In 1999 she sang lead vocals on the track "Gravity of Love" on Enigma's album The Screen Behind the Mirror, which was also released as a single. She also performed guest-vocals for their 2003 album Voyageur.
Ruth-Ann's first solo album 'What About Us' was released on 4th June 2007, and is now available to buy exclusively on iTunes. The album is produced by Michael Cretu of Enigma and is released digitally worldwide.
What About Us
Ruth Ann Lyrics
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Say… what about us
Seeds of love, touchdown in my heart
And… what about us
Shadows from above, in the tunnel of love
But… what about us
Signs of love, like a touchdown in my heart
Darkness is forming around a wall of silence
Come out of the shade and just say,
Oh what about us
Shadows from above, in the tunnel of love
But… what about us
Signs of love like a touchdown in my heart
Just say… what about us
Darkness is forming around a wall of silence
Come out of the shade and just say,
Oh what about us
What about us…
The lyrics to Ruth Ann's song What About Us speak to the idea of two people being in love, but one of them is hesitant to fully commit. The metaphor of a labyrinth of love suggests that the journey of love can be confusing and difficult to navigate. The lines "heart will starve" and "darkness is forming around a wall of silence" suggest that this hesitancy is causing emotional pain and a sense of isolation.
The repeated phrase "what about us" can be seen as a plea for acknowledgement and validation from the other person. The seeds of love and signs of love suggest that there is a real connection between them, but something is holding one of them back. The image of shadows from above in the tunnel of love creates a sense of uncertainty and danger.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the complexity of relationships and the difficulties that arise when one person is not fully invested. The repeated plea of "what about us" highlights the importance of communication and honesty in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart will starve, labyrinth of love
My heart is in danger of starving in this complex maze of love
Say… what about us
I need to know if you still care about us
Seeds of love, touchdown in my heart
My heart has been touched by the seeds of love
And… what about us
But what about us, are we not worth fighting for?
Shadows from above, in the tunnel of love
I feel like we're in a dark tunnel with no escape
But… what about us
Despite our situation, we should still care about us
Signs of love, like a touchdown in my heart
I feel the signs of love deeply in my heart
Just say… what about us
Can you please just tell me how you feel about us?
Darkness is forming around a wall of silence
Our silence is making it difficult to see the light
Come out of the shade and just say,
Let's come out of this darkness and be honest with each other,
Oh what about us
Because we need to know, what about us?
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.