Hailing from South-East Melbourne Australia, Justerini Sandoval, also known… Read Full Bio ↴Hailing from South-East Melbourne Australia, Justerini Sandoval, also known as RINI, the singer/songwriter/producer and guitarist who has garnered international attention reaching over 30 Million plays on Spotify alone, with over 200k Subscribers on YouTube, and over 50k followers and rising social media presence Rini has become an online sensation with the release of his latest EP “After the Sun”.

As a Filipino-Australian artist, his sound has been influenced by Frank Ocean, Daniel Caesar, Kehlani, Bryson Tiller and The Weeknd. ‘After The Sun’ is comprised of 5 all-new songs, in collaboration with RMR and Just Friends his band. Within the short span of a year, the young up-and-comer’s growth on a personal level bleeds into his music, delivering us material that not only would hit the charts, but is full of profound meaning, a rarity scarcely found in the climate of today’s industry, some might call this EP an emerald. The EP is a soulful and euphonious sunset story that mainly talks about the beauty of women and the sweetness of another day, an appreciation of life. ‘After The Sun’ in its entirety is a love letter to life, and serves as a reminder to live it with the ones we love.

Elevator
Rini Lyrics

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Woah oh oh ohhh

I had a dream last night
I didn't know which floor to get off on, heyyyeyy
The doors, they opened on 4 and 5 and 6
And you were gone, all gone

I didn't understand

I didn't wanna know
At least I took a chance
I had to let it go

Elevator goes up
Elevator come down
And you just go with the flow
Until your feet are back on the ground
It's an endless ride
Sometimes it takes you up
Sometimes it tears you down inside
But it's the butterflies
That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
You gotta get back that high

And in my dream last night
The doors they finally shut and I was there, somewhere
Alone in my reality inside an empty box
That's filled with air
But I don't care, noooo

Next time I'll get it right
Next time I'll be okay
I'll have a different dream tonight
Tomorrow's another day

Elevator goes up (elevator goes up)
Elevator come down
And you just go with the flow
Until your feet are back on the ground
It's an endless ride
Sometimes it takes you up
Sometimes it tears you down inside
But it's the butterflies
That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
You gotta get back that high

You'll never know
What you're gonna get
What you don't expect will come and find you
If you laugh or cry
If you run and hide
But it's all right

Elevator goes up
Elevator come down
And you just go with the flow
Until your feet are back on the ground
It's an endless ride
Sometimes it takes you up
Sometimes it tears you down inside
But it's the butterflies

That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
You gotta get back that high

Overall Meaning

Rini’s “Elevator” talks about the ups and downs of life through the metaphor of an elevator ride. In her dream, she didn’t know which floor to get off on and when she finally did, the person she was with was gone. As she reaches the ground, she realizes that life is just like an elevator ride, it has its ups and downs. She knows that everything in life is temporary and one should not become too attached to it.

Despite the uncertainties of life, she decides to let her feelings out and take a chance. Even though in her dream she was alone in the end, she is willing to get it right the next time. It is as if she has prepared herself to accept whatever comes in her life, the good or the bad. Through all this, what gives her the impetus to keep going is the fluttering feeling of butterflies in her stomach that keep her alive and she is determined to continue chasing that feeling.

The song is a beautiful representation of understanding the uncertain nature of life and having the courage to face its ups and downs. It reminds us to not be afraid of change as we never really know what elevator ride life will take us on but it's important to have faith in ourselves and embrace our experiences, whether good or bad, and ensure that we never lose sight of what gives us that thrill in our hearts.

Line by Line Meaning

Woah oh oh ohhh
The song starts with a soaring vocalization to set the emotional stage for the lyrics.

I had a dream last night
The singer had a dream that serves as a metaphor for life's ups and downs.

I didn't know which floor to get off on, heyyyeyy
The singer is unsure of how to navigate life's choices and options.

The doors, they opened on 4 and 5 and 6
The artist is faced with many possibilities and can't choose which path to take.

And you were gone, all gone
Someone or something important was lost along the way.

Sometimes it tears you down inside
The journey of life can be painful and difficult.

But it's the butterflies That keep you feeling so alive, so alive
Despite the pain, the feeling of excitement and possibility can make life worth living.

Next time I'll get it right Next time I'll be okay
The artist is determined to learn from their experiences and make better choices in the future.

You'll never know What you're gonna get
The unpredictability of life is a major theme throughout the song.

But it's all right
No matter what happens, the artist is optimistic and believes that everything will work out in the end.

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