The year 2004 saw Goswell release solo recordings with co-writer Joe Light and producer David Naughton. Nine months after Mojave 3 released Spoon and Rafter, she released The Sleep Shelter EP. Waves Are Universal, her first full-length recording, appeared a month later. In 2005, a limited edition remix 12" (now available as a download) entitled Coastline / Plucked was issued. This recording, released on Valentine's Day, features two mixes apiece from The Earlies and Ulrich Schnauss.
Goswell was married to Cuba's Christopher Andrews from 1994 until 2000.
Recently Goswell has fallen ill. For the past year she has been fighting very serious ear infections that have caused her to lose hearing in one ear and problems with her balance. Because of her medical condition Goswell will not be able to go on tour to support Mojave 3's new album.
Hope
Rachel Goswell Lyrics
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City living it don't come easy
Working hard with nothing much to show
But you give me hope
You give me space to live in
You give me hope
And that's just fine
Pass the pipe and give me time
To reach that state of mind
Where life's a beach
And everything's okay
But you give me hope
You stop my feet from stumbling
Yeah you give me hope
And that's just fine
But you give me hope
You stop my world from crumbling
Yeah you give me hope
And that's just fine
That's just fine
That's just fine
That's just fine
That's just fine
In her song "Hope," Rachel Goswell describes a city life that is tough and demanding, but despite the challenges, she finds hope in the person she loves. In the opening lines, Goswell describes the scene around her, observing the difficulty of city living and how despite hard work, there seems to be little progress. However, her lover provides her with hope and space to breathe. The second verse continues with a metaphorical plea to "pass the pipe" and give her time to reach a state of mind where everything is fine, much like being on a beach. This reflects a desire to escape the stress and chaos of city living, but again, the promise of hope is what keeps Goswell grounded.
The chorus repeats "you give me hope" and emphasizes the importance of having someone to rely on when times get tough. Goswell expresses gratitude for the support and encouragement that helps her stop stumbling and keeps her world from crumbling. The use of repetition in the final lines of the chorus underscores the idea that having hope is enough to make everything just fine. Overall, this song is about finding hope and optimism in a difficult world and finding solace in the love and support of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick back and watch this scene
Relax and observe what's going on around us
City living it don't come easy
Living in a busy urban area can be challenging
Working hard with nothing much to show
Putting in a lot of effort but not seeing much progress or reward
But you give me hope
You provide a sense of optimism and positivity
You give me space to live in
You provide me with the freedom and breathing room I need to be myself
And that's just fine
And I'm perfectly content with that
Pass the pipe and give me time
Let me relax and take a break for a while
To reach that state of mind
To get into a state where everything feels easier and more manageable
Where life's a beach
Where life is carefree and enjoyable like a day by the seaside
And everything's okay
And everything feels all right and under control
You stop my feet from stumbling
You prevent me from making mistakes or losing my way
You stop my world from crumbling
You keep me stable and grounded even when things get tough
That's just fine
And I'm perfectly content with that
That's just fine
And I'm perfectly content with that
That's just fine
And I'm perfectly content with that
That's just fine
And I'm perfectly content with that
Contributed by Jacob E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.