LaRue, whose background is heavily in the songwriting and performing worlds (“Us and Our Daughters”), and Salmon, who has spent 10 years behind the board mixing, producing, and writing, decided to have a little fun when they got together to record some music just for them.
“I have been wanting to make a rock/pop record for years but I haven't found the right partners to make it happen,” LaRue said. “That all changed for me once I met Allen. There was natural chemistry between us and we really complimented each other. After we wrote our first couple of songs together I knew I was all in.”
LaRue and Salmon have worked with such artists as The Undeserving, Elenowen, Landon Austin, Adam Agin, Eastern Block, Gileah Taylor, 10th Avenue North, Brandon Heath, This Beautiful Republic and Dave Barnes. Television viewers have heard their songs on popular shows Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, The Hills, Undercover Boss, Blue Bloods, and many others. With more than 30 years of experience in the music industry between them, their knowledge, talent and desire to create vibrant and stand-out pop music fused perfectly in their new collaboration as The Rival.
Brave New World
The Rival Lyrics
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And it's gonna steal your breath
You gotta know I love you girl
How I wish I knew what's next, what's next
Wish I could build a ladder to heavens gate
I could try to see God face to face
Ask some questions, get some answers
Give your heart what it's looking for
Give your heart what it's looking for
I know you're hanging by a thread
At least it's intertwined with hope
Did you hear every word I said?
No I won't let you go, you go
Wish I could build a ladder to heavens gate
I could try to see God face to face
Ask some questions, get some answers
And then climb right down to you
Give your heart what it's looking for
Give your heart what it's looking for
So let our knees bend
To what we don't understand, to what we don't understand
So let our hearts kneel
To what we are afraid to feel,
to what we are afraid to feel
Wish I could build a ladder to heavens gate
I could try to see God face to face
Ask some questions, get some answers
And then climb right down to you
Give your heart what it's looking for
Give your heart what it's looking for
The Rival's song Brave New World is a touching love song with a philosophical twist. The lyrics convey a sense of awe and uncertainty about the future, but the singer's love for his partner is unwavering. The opening line, "Baby it's a brave new world, and it's gonna steal your breath," sets the tone for the song, suggesting that the world is both exciting and scary. The singer then professes his love, "You gotta know I love you girl," but admits that he doesn't know what the future holds, "How I wish I knew what's next, what's next."
The second verse presents a powerful image, as the singer says he wishes he could build a ladder to heaven, see God face to face, and get some answers. He then says he would climb back down to his loved one and give her heart what it's looking for. This verse suggests that the singer is grappling with big questions about the meaning of life, but his love for his partner is what keeps him grounded.
The final section of the song encourages listeners to embrace what they don't understand and what they are afraid to feel. The repetition of "So let our knees bend" and "So let our hearts kneel" suggests a surrender to the unknown, and an acknowledgement that love is stronger than fear.
Overall, The Rival's Brave New World is a moving and introspective love song, which encourages listeners to face the future with courage and embrace the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby it's a brave a new world
We are in a constantly changing and unpredictable world
And it's gonna steal your breath
The world's beauty and paradoxically its challenges may take your breath away
You gotta know I love you girl
You should know that I care about you
How I wish I knew what's next, what's next
It's natural to want to know what will happen next, but we can't predict the future
Wish I could build a ladder to heavens gate
I wish I could transcend the physical world and seek spiritual guidance
I could try to see God face to face
I wish to experience divinity firsthand
Ask some questions, get some answers
I want clarity and understanding
And then climb right down to you
After seeking answers, I want to share my newfound wisdom with you
Give your heart what it's looking for
I want to give you the love and care you deserve
I know you're hanging by a thread
You're going through a difficult time
At least it's intertwined with hope
Despite the challenges, there is still hope
Did you hear every word I said?
I hope you were listening to my previous words of encouragement
No I won't let you go, you go
I will support you and be there for you
So let our knees bend
Let's be humble
To what we don't understand, to what we don't understand
Let's accept our lack of knowledge and embrace mystery
So let our hearts kneel
Let's be vulnerable
To what we are afraid to feel, to what we are afraid to feel
Let's confront our fears and be authentic with our emotions
Writer(s): Allen Salmon, Phillip Paul la Rue
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