After attempting to pursue a career in London, Joseph moved to Newquay, Cornwall. played in a variety of bands such as Eli Bowen and The Rhythm Doctors. As a solo artist, Joseph played with an acoustic guitar and a piano, occasionally accompanied by a band. He finished recording an EP in 2006, "All Substance and No Style", and after a number of live performances in London attracted record label interest.
He signed to Atlantic Records and released his debut album, Tales of Grime and Grit, in mid-2007.
After deciding to leave Atlantic Records in early 2008, his formed his own label, Pip Productions. He released his second album, Both Sides of The Coin, in February 2009. Starting work on his third studio album, Shoulder to the Wheel, later the same year, before releasing it independently in February 2010. The album had a wider physical and download release in November 2010, after Joseph secured a new management deal. His fourth studio album, Brother, was released in July 2012.
Since 2016 Ruarri has focused his attention on his band project, William the Conqueror.
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Ruarri Joseph Lyrics
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Missing what you never missed
I hope the silence is the kind you want
And the noise is just your heart in song
I hope the worries that were raining down
Are the reasons that you're climbing up
I hope you're huddled in contented wake
Just like you always dreamed
Coz we all care about your soul
We all care about your soul
So remind me of every waking hour
In whispers or in serenade
Light the darkness of the way you left
Every time we speak your name
And the worries that were raining down
Will be the reasons we're climbing up
Hope you're smiling in the warm sun
Like you knew you would
Coz we all care about your soul
We all care about your soul
We all care about your soul
Yes we all care about your soul anyway
Well we love and we lose but we need and we choose anyway
Yes we love and we lose but we need and we choose anyway
In Ruarri Joseph’s song “Anyway,” the lyrics convey a message of hope and support towards someone who may have left this world. The lines “I hope you’re seeing all you ever wished, missing what you never missed” suggest that the person who has passed away is content with their life and is not burdened by any regrets. The line “the worries that were raining down are the reasons that you’re climbing up” gives a sense that the person may have faced many obstacles but learned from them and grew stronger. The chorus “we all care about your soul” shows that the person’s loved ones still think about them and wish them well wherever they may be.
Throughout the rest of the song, Joseph sings about the lasting impact the person has left behind. The line “remind me of every waking hour in whispers or in serenade” shows that the person’s memory is still alive and present in the minds of those who knew them. The line “light the darkness of the way you left every time we speak your name” suggests that the person’s death was a dark moment, but the memories of them serve as a light in the darkness.
Overall, “Anyway” is a touching tribute to someone who has left this world, expressing feelings of hope, support, and love towards that person's memory.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope you're seeing all you ever wished
I hope that everything you want and hoped for is coming true in your life.
Missing what you never missed
You're not missing anything you didn't already have.
I hope the silence is the kind you want
I hope you are content with the kind of quiet you have in your life.
And the noise is just your heart in song
May the noise in your life be nothing but the sound of your inner happiness and fulfillment.
I hope the worries that were raining down
I hope that the problems you had are not a burden anymore.
Are the reasons that you're climbing up
I hope that the struggles you've faced have only made you stronger.
I hope you're huddled in contented wake
I hope you wake up every morning feeling content and at peace.
Just like you always dreamed
I hope your life is turning out exactly the way you always imagined.
Coz we all care about your soul
We all care about you and want you to be happy and fulfilled.
So remind me of every waking hour
Let me know all the details of your life, every moment of your day.
In whispers or in serenade
Whether you tell me in a whisper or sing it to me, I want to know it all.
Light the darkness of the way you left
Help us see the good in the past and let go of any negativity.
Every time we speak your name
You are always on our minds and in our hearts.
And the worries that were raining down
The troubles you faced don't matter to us anymore.
Will be the reasons we're climbing up
We will use what we learned from your struggles to grow and improve ourselves.
Hope you're smiling in the warm sun
I hope you are happy and joyful, basking in the healing warmth of the sun.
Like you knew you would
May your happiness be so great that you knew it was always coming.
Well we love and we lose but we need and we choose anyway
Life is full of ups and downs, but we keep going because we need to and we choose to.
Yes we love and we lose but we need and we choose anyway
We continue to live our lives despite the challenges and losses because it's what we need and want to do.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Digger pool
One of my favorites on the album, it gets into your head and I find myself singing it repeatedly!
WorldThroughaLens
One of the best around...he can do no wrong.Another beautiful song.
Lourobyn12
I still completely adore this song, it does nothing but make me happy and is my go to song when i need something to make me smile.
2liv4bata
Love this strong song… strong lyrics…wow
halfnewf13
Love it Ruarri - you are simply the best, each and every song is a hit xxx
Mike H
Just heard 'Until The Luck Runs Out' on the Bob Harris show and then watched the video online - Sublime!
Flora Miles
This makes me think of a friend who we lost a few months ago. Bittersweet.
Jane Fenning
Just heard him perform on glastonbury, wonderful :)
JulesBD
Thank you for a wonderful summer evening at Fistral Beach, Cornwall this July. Watching the amazing sunset, feet stuck in sand, bottle of cider in one hand and listening to your beautiful songs. Julia, Kerstin, Mirjam + Lisa from Austria
Rebecca Pierce
We Love and we Lose but we need and we choose anyway!!!