Scarlet Rebels consist of Wayne Doyle (vocals/guitar), Chris Jones (lead guitar), Josh Townshend (guitar), Wayne Esmonde (bass) and Gary Doyle (drums). Josh Townshend is the son of Simon Townshend and the nephew of Pete Townshend, both of The Who. Wayne and Gary are brothers.
According to Wayne, the name Scarlet Rebels was inspired by the band’s local rugby team, the Llanelli Scarlets. “Growing up where we did, you either play rugby or form a band, and I was never big enough to play rugby,” laughs Wayne. “But we wanted to have that link to where we’re from. Plus it’s a rock’n’roll colour, red.”
“My thing has always been to write songs that go somewhere, that tell a story,” said Wayne. “I don’t want us to be a band who just write songs for the sake of it.” Scarlet Rebels began in 2021 collecting food donations for food banks at headline shows. They also raised over £2,000 for The Trussell Trust food bank.
Heal
Scarlet Rebels Lyrics
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You thing about all things that got you nowhere
A promise here, a promise there it works for no one
You keep your focus on the things that you know you want, oh-oh
I just want to help you heal
I just want to help you heal
You feel the sun in your hair
Years ago when you were young you left for no one
But now you're here and all that youth and beauty are gone
You hold your hand up just admit you needed someone now, now
′Cause I just want to help you heal
I can tell the way you feel
But I'm here to let you know
That you'll never be alone
If you let me help you heal
(If you let me help you heal)
I just want to help you heal
I can tell the way you feel
But I′m here to let you know
That you′ll never be alone
I don't wanna take the wheel
I don′t wanna drive the way
I see you feel alone
And I just wanna hear you say
Please let me help you heal
Please let me help you heal
Please let me help you heal
I can tell the way you feel
But I'm here to let you know
That you′ll never be alone
I don't wanna take the wheel
I don′t wanna drive the way
I see you feel alone
I just wanna hear you say
Please let me help you heal
Please let me help you heal
The lyrics of Scarlet Rebels’ “Heal” discuss the concept of healing and belonging. The individual being addressed in the song seems to be struggling with feelings of alienation and loneliness. The first verse communicates the importance of taking responsibility for one’s life and the need to avoid making empty promises to oneself. The idea of focusing on knowing what you want and taking time to find it is emphasized throughout the song. Although the song acknowledges the struggles and hardships that one may face in life, it communicates the desire to heal and overcome them.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their desire to be a support system for the individual being addressed. The singer states that they do not want to take control of the situation or make decisions for the individual. Instead, the singer is offering themselves as a source of comfort and support. The repetition of the phrase “Please let me help you heal” highlights the singer’s desire to be a positive influence and help the individual find a sense of acceptance and belonging.
Overall, “Heal” communicates a message of hope and encouragement. The song recognizes the struggles of life while encouraging perseverance and offering support to those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time you're on your own no excuses
You need to take responsibility for yourself and stop making excuses.
You think about all things that got you nowhere
Reflect on the actions you took that led you to where you are now, and learn from them.
A promise here, a promise there it works for no one
Making promises without fulfilling them is futile for everyone involved.
You keep your focus on the things that you know you want, oh-oh
Stay focused on your goals and what you truly desire.
I just want to help you heal
I want to support you in your healing process.
You feel the sun in your hair
You are reminded of a happy time in the past.
It takes you back some
The memory brings you back to a specific moment in time.
Years ago when you were young you left for no one
You made decisions in the past without considering the opinions of others.
But now you're here and all that youth and beauty are gone
You are now facing the realities of aging, and feeling the impact of past decisions on your current state.
You hold your hand up just admit you needed someone now, now
You are finally acknowledging that you need someone to help you through this difficult time.
′Cause I just want to help you heal
I am genuinely interested in being a support system for your healing journey.
I can tell the way you feel
I can sense that you are struggling and in need of help.
But I'm here to let you know that you'll never be alone
I want you to know that I will always be there for you to lean on, and you will never have to go through this alone.
If you let me help you heal
You need to be open to receiving help for true healing to take place.
I don't wanna take the wheel
I don't want to control your healing process or make decisions for you.
I don't wanna drive the way
I don't want to take the lead in your healing journey.
I see you feel alone
I can tell that you are struggling with feeling isolated and unsupported.
And I just wanna hear you say
I want you to vocalize your need for help and support.
Please let me help you heal
I am actively reaching out to offer support and want to be involved in your healing process.
Writer(s): Scott Thomas
Contributed by Olivia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
josivan ferreira
\m/ congratulations great masters of rock beautiful music \m/
celia crowe
WOW! Love it👣👣👣💟👆👐
Ian Jones
Love this 🙌🏽🖤🏴
paulgraydrummer
Nice one fellas!
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