Code of Ethics formed in the early '90s with Barry Blaze and Eric Switzer. … Read Full Bio ↴Code of Ethics formed in the early '90s with Barry Blaze and Eric Switzer. In the early 1990s, the band's music was quite unique in that they were one of the few Christian music artists performing a europop style. With their early sound being largely reminiscent of New Order, their later works became simultaneously more progressive and more tame in nature. Many fans believe their mid-90's pop-leanings were forced by their involvement with major label ForeFront Records, as evidenced by the underground release of an industrial-leaning mix of the "Satellite Babies" project which was obscured by the mainstream release of the same recording in tamed-down form.

They are probably best known for their cover of The Monkees hit, Pleasant Valley Sunday. Over the years they have had numerous lineup changes and have played different musical styles including dance, house, techno, pop, and alternative rock.

Love
Code Of Ethics Lyrics

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Let's pretend here for awhile
Let's say someone wants your heart
Just how would they let you know
Where would someone need to start?

Maybe you'd just play hard to get
Just so they'd try harder yet
Play it cool put on a show

Just to see how far they'd go

For you
He gave it all, he gave it all
In love for you
Cause it's true
He gave it all, he gave it all
In love for you

Now let's turn this thing around
Say there's someone you dream of
Would you tell them how you feel
What would you do to win their love?

Would you stay when turned away
To plead your case another day
As they ran all over town
Would you lay your own life down?

For you
He gave it all, he gave it all
In love for you
'cause it's true
He gave it all, he gave it all
In love for you

Let's say someone's made their move
There's nothing more that they can prove

Let's say the rest is up to you
He's reaching out, what will you do?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Code of Ethics’ song Love explore the question of how someone should go about expressing their love to another person. The song is divided into three verses, each of which contains questions addressed to the audience. The first verse asks how someone could let another person know they want their heart, while the second verse asks what someone would do to win the love of someone they dream of. The third verse puts the ball in the audience’s court, with the question of what they would do if someone made a move on them. Each verse is followed by a chorus, which reiterates the idea that the person who loves someone will give everything they have for that person.

The lyrics of Love underscore the idea that love is not easy and requires effort and sacrifice. The first verse suggests that pursuing someone’s heart is a delicate and complex process that requires strategy and patience. The second verse asks the audience what they would do if the object of their affection was unresponsive or dismissive, suggesting that true love requires perseverance and commitment. The final verse puts the responsibility back on the audience, asking them to consider what they would do if someone they loved made a move on them.

Overall, the lyrics of Love convey a sense of longing, uncertainty, and vulnerability. They suggest that love is not always straightforward, and that expressing one’s feelings requires courage and selflessness. At the same time, they celebrate the power of love to motivate people to go beyond their limits and give everything they have.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's pretend here for awhile
Let's imagine a hypothetical situation for a moment

Let's say someone wants your heart
Let's suppose someone is interested in having a romantic relationship with you

Just how would they let you know
How could they express their feelings to you?

Where would someone need to start?
What steps would they need to take to get closer to you?

Maybe you'd just play hard to get
You might act uninterested to see if they're willing to work harder

Just so they'd try harder yet
In order to put their effort to the test

Play it cool put on a show
Act nonchalant and pretend not to care

Just to see how far they'd go
To see if they're willing to go the extra mile

For you He gave it all, he gave it all In love for you Cause it's true He gave it all, he gave it all In love for you
He put in all his effort and love for you because he truly feels that way

Now let's turn this thing around
Let's consider the opposite scenario

Say there's someone you dream of
Imagine that you have a crush on someone

Would you tell them how you feel
Would you confess your feelings to them?

What would you do to win their love?
What actions would you take to make them fall in love with you?

Would you stay when turned away
Would you persist even if they reject you?

To plead your case another day
To have another chance to explain your feelings later

As they ran all over town
While they're out and about doing their business

Would you lay your own life down?
Are you willing to even risk your life for them?

Let's say someone's made their move
Assume that someone has already expressed their love for you

There's nothing more that they can prove
There's no other way for them to demonstrate their love

Let's say the rest is up to you
The ball is now in your court

He's reaching out, what will you do?
He's making an effort to connect with you, what is your response?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANCIS STEPHEN MICHAEL JOHNSON, KADIR GUIREY, TOBY ANDERSON

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