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.
Rival
Ruelle Lyrics
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My only rival is within
Giants calling round the bend
My only rival is within
I won't let my demons win
My only rival is within
I will fight through thick and thin
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms end
My only rival is within
This is where it all begins
My only rival is within
The tide is high, it's sink or swim
My only rival is within
The lyrics to Ruelle's song Rival reflect a personal and universal struggle - the challenge of competing against oneself. The metaphor of the high tide sets the scene for the internal battle that rages within the singer. The use of the word 'rival' is an interesting choice because it implies a sense of contention and competition with the self. The following lines, "Giants calling round the bend, My only rival is within", add to the pressure that the singer is experiencing. The use of the word 'giants' conjures images of powerful adversaries, and the phrase 'calling round the bend' suggests that there are even greater challenges ahead. Yet, despite this external pressure, the singer acknowledges that the real competition resides within.
The lyrics in the second verse, "I won't let my demons win, My only rival is within, I will fight through thick and thin, My only rival is within", reflect the singer's determination to confront their innermost demons and overcome their inner rival. The repetition of the phrase 'my only rival is within' underscores the theme of battling oneself. The final verse, "Kingdoms rise and kingdoms end, My only rival is within, This is where it all begins, My only rival is within", highlights the fact that no matter how grand or significant external challenges may be, one's greatest battle is always fought within oneself.
Overall, Ruelle's song Rival is a poignant reflection on the struggle of self-competition and the personal battles we face. The use of metaphor and poetic language captures the essence of this theme beautifully.
Line by Line Meaning
The tide is high, it's sink or swim
I am faced with difficult challenges and it's up to me to overcome them.
My only rival is within
The biggest obstacle I face is my own inner demons and insecurities.
Giants calling round the bend
There will be great challenges to face in the near future.
I won't let my demons win
I won't allow my own insecurities and fears to hold me back.
I will fight through thick and thin
I am committed to persevering through any obstacle that comes my way.
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms end
Things can change quickly and unexpectedly, but I am determined to stay focused.
This is where it all begins
This is the moment where I take control and start working towards my goals.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVE BASSETT, MAGGIE ECKFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xarulaa
Lyrics:
The tide is high
It's sink or swim
My only rival is within
Giants curling rubberband
My only rival is within
I won't let my demons win
My only rival is within
I will fight through thick and thin
My only rival is within
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms end
My only rival is within
This is where it all begins
My only rival is within
The tide is high, it's sink or swim
My only rival is within
@darkassassin5781
the blacklist is really a great music picker
@zzplantlover
Someday I hope they release soundtracks by season because the music has been on point since episode 1
@OlgaFB1
totally :)
@deepakas4060
Being a creed fan, you had to like this kinda music.
@darrenhartman2846
My list is expanding!
@darrenhartman2846
Every song this woman does is a masterpiece!
@alejandracervantes6834
Ruellle is So underrated it makes me mad.
@cytlaliarriaga8752
Alejandra Cervantes I agree she deserves so much credit she's so amazing
@fallenmaria7863
I found her from Shadow Hunters ❤
@sarahreynolds5757
I KNOW RIGHT 😢❤️