As the title suggests, Rachael Cantu’s second studio album “Far and Wide” (self-released Nov 17, 2009) is an artistic departure from the brooding and moody sounds of her impressive debut CD “Run All Night” (Q Division) and highlights her growth, maturity and evolution as a rising singer/songwriter through musical exploration. Produced by Futcher (The Be Good Tanyas) in Vancouver, the captivating and cohesive collection of ten eclectic songs with thoughtfully layered arrangements showcase her effortless stylistic versalitily, which ranges from upbeat pop, forlorn folk, characteristically haunting pieces and splashes of everything in between. Standout tracks like the etheral “Devil’s Thunder” and touchingly contemplative “Make A Name For Me and You” have attracted the attention of Chop Shop’s Alexandra Patsavas, who featured both tunes on ABC’s “Private Practice” in 2009.
In addition to solo shows in Los Angeles and major cities on the East Coast in the Summer/Fall 2009, Rachael honed her live show and won over new fans in each city she visited while touring with blues legend B.B. King, and opening for generational powerhouses like Pat Benatar and Peter Frampton. Rachael has also previously toured with Tegan & Sara and Ben Lee, and opened for artists like Ryan Cabrera, Joe Pug and Andrew Belle.
Saturday
Rachael Cantu Lyrics
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With your lips, your hips, right in front of me
Your lips, your hips, right in front of me
This attitude you're giving me,
Yeah, this attitude you're giving me
Bring these lips, those hips, right in front of me
Those lips, those hips, right in front of me
So clap your hands and shake your shoulders
We're gonna dance this night until it's over
Yeah, clap your hands and shake your shoulders,
We're gonna dance this night until it's over
It was a Saturday
You said you're taking me out
It was a Saturday
I saw you that afternoon
After a year or two and soon
It will be three days til your birthday
And I remember, it was a Saturday
and someday soon
You'll be scratching at your bones until you're bleeding
Yeah, yeah you'll be bleeding
It was a Saturday
You said you're taking me out
It was a Saturday
This is the way, this is the way that I want it to be,
And I remember, it was a Saturday
The song "Saturday" by Rachael Cantu is a romantic and sensual song about a couple spending a night together. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "This is the way, this is the way that I want it to be" while emphasizing the sensual imagery of the partner's lips and hips being in front of her. The attitude her partner is giving her is intoxicating, and she wants to revel in the moment by dancing until the night is over.
The bridge of the song shifts to a reflection on the passage of time. The singer recalls seeing her partner a year or two ago, and notes that in a few days, it will be their birthday. However, the final lines of the bridge take a darker turn, as she predicts that "someday soon / You'll be scratching at your bones until you're bleeding." The song ends by circling back to the beginning of the story, with the singer remembering that it was a Saturday when her partner took her out.
Overall, "Saturday" is a song that celebrates the joyful and sensual moments in a relationship, while hinting at the passage of time and the potential for darker, more painful experiences in the future. The song's use of repetition and simple language creates a hypnotic effect that draws the listener in and makes them want to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the way, this is the way that I want it to be
I want to be close to you, with your lips and hips in front of me, just like this
With your lips, your hips, right in front of me
I want to be physically close to you, feeling the warmth and touch of your lips and hips
This attitude you're giving me,
I like the way you're acting right now, it makes me want to be closer to you
Bring these lips, those hips, right in front of me
I want you to come closer and be near me, with your lips and hips in sight
So clap your hands and shake your shoulders
Let's dance and celebrate our connection and closeness
We're gonna dance this night until it's over
We'll dance all night long and enjoy our feelings of connection
It was a Saturday
I have a vivid memory of when we first connected, it was on a Saturday
I saw you that afternoon
We met in person that day, and it was a beautiful experience
After a year or two and soon
It's been a while since we've connected like this, and I can't wait to do it again soon
And someday soon
I worry that someday our connection might fade, and it scares me
You'll be scratching at your bones until you're bleeding
You'll be hurting and longing for me so much that it will physically pain you
It was a Saturday
That memory of when we first connected is so ingrained in my mind, I'll never forget it
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lentilovski l
i like very much this song it is on the end of the Anyone But Me first episode from Season 2, I like Rachael Cantu, I discover her due to Anyone But Me an since then I listen to her. Thanks for the song and for the lyrics.
jamespbrady
Tegan Quin does backup vocals! <3
CC Diaz
2018 wow im so late