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.
Re.Up
Rationale Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I can't get enough, ooh
And I'm already better, yeah
And I deserve it
You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
Waiting for the re-up
It's been far too long
And I want to let you
(Let me know)
You deserve it
You ain't never gonna need to hide your love
(Waiting for)
Oooh, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Oooh, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Oooh, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Oooh, I wanna be your lover
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I cant deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Waiting on your love
I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Oooh, I wanna be your lover?
What are you waiting for?
Now, give me time, I walk on
Oooh, I wanna be your lover?
What are we waiting for?
Ohh noo
I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty four more, I can't deny
Rationale's song Re.Up is a love song that expresses the strong desire to reconnect and continue a relationship. The opening lines "Waiting for the re-up / I can't get enough, ooh / And I'm already better, yeah / And I deserve it" suggest that the singer is waiting for the chance to restart their relationship, and that they feel they deserve it after some time has passed.
The repeated refrain of "I wanna be your lover" emphasizes the singer's strong desire to rekindle the romance. The lines "You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love" and "And I want to let you (let me know) / You deserve it" suggest that the relationship may have faced some challenges in the past, but the singer is now ready to be open and honest with their feelings.
Overall, Re.Up is a song about wanting to reconnect with a past love and start over with a clean slate. It speaks to the idea that even when relationships face challenges, there is potential for redemption and growth if both parties are willing to work at it.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for the re-up
Anticipating the next supply of a desired substance
I can't get enough, ooh
Addicted, craving more
And I'm already better, yeah
Having already experienced the desired effects of the substance
And I deserve it
Feeling entitled to the substance
You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love
Assurance that their relationship will not be a secret
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
Expressing a desire for a romantic relationship
It's been far too long
Impatience with the wait
And I want to let you
Desiring to express themselves to their partner
You deserve it
Belief that their partner has done nothing to warrant being kept waiting
Oooh, I wanna be your lover
Repeated declaration of romantic interest
What are you waiting for?
Urging their partner to make a move
I can't cut breaking our love
Reference to their dependence on the substance
Twenty four more, I cant deny
Acknowledging their inability to stop using
Waiting on your love
Anticipation of reciprocated romantic feelings
Now, give me time, I walk on
Asking for patience as they navigate their feelings
What are we waiting for?
Impatient questioning of why they haven't started a romantic relationship yet
Ohh noo
Expressing disappointment
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Yami Oviedo Zuñiga
Waiting for the re.up
I can't get enough, ooh
And I'm already better, yeah
And I deserve it
You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love
(Waiting for)
[Chorus: Zena Kitt]
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
[Verse: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt, both]
Waiting for the re.up
It's been far too long
And I want to let you (Let me know)
You deserve it (ooh)
You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love
(Waiting for)
[Chorus: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt, both]
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
[Bridge: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt]
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty-four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty-four more, I can't deny (deny)
I can't cut breaking our love (oh)
Twenty-four more, I can't deny (I can't deny)
I can't cut breaking our love
Waiting on your love
[Chorus: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt, both]
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are we waiting for?
Oh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for? Oh
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are we waiting for? Oh
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Michael Boggs
I've been listening to this song again and again for days. Freakin' amazing.
Kurtsiecolferite S
Sexy and soulful! Love it! Thanks, Mitch! Would love to hear Scomiche cover this on Superfruit, anyone else? ;D
Yami Oviedo Zuñiga
Waiting for the re.up
I can't get enough, ooh
And I'm already better, yeah
And I deserve it
You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love
(Waiting for)
[Chorus: Zena Kitt]
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
[Verse: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt, both]
Waiting for the re.up
It's been far too long
And I want to let you (Let me know)
You deserve it (ooh)
You ain't ever gonna need to hide your love
(Waiting for)
[Chorus: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt, both]
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
Ooh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for?
[Bridge: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt]
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty-four more, I can't deny
I can't cut breaking our love
Twenty-four more, I can't deny (deny)
I can't cut breaking our love (oh)
Twenty-four more, I can't deny (I can't deny)
I can't cut breaking our love
Waiting on your love
[Chorus: Tinashé Fazakerley, Zena Kitt, both]
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are we waiting for?
Oh/Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are you waiting for? Oh
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
What are we waiting for? Oh
Mmm, I wanna be your lover
(Waiting for)
The Music Box
Never getting tired of your compositions! Gives me some inspiration to keep working on my own. You are incredibly talented, keep up the excellent work! 😶💛
orpopmf22
this song is so good and deserves so many more views
Ey Andres
My greatest discovery this whole quarantine. 🤍 I LOVE THIS SONG!
Eloisa
Que linda esse música!
meryaimar
I just fall in love with this emotional voice and this group. congratulations!!ONLY A SOFT OAAH OF THIS VOICE GIVE ME THE STRONG ENOUGH TO SMILE ALL DAY!!
A-List
It's actually all 1 person. Rationale produces his own music
M-O-N-E-Y FACTS
Just amazing ... timeless