The second … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists named Rachid.
The second one is a one-time fun single done in the Netherlands for Christmas. "Ik ben Rachid", a fun play on christmas and all shoarma/kebab restaurants in the Netherlands.
Rachid, with this single on the label 21st Century Music presents himself to the large Dutch public R.
Rachid was born in Morocco and came on his 7th year to the village of Oudenbosch with his family. Soon hit R interested in the Dutch-language songs by, among others, André Hazes, Frans Bauer, Koos Alberts, Frank Baker, Marco Borsato, etc.
Rachid was discovered on a talent hunt in his hometown. The conductor of the local choir, Anneke van Alphen, Rachid took under her wing. When the football club where R played a Jubilee fourth wrote on the song "a day in 1000 dreams" by Frans Bauer in an individual text. That went R as well off that he decided to continue with a singing career.
Prodigal Pete
Rachid Lyrics
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Suburban drone
Had to fulfill some dreams of my own
Dancing in bars
Sleeping in cars
One day I will be a superstar
On these mean streets
I've had to trick for all of my treats
City of swine
The cruelest kind
Dear mom and dad I'm doing just fine
I won't let you down
I'll make you proud
I won't let you down
I'll make you proud
Get on the bed
That's what they said
You've got to give head to get ahead
The more they spit
The more I'll shine
Dear mom and dad I'm doing just fine
I won't let you down
I'll make you proud
I won't let you down
I'll make you proud
I'm here on my own
Although, I could really use a friend
Who wouldn't betray me and forgive my daily sin
I won't go back home
I'll make it alone
I'm gonna rise
I'm gonna shine
I won't let you down
I'll make you proud
(I'm going to make you so
very proud of me)
I won't let you down
I'll make you proud
My star is on the rise, I'm gonna shine
My star is on the rise, I'm gonna shine
The song "Prodigal Pete" by Rachid tells the story of a young man who leaves his suburban home in search of fame and success in the city. He sings of the struggles he faces as he tries to make it on his own, including sleeping in cars and dancing in bars. He also hints at the darker parts of city life, like having to "trick" for treats and the pressure to sell oneself in order to get ahead. Despite these challenges, the singer remains determined to succeed and make his parents proud.
The lyrics convey a sense of both hope and desperation. The chorus, where he repeats "I won't let you down, I'll make you proud," shows that he is still motivated by the approval of his parents, even as he pursues a risky path. The line "Get on the bed, that's what they said, you've got to give head to get ahead" speaks to the compromises he must make in order to achieve his goals, while "my star is on the rise, I'm gonna shine" asserts his belief in his own potential.
Overall, "Prodigal Pete" is a poignant and honest portrayal of the struggle to find one's place in the world, and the sacrifices one must make in pursuit of greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
Left a good home
I left behind a comfortable and stable environment.
Suburban drone
I was living a monotonous and unfulfilling life in the suburbs.
Had to fulfill some dreams of my own
I had to chase my own dreams and aspirations.
Dancing in bars
I found work as a dancer in bars.
Sleeping in cars
I had to sleep in my car due to lack of money.
One day I will be a superstar
I have aspirations of becoming a famous celebrity.
On these mean streets
I am now living in a rough and dangerous environment.
I feel so cheap
I feel undervalued and disrespected.
I've had to trick for all of my treats
I have had to engage in questionable activities to survive.
City of swine
This city is full of cruel and immoral people.
The cruelest kind
The people here are the worst of the worst.
Dear mom and dad I'm doing just fine
Despite the challenges, I want my parents to believe that I am doing well.
I won't let you down
I promise that I will not disappoint you.
I'll make you proud
I will make you feel proud of me.
Get on the bed
I was told to participate in sexual activities to get ahead in my career.
That's what they said
This was the advice I was given.
You've got to give head to get ahead
I had to perform sexual acts to advance in my career.
The more they spit
The more they hate or criticize me,
The more I'll shine
the more I will succeed and prove myself to them.
I'm here on my own
I am alone and must rely on myself.
Although, I could really use a friend
It would be nice to have someone to turn to.
Who wouldn't betray me and forgive my daily sin
Someone who I can trust with my mistakes and confessions.
I won't go back home
I have no intentions of returning to my old life.
I'll make it alone
I will succeed without anyone's help.
I'm gonna rise
I am going to succeed and excel.
I'm gonna shine
I will be celebrated and admired.
My star is on the rise, I'm gonna shine
I am on my way to achieving my dreams and becoming successful.
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.