For many artists, appealing to diverse audiences is no easy feat. But for W… Read Full Bio ↴For many artists, appealing to diverse audiences is no easy feat. But for West Philadelphia natives Josh and Aziz Collins of the R&B/ Soul duo U.City (formerly United Soul), this task is accomplished with ease, style, and some good music. With their debut album Reservations, released in 2005, U.City created a fusion of soul, rock, funk and hip hop all in one original sound. A sound that continues to engage crowds and make instant fans out of first-time listeners. Reservations serves as a reminder of soul music as it once was. The project features music that “warms the heart and reminds one of love lost, found and yearned for,” Aziz declares. Included on the album is the sultry single “Best of Me,” which won the group the 2003 Heineken Music Initiative/ASCAP Foundation R&B Grant, an award that recognizes the best rising songwriters across the country. Another single, “He Don’t,” was featured on Hidden Beach Recordings’ compilation album “Hidden Hits” released in 2003. 2008 has found U.City with the release of their sophomore project, “The Fall,” an album which will give fans a taste of something different. The music embodies a new spirit and represents the evolution of the group over the last three years. “Our sound is our own. It is exactly sincere; people don’t have to feel like they are listening to soul artists trying to do rock, hip-hop, and pop,” says Josh. Not just stellar performers but gifted songwriters, the duo has impressed upon industry favorites, including husband and wife combo Kindred the Family Soul, who perform the U.City-penned track “Hey” on their third album “The Arrival.” The group’s talents also earned them a spot on the 2005 VH1 Soul Tour where they shared the stage with Kindred and Jaguar Wright in Washington D.C. and New York City. Still, appreciation for U.City’s work reaches far beyond the boundaries of their immediate region. The group made its international debut when they performed at the Jazz Café in London, leaving the crowd at once pleasantly surprised and anxious for more. Though the two are not related by blood as their identical last names suggest, the kindred musical connection explains why Josh and Aziz identify as brothers. The artistic chemistry and vocal contrasts of the two, an ideal mixture of refined smoothness and raw strength, creates an unforgettable combination. And this combination continues to create work that will stand apart and ultimately bring authenticity and depth to an industry that is starving to be fed substance.

Rescue
U.City Lyrics

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I'm sorry for the temper I let get away from me
I said a lot of things I didn't really mean
You always wore your heart on the outside
'Cause this was just a mess we could never really hide
And now, I'm paying for all the mistakes that you've made

This is the rescue, the rescue
The reason I've been holding my breath every night

This is where we collide

This is the rescue, the rescue
The reason I've been holding my breath every night
This is where we collide

And there you go again with
all the troubles That you get in
it's pins and needles
We'll start a fire so big the Heavens can see it
You keep going up in flames, such a good name

And now I'm paying for all the mistakes
that you've made

This is the rescue, the rescue
The reason I've been holding my breath every night
This is where we collide

This is the rescue, the rescue
The reason I've been holding my breath every night
This is where we collide

You'll soon become a voice On the other end of the phone
when I go, go, go
Wearing my heart on my sleeve has become
just a touch too messy for me

This is the rescue, the rescue
The reason I've been holding my breath every night
This is where we collide

This is the rescue, the rescue
The reason I've been holding my breath every night
This is where we collide

This is the rescue, the rescue

This is the rescue, the rescue
This is where we collide

Overall Meaning

In "Rescue" by U.City, the singer apologizes for letting their temper get away from them in the past and saying things they didn't mean. They acknowledge that their partner always wore their heart on the outside, and their messy relationship couldn't be hidden. The singer is now paying for the mistakes that their partner has made. The chorus of the song, "this is the rescue," repeats and emphasizes the importance of the present moment where both parties collide and try to move forward. The singer hints at the possibility of leaving the relationship, as wearing their heart on their sleeve has become too messy.

This song dives deep into the complexities of a relationship that has gone sour. The singer recognizes the mistakes they've made in the past, while also acknowledging that their partner has made their share of mistakes. Through the repeated chorus of "the rescue," the singer emphasizes the importance of this present moment, where they are confronting their issues and trying to move forward. It's a heartfelt plea for resolution, but there is also an underlying sense of urgency as the singer hints that things might not work out.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry for the temper I let get away from me
I apologize for my inability to control my emotions, resulting in words spoken that do not reflect my true intentions.

I said a lot of things I didn't really mean
My words were fueled by my anger and they do not represent the true feelings I have towards you.

You always wore your heart on the outside
You are someone who is open and vulnerable about their feelings, making it easier for others to understand you.

'Cause this was just a mess we could never really hide
The complications in our relationship were too large to conceal, making it evident to others of our difficulties.

And now, I'm paying for all the mistakes that you've made
I am dealing with the consequences of actions from both of us, not just my own.

This is the rescue, the rescue
This point in our relationship is where we need to come together and make an effort to fix it, resulting in a means of saving our love for each other.

The reason I've been holding my breath every night
I have been anxiously waiting for the moment when we finally make things right.

This is where we collide
This is the point in which we face the road ahead of us and work together to come out stronger.

And there you go again with all the troubles that you get in it's pins and needles
I have noticed your tendencies to fall into difficult situations that cause uncertain and uncomfortable feelings for us.

We'll start a fire so big the Heavens can see it You keep going up in flames, such a good name
Our passion for each other is apparent, as it can create something so grand that it can be seen from above. Despite this, you continue to take large risks that can harm our relationship.

You'll soon become a voice on the other end of the phone when I go, go, go
I fear that you will no longer be with me in person, and will instead only be contactable through technology.

Wearing my heart on my sleeve has become just a touch too messy for me
I have come to understand that being too open and vulnerable with my feelings can lead to a mess that is inconvenient and uncomfortable for me.

Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Adam Joel Mcmillion, Alexander Joseph Sheldon, James William Czech, Joshua Robert Frost

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