A young musician could hardly find better training. But musically, St Lucia's heart lay elsewhere, and South Africa was full of other rhythms. "My mom says I used to sing along to Michael Jackson," he says - an ordinary anecdote, until he adds, "when I was an infant." As a young teenager, he started to feel that he'd had his fill of classical, and it felt like an epiphany when he discovered the direct emotionality of pop. Eventually, he left the creative "small pond" of South Africa for England, where he spent three years studying music in Liverpool.
St. Lucia's journey ended - as so many journeys do - in New York City, where he started working on the tracks that would ultimately turn into his self titled debut release on Neon Gold. The atmospheric quality of St. Lucia's electronic pop is powerful, with the musician's global travels and history of secret hideaways effortlessly passed onto the audience through his dreamy, shimmering synths.
Neon Gold will release St Lucia's debut album later this year. Formerly a singles-only label that launched releases Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, The Naked & Famous and helped launch the careers of countless others.
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Elevate
St. Lucia Lyrics
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But somehow you always will be there
And there's nothing to it
But somehow you always understand
There's no way to wake up now
Too many times I saw you cry
And no one can make up it
You wait for the sun to make the sky
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
All this time, never thought I would see you smile
Know that I and I know that I see you now
But I know I can't walk in
Never go back again
No matter how, tonight I'll never go back, never go back again
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
Hold on to your heart
Hold on to your heart
Hold on to your heart
The lyrics to St. Lucia's song Elevate talk about the power of a supportive presence in one's life. The singer admires someone who is always there for them, understanding and comforting them in times of need. The song speaks about the struggles of life, referencing moments when the singer has seen this person cry, but also recognizing that they always wait for the sun to come out, representing hope and the possibility of a better day. The chorus repeats the idea of no one else being able to elevate or take this person away from their troubles, cementing their importance in the singer's life.
The second verse of the song takes a more introspective turn, acknowledging the singer's own limitations in being there for this person in a reciprocal way, but also expressing gratitude for being able to witness that person smile. The line "I know I can't walk in, never go back again" suggests that the singer may have had their own struggles in the past, and while they cannot fully understand the other person's experience, they want to be a source of strength for them going forward.
Overall, the song is a tribute to the power of human connection, the importance of being there for each other during difficult times, and the hope that things can get better. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that this person is truly special to the singer, and that no one else could fill their place in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know how you do it
I am amazed at your ability to always be there
But somehow you always will be there
You consistently show up when I need you
And there's nothing to it
You seem to effortlessly come through for me
But somehow you always understand
You have an intuitive sense of what I need
There's no way to wake up now
I am in a state of despair and cannot see a way out
Too many times I saw you cry
I have witnessed your pain and sorrow too often
And no one can make up it
No one can make up for the hurt you have experienced
You wait for the sun to make the sky
You patiently wait for brighter days ahead
All this time, never thought I would see you smile
I never expected to see you happy after all you've been through
Know that I and I know that I see you now
I recognize and acknowledge your joy in this moment
But I know I can't walk in
I understand that I cannot fully experience your joy
Never go back again
I refuse to let the past bring me down again
No matter how, tonight I'll never go back, never go back again
Regardless of what happens in the future, I am committed to moving forward from this point on
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
No one else can bring you to a higher level of happiness and peace
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
No one else can guide you towards a brighter future
Hold on to your heart
Stay true to your innermost self
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: JEAN-PHILIP GROBLER, ROSS CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonikq
lyrics:
I don't know how you do it
But somehow you always will be there
And there's nothing to it
But somehow you always understand
There's no way to wake up now
Too many times I saw you cry
And no one can make up it
You wait for the sun to make the sky
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
All this time, never thought I would see you smile
Know that I and I know that I see you now
But I know I can't walk in
Never go back again
No matter how, tonight I'll never go back, never go back again
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
And no one elevates you, elevates you now
And no one's gonna take you, gonna take you there
Hold on to your heart
Hold on to your heart
Hold on to your heart
@BobWilliam
Can't understand the level of underratederness of this band. Not only one or two hits, but pretty much every song they release are awesome.
@jonathanwarrdddedcxddeecec4787
I agree completely .
@KingSlimjeezy
seriously. Even two years later like GOD DAMN he is so damn good.
EDIT: Saving grace, he has 20x more plays on spotify for like every song so thats good
@rioaditya1459
damn, agree with you
@peacesells
I could not agree anymore with that statement. They are absolutely amazing. Seen them 4 times and every single time they blew me away. I hear so many other bands with mediocre songs get tons of media exposure when St. Lucia deserves to be at the top of every chart, list, you name it!
@davidm.ch.425
Yess THIS IS AMAZINGG!! SONG!! NOSTALGIC!
@ArgentinaAgel
The most underrated band of our times.. Great songs!
@mrMankx
Well...Yes!!! :)
@cherrycandy.
I love this song. St. Lucia deserves more views
@1997saltydog
+Cherry Candy They do have more views. Most of the listeners are on spotify. This song has 10m+ views on spotify,