The Meltdown - Sweet Water

Southern Soul from the great southern land.

Having built their sound off the back of mesmerising live performances, they were signed to Melbourne label Hopestreet Recordings in 2015 and released ‘Better Days’ as a 45 soon after.

Making the song the focus, The Meltdown stay true to the story and keep your attention on the soaring voice of Simon Burke. It’s soul, but it’s something else indefinable; like you’ve heard him before but don’t know where. The rhythm section create a hypnotic spacious groove to lean upon and the horns gracefully tie it all together. This stellar band bring a blend of Stax and Motown with a healthy dose of the Nashville songwriting tradition. Songs to move your heart and your feet as echoes of Memphis soul resonate.

Their debut self-titled record was released in 2017 to great critical acclaim, followed by a run of sold out shows and festival appearances.

The Meltdown continue the tradition of world-class soul bands to emerge from Melbourne, Australia and they’ll wrap you in their warm embrace. With a new album on the way along and local and international touring, the soul from the south will be carried far and wide.

Great vibe, great sound, but it’s the song that’s king here.

[riki]

Why are they so underrated?This band should have million views on youtube :(

[ianolibow]

Love the soul in this song. Just heard it for the first time recently and I can’t stop listening!

[LilRay.]

GodDAMN! Now this is the type of song you not only hear, but you FEEL! Love that old school vibe to it. Literally perfect‼️ I’m on a never ending search for songs just like this!

[ksullivan]

Love love love this song...found this band by mistake and now can not let it go!

[gkiahu]

This band narrows the age difference in music, you hear 70s yet we are over 40 years ahead 😂. Bravo guys !

[lozstrickland]

I just keep finding Gem after Gem another Great Band Playing, Singing REAL 🎵 MUSIC 🎶

[IdealSilver]

Can't believe used to listen to this a lot and suddenly it just popped on my feeds!! Awesome song

[brandontorigian]

This song rocks. I haven't felt a song in awhile

[margitorsos]

Megint egy kincs talált rám . Szép fáradt lélek hangja tele érzéssel 💔❤️‍🔥

[rel.kirpibo]

This is 🙏 Kind of song that melt my heart.... Thank You for this!

[KVHW-uk]

I remember times when there was water
And trees offered shade from the sun
Held in my hands were the dreams of others
Hard to catch them while you're on the run
Suffer through a heatwave (sweet water)
Search the silver seas (sweet water)
But you gonna stay hiding (sweet water)
And never show yourself to me, yeah
Every minute is an hour without my lover by my side
I can feel the seconds as they do their grind
Please, please, release me (sweet water)
Tears on my cheek are for you (sweet water)
But that sweet, sweet water (sweet water)
Gotta cross an ocean to get to you
Hold on to me
Never let me go
Ain't no water here
I'm drowning in the lies you told
Things used to go here without any trouble
Things used to break from the ground to the sky, ooh
Please release me (sweet water)
'Cause the tears on my cheeks are for you (sweet water)
But that sweet, sweet water (sweet water)
Gotta cross an ocean to get to you, ooh
sweet, sweet water
(Sweet)
(Sweet, sweet water)
(Sweet)
(Sweet, sweet water)
(Sweet)
(Sweet, sweet water)

cant find a lyric video lol

[poisoninmyiv]

I've listened to this song 3x daily for like a year starting to suspect witchcraft.

[theindieshow]

Great tune! Would love to play it on the podcast.

[burgesmate]

Same sort of vibe as St Paul & TBB - strong sound

[garrysense]

i cant find the lyrics. i like to sing that song. if you know where i can find them please write back

[Owner]

Now a day if u have a opinion and its not what they want to hear they call it Arguing, that's is what a debate is right! One own opinion 👍😏😁