After breaking up with his girlfriend, moving out of his house, and joining a 12-step program for addiction, Ebert began work on a story about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe. According to Ebert, Sharpe "was sent down to Earth to kinda heal and save mankind ... but he kept getting distracted by girls and falling in love." Ebert later met singer Jade Castrinos in Los Angeles, California, United States. In the summer of 2009, as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert and Castrinos toured the country with a group of fellow musicians in a big white school bus.
Its song "Home" was voted number 15 on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100's 2009 countdown, the largest music poll in the world.
Members:
Alex Ebert – vocals, guitar, percussion, piano
Jade Castrinos – vocals, guitar (Past member 2009-2013)
Nico Aglietti – guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
Stewart Cole – trumpet, percussion, keyboards, tenor ukulele, vocals
Tay Strathairn – piano, vocals
Aaron Older – bass, vocals, banjo, percussion
Josh Collazo – drums, percussion, vocals
Orpheo McCord – percussion, vocals
Nora Kirkpatrick – accordion, vocals
Christian Letts – guitar, vocals
Additional personnel:
Chris Richard – vocals, percussion
Anna Bulbrook – violin, vocals
Aaron Embry – keyboards, piano, vocals
Tyler James – piano, vocals
Ryan Richter – guitar, lap steel, vocals
Michael Farfel – announcer, management
Chickens In Love
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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Carries on
One Touch, one touch
Carries on
One look, one look
Carries on
One Smile
When can you give me, when can you give me
Can you give me, oh can you give me
Love me
Come and give me, oh can you give me some
Of the gift that carries on
One word, one word
Carries on
One smile, one smile
Carries on
One love, one love
Carries on
One Smile
When can you give me, when can you give me
Touch me
Can you give me, oh can you give me
Love me
Come and give me, oh can you give me some
Of the gift that carries on
The lyrics of "Chickens in Love" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros are a celebration of the power of love and the impact it has in our lives. The repetition of phrases like "one love," "one touch," "one smile" and "one word" emphasizes the unity and strength that comes from these small gestures. The song suggests that love is not just a fleeting emotion, but a gift that carries on and has a lasting impact. The lyrics encourage listeners to give and receive love freely as it is something that can bring joy and positivity to the world.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody match the positive message of the lyrics. The repeated use of the phrase "when can you give me" suggests a longing for love and connection, and the lyrics encourage listeners to take the initiative and share love with others. Ultimately, "Chickens in Love" is a song about the transformative power of love, and how even small acts of kindness and affection can have a significant impact.
Line by Line Meaning
One love, One love
Love is the only thing that matters and it keeps going.
Carries on
It never ends.
One Touch, one touch
A single touch can also carry on.
One look, one look
A single glance can perpetuate.
One Smile
Even one smile can bring about more positivity.
When can you give me, when can you give me
When can we share this gift?
Touch me
Let us touch, physically or emotionally.
Can you give me, oh can you give me
Can we exchange love?
Love me
Let us give each other love.
Come and give me, oh can you give me some
Let's share this gift - please give me some love.
Of the gift that carries on
Give me the love that lasts.
One word, one word
A single word can change everything.
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.