1.) Tinashe Fazakerley (b… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1.) Tinashe Fazakerley (born April 4, 1984), now professionally known as Rationale is a Zimbabwe-born British singer-songwriter, formerly known as Tinashé. He is known for his soulful R&B and indie pop style with electric influences. His alias Tinashé, was known for his synthpop sound and his African influences.
Fazakerley was born in the Harare township of Highfield. At the age of 9, he and his three siblings moved to the United Kingdom in the Camberwell district of London, where his single mother was working as a nurse. Later, at the age of 11, he moved to the London borough of Hackney and music began to play a more significant role in his life as he learned to play the guitar. His influences were varying, ranging from Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Pat Metheny, Donnie Hathaway and Al Green, to Tupac Shakur, A Tribe Called Quest and the Notorious B.I.G.
In 2010, after releasing two EPs and three singles, Fazakerley released the album Saved under the stage name Tinashé, but it had limited success.He took a break from singing and went on to become a songwriter and producer, working with producer Mark Crew, while writing songs for blues artist Rag'n'Bone Man, among others. He also wrote songs for the Swiss version of The Voice talent show.
In 2015, he relaunched his career as Rationale, releasing songs such as "Fast Lane" and "Something for Nothing" on Soundcloud and Spotify. It was on these streaming platforms that he gained notable recognition, with a mention by Pharrell Williams on his Apple Music Beats1 radio show, OTHERtone, calling him someone who had "found the beauty in their voice". This elevated Fast Lane to No. 2 within its first week on the Spotify Global Viral Chart, reached No. 1 on Hype Machine, and amassed more than 1.3 million views on Soundcloud. Rationale also received praise from Justin Timberlake and Elton John. He became one of the first artists to be signed to Dan Smith of Bastille's new record label, Best Laid Plans. His debut self-titled album is due for release in 2017, under exclusive license to Warner Music UK.
2.) Chicago pop-punk allies Dan Lambton (vocals, Real Friends), Joe Taylor and Ryan Rumchaks (guitar/vocals and drums, respectively, of Knuckle Puck) have aligned for rationale. They released their debut ep, "confines" on December 9, 2015.
73
Rationale Lyrics
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Will you still want me like you wanted before
Memories are slipping on me
I know I feel it like I felt it before
It keeps pulling me
Baby when I'm 73
Are you still smiling when I walk through the door?
I′ll give you a love you can keep
Keep pulling me
Keep pulling me
You can be honest
If you feel it fade away
I'm just a dreamer
But I know that people change
Right now I need you
Like the deserts needs the rain
And I
Oh I
I don't think you′ll ever really understand
Take it all away and I′m a poorer man
I know that I'll never feel so high
Feel so high
You give me life
I don′t think you'll ever really understand
Take it all away and I′m a poorer man
I know that I'll never feel so high
Feel so high
You give me life
Baby when I′m 73
Will you still want me like you wanted before
Memories are slipping on me
I know I'll feel it like I felt it before
Keep pulling me
Baby when I'm 73
Will you still want me like you wanted before
Memories are slipping on me
I know I′ll feel it like I felt it before
It keeps pulling me
Pulling
Baby when I′m 73
Keep pulling, pulling
Baby when I'm 73
The song "73" by Rationale is a heartfelt love song that explores the depths of a person's attachment to their partner. The central theme of the song is the fear of losing the love of their life as they age. The lyrics question whether the person's love will remain constant even when they're old and gray, and whether they will still hold onto the memories they cherish. The line "I'll give you a love you can keep, will you hold on to it and never let go" expresses the desire to have their love reciprocated and held onto forever.
The repetition of the phrase "keep pulling me" throughout the song adds to the vulnerability and the emotional intensity of the lyrics. The song's chorus repeats the question of whether their partner will still love them when they are 73. The song's bridge has the singer pleading with their partner to be honest with them if their love fades away, showing that they value honesty and truth in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby when I′m 73
Asking if their partner will still love and cherish them when they are both old
Will you still want me like you wanted before
Questioning if their partner's love and desire for them will remain constant over the years
Memories are slipping on me
Forgetting moments of their past together as they age, but still feeling their impact
I know I feel it like I felt it before
Despite their fading recollection, they can still sense the same emotions they felt in the past
It keeps pulling me
Their strong feelings for their partner continue to tug at their heartstrings, even as they grow old together
Are you still smiling when I walk through the door?
Asking if their partner will still greet them with a warm, loving smile even in old age
I'll give you a love you can keep
Promising to provide their partner with long-lasting, enduring love
Will you hold on to it and never let go
Asking if their love will be reciprocated and treasured for all time
You can be honest
Encouraging their partner to be truthful about any changes in their feelings for them
If you feel it fade away
If their partner's love diminishes over time, despite what they promised before
I'm just a dreamer
Acknowledging that their desire for an eternal love might only be a fantasy
But I know that people change
Aware that personal transformations happen to everyone, and love is no exception
Right now I need you
Feeling dependent on their partner's love at this moment in time
Like the deserts needs the rain
Their reliance on their partner's affection is comparable to how a desert needs rainfall to survive
Oh I I don't think you'll ever really understand
Feeling doubtful that their partner truly comprehends the depth of their love
Take it all away and I'm a poorer man
Without their partner's love, their life would be less rich and fulfilling
I know that I'll never feel so high
Without their partner's love, they could never experience the extreme joy and elation that comes with it
You give me life
Their partner's love enriches and enlivens their existence in a way nothing else does
Keep pulling me
Their longing for their partner's constant love and affection remains strong in spite of time and age
You give me life
Reiterating their partner's importance in sustaining their happiness and well-being
Keep pulling, pulling
Urging their partner's love to not let go, but to continue pulling them towards each other as they grow old
Baby when I'm 73
Repeating the initial question, asking if their partner will still love them when they are old
Writer(s): TINASHE FAZAKERLEY, FINLAY DOW SMITH
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jelisavetacurcic5117
it just hurts how underrated he is.
@timophat
the most beautiful song of 2018!!!!
@candicek.7103
He is so talented. This is magic. He needs more coverage ! Thank you , this is so beautiful. ❤❤❤❤❤
@anisag6733
THIS IS JUST PURE GOLD 😍😍
@marmounette26
I can't stop listening, i just can't. The voicf, the words. You strike deep. Thank you. God bless you
@bredford2212
Love you! Once again making me play music till it's early morning.
@fernelledc8183
This is so fire!! I love it🖤
@katiejackson741
This song is phenomenal, it hurts
@jamesjkakos
Real music !
@99711856
My heart got overwhelmed happy