Rachel soaked in her parents passion for music. Her dad played guitar and her mom often spoke to her about the meaning of songs. They listened to the BeeGees, Simon and Garfunkel, a lot of country. Rachel developed her own taste in rock; the Cranberries, Lisa Loeb and Alanis Morrisette. However Rachel say no matter how much she liked an artist, no one ever really did it for her. She had to make her own music.
It was a fate that the stage and the studio would be her life. "So many people were investing all this time and money in yet another pop-R&B group," she says incredulously. "I met all these producers who'd say, 'Oh you're great, you're gonna be a star,' and I'd show up all excited and they would try to change things."
Rachel's need to make music was so intense, she opted to pursue what she hoped would be a satisfying pop compromise, forming a girl group as a vehicle for her original material. Prominent producers got involved and major labels came calling -- yet when it came down to inking a deal, Rachel stopped short. "I had this huge revelation that I couldn't go on with it -- my songs sounding so bubble gum and fake, I couldn't bear it," she recalls. "Everybody thought I was nuts, and the attorneys were furious, telling me this was a once in a lifetime thing and I'd never be offered anything again."
Determined to prove them wrong, Rachel started pounding the pavement, managing herself, and leaving no opportunity untried. She landed full-time work acting at Universal Studios so she could afford to follow her muse and eventually put together the 10-song demo that led to her contract with Big 3 Records. Distributed by Warner Entertainment's wholly owned ADA, Big 3 has an impressive team of experienced and hands-on industry pros who know what talent is when they see it. They gave Rachel creative reign.
Rachel explains that "I'm Not the Girl" is "a final expression of 'NO!' like, 'Screw you-all of you!," As to the cinematic "So Good," which perfectly captures a post-breakup moment, Rachel reveals: "It's one of those conversations with a love that went wrong, when you say 'hello' and 'I'm better' but still feel destroyed inside." And while most of Rachel's lyrics are straightforward and relatable, she bravely charts more poetic terrain on "Paint the Truth." "I generally keep the more abstract songs for myself, but I wanted this one on the album to show that side of me," she says of the song that contemplates an artist's responsibility to honesty.
WILD
Rachel Farris Lyrics
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And God is always doos to me
My family loves me very much
But nobody's in love with me
And I think about life without someone
To share it all with and just have fun
And it never reallly occurred to me that I'd
I never knew I could feel so home free
You make me smile and you just plain throw me wild
How could I dream you would be so for me?
Way into me and you never bore me
So honey sweet that the bees come swarming wild
I think of you and shake my head
When morning comes I dance in bed
I told my mom you're so well bred
You won't believe how much she said
When I told her how I want to leave my own
Set out for the city where you have grown
Take it up for good and call it home 'cause I...
Find (Found) you when my days were lonely
I never knew I could feel so home free
You make me smile and you just plain throw me wild
How could I dream you would be so for me?
Way into me and you never bore me
So honey sweet that the bees come swarming wild
It's a little soon I do agree
But I think I want to join your family tree
It's all so wild, so wild to me
Find (Found) you when my days were lonely
I never knew I could feel so home free
You make me smile and you just plain throw me wild
How could I dream you would be so for me?
Way into me and you never bore me
So honey sweet that the bees come swarming wild
And I think about life without someone
To share it all with and just have fun
And it never really quite occurred to me that I'd find you
Find (Found) you when my days were lonely
I never knew I could feel so home free
You make me smile and you just plain throw me wild
How could I dream you would be so for me?
Way into me and you never bore me
So honey sweet that the bees come swarming wild
Found you, Found you, I Found You
In this song, Rachel Farris talks about how she finds freedom in being able to do whatever she wants, but also feels a sense of loneliness as nobody is in love with her. She realizes that she wants someone to share her experiences with, and unexpectedly finds that person in the form of her romantic partner. She feels incredibly happy and free around this person, and can't believe how much they mean to her. She can't help but think about a life without them and how empty it would be.
Rachel Farris sings about her desire for companionship in a touching, relatable way. The song speaks to the human need for connection and how it can come unexpectedly. It showcases the joy that comes with finding someone who makes life more fulfilling and exciting. The lyrics are simple yet powerful and reflect the lyrics that everyone would like to say at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I get to do just what I want
I have the freedom to do whatever I please.
And God is always doos to me
I feel blessed and fortunate because God is always good to me.
My family loves me very much
My family cares deeply for me.
But nobody's in love with me
I am currently not in a romantic relationship.
And I think about life without someone
I often contemplate what life would be like without a significant other.
To share it all with and just have fun
Someone to share my life with and have fun with.
And it never reallly occurred to me that I'd
I never imagined that I would find someone like you.
Find (Found) you when my days were lonely
I found you when I was feeling lonely.
I never knew I could feel so home free
Being with you makes me feel a sense of comfort and freedom.
You make me smile and you just plain throw me wild
You bring happiness and excitement into my life.
How could I dream you would be so for me?
I never thought I could find someone as amazing as you.
Way into me and you never bore me
You are deeply interested in me and you never fail to entertain me.
So honey sweet that the bees come swarming wild
You are sweet like honey and it attracts people to you.
I think of you and shake my head
You are constantly on my mind and it amazes me.
When morning comes I dance in bed
I wake up feeling happy because of you.
I told my mom you're so well bred
I informed my mother that you come from a good family.
You won't believe how much she said
My mother had a lot to say about your good qualities.
When I told her how I want to leave my own
I told my mother that I want to leave my hometown.
Set out for the city where you have grown
I want to move to the city where you grew up.
Take it up for good and call it home 'cause I...
I want to settle down in that city and make it my home.
It's a little soon I do agree
I know it may be premature, but I feel strongly about this.
But I think I want to join your family tree
I want to be a part of your family and create a life together.
It's all so wild, so wild to me
This all feels very new and exciting to me.
Found you, Found you, I Found You
I found you and I am grateful for it.
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