Smoke fills the stage the minute Rum & Coke are announced. Everyone is already on the edge of their seats. It's a known fact that when Rum & Coke come on stage, they never fail to put on one hell of a show. It doesn't help that for the last year Rum & Coke have barely even been seen in the same room as each other, making the anticipation for this performance that much realer. No one seems to be on stage right now but that doesn't stop the fans from cheering.
All of a sudden, the sounds of
Vicar of Bray begins to seep through the speakers and fans automatically recognize the music, getting even louder. Amidst the synths from outerspace, Coke's heavenly LIVE ad-libs can be heard. She effortlessly hits her signature high notes while she's rising from below the stage on a platform. Once she's fully visible, Coke stands at the microphone and starts the song.
Lost in a cold world, right now
All that surrounds is dancing around
Used to be used to changing hues, not right now
Greener pastures that break blue laws, somebody tell me how
They try to paint it out but all I see is red
Feels like the minute I catch on, it's all in my head
Can't vouch for myself but still I rise, no ground
Can't afford change but quick to indemnify somehowOn the other side of the stage, Rum can be seen laying down on top of a speaker. She brings the microphone to her lips and begins to lazily sings, grooving along to the beat. She slows the song down towards the end, the music slowing down to before you hear that "shutting down" effect. All of the lights turn off and during this pause all that can be heard are screams.
Shutting out the world, I'm tired of thinking for myself
If I bask in my success, I'll only realize how much I've failed
If today the world stood against me, I wouldn't stand in the way
Hum The.. Vicar of Bray.. and still.. not... know....my.....placeCoke begins to belt out into the darkness.
Do you believe it?
Do you believe?
Do you believe it?
Oh-oh..The lights flash back on and blinds everyone. Rum & Coke are now standing next to each other doing hard choreo to the live mix blasting through the venue. Both are trained dancers so they're moves are precise and fluid. The dance gives new life to the song as it chants the same phrase over and over again. The live version is much different from the album version, this one having a huge Electronic Hip Hop influence, making it perfect for a small dance break. Both of the girls look fierce as they dance, shooting playful looks at the crowd and cameras.
I never more will falter
Until the times do alter
I never more will falter
Until the times do alter
I never more will falter
Until the times do alter
I never more will falter
Until the times do alterAs soon as they complete the choreography for the song, the instrumental stops and both Rum & Coke stand and smirk as everyone reacts. A piano begins to play and a crew of ballet dancers spin over to Rum & Coke, handing both of them microphones and posing, turning into mannequins whole surrounding Rum & Coke. Coke lifts the microphone to her lips and begin to sing her solo song,
Take Charge.
I'm better off alone until I find something to turn into me and cower
Leaving it to be devoured, consumed by ash and dust just like I am inside
-ide
But I
Try to
Light up
Those desires
My walls are burning down
My walls are burning down
My walls are burning down
My walls...
While she's singing, the beat to another song from their last album
Better In Tongues can be heard fading in and taking over. As soon as Coke is done, Rum starts rapping to the beat.
Do you see the love in my eyes? Do you see the love in my eyes?
Do you smoke the slowly rise and cover up all of the lies?
Do you see the fire inside, the desire to claim what's mine, oops, make you mine
Over influenced by what I'm doing...Suddenly, she stops and the music cuts off once again.
"Hold on, hold on, hold on.... If y'all want us to sing this song, you gotta let us know!!"The crowd roars back at Rum,
Hold On being an obvious fan favorite. Coke turns to Rum and then to the crowd.
"Damn, how does it go again? I need y'all to sing it for us. From the top, ready?Fans GLADLY remind the duo, singing the hook at the top of their lungs. They become apart of the show, the love band playing along to the crowd's voice. Rum & Coke begin to smile widely at all the people who know the words, casually dancing to the sounds of the fans, Milly rocking, twerking and goofing off with each other. It's a really cute moment in the show and it reminds everyone why they feel in love with Rum & Coke.
Hold on (tight)
Hold on (tight)
Hold on (tight)
Hold on (tight)
Hold on (tight)
Hold on (tight)
Tighter (tight)
Tighter (tight)The band breaks out into the actual live version of Hold On, everybody in the building singing along. Rum & Coke hug and put an arm around each other while facing the crowd. They sing into their microphones, the smoke on their faces really showing that they feel like they've accomplished something. They sing the chorus twice before the can't ends the song.
Yes, I've made my bed and I ain't here to mess it up
Now that I'm in your head, I'll say when you've had enough
Been everybody's baby but I think that you've been he-e-e-eld wrong
If I take you for a ride would you ho-o-o-old on?
Yes, I've made my bed and I ain't here to mess it up
Now that I'm in your head, I'll say when you've had enough
Been everybody's baby but I think that you've been he-e-e-eld wrong
If I take you for a ride would you ho-o-o-old on?As soon as they're done, Rum grabs Coke and hugs her again. Coke his her tight as she behind to cry a little. Rum starts to cry because Coke is crying, together they just because one big emotional mess. Trying their best to not start sobbing, they hold each others hands and bow.