As a term to describe a musical genre, lo-fi is mainly associated with recordings from the 1980s onwards, when cassette technology such as Tascam's four-track Portastudio became widely available. Prime early exponents included Daniel Johnston, New Zealand bands such as the Tall Dwarfs, who recorded on Chris Knox's 4-track and released on Flying Nun Records, and Beat Happening and the Olympia, Washington label K Records. In the early-mid 1990s, Lo-fi found a wider audience with the success of such acts as The Apples in Stereo, Beck, Sebadoh, Guided By Voices, Pavement, Liz Phair, Will Oldham, Smog, Yo La Tengo, David Kilgour (musician) and (later) Elliott Smith.
Often lo-fi artists will record on old or poor recording equipment, ostensibly out of financial necessity but also due to the unique aural association such technologies have with "authenticity", an association created in listeners by exposure to years of demo, bootleg, and field recordings, as well as to older pop studio recordings produced more simply. The growth in lo-fi coincided with the growth of extreme slickness and polish associated with the multitrack pop recording techniques of the 1980s.
Many artists associated with the lo-fi movement, such as Bill Callahan, or Bob Log III, have frequently rejected the use of finer recording equipment, trying to keep their sound raw instead, whereas others such as Guided by Voices and The Mountain Goats slowly moved to using professional studios.
Many new acts are bringing lo-fi production back in to use. These bands are often grouped under the genre "noise pop", these bands include No Age, Wavves, Crystal Stilts, Titus Andronicus and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.
The black metal genre embraced the lo-fi idea during the late 1980s and early 1990s as it strived to distance itself from pop music. Most bands recorded their albums on extremely low budgets, using four-track recorders and any other equipment they could use. The greatest example is the Darkthrone album Transilvanian Hunger.
Early Industrial music was typically lo fi by nature. To create a raw 'industrial' sound.
Anti-Folk is also a notable genre to use lo fi.
The 2010s gave rise to a scene within the house genre where artists created recordings with lo-fi aesthetics, imitating the sound of late-80s and early-90s house music and adding contemporary styles. Notable artists include Mall Grab, Florian Kupfer, Ross From Friends and DJ Seinfeld.
Lovers Rock
TV Girl Lyrics
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Would you like to be?
I'm tryna tell you something
Something that I already said
You like a pretty boy
With a pretty voice
Who's trying to sell you something
Something that you already have
But if you're too drunk to drive,
And the music is right
She might let you stay
But just for the night
And if she grabs for your hand
And drags you along
She might want a kiss
Before the end of the song
Because love, can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
And leave you with nothing
While the others talk
We were listening to lovers rock
In her bedroom, in her bedroom
And if you start to kiss
And the record skips
Flip it over and sit a little closer
But if you too drunk to drive
And the music is right
She might let you stay
But just for the night
And if she grabs for your hand
And drags you along
She might want a kiss
Before the end of the song
Because love, can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
And leave you with nothing
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do,
Because love,
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do,
Can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do,
And leave you with nothing
The song "Lovers Rock" by TV Girl is an ode to love, its ethereal highs and soul-crushing lows. The song begins with the singer questioning if the person they love has grown weary of them to the point where they want to end the relationship. The deceptive lyrics go back and forth, hinting at a lack of commitment but quickly shifting to an admission of love. The phrase "something that you already have" takes on a different meaning as the song progresses, hinting that the subject of the song is aware of their charms and doesn't have to try too hard to keep the attention of their partner.
As the song progresses, we get to the crux of the matter - the fleeting nature of love. The singer sings about how love can strip you of everything (like a cigarette) and leave you with nothing but a sense of loss. However, in the midst of all this, there are moments of purity where the two lovers truly come together. The line "While the others talk, we were listening to lovers rock in her bedroom" implies that despite what others may say or think, the two lovers are connected through their shared love of music and each other. The song is a reminder to cherish those fleeting moments when love is at its strongest because they will eventually pass.
Overall, "Lovers Rock" is an introspective look at love and the fleeting nature of passion. It takes the listener on a journey from the initial doubts that arise in a relationship to the emotional highs of being in love to the eventual sense of loss that comes from love's end. Despite the ups and downs, the song's end serves as a reminder that those fleeting moments of love are worth cherishing.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you sick of me?
Are you tired of my presence or my actions?
Would you like to be?
Do you wish to distance yourself from me?
I'm tryna tell you something
I'm attempting to communicate a message to you.
Something that I already said
A message that I have conveyed previously.
You like a pretty boy
You are attracted to charming males.
With a pretty voice
Attracted to a male with a pleasing tone.
Who's trying to sell you something
A male who is attempting to market a product or service.
Something that you already have
A product or service which you already possess.
But if you're too drunk to drive,
In the event that you are inebriated and unable to operate a vehicle,
And the music is right
A suitable music genre is playing.
She might let you stay
There is a possibility that the individual will be permitted to continue occupying the premises.
But just for the night
The permission is only temporary.
And if she grabs for your hand
If the individual seizes your hand.
And drags you along
The individual proceeds to lead you in a particular direction.
She might want a kiss
It is possible that the individual desires a kiss.
Before the end of the song
Before the current musical selection draws to a conclusion.
Because love, can burn like a cigarette
Romantic love can generate agony and leave an individual in a depleted state, much like a smoking mishap.
And leave you with nothing
It can leave an individual with a sense of emptiness, devoid of fulfillment or satisfaction.
While the others talk
Other individuals speak or engage in discussion.
We were listening to lovers rock
Our attention was directed toward a specific musical genre.
In her bedroom, in her bedroom
Our present location was within a specific bedchamber.
And if you start to kiss
In the event that kissing commences.
And the record skips
The current musical selection encounters an issue during playback.
Flip it over and sit a little closer
Correct the issue and reposition oneself in closer proximity to the other individual.
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do,
Vocalization with unclear meaning (onomatopoeia).
Because love,
Again, romantic love.
Can burn like a cigarette
It can bring forth agony and dissatisfaction.
And leave you with nothing
An outcome of emptiness and lack of satisfaction.
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do,
Vocalization with unclear meaning (onomatopoeia).
And leave you with nothing
This negative outcome is repeated.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hsushinehtet6229
Lyrics:
Are you sick of me?
Would you like to be?
I'm tryna tell you something
Something that I already said
You like the pretty boy
With a pretty voice
Who's tryna sell you something
Something that you already had
But if you're too drunk to drive
And the music is right
She might let you stay
But just for the night
And if she grabs for your hand
And drags you along
She might want a kiss
Before the end of the song
Because love can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
And leave you with nothing
While the others talked
We were listening to lovers rock
In her bedroom
In her bedroom
And if you start to kiss
And the record skips
Flip it over
And sit a little closer
But if you're too drunk to drive
And the music is right
She might let you stay
But just for the night
And if she grabs for your hand
And drags you along
She might want a kiss
Before the end of the song
Because love can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
And leave you with nothing
(Lafitte: "Now, how many men have you kissed?")
(Constance: "Very few.")
(Lafitte: "But you offered me a kiss. Why?")
(Constance: "Such a foolish reason I'm afraid. I just wanted to kiss you.")
Because love can burn like a cigarette
And leave you with nothing
And leave you with nothing
@Caddylily
I love it when songs sample older songs, it’s like adding a modern twist to a classic. The strings is sampled from The Dance is Over by The Shirelles.
@chiveshorses9459
Thank you 🙏
@AlbertWesker1960.
Yes I love that too! I’m gonna check out the song they sampled from now.
@CRAZY4YOUHEH
Jesus loves you I pray that you accept Jesus into your life and accept Jesus as your lord and savior God bless you 😁♥😊
@CRAZY4YOUHEH
@@chiveshorses9459Jesus loves you I pray that you accept Jesus into your life and accept Jesus as your lord and savior God bless you 😁♥
@shekujalloh551
You’re not alone. I love it too ❤
@vojtaborsky
Listening while in love hits the most
@marilennyhernandez
Hey, listen to this again
@vojtaborsky
@@marilennyhernandez thanks love, I needed to hear it again!
@butterflygarden6790
Hey come back and listen ☺️💗