"My initial meeting with Rocco - It was pure and centered and seemed to have a sense of purpose, and I felt that there was something burning in his heart that I could be helpful to. It had that kind of truth in it that I decided to run with. I like the street corner aspect of working with Rocco, it woke up a certain part of my renegade ways I’m trying to keep alive these days. I fully believe in DeLuca. I think that he’s got the power to be a contemporary troubadour, as I see it, and I hope I can be his friend for a long time, whether I am operating in the same limelight, ahead of him, behind him, in his shadow, whatever it takes, I’ll be there. The one thing that I love about Rocco DeLuca is he is driven by his own heart." - Daniel Lanois
Rocco Deluca (born December 27, 1975 in Torrance, California) was born in the winter in Southern California. Like other Angelenos he was surrounded by local literature, latino art, motorcycles, film and music. His early years were spent studying the likes of Billy Holiday and Nina Simone as well as the darker and raw Delta Blues heroes of the 1920's. At the age of seven, he taught himself to play listening to these records. By the time he was a teenager, Rocco had developed the skills and the confidence to start performing for others. For the first few years, he played only specific instruments. It wasn't until later he discovered he had a voice. Street busking, clubs, theatres and and festivals, Rocco has performed around the world many times over with his 1931 National by his side.
His authentic and unusual lyric and voice has since garnered him international attention and acclaim.
Rocco has had the good fortune to cross paths with and gain inspiration from various legends. John Lee Hooker gave DeLuca the opportunity to support his live shows. And later, Johnny Cash and June Carter were kind enough to invite him into their Hendersonville home, where values and excellence were displayed. Most recently, Deluca was recorded by and toured with Daniel Lanois, where he learned great lessons in work and experimentation.
After extensive travel from Kingston to London to the deserts of Texas and California, Rocco has placed his recent stories into a collection called Drugs 'n Hymns. Sifting through failures, cities, friendships, and geographic shapes, Rocco conjured images that were documented live in a room no bigger than a closet, with some help from the Echo Park Jubilee Tambo Flower Unsung Heroes Choir.
Drugs 'n Hymns is the culmination of detailed moments inspired by both the illuminated and the disturbed, unfolding into a drug deal that takes place during the Sacred Service- Always in conflict with salvation and sin, the cerebral and the bestial, light and shade. Rocco's love of contradiction is ever present.
Inspired by 'religion', literature and experience, DeLuca takes the listener on a pilgrimage, a forever evolving search for salvation.
Soul
Rocco DeLuca & The Burden Lyrics
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That you've given to me all that you can
I can't believe you're thinking
At the top of your lungs this feels so bad
All that I see
What's left here for me
Give it to me now
I want your soul
Give it to me now
I know that we are breaking
Apart the hands that once were closed
I know when we are faking
From the top of my lungs down to my bones
That's all there is
That's left to give
I want your soul
Give it to me now
I want your soul
Give it to me
Give it to me
I want
Give it to me
I want your sould
Give it to menow, now
I want your soul
Give it to me
Give it to me now
The lyrics to Rocco DeLuca & The Burden's song "Soul" are about the end of a relationship where the singer is asking their partner to give them everything they have left, specifically their soul. The opening lines express disbelief that their partner is saying they have already given all they can to the relationship. The singer is questioning the truth behind their partner's words and is finding it hard to accept that their relationship has come to this point.
The chorus of the song, "I want your soul, give it to me now" is the singer's desperate plea. They believe that if their partner gives them their soul, they can salvage what is left of their relationship. However, the lyrics of the second verse indicate that the relationship is already over, and that they are trying to keep it going even when it is clear they are only faking it.
Overall, the song deals with the universal themes of love, loss, and desperation. The singer is willing to do anything to hold onto their relationship, even if it means asking for their partner's soul.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't believe you're saying
I am surprised that you are communicating
That you've given to me all that you can
You have shared everything you have with me
I can't believe you're thinking
I am surprised at what is going through your mind
At the top of your lungs this feels so bad
You are expressing that you are feeling horrible
All that I see
In my observation
What's left here for me
There is not much left for me
I want your soul
I desire your innermost self
Give it to me now
Provide it to me immediately
I know that we are breaking
I am aware that we are falling apart
Apart the hands that once were closed
Separating our formerly connected hands
I know when we are faking
I recognize when we are not being genuine
From the top of my lungs down to my bones
From my deepest emotions to my physical being
That's all there is
There is nothing else
That's left to give
To provide to each other
Give it to me
Hand it over to me
Give it to me
Provide it to me
I want
I have a desire for
I want your sould
I want your essence
Give it to me now, now
Immediately provide it to me
I want your soul
I desire your innermost self
Give it to me
Provide it to me
Give it to me now
Hand it over to me immediately
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rocco Deluca
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Gemkow
This song gives me goosebumps it's that great. Absolutely outstanding music!
jennifer rodriguez
I can't believe I went so many years without hearing this band. This guy is amazing.
Matt Revits
Still an amazing tune.
sint 222
Still the most underrated song ever
Matt Revits
I actually caught him at The Bowery in NY, probably ten years ago. Awesome show.
freelancing48
I have been trying for 2 years to make one of his shows and I have almost given up....almost.He holds nothing back and thats a live show I want to see.
cliff jumper
This guy should be huge
MOMMATRACE
i can't believe i've been trying to catch his live show for so many years and can't seem to get there. he posts his event last minute and i just can't get there
Seymore Asc
10 comments really. This guy is seriously unappreciated.
Second SV
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