They hit the scene in the late 90s by updating the urban grooves of Soul II Soul and Massive Attack with their signature hip-hop flavour; a creative blend of hip hop, nu-soul, and cutting edge beats.
The duo’s first productions were featured on Grand Central Records’ compilations, Frying The Fat and Central Heating, attracting the attention of the dance music press.
They’ve remixed everyone including Simply Red, Natalie Imbruglia, Faze Action, Lamb, Moby, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Pharcyde, Wai Wan and Manic Street Preachers. Their collaboration with Texas took the duo from underground circles into the mainstream, earning credits on White On Blonde and The Hush.
In 1998, they released their debut album, Northern Sulphuric Soul, followed by Mixmag Presents Rae & Christian (2000), Sleepwalking (2001) and Nocturnal Activity: Sleepwalking Remixed (2002).
Management: berger@dopedenproductions.com
Spellbound
Rae & Christian Lyrics
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Beyond all you’d imagine
I’m enchanted by your magic
Caught in the spell that never ends
I cannot run, I will not hide
I'm holding my hands high
It's your good love pleases me
(Chorus)
You got me, you got me
So hooked up on your love
You got me, you got me
I'm yours completely
I'm spellbound
And your love, your love, it's got me
I'm trying to define
What you do to me
I'm right into the sky
Like a bird flying free
I cannot run, I will not hide
I'm holding my hands high
It's your good love pleases me
Submit, I cannot fight
(Chorus)
x2
I cannot run, I will not hide
I'm holding my hands high
It's your good love pleases me
Submit, I cannot fight
(Chorus)
x2
I'll go where you lead me
I'll come when you call
I'm guilty oh my love
Spellbound
Your love, your love, it's got me
You grew me you moved me
Shaked me you got me
I'm yours completely
The opening lines of Rae & Christian's 'Spellbound' express the overwhelming and incomprehensible magnitude of the love being described. The singer is caught in a spell that never seems to end, captivated by the magic of their lover. The repetition of the phrase "I cannot run, I will not hide" suggests a complete surrender to the power of love and a willingness to be vulnerable and exposed. The chorus further reinforces this idea of being completely consumed by the love of the other person, with the repetition of the phrase "you got me" emphasizing the all-consuming nature of the relationship.
The second verse suggests a sense of freedom and liberation, with the singer feeling like a bird flying free as a result of the love they are experiencing. The idea that they are trying to define what this love is doing to them suggests a sense of confusion and uncertainty, but ultimately the power of love prevails and the singer surrenders once again to its spell.
Overall, 'Spellbound' describes a powerful and all-consuming love that is beyond the limits of imagination, something that envelops and entraps the singer completely.
Line by Line Meaning
It's too much to comprehend
The intensity of your love and the magic you possess is overwhelming
Beyond all you’d imagine
Your love and magic go beyond what anyone could ever imagine or dream of
I’m enchanted by your magic
The mystique of your magic has me enamored and captivated
Caught in the spell that never ends
I'm under the irresistible and never-ending enchantment of your magic and love
I cannot run, I will not hide
I am powerless and refuse to resist your love and magic
I'm holding my hands high
I surrender to your love and magic
It's your good love pleases me
I am content and satisfied by the kindness and affection you show me
Submit, I cannot fight
I am unable and unwilling to resist or struggle against your love and magic
You got me, you got me
You have captured my heart and soul completely
So hooked up on your love
I am addicted and consumed by your love
I'm yours completely
I belong to you entirely and completely
I'm spellbound
I am completely and utterly under the spell of your love and magic
And your love, your love, it's got me
I am completely wrapped up in and captured by your love
I'm trying to define
I am struggling to articulate or understand
What you do to me
The effect you have on me
I'm right into the sky
I feel like I am soaring towards the heavens
Like a bird flying free
I feel as though I am liberated and free like a bird in flight
I'll go where you lead me
I will follow you wherever you take me
I'll come when you call
I will always be at your beck and call
I'm guilty oh my love
I am guilty of being completely devoted, consumed, and spellbound by your love
You grew me you moved me
You have transformed and influenced me in ways beyond my understanding
Shaked me you got me
You have shaken and stirred my emotions and captured me completely
I'm yours completely
I belong to you entirely and completely
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danavixen6274
In my youth, I took for granted how enchanting and thought provoking most songs and music videos were back in the late 90s. I'm grateful I came of age during this memorable time.
@captainwilliammorgansantim5629
Fell in love with this in 1998 and it became our wedding song 2019!
@hallowedbethynameyahuah7705
Fantastic!
@mr.a2399
98? I thought this song was new... Timeless!
@1trevorjohn
How fantastic 💥
@djbackspin911
@@mr.a2399 Nope it's from 1997
@StuffOffYouStuff
Amazing! I missed over s female to this back about 1998 too
@m.l.prenter2658
Some tracks you listen to and they take you right back to then and there. Just went back in time to the late 90's, in my early 20's in Edinburgh when life was a little simpler 🥺 Love, love, love this.
@shelbyc6972
Veba your voice is fantastic, love the song.
@madosiniayanda3960
Is this a 90s song? Only heard it for the first a few weeks ago (August 2023) on SAfm being played by Ernest Pillay... I luuuuuuurv it❤