David Gates (guitar, keyboards, bass and vocals) and Jimmy Griffin (guitar and vocals) formed the group in 1968, adding Robb Royer (guitar, bass and vocals of Pleasure Faire) before signing to Elektra Records. Bread, the band's debut album as a trio, was a failure. The band became a quartet beginning with their second album, On The Waters, bringing in Mike Botts as permanent drummer. This time their efforts quickly established Bread as a major act, hitting the mainstream with the #1 hit "Make It With You" in 1970. Bread began touring and recording the 1971 album titled Manna, which included their most enduring hit, "If."
Royer left the group after three albums to pursue other interests. He was replaced by Larry Knechtel (keyboards, bass, guitar, harmonica), a top session player from the Los Angeles scene. Knechtel's credits included records by Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, The Monkees, Jan and Dean, Johnny Rivers and Simon & Garfunkel. In 1972 Bread released the highly successful album titled Baby I'm-a Want You, followed by another hit album, Guitar Man. Tensions existed between Gates and Griffin, however. Elektra had been invariably choosing Gates' songs for the A-sides of the singles; Griffin felt that the singles should have been split between the two, however.
By 1973 the band members sensed that they had taken Bread as far as they could, so they disbanded. Gates and Griffin then began solo careers, with mixed results. After reuniting in 1976, Bread released the album Lost Without Your Love in January 1977. The title track was the band's last top-ten hit, peaking at number 9 on the singles chart. The comeback album was also RIAA-certified Gold®.
2. Bread (Joe Kosnow) is a rapper from Portland, ME.
part time love
Bread Lyrics
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With me
Someone already there when I need
Company
'Cause when I'm feelin' low
I don't want to have to go out
Lookin'
For a part-time kind of love
And when the dreams and rainbows
Start to disappear
Don't want somebody up and runnin'
Outa here
'Cause when you stop and start
Baby it's just too hard upon
My heart
That part-time kind of love
And I can't take you darlin' livin' here
Wait and see
I want somebody who's committed
Now to me
Somewhere, someday you'll have
To take a chance
So if you like the music baby
Get up and dance
And if we grow together daring to dream
I know we'll find our shares of
Peaches and cream
And when the juices flow
I don't want no no no excuses
Just want your full time love
For me
Just want your full time love
For me.
The song "Part Time Love" by Bread is about the desire for a committed and dedicated partner in a relationship, rather than a casual and fleeting one. The lyrics emphasize the need for consistency and someone who is there for you when you need them, particularly during times when you are feeling low or when things get tough. The chorus of the song emphasizes that a part-time kind of love is not enough, and that the singer wants and needs a full-time kind of love.
The song also touches on the idea that building a strong and lasting relationship requires both partners to be committed and willing to take chances together. The lyrics suggest that if both people are willing to grow and dream together, they will eventually find the happiness and fulfillment they are looking for, even if there are obstacles along the way. Ultimately, the song is an appeal for a deeper and more meaningful kind of love, one that is not content with just a part-time arrangement.
Line by Line Meaning
I need somebody who's consistent
I am seeking a partner who is reliable and stable in their affection towards me.
With me
Someone who is willing to form a genuine and lasting connection with me.
Someone already there when I need
I desire a person who is present in my life without me having to seek them out.
Company
I am seeking companionship in a relationship with someone who is always there for me.
'Cause when I'm feelin' low
During moments of emotional vulnerability, I do not wish to seek out companionship from other resources.
I don't want to have to go out
I do not want to have to seek out a new romantic partner on a regular basis.
Lookin'
Searching or seeking out a partner to fill a temporary void in my life or to pass the time.
For a part-time kind of love
I am seeking a committed and stable romantic partner, not just a temporary or casual relationship.
And when the dreams and rainbows
When my hopeful and optimistic expectations are gone, and reality sets in.
Start to disappear
The end of a honeymoon phase, the loss of romance or passion.
Don't want somebody up and runnin'
I cannot tolerate a partner who easily gives up or runs away when things get tough.
Outa here
Leaving or abandoning the relationship, especially during challenging times.
'Cause when you stop and start
When a partner is inconsistent or unpredictable in their affection towards me.
Baby it's just too hard upon
The inconsistency and unpredictability is emotionally draining and taxing.
My heart
My emotions and well-being are at stake in this relationship.
That part-time kind of love
I am seeking a committed and stable romantic partner, not just a temporary or casual relationship.
And I can't take you darlin' livin' here
I cannot tolerate a partner who does not fully invest in the relationship or who cannot commit to our future together.
Wait and see
I am willing to be patient and wait for a partner who is dedicated to our relationship.
I want somebody who's committed
I seek a romantic partner who is willing to put in the time and effort to build a lasting relationship with me.
Now to me
This commitment should start in the present and be fully invested in me and our relationship.
Somewhere, someday you'll have
At some point in the future, a partner may need to take a leap of faith and commit to a relationship.
To take a chance
A partner must be willing to take the risk of investing in a relationship with me and building a future together.
So if you like the music baby
If a potential partner is attracted to me or interested in pursuing a relationship with me.
Get up and dance
I encourage this person to take a chance on building a committed and lasting romantic relationship with me.
And if we grow together daring to dream
If our relationship grows and develops, we should be willing to have high aspirations for our future together.
I know we'll find our shares of
Although there may be difficult times in the future, we will find moments of happiness and success in our relationship.
Peaches and cream
Success, happiness, and the good times that come with a long and committed romantic partnership.
And when the juices flow
During moments of heightened passion and sexual desire in our relationship.
I don't want no no no excuses
I want a partner who is fully committed to our sexual relationship and willing to invest the necessary effort to maintain it.
Just want your full time love
I am seeking a committed and stable romantic partner, not just a temporary or casual relationship.
For me
I want this partner's full romantic and emotional commitment invested in me and our relationship.
Just want your full time love
I am seeking a committed and stable romantic partner, not just a temporary or casual relationship.
For me.
I seek a future full of love, commitment, and emotional fulfillment with a partner who shares these desires with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DAVID GATES D/B/A KIPAHULU MUSIC
Written by: DAVID GATES
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Hunter Sullivan
on Lost Without Your Love
Lost and all alone
I always thought that I could make it on my own
But since you left I hardly make it through the day
My tears get in the way, and I need you back to stay
I wonder through the night
And search the world for the words to make it right
All I want is the way it used to be
With you here close to me
And I've got to make you see,
That I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
I'm as helpless as a ship without a wheel,
A touch without a feel
I can't believe its real
And someday soon I'll wake and find my heart won't have to break
Yes, I'm lost with out your love
Life without you isn't worth the trouble of
All I want is just the way it used to be
I need you here with me
Oh darling can't you see,
If we had love before we can have it back once more