Sultana initially made a name for themself busking on the streets of Melbourne and having homemade videos go viral getting millions of views online. Since having their hands wrapped around a guitar at the age of three, the self-taught artist quickly developed their own unique style that has people lining up to see them perform live. Their vocal shines with a magical quality, they have a natural gift for melody and their virtuosic guitar playing is from another planet.
Sultana sold out their entire World tour and was added to dozens of high profile festivals including Laneway 2017. Both singles ‘Jungle’ and ’Notion’ were quick to receive high rotation on national broadcaster triple j. With their six-track “Notion EP” released via their very own independent label “Lonely Lands Records”, the sky is the limit.
Salvation
Tash Sultana Lyrics
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Turning in a different direction again and again and again
No, I'm sorry, I don't have to spell it out for you, my friend
'Cause I just got a few things I gotta get off my chest
I know it's hard to digest
Why don't you come inside and pull up a chair?
Turn the music up loud and sit over there
Don't you see I got myself into a bit of a pickle over here?
To dance around my living room?
Only got a table for two
I put my face inside my hands
'Cause I fucking hate the things you do
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don't need you for my own validation
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don't need you for my own validation
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, yeah
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, yeah
Picture-perfect memory
I put it in your pocket
Oh no, I guess you forgot it
Cut your hair, it all feels the same
I'm burnin' the clothes you wear
It doesn't change the game
I'm staring deep into the dancing flame
I let the fire fuel your soul, it doesn't hide the shame
And oh the things that I would do
To give away the pain
'Cause everytime I call I'm getting to the message tone
And I've been sitting here waiting by the telephone
Calculating reason in my mind
All night long
I guess it goes on and on
And I thought that you might get the picture that
I'm moving forward with my life
When I left nothing for you to get by
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don't need you for my own validation
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don't need you for my own validation
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, yeah
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh, yeah
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don't need you for my own validation
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don't need you for my own validation
In Tash Sultana's song "Salvation," the lyrics convey a sense of personal liberation and self-assertion. The opening verse portrays the singer's tendency to shift directions, both physically and emotionally, while simultaneously dismissing any need to explain themselves. The following lines introduce a friend or confidant, whom the singer invites to witness their inner struggle. The reference to "inviting the devil inside" signifies an acknowledgement of one's personal demons or faults. The chorus then proclaims that the singer has found salvation within themselves, rather than relying on external sources of validation, such as love from others.
The second verse begins with a memory being forgotten, symbolizing the past being left behind. The singer describes physically discarding remnants of their ex-partner, demonstrating their willingness to move on. The dancing flame represents the passion and fervor that the singer is presently experiencing. The fact that the fire does not hide the shame implies that the singer is confronting their own failures and taking ownership of them. The verse ends with the singer expressing frustration with the lack of a returned phone call, indicating that they are moving on without the other individual.
Overall, "Salvation" is a song that encourages personal growth and self-love, emphasizing the importance of finding solace within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'm just changing with the wind
I am undergoing a lot of change, and it's a bit unpredictable like the direction of the wind.
Turning in a different direction again and again and again
I am making a lot of changes, and it's not a smooth transition. I keep going back and forth.
No, I'm sorry, I don't have to spell it out for you, my friend
I am not interested in explaining myself to you because I don't owe you any explanations.
'Cause I just got a few things I gotta get off my chest
I have some things I need to express.
I know it's hard to digest
I know it may be difficult for you to understand.
Why don't you come inside and pull up a chair?
Why don't you come in and listen to what I have to say?
Turn the music up loud and sit over there
Make yourself comfortable and listen to what I have to say.
Don't you see I got myself into a bit of a pickle over here?
Don't you see that I am in a bit of trouble or facing a difficult situation?
Why don't you invite the devil inside
Why don't you let me express myself freely and maybe say things I wouldn't normally say?
To dance around my living room?
To let loose and let our emotions take over?
Only got a table for two
This is a conversation just between the two of us.
I put my face inside my hands
I am feeling overwhelmed or troubled.
'Cause I fucking hate the things you do
I really don't like the way you act or what you do.
I said the road is long
I know that I have a long journey ahead of me.
Keep carrying on
I need to keep pushing through and persevering.
I don't need your loving for my salvation
I can't rely on you to save me or make me feel whole.
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I am in a tough spot, feeling hopeless and lost.
I don't need you for my own validation
I can validate myself and don't need you to do it for me.
Picture-perfect memory
A memory that is flawless or ideal.
I put it in your pocket
I shared this memory with you or made it a part of your life.
Oh no, I guess you forgot it
Oh no, it seems that you forgot about it or maybe never valued it.
Cut your hair, it all feels the same
You may have made some changes, but things still feel the same to me.
I'm burnin' the clothes you wear
I am getting rid of any reminders of you or our relationship.
It doesn't change the game
Getting rid of those things doesn't really make a difference or fix anything.
I'm staring deep into the dancing flame
I am looking at this flame and thinking about things deeply.
I let the fire fuel your soul, it doesn't hide the shame
I am using this flame to fuel your spirit or inspire you and it doesn't cover up or hide the shameful things we've done.
And oh the things that I would do
I have a lot of regrets or things I wish I could change.
To give away the pain
I wish I could let go of this pain and move on.
'Cause everytime I call I'm getting to the message tone
Every time I try to reach out to you, I can't get through to you or reach you emotionally.
And I've been sitting here waiting by the telephone
I have been patiently waiting for you to call me or reach out to me.
Calculating reason in my mind
I am trying to make logical sense of things or figure out what the right thing to do is.
All night long
I have been thinking about this all night.
I guess it goes on and on
It seems like this problem or situation just won't go away.
And I thought that you might get the picture that
I hoped that you would understand or see my point of view.
I'm moving forward with my life
I am making progress and trying to move on.
When I left nothing for you to get by
I have moved on and there is nothing you can do to bring me back or make me stay.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Natasha Joan Sultana
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
I guess I’m just changing with the wind
Turning in, a different direction, again and again and again
No I’m sorry I don’t have to spell it out for you my friend
I just got a few things I gotta get off my chest
I know it’s hard to digest
Why don’t you come inside and pull up a chair
Turn the music up loud and sit over there
Don’t you see I got myself into a bit of a pickle over here
Why don’t you invite the devil inside to dance around my living room
Only got table for two
I put my face inside my hands
‘Cause I fucking hate the things you do
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don’t need your loving for my Salvation
I found myself between the dirt
And desperation
I don’t need you for my own validation
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
Take a picture perfect memory
Put it in your pocket
Oh no
I guess you forgot it
Cut your hair it all feels the same
Burning the clothes you wear
It doesn’t change the game
Staring deep into the dancing flame
Let the fire fuel your soul it doesn’t hide the shame
And oh the things that I would do
To give away the pain
‘Cause over time I call I’m getting to the message tone
And I’ve been sitting here waiting by the telephone
Calculating reason in my mind
All night long
I guess it goes on and on
And I thought that you might get the picture that
I’m moving forward with my life
When I left nothing for you to get by
I said the road is long
Keep carrying on
I don’t need your loving for my salvation
I found myself between the dirt and desperation
I don’t need you for my own validation
@ginalehmann4755
Hi Natasha, you probably don't read it... But if that happens, I'd like you to know that your music touches my soul.
Music is definitely the universal language. I don't know 100% English, I hardly know what this song says, however it has always made me tear.
One day on a marijuana trip this same song made me cry seriously, it was indescribable, wonderful, beautiful! I felt sadness on the one hand but a great happiness too, the greatest happiness I have ever had in a long time, it was like a spiritual attack, I began to see things in a different way, a happy and full way. It looked like an LSD trip I had a while ago.
Your music accomplished that in me that day. It was a day when I had family and personal problems. A day when I wanted to forget all the shit you know... Thank you very much Natasha, your music is unique, I wish you a great and huge success in your career, your personal and loving life. You're great, you're a real artist, and a beautiful person.
I've read about you on the Internet and after that I understood why your music in general comes to me so much. You are a warrior and I am so glad that you share your beautiful music to this world, we need music like this in this life experience. I love you!
Greetings from Mexico. I hope to meet you someday at some future concert.
Hola Natasha, probablemente no lo leas... Pero si eso sucede me gustaría que supieras que tu música me toca el alma.
La música es definitivamente el idioma universal. Yo no sé inglés al 100%, casi no se que dice esta canción, sin embargo siempre me ha hecho lagrimear.
Un día en un viaje de marihuana esta misma canción me hizo llorar enserio, fue algo indescriptible, maravilloso, hermoso! Sentía tristeza por una parte pero una gran felicidad también, la felicidad más grande que he tenido en mucho tiempo, fue como un ataque espiritual, empecé a ver las cosas de una manera distinta, una manera feliz y plena... Se parecía a un viaje de LSD que tuve hace un tiempo.
Tu música logró eso en mi aquel día. Fue un día en el que yo tenía problemas familiares y personales. Un día en el que quería olvidarme de toda la mierda sabes... Muchas gracias Natasha, tu música es única, te deseo un gran y enorme éxito en tu carrera, tu vida personal y amorosa. Eres genial, eres una verdadera artista, y hermosa persona.
He leído sobre ti en Internet y después de eso entendí por qué tu música en general me llega tanto. Eres una guerrera y me alegra tanto que compartas tu hermosa música a este mundo, necesitamos música como esta en esta experiencia de vida. Te amo!
Saludos desde México. Espero conocerte algún día en algún concierto futuro
@evilkoolaidman1
"I don't need you for my own validation." I needed that, I so needed to hear that.
@thiswhitehappiness
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@oumaymabenhadi4366
"I don't need you for my own validation"
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@dalekinder4423
Me too
@Azubjourni
Quote of the year and noble.