The band resides in Cordeiro, Brazil (Cordeiro means “Lambtown” in English). The town is a small rural village. If you ever visit, the last thing you would expect to find is a super talented band singing American style Rock.
Daltri Barros, lead singer of South Cry, has had dreams of being a rock star since he was 15 years old. He even taught himself English by writing music in English.
The band finished their first album, Beyond Metaphor, in 2003. The album was made using borrowed instruments and recording in a put together studio. This album is now available on iTunes and is an interesting part of their history.
As the band progressed an uncle of Guill Erthall (lead guitars) decided to help the band chase their dreams. Paulo Velloso financed the making of the band’s second album “Keep An Eye On Me”. The band acquired their own instruments and recorded at a professional studio in Rio de Janeiro in 2008. However, the band still lacked any credible professional help with things such as mixing, mastering, and even producing. These elements might have been the missing ingredient keeping the band’s second album from making it big.
In 2009 an American took over as manager of the band. And soon there after the band was able to hook up with a world class producer from the USA to work with them on their next album.
Many of the top producers in the music industry were contacted. Surprisingly nearly every one of them responded back eagerly saying they would like to work with South Cry. The band manager actually had to say “thanks but no thanks…” to a 5 time Grammy Award winner and many others. It was a weird thing to do when representing a band with absolutely zero commercial success. Yet it showed how much potential the band has when it grabs the attention of so many top level producers.
After so much positive momentum the band got some terrible news. They would not be receiving their American visas. It seemed the US Government was not willing to welcome a band coming from such humble beginnings. Three visa denials led them to temporarily giving up on their American dreams and instead the band went to Compass Point Studios in the summer of 2010 to record their new album “Blue Moon”.
In May (2010) they travelled to Rio de Janeiro where they would take a flight to Panama. Incredibly it was the first time 3 of the 4 band members had ridden on a plane. Because the band could not enter the United States, they had to travel through Havana, Cuba in order to arrive to the Bahamas.
Compass Point Studios is a legendary studio located in Nassau, Bahamas. Many top artists have made recordings there including: U2, Bob Marley, Rolling Stones, Snoop Dog, Celine Dion, Puff Daddy, Li’L Kim, Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Buffet, Mariah Carey, AC/DC, and many more.
Now the band is hoping to hit a home run with their third album. To make it they will need to get found through American radio. If they are successful they will be able to get their U.S. visas and finally make their dreams come true of touring in the USA! Look for more news about this hopefully soon
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Help
South Cry Lyrics
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(Help) not just anybody
(Help) you know I need someone, help
(When) when I was younger (when I was young)
So much younger than today
(I never need) I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
And opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
(Now) and now my life has changed (my life has changed)
In oh so many ways
(My independ-) my independence seems to vanish in the haze
(But) but every now and then (now and then)
I feel so insecure
(I know that I) I know that I just need you like
I've never done before
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me
When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
(Now) but now these days are gone (these days are gone)
I'm not so self assured
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind
And opened up the doors
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh
The song "Help!" by South Cry is a plea for assistance and support during a time of personal struggle. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as the singer acknowledges their own limitations and asks for help from someone they trust. The repetition of the word "help" throughout the song underscores the urgency and sincerity of this request.
The opening lines, "I need somebody / (Help!) not just anybody / (Help!) you know I need someone / Help!" immediately set the tone for the song, emphasizing the singer's desperation for assistance. The subsequent lines, "I never needed anybody's help in any way / But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured," suggest that something has changed in the singer's life that has rendered them less confident in their ability to navigate it alone. The refrain, "Help me if you can, I'm feeling down / And I do appreciate you being 'round / Help me get my feet back on the ground / Won't you please, please help me?" reinforces this vulnerability and need for support.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on how their life has changed and how they have come to rely on the help of others. The lines, "And now my life has changed in oh so many ways / My independence seems to vanish in the haze," suggest that the singer has undergone a significant transformation, and that this transformation has come at a cost. The subsequent lines, "But every now and then I feel so insecure / (I know that I) I know that I just need you like I've never done before," reinforce the idea that the singer is still struggling to adjust to their new reality and that they need the help of others to find their footing.
Overall, the song "Help!" is a moving and relatable reflection on the importance of asking for help when we need it. It reminds us that we are all vulnerable and in need of support at times, and that reaching out to others for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Line by Line Meaning
I need somebody
The singer is in need of help from someone.
(Help!) not just anybody
The singer needs help from someone specific, not just any random person.
(Help!) you know I need someone
The singer is emphasizing the fact that they need someone's help.
Help!
The singer is pleading for help.
I never needed anybody's help in any way
The singer has always been independent and has never needed anyone's help before.
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured (but now these days are gone)
The singer is no longer as confident as they used to be and their self-assurance has decreased.
(And now I find) Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
The singer has come to a realization that they need help and are open to receiving it.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
The singer is asking for help from someone who is capable of helping them as they are feeling down.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
The singer is grateful for the person's presence and willingness to help.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer needs help getting back on track and feeling stable and grounded.
Won't you please, please help me?
The singer is begging for the person's help.
And now my life has changed in oh so many ways (and now my life has changed)
The singer's life has gone through numerous changes.
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
The singer's independence is dwindling and is becoming harder to maintain.
But every now and then I feel so insecure (I know that I)
Occasionally the singer feels insecure and knows they need help.
I know that I just need you like I've never done before
The singer knows they need the person's help now more than ever.
When I was younger, so much younger than today
The singer was more independent when they were younger.
(And now I find) now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors
The singer has come to a realization that they need help and are open to receiving it.
Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
The singer is asking for help from someone who is capable of helping them as they are feeling down.
And I do appreciate you being 'round
The singer is grateful for the person's presence and willingness to help.
Help me get my feet back on the ground
The singer needs help getting back on track and feeling stable and grounded.
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, ooh
The singer is desperately seeking the person's help.
Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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