From early school years to college, Steve Rushton was writer, guitarist and singer of the band Mr. Cheerful. The band was heavily influenced by artists such as Elvis and Green Day. Their biggest brush with fame was their participation in the UK final for the 2003 Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Steve was unable to continue with Mr. Cheerful when he was scouted for UK pop punk band Son of Dork.
Steve Rushton is the former bassist and co-lead vocalist of the British pop punk band Son of Dork. The band had two top 10 hits in the United Kingdom, however in 2008 Steve left the band stating, "I didn't pick up a guitar to leave it hanging on a wall gathering dust for two years". Steve has now pursed a solo career but yet emphasises how he and the boys are still good friends.
Steve wrote a number of songs with Bear Productions including ‘Game Over’, ‘Hardcore on the Dance Floor’ and ‘Just For Show’ to name just a few. The guys at Bear Productions introduced Steve to his current management company which lead to him signing his record deal with Hollywood Records.
In 2008, Steve embarked on a solo career and was signed by Hollywood Records, instantly moving to Los Angeles to create his debut album due to be released mid 2009. Steve had his first solo performance at Los Angeles Key Club on December 5th, supporting Jordan Pruitt.
Steve sang a song for the movie G-Force called "Ready to Rock".His debut single Emergency was released on Radio Disney in March. With two of his songs 'Game Over' and 'Everything I Want' released on the Hannah Montana Movie soundtrack.
Since 2011, Steve has been playing Guitar and writing with X Factor singer, Amelia Lily
Emergency
Steve Rushton Lyrics
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Told a joke to make you notice me
I can't believe I've got your full attention
I've never had this kind of chemistry
Told you stories of long ago
Why'd I open up? I don't know
This is getting serious, never felt like this before
It kills me when you're not with me
This is an emergency, acting under urgency
Someone get the doctor please
It's an emergency!
You can't breathe, you see-can't breathe
And love is suffocating me, but I'd kind of like to be
Lost in all your energy
It's an emergency!
She's coming for me now
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa
Want to tell you girl you really got me
My heart is stuck under your lock and key
I think I'm coming over in a fever
Burnin' as I'm dropping to my knees
With you a destination unknown
Sorry friends I've got to go
This is an emergency, acting under urgency
Someone get the doctor please
It's an emergency!
You can't breathe, you see-can't breathe
And love is suffocating me, but I'd kind of like to be
Lost in all your energy
It's an emergency!
She's coming for me now
Whoa whoa, whoa whoa, whoa whoa
It kills me when you're not with me
Here tonight, why oh why?
E-mer-gen-cy
This is an emergency, acting under urgency
Someone get the doctor please
It's an emergency!
You can't breathe, you see-can't breathe
Now love is suffocating me, but I'd kind of like to be
Lost in all your energy
It's an emergency!
It's an emergency!
Emergency
The song "Emergency" by Steve Rushton tells the story of falling in love at first sight and the intense feelings that follow. The song starts with the singer recounting how he met the woman he is in love with at a friend's house while watching a movie. He tells a joke to make her notice him, and soon they have chemistry between them. The singer then opens up to her, telling stories of his past and feeling like he is swimming in dangerous waters for the first time. He is so entranced that he feels like it's an emergency when they are apart and love is suffocating him. The chorus repeats the call for help to emphasize the urgent feeling: "This is an emergency, acting under urgency. Someone get the doctor please. It's an emergency! You can't breathe, you see-can't breathe."
In the second verse, the singer tells the woman that she has captured his heart and he cannot wait to see her again. He declares that she has him "under lock and key" and that he is "coming over in a fever." He ditches his plans with friends to be with her, and again emphasizes the intensity of his feelings. The bridge repeats the call for help and the singer's feeling of being trapped by love: "It kills me when you're not with me. Here tonight, why oh why? E-mer-gen-cy."
Overall, the song portrays the rush of falling in love and how it can feel like an emergency when you are separated from the person you love. The use of urgent language and repetition emphasizes the intensity of the emotions that are being felt.
Line by Line Meaning
Started with a movie at a friend's house
The relationship began casually, starting off with hanging out with friends watching a movie.
Told a joke to make you notice me
To get her attention, he told a joke that made her laugh.
I can't believe I've got your full attention
He is surprised and pleased that she is giving him undivided attention.
I've never had this kind of chemistry
He has never experienced such strong romantic chemistry before.
Told you stories of long ago
They talked about their past experiences.
Why'd I open up? I don't know
He doesn't understand why he felt the desire to share personal stories with her.
This is getting serious, never felt like this before
Their relationship is progressing towards something more serious than what he has experienced in the past.
Swimming into dangerous waters for sure
He is aware that the intensity of their connection could lead to complications or heartbreak in the future.
It kills me when you're not with me
He feels unhappy or incomplete when they are apart.
This is an emergency, acting under urgency
He feels that his emotions are reaching a critical point that must be immediately addressed.
Someone get the doctor please
He is framing his emotional state as a physical emergency, akin to a medical crisis.
You can't breathe, you see-can't breathe
He is feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by his emotions for her.
And love is suffocating me, but I'd kind of like to be
He feels like love is becoming all-consuming, but he enjoys the intensity of the feeling.
Lost in all your energy
He feels like he is getting swept away by her energy and passion.
She's coming for me now
He feels like he is being drawn to her and is powerless to resist.
Want to tell you girl you really got me
He wants to express to her the depth of the impact she has had on him.
My heart is stuck under your lock and key
He feels vulnerable and like she has total control over his heart.
I think I'm coming over in a fever
He feels swept away by his emotions for her, like he is succumbing to a feverish delirium.
Burnin' as I'm dropping to my knees
He is feeling intense passion and desire for her.
With you a destination unknown
He doesn't know where their relationship is heading, but he is excited to find out.
Sorry friends I've got to go
He is so consumed by his feelings for her that he has to leave his friends behind to pursue the relationship.
Here tonight, why oh why?
He is questioning why he feels so compelled to be with her.
Emergency
The intensity of his feelings for her has caused him to view his emotional state as an emergency.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN CLIFFORD WHITE
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TheCreepahFace
OMG I remember this song from when I was little! My friend and I used to be obsessed w/ him!!!!!
Ceryssa Rogers-Kumar
I love this dude. He has so much talent.
Finnish Hobbit
This is my jam!
Emmely Venneman
Love it! <3
YoMicaa
Puede que haya cambiado físicamente pero su voz sigue siendo increible.
Katie Hendricks
I still love this song and Steve <3
Coy Kell
THIS IS AWESOME!!
Natasha Pantel
i remember when i saw this on disney channel a few years ago. i recognized him and i started freaking out haha. what happened to him? wasn't he gonna make a cd? what happened with that?
Paradise Fears the Turtle
can't believe this guy used to be in son of dork with james bourne
hannaht342
This song is exactly like how i feel 4 my BF