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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Rescue Me
St. Lucia Lyrics
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Tell me all your secrets, your secrets
'Cause I really don't think, really don't think there's any way
Make me a believer, believer, believer
Make me a believer, believer
'Cause I really don't think, really don't think there's any way
The rain keeps falling in the dead of the night
Awake 'til morning in the dead of the night
All your finer feelings won't give up 'til it's light
Tell me all your secrets, your secrets, your secrets
Tell me all your secrets, your secrets
'Cause I really don't think, really don't think there's any way
Make me a believer, believer, believer
Make me a believer, believer
'Cause I really can't think, really can't think of another way
We can keep on pushing, keep pushing, keep pushing
We can keep on pushing, keep pushing
'Cause money's gonna come, money's gonna go anyway
The rain keeps falling in the dead of the night
The man keeps calling in the dead of the night
The lion's roaring in the dead of the night
All your finer feelings won't give up 'til it's light
The end is coming in the dead of the night
Their eyes are watching in the dead of the night
The wheels are turning in the dead of the night
Keep running through the dark as the snake starts to bite
Rescue me, rescue me
Rescue me, me, me, me
Rescue me
Rescue me, rescue me
Rescue me, me, me, me
Rescue me
Rescue me, oh, rescue me
Rescue me, oh, rescue me
Rescue me, me, me, me
Rescue me
Rescue me, rescue me
Rescue me, me, me, me
Rescue me
Rescue me, rescue me
Rescue me, me, me, me
Rescue me
In "Rescue Me," the singer is seeking to connect with someone on a deeper level. They are asking the other person to confide in them and share their secrets. The repetition of the plea for secrets suggests that the singer is desperate for a genuine connection and wants to know the other person on a more personal level. The statement "make me a believer" is an appeal to the other person to reveal something that will help them understand and trust the other person. The lines "The rain keeps falling in the dead of the night/ the man keeps calling in the dead of the night” depict the distress the singer feels as they can't sleep and have a racing mind. They are seeking something that will help them feel more secure.
However, despite this longing for connection, there is a sense of futility in the song. The repeated lines "I really don't think, really don't think there's any way" and "I really can't think, really can't think of another way" suggest that the singer feels trapped. They are looking for a way out, for relief, but can't see any solution. The allusions to the "dead of the night" and the sense of danger with the lion's roar and the snake biting suggest a feeling of being lost or in danger. The lyrics "Rescue me" are an appeal for help and a sense of being saved from this feeling of being lost and disconnected.
Overall, "Rescue Me" portrays the universal human desire for connection and understanding. The lyrics also suggest a feeling of hopelessness and the desperate search for a way out. The repetition of the chorus and the plea for rescue suggest that the singer feels helpless and needs saving from their distress.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me all your secrets, your secrets, your secrets
I want you to open up to me and share everything that's been troubling you.
Tell me all your secrets, your secrets
You can trust me with your deepest thoughts and feelings.
'Cause I really don't think, really don't think there's any way
I understand you may be feeling hopeless, but I want to help in any way I can.
Make me a believer, believer, believer
Help me to see the situation from your perspective and understand your point of view.
Make me a believer, believer
I want to support you and believe in you no matter what.
'Cause I really don't think, really don't think there's any way
I understand that it may seem impossible right now, but I won't give up on you.
We can keep on pushing, keep pushing, keep pushing
I want to keep fighting for us and not give up on our relationship.
We can keep on pushing, keep pushing
I won't give up on you and will do everything in my power to help you through this tough time.
'Cause money's gonna come, money's gonna go anyway
In the grand scheme of things, money isn't as important as our love and connection.
The rain keeps falling in the dead of the night
It feels like everything is going wrong and there's no escaping the sadness.
The man keeps calling in the dead of the night
Even when I'm alone, it feels like there are external pressures and demands weighing on me.
The lion's roaring in the dead of the night
My fears and anxieties feel overwhelming and almost like a wild animal inside me.
All your finer feelings won't give up 'til it's light
Even in the darkest moments, your inner strength and beauty continue to shine through.
The end is coming in the dead of the night
The thought of losing everything I hold dear seems to be creeping up on me even in my sleep.
Their eyes are watching in the dead of the night
The pressure of others' expectations weighs heavily on my shoulders, even when no one else is around.
The wheels are turning in the dead of the night
Things always seem to be in motion, even when I want to stop or slow down.
Keep running through the dark as the snake starts to bite
Even when obstacles and challenges seem endless, I want to keep moving forward and fighting for what I believe in.
Rescue me, rescue me
I need your help and support to get through this tough time.
Rescue me, me, me, me
I am feeling very alone and isolated right now and need someone to reach out to me.
Rescue me
Please don't give up on me, I need you now more than ever.
Rescue me, oh, rescue me
I am calling out to you for help and hoping you will hear my plea.
Rescue me, rescue me
I am lost and in need of assistance, please come to my aid.
Rescue me, me, me, me
I am feeling very vulnerable right now and need someone to support me emotionally.
Rescue me
I am struggling and need someone to reach out to me and offer help.
Rescue me, rescue me
I am in a dark place and need someone to show me the way out.
Rescue me, me, me, me
I am feeling very alone and scared and need someone to comfort me through this difficult time.
Rescue me
I am reaching out in desperation and hope for someone to save me from my emotional pain.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEAN PHILIP GROBLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xtremesoundspresets
this band is so underrated. One of the best live performances
@stuartmullen9922
1st band on my list when the world sorts itself out....Can't wait
@pathogensmusick
I'm blown away by how damn epic they sound live... damn.
@madeleinep.828
This song is electronic/synth-pop perfection and sounds like it came straight out of the '80s. I really have no idea how it isn't so much more popular.
@deremick10
Anyone in 2021!!! This song is so cool!
@thiagotoddtaylor1885
I love this band ♥️
@sorryperson92
Somehow this sounds better than the album version, which I already adored. The synth solo is just nuts in this version.
@chrisstrickland9438
EFFING AMAZING!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS IN NY IN SEPTEMBER
@electrowavesynthesizer9740
WOW !! Super synths and sounds POWER ELECTRO - SYNTH. Good music and sound. This is IT - new wave combined with the power of ELEKTRO Synthesizer. Very good!!!!! True electronic combined with vocal music. Congratulations.
@oberststen
Wow, you guys have really improved your live performances! They used to be great but now they are amazing!