Born the middle child of three sisters to a trucker in Mississippi, Ruelle was raised on a dairy farm. She attended music school in Sydney, Australia. Ruelle is now professionally based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Eckford adopted the French word "Ruelle" as her stage name because she liked how it gave off a sense of darkness and mystery and how it had multiple meanings including "chamber" and "wolf".
Though Nashville is best known for country music and rock-and-roll, Eckford's first two albums, For What It's Worth (2010) and Show and Tell (2012), released under her birth name Maggie Eckford, were indie pop. She then adopted the stage name Ruelle to represent a change in genre, moving toward electronic pop with a dark and cinematic style in the EPs Up in Flames (2015) and Madness (2016).
Ruelle's first television placement was a song in a Japanese iPad commercial. Besides the aforementioned theme songs for Shadowhunters and The Shannara Chronicles, Ruelle's songs have also been featured in numerous primetime television series, including Dancing with the Stars, Guilt, How to Get Away with Murder, The Leftovers, The Originals, Pretty Little Liars, Quantico, Reckless, Revenge, Scream, Sleepy Hollow, So You Think You Can Dance, Teen Wolf, The Vampire Diaries, and The Walking Dead.
Until We Go Down, after its use in Shannara, was used at the end of "Steel Bars and Stone Walls", the season 2 premiere of Wynonna Earp.
On film, she is featured on both the trailer and the soundtrack for The Loft as well as trailers for Bad Moms,Before I Fall, Free State of Jones, and Keeping up with the Joneses. Her song "Game of Survival" is featured in the 13 Reasons Why trailer.
Ruelle has collaborated with electronic music producer Ki:Theory, provided the vocals on his song "Bringing Me Down".
Ruelle's best-performing song on the Billboard charts is "I Get to Love You", which reached #15 on the Spotify Viral 50 on March 5, 2016.
Exodus
Ruelle Lyrics
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Oh, we′re so systematic
Oh, no (oh, no)
Hypnotized by the magic
But we're too scared to have it
Can we break out of the mold?
This is getting old
Our followers keep growing
But do we know each other
Outside of all this clutter?
Comparison is killing us
We hate it, but we can't get enough
Can we find our own lane
Before it drives us insane?
Slow it down
Can we just slow it down?
Can we come back to us?
Remember how it was?
Let it all turn to dust
We need an exodus
Soak in the wonder
Outside of filters and colors
Let go (oh, no)
Oh, this pressure we're under
It′s louder than thunder
Can we separate the noise
From our inner voice and
Slow it down
Can we just slow it down?
Can we come back to us?
Remember how it was?
Let it all turn to dust
We need an exodus
We need an exodus
Don′t wanna forget how to feel
Make believing this is real
Just wanna get lost in the moment
Don't wanna forget how to feel
Make believing this is real
Just wanna get lost in the moment
So I can
Slow it down
Can we just slow it down?
Can we come back to us?
Remember how it was?
Let it all turn to dust
We need an exodus
We need an exodus
In Ruelle's song Exodus, the artist expresses the feeling of being overwhelmed by the systematic lifestyle we are living in. The first verse describes how we have become creatures of habit and how we are hypnotized by the magic of social media, but are too scared to experience it in reality. We are stuck in this mold which is tiring and it's time to break out of it. The second verse talks about the loneliness we feel despite having so many followers on social media. We do not know each other outside of all the clutter and comparison is killing us. We need to find our own lane before it drives us insane. The chorus talks about slowing down and coming back to ourselves, remembering how it was before all the noise and clutter. We need to have an Exodus - let it all turn to dust and start anew.
This song highlights the toxic nature of social media and how it has taken over our lives. We are constantly comparing ourselves to others and trying to fit into molds that are not realistic. We have become lonely and isolated despite being connected to so many people. The song calls for a change in perspective and approach towards social media and urges us to take a step back and find our own identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Creatures of habit
We are creatures of habit, creatures who are inclined to follow the same patterns and routines consciously or subconsciously.
Oh, we’re so systematic
We are known to be systematic, attractive of discipline and order, and always keeping things controlled.
Oh, no (oh, no)
As we continue to follow the same routine, we realize that doing so offers us no benefit or any additional success, leading to disappointment.
Hypnotized by the magic
We are fascinated by the magic of our daily lives and the technology surrounding it, yet it hinder our capability to harness its full potential.
But we're too scared to have it
Although we're interested in technology, we are afraid to make use of it, as exploring it requires tolerance for failure and the unknown.
Can we break out of the mold?
Can we manage to divert from the predictable patterns and routines and start experimenting with new ways of approaching our lives?
This is getting old
The repeated routine is becoming tedious and boring, urging us to look for something new and different to break out of this cycle.
Lonely, we're so lonely
Despite the rise in social networks and constant interactions, we are still in isolation, lacking genuine connections and failing to understand one another.
Our followers keep growing
While we have an abundance of followers on social media, these people are not necessarily our friends, and there's much we do not know about them.
But do we know each other outside of all this clutter?
Compared to the digital connection, do we have actual offline relationships and meaningful interactions between us?
Comparison is killing us
Comparing ourselves, our possessions, and our lives to others' is burdening us, resulting in a negative, unfulfilling self-image.
We hate it, but we can't get enough
Although we are aware of our need to stop comparing and leading our own lives, but we're addicted to the excitement of social media and keep scrolling to keep up-to-date.
Can we find our own lane?
Can we figure out our unique skills and interests and explore them, instead of blindly becoming another trend followers?
Before it drives us insane?
It is easy to be pulled into the cycle of trends and constant interactions, leading to negative impacts to self-esteem, judgment, and lifestyle.
Soak in the wonder
Take a moment and indulge in the simple wonders of the world that surrounds us.
Outside of filters and colors
Indulge in the beauty of nature and all its colors, without the filters and manipulation of technology.
Let go (oh, no)
Let go of the control we think we have over our daily life, and experience new opportunities and possibilities.
Oh, this pressure we're under
The pressure of social media, and how it has a direct impact on our perception of our self-worth and the self-perception of others towards us.
It's louder than thunder
The stress and anxiety from the constant comparisons and self-judgment is more burdensome than the noise of thunder.
Can we separate the noise from our inner voice?
Can we differentiate between the noise of social media and the voice of reason and emotions inside us?
And slow it down
Take a step back and slow down our pace of life that is generated by social media trends and stimuli.
Can we just slow it down?
Can we make the decision to stop our current routine and start adjusting our life to a slower pace course that is more controlled by us (not social media)?
Can we come back to us?
Can we not lose our identity and return to a true representation of us, instead of imitating others through social media trends?
Remember how it was?
Remember a time where we didn't rely on social media as our guidance and source of entertainment.
Let it all turn to dust
The chaos of social media will eventually be forgotten, left as a memory in our minds.
We need an exodus
We require a new beginning, a shift towards a more personalized way of living that is controlled by our inner voice.
Don't wanna forget how to feel
We don't want to lose our connection to a genuine experience, with emotions that feel real and impactful.
Make believing this is real
Making the illusion generated by social media and its fake reality appear genuine.
Just wanna get lost in the moment
Experience meaningful moments that take us away from the prolonged hours of scrolling and disconnect us from the online world.
So I can
Indulge in a more genuine experience outside of social media.
We need an exodus
We must shift from following the trends and patterns of social media, to start experiencing authentic and genuine experiences controlled by us.
Writer(s): Dalton Diehl, Ruslan Odnoralov, Sam Tinnesz, Maggie Eckford
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Endri Llazi
Creatures of habit
Oh, we're so systematic
Oh, no (Oh, no)
Hypnotized by the magic
But we're too scared to have it
Can we break out of the mold?
This is getting old
Lonely, we're so lonely
Our followers keep growing
But do we know each other
Outside of all this clutter?
Comparison is killing us
We hate it, but we can't get enough
Can we find our own lane
Before it drives us insane?
Slow it down
Can we just slow it down?
Can we come back to us?
Remember how it was?
Let it all turn to dust
We need an exodus
Soak in the wonder
Outside of filters and colors
Let go (Oh, no)
Oh, this pressure we're under
It's louder than thunder
Can we separate the noise
From our inner voice? And
Slow it down
Can we just slow it down?
Can we come back to us?
Remember how it was?
Let it all turn to dust
We need an exodus
We need an exodus
Don't wanna forget how to feel
Make believing this is real
Just wanna get lost in the moment
Don't wanna forget how to feel
Make believing this is real
Just wanna get lost in the moment
So I can
Slow it down
Can we just slow it down?
Can we come back to us?
Remember how it was?
Let it all turn to dust
We need an exodus
We need an exodus
sosophj
Ruelle is underrated! Why hadn’t she introduced to the world yet
Scheherazade
She still has a soul .. that why ...
If you know what I'm talking about
Ftmh Ilzd
@Scheherazade that's really TRUE
ghost of death
If you want her to get popular then hated because of the obsessive fans
Tyler Douglas
It’s better this way
ℕ𝕠𝕩
This hits home...
How social media can be...
This is a deep song, a powerful one.
❤ love you, Ruelle ❤
Mackedah Hines
Never a bad song from this angel❤️
Esraa Z
Never get tired of her music❤️ such a talent
Nouha Chaibi
What a voice🥰💖✨🌚. I love you Ruelle❤️
callie levkin
She is so talented and deserves more recognition, her music is so serene and calming!!