line suggests that the singer is coming through a difficult period, but he must hold on and trust that he will make it to the other side.
The repetition of the chorus adds to the song's spiritual and emotional themes. The "swing" and "rock" movements are also telling, as they are associated with joyous and comforting moments in African American music traditions. The song's lyrics may resonate with people who have faced challenges in life and may find comfort in the thought of ascending to a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Swing down sweet chariot stop and let me ride
Oh, divine chariot, please descend and pick me up so I can ride with you on my journey towards eternal liberation
Rock me ma, rock me pa
Oh, energy of the universe, please cradle me in your loving arms and carry me forward on my path
Coming easy I got to hold on the other side
The other side, where peace and contentment reside, is within reach and I must hold on tight to take the final leap
I got to hold, I got to hold, I got to hold
The journey is not easy and requires unwavering determination, but I must hold on no matter what
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN CHARLES CINER, CHAKA KHAN, DENNIS E. BELFIELD, KEVIN MURPHY, LOUIS ANDRE FISCHER, RON STOCKERT
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