According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
(If you are scrobbling tracks here from Chicago - Music From The Miramax Motion Picture, please fix your tags.)
3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
Love Was New
Chicago Lyrics
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How we planned all the things we would do
Beautiful days and the nights all ablaze
Hoping our dreams would come true
Love was new
Remember the house at the top of the hill
How the sunlight caressed all the trees
I played all my music I sang you my love
Love was new
Time has a way of obscuring our memories
And good times are hard to recall
Basic survival and day to day living
Leaves no time for romance at all
I just wanted to say I'm still falling in love
Every day with you, every day
Remember that Christmas with just a few friends
And the whole town was covered with snow
We laughed and we loved as we skied in the sun
It seems such a long time ago
Love was new
Something you said one night started me thinking
How sweet love is as it begins
Taken for granted it slips through your fingers
And leaves you on needles and pins
But there ain't no way baby that we'd let that happen
Our love will always be new
I just wanted to say I'm still falling in love
Every day with you,falling in love every day with you
Chicago’s “Love Was New” is a melancholic reflection on the ephemeral nature of love and the past, as well as a love letter to a partner. The song starts by reminiscing about the early days of love, when everything seemed possible and love was still new. The lyrics describe the lovers’ endless plans and dreams, painted against a backdrop of beautiful days and nights captivated by fire. The song goes on to paint a vivid picture of a past winter wonderland of a Christmas with a few friends where laughter, love, and skiing under the sun came easy. The song’s final verse is about the lovers making a conscious decision to keep their love young, fresh, and new. Despite the passage of time and routine, the singer affirms his endless and eternal love for his partner.
The song’s appeal stems from its honest and introspective lyrics, which are delivered by a pristine, powerful voice, and backed by an impressive musical arrangement full of horns, guitars, drums, and pianos. Through powerful musicality and lyrics, the song paints a vivid picture of a love that transcends time, ensuring its presence every day. The singer observes how the passage of time has left him with few memories of the past or the sweetest moments of his relationship. Still, he vows to maintain their relationship's youthful energy and love, the same way it was during the early days.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when we were first falling in love
Recalling a time when the relationship was just starting and full of excitement
How we planned all the things we would do
Discussing future plans and hopes for the relationship
Beautiful days and the nights all ablaze
Describing the passionate and lively nature of the relationship
Hoping our dreams would come true
Wishing for a happy future together
Love was new
Emphasizing the freshness and novelty of the relationship
Remember the house at the top of the hill
Recalling a specific memory of a special place
How the sunlight caressed all the trees
Noticing and appreciating the beauty of nature surrounding the memory
I played all my music I sang you my love
Sharing one's passions and talents with their partner
The chiming church bells rode the breeze
Adding a pleasant background sound to the memory
Time has a way of obscuring our memories
Acknowledging the natural passage of time and its effect on memories
And good times are hard to recall
Admitting that remembering positive moments can be challenging
Basic survival and day to day living
Highlighting the demands and stress of everyday life
Leaves no time for romance at all
Expressing the reality of how busy life can become
I just wanted to say I'm still falling in love
Expressing ongoing love and commitment to the relationship
Every day with you, every day
Emphasizing the daily devotion and appreciation for the partner
Remember that Christmas with just a few friends
Remembering a specific holiday celebration with loved ones
And the whole town was covered with snow
Describing the winter setting of the holiday memory
We laughed and we loved as we skied in the sun
Remembering joyful activities shared with the partner
It seems such a long time ago
Acknowledging the distance of time since the memory
Something you said one night started me thinking
Explaining how a conversation sparked a realization or thought
How sweet love is as it begins
Reflecting on the initial excitement and passion felt at the beginning of the relationship
Taken for granted it slips through your fingers
Acknowledging the potential for love to be undervalued or lost
And leaves you on needles and pins
Describing the anxious and uncomfortable feelings of losing love
But there ain't no way baby that we'd let that happen
Expressing confidence in the strength of the current relationship
Our love will always be new
Affirming ongoing love and commitment to the relationship
I just wanted to say I'm still falling in love
Reiterating the constant love and admiration for the partner
Every day with you,falling in love every day with you
Emphasizing the daily devotion and appreciation for the partner
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT LAMM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James
on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.