The most compelling artists have always been able to find their singular truth and channel it for the world to savor. But The Rescues โ whose music recalls the soaring emotions of Coldplay, the earthiness of Fleetwood Mac, the introspection of Death Cab for Cutie โ set themselves apart by combining each of their intrepid perspectives into one harmonious voice.
The Los Angeles-based foursome, who released their full-length debut, Let Loose the Horses, in June through Universal Republic, have made a name for themselves as a powerful live act thanks to their flawless, transcendent harmonies. Theyโve likewise earned a rep for being TVโs go-to soundtrackers with an uncanny ability to underscore drama on shows like One Tree Hill, Private Practice, and Greyโs Anatomy, the latter boasting a staggering five Rescues songs, among them the rousing anthem โBreak Me Out.โ
As individuals, the band members are moving performers, and together they are, beguilingly, more powerful than the sum of their parts. โWe all have very distinct, lead-singer voices,โ notes vocalist/musician Kyler England. โBut when we sing together itโs like thereโs a fifth person in the blend that comes together.โ
England and fellow singers/multi-instrumentalists Rob Giles, Adrianne Gonzalez, and Gabriel Mann met while performing on the singer-songwriter circuit in L.A. They were regulars at Room 5 Lounge and The Hotel Cafรฉ, which also hosted then up-and-comers such as Sara Bareilles, Katy Perry, and the Fray.
Though they didnโt realize it then, these two guys and two girls โ each a fish-out-of-water in their Southern hometowns โ were united in their imperatives to move out West. North Carolina-native England was more of an alt-country artist; Gonzalez, from Miami, crafted folk-pop; and Texans Giles and Mann specialized in swelling rock and epic ballads. Theyโd occasionally share the stage, write a song, even tour together, but the idea of joining forces didnโt dawn on them until a mutual friend suggested they collaborate.
So in 2008, England, Gonzalez, and Mann hammered out some harmony-driven songs and recorded the independent Crazy Ever After. The burgeoning group felt something was missing, so they recruited Giles a year later. โThatโs when the band really happened,โ says Mann. Sensing they were on to something great, the quartet didnโt waste time: they began composing and recording, testing their chemistry during a month of intense songwriting. No song was written in the same way. Here, the band penned the bulk of what would be their major-label debut, Let Loose the Horses.
The title track came about after Englandโs brother and his wife were forced to evacuate their home on a horse ranch in Colorado due to a brush fire. To save the animalsโ lives, the gates were opened so that the horses could run free to safety. The Rescues asked themselves, โWhat would happen if you lost everything except for each other?โ โLet Loose the Horsesโ sets the tone for the rest of the album, which thoughtfully explores the crossroads where hope and peril meet. โIn our music, thereโs a balance between dark and light, tension and resolution,โ Gonzalez says.
โThe sound of this album and the fact that there is such variety comes from the fact that weโre all writers challenging each other,โ says Mann. Let Loose the Horses, in kind, teems with refined sonic restlessness: where โNever Too Lateโ rises to a potent a capella bridge, โStay Overโ tinkers, surprisingly, with synths, and โWeโre OKโ offers a slowed-down study in power-pop. Explains Giles of the latterโs overarching theme, โWe all come to these themes of self-forgiveness, letting go, giving into change, trusting that something better is coming.โ
My Heart With You
The Rescues Lyrics
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And I would wait a hundred more
If only to be near you,
To have you and to hear you.
Isn't that what time is for?
I sailed a thousand ships in search of you.
Traveled to distant land.
I took what I could hold,
But you're still the greatest treasure I've held in my hands.
My love, the reason I survive,
Trust we'll be together soon.
Should our fire turn to dark,
Take my heart with you.
A tattered photograph my pocket holds.
I keep you secretly.
I studied every line.
You're etched upon my mind
For not a million soldiers could take you from me.
My love, the reason I survive
Trust we'll be together soon
Should our fire turn to dark,
Take my heart with you.
You
My love, the reason I survive,
Trust we'll be together soon.
Should our fire turn to dark,
Take my heart with you.
Take my heart with you.
Take my heart with you.
The lyrics to The Rescues' song My Heart With You are a beautiful declaration of devotion and commitment to one's loved one. The first stanza captures the singer's unwavering loyalty and love, as they express their willingness to wait a hundred years or more just to be near and hear their loved one. The second stanza vividly portrays the singer's relentless pursuit of their beloved across land and sea, even as they acknowledge that their beloved is the greatest treasure they have ever held. The final stanza reveals the depth of the singer's attachment, as they confess to carrying a tattered photograph of their beloved in their pocket and studying every line, etching their loved one upon their mind.
The song is about the kind of love that endures against all odds, the kind of love that is willing to wait and persevere through any trial or hardship. The singer's devotion is unwavering, and they believe that their love will soon be reunited, no matter what obstacles they may face. The idea of taking one's heart with them serves as a powerful metaphor for the kind of deep emotional connection that exists between the lovers, one that transcends time, space, and even death itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Waited a hundred years to see your face,
I was so eager to see you that I would have waited for 100 years just for a glimpse of your face.
And I would wait a hundred more
I am willing to wait even for another hundred years just to be near you.
If only to be near you,
I would do anything just to be close to you, even if it's just to be in your presence.
To have you and to hear you.
Being able to hold you and listen to the sound of your voice is all I need to be content.
Isn't that what time is for?
Time is meant to be spent cherishing the ones we love and being in their company.
I sailed a thousand ships in search of you.
I travelled far and wide, even across the sea, in pursuit of finding you.
Traveled to distant land.
I journeyed to faraway places in order to find where you were.
I dove for sunken gold.
I searched through unknown depths, in pursuit of something valuable, to acquire for you.
I took what I could hold,
I did everything that I could to secure something valuable for you, even if it was the only thing I could get.
But you're still the greatest treasure I've held in my hands.
Despite all my efforts to find some other treasure, nothing compares to you or the happiness that you bring me.
My love, the reason I survive,
You are my motivator and my lifeline, the one I need to go on living.
Trust we'll be together soon.
Have faith that we will reunite soon and the wait would be worthwhile.
Should our fire turn to dark,
If our love ever fades away or we face tough times, remember that there is still someone out there who cares.
Take my heart with you.
If we ever part ways or I am gone, remember that our hearts are still connected.
A tattered photograph my pocket holds.
I carry a worn-out picture of you with me always, as a reminder of what we share.
I keep you secretly.
I treasure the memories of our times together and hold them close in my heart.
I studied every line.
I have memorized every curve, every detail of your face, so it would never escape me.
You're etched upon my mind
You have made a lasting impression on me that I can never forget.
For not a million soldiers could take you from me.
No matter what happens or who tries to come between us, our bond cannot be broken.
Take my heart with you.
My feelings for you will never die, even if we are apart or the circumstances change.
You
You are the only one who has ever captured my heart and soul, and that will forever be true.
Take my heart with you.
My love for you will always be with you, wherever you are or wherever you go.
Take my heart with you.
Take all of me with you, so you know that you are never alone.
Writer(s): Kyler England, Gabriel Rutman, Adrianne Gonzalez Copyright: Star Thumb Music, Wooden Spoon Publishing, Shabby Music
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tamara
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Waited a hundred years to see your face,
And I would wait a hundred more
If only to be near you,
To have you and to hear you.
Isn't that what time is for?
I sailed a thousand ships in search of you.
Traveled to distant land.
I dove for sunken gold.
I took what I could hold,
But you're still the greatest treasure I've held in my hands.
My love, the reason I survive,
Trust we'll be together soon.
Should our fire turn to dark,
Take my heart with you.
A tattered photograph my pocket holds.
I keep you secretly.
I studied every line.
You're etched upon my mind
For not a million soldiers could take you from me.
My love, the reason I survive
Trust we'll be together soon
Should our fire turn to dark,
Take my heart with you.
You
My love, the reason I survive,
Trust we'll be together soon.
Should our fire turn to dark,
Take my heart with you.
Take my heart with you.
Take my heart with you.
vidsorama2
This song is incredibly beautiful. The voices are magnificent! Now I understand why Pentatonix members have loved this song for 10 years and were so honored to cover it. Now I need to do a deep dive to discover more of the music of The Rescues.
Joel Quiroz
Whoโs here after Pentatonix covered this masterpiece on their new Christmas album?! ๐
Nicholas W.
I was like โthis isnโt a cover!!??!?!โ
Joel Quiroz
@Nicholas W. I didnโt say that. I know these guys are the originals. Pentatonix covered this song on their Christmas album โEvergreenโ
Nicholas W.
@Joel Quiroz yes, i see my original statement was unclear (although i wont edit it since Iโm replying here). I was shocked to find that the PTX version was a cover, aided by the fact that i hadnt heard the song before. I imagine you knew this song before they covered it, though.
Noah Ettlich
This version sounds much more natural
Veronica Knapp
For some reason I swear Avi Kaplan sang this, I think with his A Cappella school kids. I canโt find it anywhere tho. No surprise Pentatonix would do a cover of it. Such a beautiful song.
Judith Williams
I came here, because my love died April 12, 2016 and my heart still grieves. Our youngest daughter sent me this link a week ago, and I'm still listening, and still crying. Beautifully sung. My heart is touched.
Bee Gee
god, I wish i could hug you right now
Quest3XL
Been a few years, hope all is well with you and your family ๐