Since releasing his first two tracks in late 2017 (“Requiem”) and early 2018 (“Vertigo”), shey has managed to rack up over 500,000 streams across Spotify & Apple Music, while becoming a mainstay in the KCRW rotation, all with absolutely no formal promotion. shey served as direct support to Susanne Sundfør on her North American and UK/European tours. He followed these support shows with an electrifying performance at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and then played his first headline show in Los Angeles as apart of KCRW’s Summer Nights Concert Series at the end of June 2018.
RescuE
shey baba Lyrics
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Nowhere to go
Lost in the headlights
Lost in the pain When every door is locked
And every train has come and gone
Are you holding on too much
To all that's invisible You will remember my name
You are the only way
I'll be the one to
Rescue
You Everyone is speaking
But no one is heard
Everyone is speaking
But you can't be heard
When you don't believe in love
And everyday is just too long
When you are holding on too much
To all that's invisible You will remember my name
You are the only way
And I'll always be the one
I'll always be the one to
You will be the one
'Cause you'll always be the one to
Rescue
You
The lyrics to Shey Baba's song "Rescue" discuss the feeling of being lost and trapped with nowhere to go. The opening lines, "Nowhere to run from, nowhere to go, lost in the headlights, lost in the pain," set the tone for the rest of the song. The feeling of hopelessness is further emphasized when the singer admits that every route of escape has been cut off, and they are now holding on to something intangible, perhaps a memory or a dream, that keeps them going.
The chorus of the song, "You will remember my name, you are the only way, and I'll always be the one. I'll be the one to rescue you," offers a glimmer of hope. It suggests that even in the darkest of times, there is someone who cares and is willing to be a beacon of light to guide you out of the darkness. The verses delve deeper into the theme of feeling unheard and unseen by others, and perhaps even by oneself when the person doesn't believe in love anymore.
Overall, the lyrics convey a powerful message of hope and reassurance. The song suggests that even when we feel like we are at our lowest point, there is always someone who will be there to rescue us.
Line by Line Meaning
Nowhere to run from
Feeling trapped with no escape
Nowhere to go
Feeling lost and directionless
Lost in the headlights
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to see clearly
Lost in the pain
Feeling consumed by emotional pain
When every door is locked
Feeling hopeless and like all options are exhausted
And every train has come and gone
Feeling like missed opportunities are causing regret
Are you holding on too much
Questioning whether holding onto something too tightly is causing harm
To all that's invisible
Holding onto intangible things that may not be serving a positive purpose
You will remember my name
The singer is offering a source of hope and support
You are the only way
Directing the listener to look within themselves for answers and strength
And I'll always be the one
Reassuring the listener that the singer will always offer support
I'll be the one to Rescue You
Offering help and support to the listener in times of need
Everyone is speaking
Feeling overwhelmed by the noise and opinions of others
But no one is heard
Feeling like one's own voice is not being acknowledged
But you can't be heard
Feeling like one's own voice is not being acknowledged
When you don't believe in love
Feeling disconnected from love and positivity
And everyday is just too long
Feeling like time is dragging and each day is a struggle
You will be the one
Offering the listener the opportunity to be the one to rescue themselves
'Cause you'll always be the one to Rescue You
Encouraging the listener to find strength within themselves to overcome challenges
Writer(s): rollo armstrong, shey baba
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.