1) Ruth is a French new w… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Ruth is a French new wave band formed in the early 1980s by Thierry Müller. The group's lone album, "Polaroïd/Roman/Photo", was released in 1985. It sold just 50 copies and was relegated to obscurity until the track “Polaroïd/Roman/Photo” started appearing on bootlegs and compilations in the early 2000s, slowly becoming the cult synthpop classic it is nowadays. Ruth are a shining light from an oft forgotten music scene that is becoming increasingly influential today.
Ruth was the brainchild of Thierry Müller, a photographer and graphic artist from Paris who drew his inspiration from bands and artists like Brian Eno, Stockhausen, Pere Ubu, Neu, Velvet Underground and Kraftwerk. The line-up of Ruth was collaborative and fluid, brass mingles with prototype drum machines, and squalling experimentation sits alongside sultry French girls across 40 minutes of edgy pop innovation that sounds remarkably undated alongside contemporary pop music.
In 2012 Ruth came back with "Far From Paradise", a collaborative album with Italian electronic artist Mushy.
2) Ruth is a Bulgarian soul/jazz singer. For Ruth Koleva, music isn't just a hobby, it's her way of life. She starts traveling around the world at the age of 9, having her first official stage appearance in Thailand. At 15, she flies to New York to enchant Joe Fletcher, a top manager and concert promoter who has worked with a wide range of musicians (BB King, James Brown, Tori Amos, Black Eyed Peas), the result of which is singing up with him and recording her first original demo with Martin Briley, who is famous for successfully producing, writing and co-writing songs for gold record artists such as *NSYNC, Elton John, Daughtry and Marc Anthony. In 2007, Ruth is chosen among hundreds of candidates to spend five months in the capital of show business, Los Angeles, training at the Hollywood Pop Academy where she performs in front of the soul music pioneer Stevie Wonder. Meanwhile, she meets Carlos Neal from Universal Music and records four tracks which are to be released later this year. Loaded with experience and energy for new musical challenges, she joins the hip hop label ILLmate . Ruth's one-of-a-kind voice has also brought her into duet performances, on- stage with Bobby McFerrin, and dub legend Mad Professor, who admits to being fascinated by her ability to experiment fluidly with several musical idioms at only 17 years of age.
3) Ruth is an American Christian rock band. New Tooth and Nail rock band Ruth has "Cross(ed) the Line" of being typical with their astonishing debut album Secondhand Dreaming. Originating from the city of Vancouver, WA the band is lead by Dustin Ruth (Vocals / Guitar) and consists of Justin Schiermeister (Bass), Roomie Reid (Drums), and Nicholas Wiinikka (Guitar). Ruth’s sound is somewhere between Switchfoot and Lifehouse with vocal similarities to The Fray, Switchfoot and Everyday Sunday.
4) Ruth was a mid-1990s, London-based Britpop band who released a string of moderately successful singles and one full-length, "Harrison," in 1999. In 2001 the band changed their name to The 45s and released two more singles and one more full-length before their split in 2002. That same year, frontman Matt Hales then went on to form the far more commercially successful Aqualung, who would have a string of hits in both the U.K. and U.S. in the mid-2000s.
5) Ruth is an African-American singer who recorded two Spanish language albums of Tejano music.
6) Ruth is a very obscure British folk-rock singer with only one known recording to her name, the fabulously poignant '87 Sundays', a lament from a London girl left pregnant by a wastrel. The song can be found on the Cherry Red compilation, 'Dream Babes Volume 5'. No biographical information at all is known about the singer.
You Are
Ruth Lyrics
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Light a match 'cause I don't get it yet
Shake out mistakes that I've made
Swallow them down, is it more than I can take
When You call my name to walk on water?
Cause You are the waves that I feel when I'm sinking
You are the storms that I feel when I'm dying
And I know, I know, I know, I know
You are God, You are God, I know, I know
See You there standing on the shoreline
Watching me out here as I'm taking on the storm and I
I want You and I need You
And do You hear me? Because I hear You
When You call my name to walk on water
Cause You are the waves that I feel when I'm sinking
You are the storms that I feel when I'm dying
You are God, You are God
And I know, I know, I know, I know
You are God, You are God, I know, I know
I feel You touching me, I feel You touching me
I feel You touching me, is there anything else to believe?
I feel You touching me, I feel You touching me
I feel You touching me, I feel You touching me
Cause You are the waves that I feel when I'm sinking
You are the storms that I feel when I'm dying
You are God, You are God
And I know, I know, I know, I know
You are God, You are God, I know
Cause You are the waves that I feel when I'm sinking
You are the storms that I feel when I'm dying
You are God, You are God
And I know, I know, I know, I know
You are God, You are God
The song "You Are" by Ruth speaks about the challenges and struggles that people go through in life. The opening lyrics hint at the frustration that comes with trying to understand something, and feeling like you're not making any progress. Burning everything she's learning suggests that she's getting rid of all her old beliefs and insights and starting afresh. The line "Swallow them down, is it more than I can take?" implies that she is questioning her own capacity to handle the situation she's in.
As the song progresses, Ruth sings about feeling overwhelmed by the storms of life and describes how she feels sinking. However, amidst her struggles, she feels a sense of peace and divine presence that reminds her of something greater than herself - the presence of God. The chorus repeats that "You are God", emphasizing this idea that no matter what the struggles are, God is always present to help and provide comfort.
The second verse slows things down a bit and becomes more introspective. Ruth sings about seeing God on the shoreline, standing as a watcher, watching as she's taking on a storm. This particular line could refer to the idea that through life struggles, God is always present; watching, guiding, and waiting for us to call out to Him for help. As the song shifts back to the chorus, the feeling of peace and comfort that Ruth feels deepens further as she has the sensation that God is touching her.
Overall, the song "You Are" is a reminder to people who are going through difficult situations that they are never alone. God is always present and ready to guide, support, and provide comfort. Through the storms of life, He is the constant and is always present to help us and keep us afloat.
Line by Line Meaning
Burning everything I'm learning
I am trying to understand everything, but it feels like everything is confusing and difficult.
Light a match 'cause I don't get it yet
I am struggling to comprehend everything, and it feels like I need a spark of insight to help me understand.
Shake out mistakes that I've made
I need to let go of the mistakes that I have made in the past and move forward.
Swallow them down, is it more than I can take
I am trying to take responsibility for my mistakes and learn from them, but it is difficult to do so.
When You call my name to walk on water?
When I am faced with challenges that seem impossible, I wonder if I am capable of overcoming them with your help.
Cause You are the waves that I feel when I'm sinking
When I am struggling and feel like I am drowning, I know that you are there to support and uplift me.
You are the storms that I feel when I'm dying
When I am going through difficulties that feel like they may overcome me, I know that you are there to help me weather the storm.
You are God, You are God
You are all-powerful and always present, and I place my faith in you.
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I have faith and conviction in my belief in you.
See You there standing on the shoreline
I know that you are always watching over me, even when I feel lost and alone.
Watching me out here as I'm taking on the storm and I
Even when I feel like I am facing insurmountable difficulties, I know that you are watching over me and guiding me through them.
I want You and I need You
I long for your guidance and support, knowing that I cannot face the challenges of life alone.
And do You hear me? Because I hear You
I speak to you in prayer and meditation, and I know that you hear me and guide me in return.
I feel You touching me, is there anything else to believe?
I feel your presence with me always, and it is a comfort and a confirmation of my faith in you.
You are God, You are God
I know that you are all-powerful and always present, and I trust in your guidance and support.
And I know, I know, I know, I know
I have unshakeable faith in you and trust in your guidance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JERMAINE DUPRI, JOHNATA M AUSTIN, MANUEL LONNIE SEAL
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