Former Flowered Up keyboard player Tim Dorney and Andy Todd founded Republica. Saffron was born in 3 June 1968 in Ibadan, Nigeria. She was an actress at one point, performing for two years in London's Starlight Express. She also appeared in the video for the Chesney Hawkes' hit "The One and Only" and in the video for N-Joi's single "Mindflux". Saffron was also lead vocalist on N-Joi's hit "Anthem" in 1990.
Republica released the first single "Out of this World" in 1994, followed by the single "Bloke" in January 1995.
Their debut album Republica was released in July 1996 and reached #4 in the charts. The single "Ready To Go" peaked at #13 in UK Singles Chart. "Ready To Go" also became the band' signature song. The fourth single "Drop Dead Gorgeous" ranked #7 in UK Singles Chart.
In 1997 Saffron performed vocals for The Prodigy's "Fuel My Fire" from their album The Fat of the Land.
The second album, Speed Ballads, was released in 1998 and reached #37 in UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, "From Rush Hour With Love", peaked at #20 in UK Singles Chart.
Their label, Deconstruction Records, folded shortly after the release of Speed Ballads. Deconstruction's back catalogue was swallowed up by BMG, who released a Best Of album in 2002. The band went on hiatus in 2001.
Following the breakup of Republica, Saffron worked with The Cure, appearing on the track "Just Say Yes". She also collaborated with Junkie XL for his 2003 album Radio JXL: A Broadcast From the Computer Hell Cabin.
In 2008 Republica reunited at Windsor at a Contra Mundum concert and performed three songs.
In 2010 they performed a string of gigs. They also issued a remixed version of "Ready To Go" entitled "Ready To Go 2010". The track has been produced by Andy Gray and Alan Moulder.
From Rush Hour With Love
Republica Lyrics
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Just allergic to the 20th century
But hating every morning
Shouting out but nobody hears
She said she loved someone
But it didn't begin
So each morning - I'm calling
From the rush hour with love
From the rush hour with love
Stop sleeping, stop sleeping
I came back as an insect
But in another space and time
I could love and share and feel my feet in the sand
Stuck down the back of the Westway
Time check 8:15
He said he loved someone
But he didn't love him
So each morning - I'm calling
From the rush hour with love (get up wake up)
From the rush hour with love (gonna get gonna get gone)
From the rush hour with love (get up - stop)
Stop sleeping (sleeping) stop sleeping (sleeping)
From the rush hour with love
From the rush hour with love (gonna get gonna get gone)
From the rush hour with love (get up wake up)
(Get up)
Stop sleeping (sleeping) stop sleeping (sleeping)
The lyrics of Republica's song "From Rush Hour With Love" revolve around the idea of feeling disconnected and stuck in the monotony of daily life. The song presents two characters that seem to be struggling with their feelings for someone they love, but cannot be with. The first character is described as being "allergic to the 20th century," suggesting a desire to escape from the modern world, but also feeling trapped in it. They express their frustrations at feeling ignored and unheard, despite shouting out for help. Despite this, they continue to call out from the rush hour with love, suggesting that even in their struggles they still have hope and love to give.
The second character seems to be dealing with similar issues of unrequited love, but with a same-sex partner. They express the pain of loving someone who doesn't love them back, and also feel stuck in the rush hour of life. However, they too continue to call out from the rush hour with love, suggesting that love is a powerful force that can break through even the toughest obstacles.
The lyrics also touch on themes of rebirth and transformation. The line "I came back as an insect" suggests a desire for change and transformation, perhaps even a desire to start anew. The image of feeling one's feet in the sand is also a powerful one, suggesting a longing for a simpler life and a deeper connection to nature.
Line by Line Meaning
No Android dreamt of Victoria or tube station allergens
No robots or artificial intelligence could dream of Victoria or the allergens in the tube stations.
Just allergic to the 20th century
Not liking the era of the 20th century.
But hating every morning
Disliking every morning.
Shouting out but nobody hears
Yelling but not being heard.
She said she loved someone
A female mentioned her affection towards someone.
But it didn't begin
Their love story was never initiated.
So each morning - I'm calling
Therefore, every day, I'm making a call.
From the rush hour with love
Sharing love from in between the busy commuting hours.
From the rush hour with love
Sharing love from in between the busy commuting hours.
Stop sleeping, stop sleeping
Stop laying down and not doing anything.
I came back as an insect
I returned as a small creature.
But in another space and time
In a different place and era.
I could love and share and feel my feet in the sand
I would have the ability to love, share my affection and feel my feet in the sand.
Stuck down the back of the Westway
Trapped behind the Westway building.
Time check 8:15
The current time is 8:15.
He said he loved someone
A male mentioned his feelings towards someone.
But he didn't love him
However, he didn't love the other person.
So each morning - I'm calling
Therefore, every day, I'm making a call.
From the rush hour with love (get up wake up)
Sharing love from in between the busy commuting hours (wake up and get going).
From the rush hour with love (gonna get gonna get gone)
Sharing love from in between the busy commuting hours (getting up and leaving the place).
Stop sleeping (sleeping) stop sleeping (sleeping)
Stop laying down and not doing anything.
From the rush hour with love
Sharing love from in between the busy commuting hours.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY MICHAEL DORNEY, SAFFRON AKA SAMANTHA SPRACKLING, JONATHAN MALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johntemple1159
You know for years I absolutely thought I was listening to the.B-52's! Rock on Republica!
@Marcus_C51
Saffron is such a riveting performer, she is just so enjoyable to watch and hear! I've been enjoying discovering the rest of this excellent band's catalog. "Luxury Cage" is another one that is in heavy rotation!
@Borgdrone98
I have not seen this one in years!
@ghostsignal
Finally this is on YouTube! I've been watching it on the Internet Archive for years.
@RoqueFortStu
I love her red hair ❤
@alessandraesposito54
I just bought 2 of your cd! I miss 1990 rock music!
@Crystalcloudzz
WHAT?! I’ve never seen this version before😮 Saffron is so pretty, she was my style icon, I grew up and got a bob and red hair
@trevortennant9317
At last this is on YouTube. Absolute Anthem. Just waiting for the Bloke video to come on YouTube now then all of their videos are on here.
@chrisms_96
I've never even seen the Bloke video. I only just found out it existed 🤯
@Laidengizer011
@@chrisms_96 Yeah, I haven't seen that either.