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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We Got It Wrong
St. Lucia Lyrics
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Under the stairs, simple enough
We got it wrong
This heart's broken, apart
We shaped an illusion of trust
We got it wrong
Under the stairs, simple enough
We got it wrong
This heart's broken, apart
We shaped an illusion of trust
We got it wrong
Wait, wait, wait
Morning sun
But you can't remember now
(Who are you to tell me why)
You don't want to know the answers
You're better off by self
(Don't go, don't go away)
The lyrics to St. Lucia's song We Got It Wrong seem to depict a relationship that has gone wrong. The first verse talks about being under the stairs, which is a symbol of hiding from the world or retreating from the problems at hand. The singer then repeats the phrase "we got it wrong," indicating that there was a mistake made in the relationship, and now the heart is broken. The illusion of trust they created has been shattered, and they are left with a broken heart. The second verse repeats this theme, driving home the idea that there was a mistake made, and now the trust has been destroyed.
The bridge of the song introduces a bit of hopelessness, with the line "you can't remember now." This line implies that there was once something good in the relationship, but now it is forgotten. The singer then questions the listener, asking "who are you to tell me why?" Perhaps indicating that they do not want to hear someone else's opinion on the situation. The final line "you're better off by self," implies that the relationship has become toxic and that it is time for the two parties to separate for their mutual benefit.
Line by Line Meaning
Under the stairs, simple enough
Our relationship was seemingly easy and uncomplicated
We got it wrong
We made mistakes that led to our current outcome
This heart's broken, apart
Our hearts are shattered and separated
We shaped an illusion of trust
We created a false sense of security in our relationship
Your heart, open
You were vulnerable and honest with me
Wait, wait, wait
Taking a pause, hoping for something or someone to change
Morning sun
A new day has dawned
But you can't remember now
You have forgotten or chosen to ignore our past memories
(Who are you to tell me why)
You do not feel the need to explain yourself to anyone
You don't want to know the answers
You are avoiding facing the truth or reality
You're better off by self
You believe you are better off alone
(Don't go, don't go away)
Please stay, don't leave me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JEAN-PHILIP GROBLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shadow Dynamics
Under the stairs, simple enough
We got it wrong
This heart's broken
Apart
We shaped an illusion of trust
We got it wrong
Your heart,
Open
Under the stairs, simple enough
We got it wrong
This heart's broken
Apart
We shaped an illusion of trust
We got it wrong
Wait, wait, wait
Morning sun
But you can't remember now
(Who are you to tell me how)
You don't want to know the answers
You're better off by self
You don't want to know the answers
You're better off by self
Bashir El-Amin
anybody else always gets a feel good high off their music?!... I LOVE them.
Torrey Kanne
totally
beermelady
When I saw them live and they played this song I cried tears of happiness
A Mital
8 years later still listening. Can't believe it's still as amazing and haunting as it sounded the first time i heard it. Too bad St. Lucia lost this sound over the years.
Guilherme Pinheiro
so true, "Matter" was really ok but "Hyperion" went way far from the early sounds
Mobility
@Guilherme Pinheiro When the Night will probably remain the one I rank highest, but I definitely enjoyed Hyperion as well, it's a bit more diverse and not everything might be your thing, but I think it's good to see a band not afraid to try out new things, they're just evolving. I wouldn't want to hear every album to sound like the last. I will say that their later output can imho sometimes be a bit more hit and miss...
JLGRproductions
I can't believe this song and' Elevate don't have at least 1,000,000 views, WTH, this band makes great music and they need more recognition
Akodia Emmanuel
that is very true..they are my best actually
chumleyok
Because the dopey public only go for the monopolies of Taylor Swift et al who copy all the talent 'beneath' them. 30 years ago these guys would have been allowed to be visible to the masses.
Chauntria Taylor
I loooooove the feel of this song. It makes me want to dance somewhere care free with my hands up in the air, breeze blowing through my hair and fingertips.
I'm so glad that I found this band. Been a fan for over five years.