Renee Heartfelt breathes new life into an old idea that's been corrupted by… Read Full Bio ↴Renee Heartfelt breathes new life into an old idea that's been corrupted by misuse, oversaturation, and bad records. Do you remember when post-hardcore sounded like Quicksand? It sounded exactly the way it was supposed to sound, in a very exciting way - it sounded like progression. It was music made by boys who had grown into men. These days, post-hardcore has become a catchall phrase for pop-punk in a suit. When the hardcore legends are abandoning art to embrace the almighty dollar, hope lies in Renee Heartfelt's masterful debut full-length "Death of the Ghost."

It's hard to imagine ex-members of Give Up the Ghost, Count Me Out, and Striking Distance joining forces to create an album that sounds like a Ken Andrews (Failure) project, but that's exactly what they've done. From the spacy guitar lines and weathered vocals to the immaculate rock production provided by Matt Squire (The Explosion, Static Age) this is a record for fans of Failure and Year of the Rabbit as much as it is for hardcore veterans looking for something more.

Renee Heartfelt isn't stepping away from hardcore - they've toured extensively with bands like The Distance - but they're stepping it up. Renee Heartfelt rides the line between hardcore, post-hardcore, and rock. With "Death of the Ghost," they're set to take over all three. .

Rush
Renee Heartfelt Lyrics

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The twenty in her pocket
Was burning a hole right through her leg
I wish I could stop her
But I never knew quite what to say.

The doors in this place seem
To shut themselves these days.
I let you go,

I am to blame.

And the rhythms in her head
They never seem to fade.
Colored by the streets
She knows so well.

And the twenty in her pocket
Is burning a hole right through the ground.
I guess we won't be seeing you around anymore.
So while you wait for the rush and light

I will wait for you one more night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Renee Heartfelt's song "Rush" portray a sense of loss and regret. The twenty dollars burning a hole through the singer's pocket signifies a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction. The "I wish I could stop her, but I never knew quite what to say" line portrays a feeling of powerlessness and uncertainty in not being able to help someone who seems to be struggling.

The second verse highlights the sense of disconnect and alienation that the singer feels. The line "The doors in this place seem to shut themselves these days" portrays the feeling of entrapment and being stuck in a situation that seems unchangeable. The lines "I let you go, I am to blame" convey a sense of guilt and remorse, possibly for not being able to save someone from their situation.

The final verse expresses a sense of finality and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that they probably won't see the other person again and waits for them to make their move. The line "I will wait for you one more night" suggests that this is the final opportunity to make things right.

Overall, the lyrics of "Rush" are powerful in their simplicity and emotional depth. They convey a sense of empathy and understanding for those who may be struggling, and the pain of not being able to help them.

Line by Line Meaning

The twenty in her pocket
She has twenty dollars on her.

Was burning a hole right through her leg
She was anxious and restless about something.

I wish I could stop her
The singer wanted to help or prevent her from doing something.

But I never knew quite what to say.
The artist didn't know how to express themselves or communicate effectively.

The doors in this place seem
The entrances or opportunities in her life.

To shut themselves these days.
They don't seem to be open or available anymore.

I let you go,
The singer let someone important to them leave or move on.

I am to blame.
The artist takes responsibility for the outcome or result of that decision.

And the rhythms in her head
The music, thoughts or emotions she has inside her.

They never seem to fade.
They are always present and ongoing.

Colored by the streets
The environment or surroundings she lives in that influence her thoughts and feelings.

She knows so well.
She is familiar with the streets and her surroundings that affect her.

And the twenty in her pocket
She still has twenty dollars on her.

Is burning a hole right through the ground.
Her anxiety and restlessness is getting worse and is now affecting her deeply.

I guess we won't be seeing you around anymore.
She is leaving or moving on and we probably won't see her again.

So while you wait for the rush and light
She is waiting for something that will make her feel alive, excited or hopeful.

I will wait for you one more night.
The artist will wait for her a little longer, hoping she will change her mind or come back.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER R. VANDROSS

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