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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Next To You
St. Lucia Lyrics
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With the nightingales and the broken cars
In the hope
That you'd find me there someday
Musicians play at a bar across the street
And their lonely patrons are on their feet
But the night
And somewhere in a desert another bomb fell
And the architects, they were giving them hell
In the boat
That they sailed in 'till morning
But anytime I fall asleep next to you
We turn off the lights and look up at the stars
And a streetlight slightly flickers in the dark
As I hear you breathing next to me
Millions of people keep checking their phones
As a Labrador keeps licking the bone
That it hid
In the earth five years ago
Director tells the actress to say her lines quick
There ain't no time here to overthink
The world's changed
And it's changing so quickly
And can't we build a skyscraper twenty miles thick
And fill it up with
All the shit that we bought
At the president's impeachment sale
But it's alright when I fall asleep next to you
We turn off the lights and look up at the stars
And a streetlight slightly flickers in the dark
As the morning creeps in softly
Oh, anytime I fall asleep next to you
We turn off the lights and look up at the stars
And a streetlight slightly flickers in the dark
As I hear you breathing next to me, oh
'Cos I'll be looking at you, girl
Why am I looking at you, girl?
Why am I looking at you?
The lyrics to St. Lucia's song "Next To You" convey a sense of longing and escapism, as well as a reflective observation of the world around us. The opening lines, "I fell asleep at the edge of the yard / With the nightingales and the broken cars / In the hope / That you'd find me there someday," suggest a desire for connection and the willingness to retreat from reality in search of that connection. The singer finds solace in the idea of being discovered by someone special.
The song then shifts focus to the outside world, where musicians play at a bar and its patrons, lonely and seeking escape, are filled with temporary joy. The line "But the night / Don't give up that easy" suggests that even in the midst of challenges and hardships, there is always a glimmer of hope or something to hold onto.
The second verse delves deeper into the changing world and its struggles. The reference to a bomb falling in the desert and architects giving them hell symbolizes the ongoing violence and turmoil in the world. Meanwhile, people remain fixated on their phones, oblivious to the larger issues at hand. The line "The world's changed / And it's changing so quickly" highlights the rapid pace of societal change and the need to adapt.
The chorus emphasizes the comfort found in the presence of a loved one. Falling asleep next to someone becomes a sanctuary from the chaos and uncertainties of the world. The stars, the flickering streetlight, and the peaceful breathing of the loved one all provide a sense of tranquility and security. These moments allow the singer to temporarily escape and find solace.
In summary, "Next To You" is a thoughtful exploration of longing for connection and a reflection on the world around us. It highlights the desire to find comfort in another person amidst the chaos and challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I fell asleep at the edge of the yard
I laid down and drifted into slumber at the boundary of the yard
With the nightingales and the broken cars
Amidst the melodic nightingales and abandoned, damaged automobiles
In the hope
That you'd find me there someday
With the expectation that eventually, you would discover me in that very place
Musicians play at a bar across the street
Musical artists perform at a bar located on the opposite side of the street
And their lonely patrons are on their feet
The solitary customers in the bar are standing up
But the night
Don't give up that easy
However, the darkness of the night persists with resilience
And somewhere in a desert another bomb fell
In an undisclosed desert location, yet another explosion occurred
And the architects, they were giving them hell
The architects of destruction were relentlessly causing havoc
In the boat
That they sailed in 'till morning
Within the vessel where they continued their destructive journey until dawn
But anytime I fall asleep next to you
Nevertheless, every time I find slumber beside you
We turn off the lights and look up at the stars
We deactivate the illumination and gaze at the celestial bodies
And a streetlight slightly flickers in the dark
Meanwhile, a streetlight faintly pulsates in the obscurity
As I hear you breathing next to me
While I perceive the sound of your breath beside me
Millions of people keep checking their phones
Countless individuals continue to verify their mobile devices
As a Labrador keeps licking the bone
Similar to how a Labrador Retriever persistently licks its bone
That it hid
In the earth five years ago
The bone that it concealed in the ground half a decade ago
Director tells the actress to say her lines quick
The director instructs the actress to deliver her lines swiftly
There ain't no time here to overthink
There is no opportunity to excessively contemplate in this situation
The world's changed
And it's changing so quickly
The world has transformed, and it continues to evolve rapidly
And can't we build a skyscraper twenty miles thick
Wouldn't it be possible to construct an extremely massive skyscraper
And fill it up with
All the shit that we bought
And occupy it with all the unnecessary possessions we acquired
At the president's impeachment sale
During the event where items are sold following the president's impeachment
But it's alright when I fall asleep next to you
However, it is perfectly fine when I drift into slumber beside you
We turn off the lights and look up at the stars
We switch off the illumination and direct our gaze towards the stars
And a streetlight slightly flickers in the dark
Simultaneously, a streetlamp softly wavers amidst the darkness
As the morning creeps in softly
As the morning gradually and tranquilly enters
Oh, anytime I fall asleep next to you
Oh, every time I find slumber beside you
We turn off the lights and look up at the stars
We deactivate the illumination and gaze at the celestial bodies
And a streetlight slightly flickers in the dark
Meanwhile, a streetlight faintly pulsates in the obscurity
As I hear you breathing next to me, oh
While I sense the sound of your breath beside me, oh
'Cos I'll be looking at you, girl
Because I will be observing you, girl
Why am I looking at you, girl?
Why am I gazing upon you, girl?
Why am I looking at you?
What is the reason behind my fixation on you?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jean-Phillip Grobler
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Ryan Latterell
This album sounds like it has more to offer than I expected. And my expectations were high
D. R.
I can't wait to dive into this album! Beautiful song!
Jared Hansen
Guess that makes right now.......Before the dive
DidYouIronTheCat
This song stirred so many emotions it's crazy. This album is astounding, excellent job!
lututsipop
This song is art, it made me cry, felt nostalgia but at the same time it made me happy
Jesus Ruano
GOD, ST. LUCIA IS SUCH A PROFOUNDLY, EXTRAORDINARY GEM FROM THE GALAXIES 😍
Matheus Gouthier
one of my favorite songs ever
Nanci Kaesemeyer
Cannot wait for next Friday; everything I've heard so far sounds great.
James Hayes
4:13 onwards is the best part, so dreamy 😍
Eric Ohana
So lovely... my new favorite