Sid started attending Berklee College of Music in the fall of 2008. At Berklee, Sid got seriously into songwriting and working on original material, articulating and evolving his musical vision. He will be graduating Berklee in the Spring of 2012.
In October, 2010 Sid released his debut Acoustic EP, โBe Easy; The Acoustic Sessionsโ which received an amazing response with over 10,000 downloads. With a rapidly growing fanbase, Sid currently has over half a million views on Youtube, and over 3,000 subscribers. His covers and originals have earned spots on leading blogs such as Good Music All Day and Fresh New Tracks.
Sid is currently working on the release of two new singles in early April. Having worked with industry giants, the new music will be an exciting, holistic representation of Sid as a musician. Bringing together his R&B vocal style, Pop and Hip Hop production, insightful lyricism, and Indian Classical elements, he describes his genre as Urban/Indie/Pop. Sid Sriram looking forward to progress forward on this musical journey, influencing the world with his powerful, catchy and most importantly REAL music.
Elevate
Sid Sriram Lyrics
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this smoke turns to thoughts, invisibly repeatedly
Dreaming in my head, eyes wide open
Open up these gates in my mind
Flood all these streets, let it all go
Cleanse my body, body and soul
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
and take me away
We made it to the stereo
woke up in a fucking dream
welcome to the party bro
it aint always just what it seems
everything is faded
and the ones who almost made it
are ____ to photographs passed around the latest
one just came into my city and she smiles just out of pity
Yeah its funny that I know that of course Ill never show that
Im just looking for some Motivation motivation
bring me to the top let me yoda-la-he-oh-ya-___
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
No hesitation
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
and take me away
I found this little flame, told her all my secrets
All my stories, fed her all my deepests
thoughts from my brain, from my veins
and everywhere else inside me
knowing she'd see what I'd see
Now I'm here, with this fire all around
Yea I'm here, lift me up lift me up off the ground
Take me higher take me higher
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
No hesitation
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
and take me away
The lyrics of Sid Sriram's song Elevate show a person seeking freedom from the constraints of their mind and surroundings. The first few lines of the song talk about the struggle of the person to find solace in the midst of the chaos in life. The phrase "Static turns to stars, give me room to breathe" suggests that the person is overwhelmed with the mundane events of daily life and is longing for a space to unwind.
The lyrics then move towards the idea of liberation from the self-imposed boundaries of one's mind. The person wishes to let go of the negativity that's weighing them down and wants to embrace clarity and positivity. The phrase "Cleanse my body, body and soul" is a testament to this idea of renewal and transformation.
In the second verse, the person is surrounded by a sense of disorientation as the line "woke up in a fucking dream" suggests. They feel disillusioned by the people around them who are merely trying to fit in, so much so that some are settling for mediocrity ("the ones who almost made it"). However, the person is still seeking something greater, and the line "Im just looking for some Motivation motivation" conveys that they are seeking inspiration to rise up and elevate themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of Elevate showcase the struggle for self-actualization and freedom from the limitations of one's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Static turns to stars, give me room to breathe
I need space and time away from the monotony of life to explore the universe and find myself.
this smoke turns to thoughts, invisibly repeatedly
My mind is cluttered with thoughts, and I need to let go of this smoke to clear my mind.
Dreaming in my head, eyes wide open
I am in a constant state of daydreaming, yet aware of reality at the same time.
Open up these gates in my mind
I need to unlock the potential of my mind and be open to all possibilities.
Flood all these streets, let it all go
I need to release all my emotions and free myself from all the negativity that holds me back.
Cleanse my body, body and soul
I need to purify myself from all the impurities in both my physical and spiritual self.
Elevate me, burn away everything that suffocates me
I want to rise above my struggles and be freed from everything that pulls me down.
No hesitation
I want this transformation to happen now, without any delay.
and take me away
I want to escape into a world free from stress and pain.
We made it to the stereo
I have reached a point in life where I can share my creations with the world.
woke up in a fucking dream
I have achieved my dreams and am now living in a surreal state.
welcome to the party bro
I am inviting you to come along and experience this newfound joy with me.
it ain't always just what it seems
Things are not always as they appear, and there may be hidden layers to everything.
everything is faded
Memories of the past have become hazy, and I need something to ignite them again.
and the ones who almost made it
People who came close to achieving their goals but failed still live in my memories.
are ____ to photographs passed around the latest
Their struggles have been captured in photos and are being circulated in the latest trends.
one just came into my city and she smiles just out of pity
A new person has arrived in the city, and she is smiling out of sympathy or maybe pretending to be nice.
Yeah it's funny that I know that of course I'll never show that
I am aware of her intentions but will never address them to avoid any confrontation.
I'm just looking for some Motivation motivation
I need something or someone to motivate me and give me the drive to push forward.
bring me to the top let me yoda-la-he-oh-ya-___
Take me to the pinnacle of success, and let me bask in its glory.
I found this little flame, told her all my secrets
I have found someone who I can confide in and who reignites the fire within me.
All my stories, fed her all my deepests
I have shared with her my experiences and my deepest truths.
thoughts from my brain, from my veins
I have poured out everything, including the thoughts running through my mind and the feelings coursing through my veins.
and everywhere else inside me
I have shared with her everything that is inside me, my hopes, my fears, my dreams, and my aspirations.
knowing she'd see what I'd see
I am confident that she sees the real me and understands the vision I have for myself.
Now I'm here, with this fire all around
I have been ignited with new passion and enthusiasm, and everything around me is starting to catch fire.
Yea I'm here, lift me up lift me up off the ground
I have been lifted from the ground, and I am ready to soar to new heights.
Take me higher take me higher
I want to keep reaching for even greater heights and continue growing.
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sidsrirammusic
Thank you for all the love! I put so much emotion and thought into each of these videos, renditions and FREE downloads. I'm finally working on my first full length album, and I NEED your support to fund the project! please go to the description box for the fundraising link, let's make this happen together and take a huge step forward with this movement! Every single dollar makes a huge difference, and your support will go such a long way!๏ปฟ
@sudha8997
Sri Ram garu memalini chusthu me songs ventu undali . Yapptiki .๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Sir me voice tho madhurashtakam vinali ani undi sir.
@BrettTaulbee
I got chills from the start.. I already know its good. Get that album out there! You're too good man. You've got some awesome talent Sid! Production is really good. Minimal, but beautiful.
@ABoyCalledRic
bro this inspired me so much back than, that intro still gives me chills
@awaldoster
man... breathtaking ...
@bezzinamusic
Both the production & vocals on this are just awesome
@KatieKatouree
sid ive bee a fan forever i love your voice!
@PnwTrucker253
your songs are on repeat on my ipod keep what it up!
@slendah
Mind....blown.
@mugeshk736
Bro Ur voice awesome fabulous no words bro have a great life bro