The origins of Fourplay trace back to a recording session where Bob James and Harvey Mason collaborated on James' album. Impressed by their musical chemistry, they decided to form a band and invited Nathan East to join them. Later, guitarist Lee Ritenour became a founding member, but when he departed in 1998, Chuck Loeb replaced him, solidifying the lineup that has remained to this day.
Fourplay released their self-titled debut album in 1991, which quickly gained popularity and achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. The album showcased their exceptional musicianship and featured smooth jazz hits like "Max-O-Man" and "After the Dance." This initial success set the stage for a string of highly successful albums, including "Between the Sheets," "Elixir," and "Esprit de Four," which further solidified their reputation as one of the leading contemporary jazz acts.
Over the years, Fourplay has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including Chaka Khan, El DeBarge, Anita Baker, and Eric Clapton, among others. Their live performances are known for their captivating energy and virtuosity, captivating audiences with their intricate musical interplay and improvisation.
Fourplay's enduring popularity and success in the contemporary jazz genre can be attributed to their ability to evolve while staying true to their musical roots. Their albums often blend various genres, incorporating elements of jazz, R&B, and pop, appealing to a wide range of listeners.
Tragically, on July 31, 2017, Chuck Loeb passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving a void in the band. In 2019, guitarist and vocalist Larry Carlton joined Fourplay, bringing his own exceptional talent and adding a new chapter to the group's storied history.
With their remarkable musicianship, captivating performances, and a discography spanning over three decades, Fourplay continues to be a beloved and influential force in contemporary jazz, enchanting audiences around the world with their smooth, soulful sound.
Love TKO
Fourplay Lyrics
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Oh, baby, yeah
Mmh, ohh
Yeah
Lookin' back over my years
I guess I shedded some tears
I told myself time and time again
But another fight, things ain't right
I'm losin' again
Takes a fool to lose twice
And start all over again
I think I'd better let it go (yeah, oh, baby)
Looks like another love TKO (oh, oh, oh, yeah, ay)
Said I think I'd better let it go (yeah)
Let it go, baby
Looks like another love TKO (yeah)
Tried to take control of the love
Love took control of me
'Cause you lose all thoughts, sense of time
And have a change of mind
Takin' the bumps and the bruises
Of all the things of a two-time loser
See I tried to hold on, my faith is gone
It's just another sad song
I think I'd better let it go (baby, ohh)
Looks like another love TKO (ay, yeah, one more time now)
Said I think I'd better let it go (yeah)
Let it go, baby
Looks like another love TKO (oh, oh, baby)
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum (ohh, ooh-whoa)
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum-dum
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum (ohh)
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum (yeah, ay)
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum (ay)
Think I'd better let it go (think I'd better let it go)
Looks like another love TKO (oh, yeah, oh my, ay)
Think I'd better let it go
(Every time I get involved with somebody, baby)
Looks like another love TKO (TKO, TKO, oh, whoa-whoa)
Think I'd better let it go (yeah)
(Gotta let it go, baby) let it go
Looks like another love TKO
Oh, yeah, baby (TKO)
Think I'd better let it go (oh, yeah)
(Think I gotta, gotta let it go, baby)
Looks like another love TKO (TKO)
(Tko, oh) hey, yeah
(TKO)
Think I'd better let it go
(Think I gotta, gotta let it go, baby)
Looks like another love TKO
(Tko, oh) TKO
(Ba-da-dee-da-do-doe) gotta let it go, baby
(Ba-da-dee-da-do-doe) TKO
(Ba-da-dee-da-do-doe)
(Ba-da-dee-da-do-doe)
The song Love TKO by Fourplay is about the struggles of love and the constant fight between two people to make it work. The lyrics explain how the singer has been having trouble winning in love and is now ready to give up. The repetition of the phrase “Looks like another love TKO” conveys the idea that the singer has been in this situation before and is not willing to go through it again.
The lyrics are incredibly emotional and heartfelt. The opening lines, "Lookin' back over my years, I guess I shedded some tears" sets the tone for the song, and the rest of the lyrics explain the singer's emotional journey in a relationship. The lines "Takin' the bumps and the bruises of all the things of a two-time loser, see I tried to hold on, my faith is gone" reveal how the singer has been fighting to keep the relationship alive but has lost faith and is now ready to let go.
Overall, the song portrays the idea that sometimes it's better to let go of a relationship that isn't working rather than fighting for something that will never prosper.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' back over my years
Reflecting on my past experiences
I guess I shedded some tears
I cried because of the loss I experienced
I told myself time and time again
Repeatedly tried to convince myself
This time I'm gonna win
I thought I would succeed this time
But another fight, things ain't right
Despite my effort, things didn't work out
I'm losin' again
I am experiencing defeat once again
Takes a fool to lose twice
It's foolish to fail at the same thing twice
And start all over again
To begin the same struggle afresh
I think I'd better let it go (yeah, oh, baby)
I should give up on this relationship or issue
Looks like another love TKO (oh, oh, oh, yeah, ay)
I am facing another heartbreak or disappointment
Tried to take control of the love
I made attempts to grasp the affair
Love took control of me
Eventually, the affair got a hold of me
'Cause you lose all thoughts, sense of time
I became disoriented and lost a notion of time
And have a change of mind
My opinion of the matter changed
Takin' the bumps and the bruises
I endured the emotional turmoil
Of all the things of a two-time loser
Suffering because of a failed relationship twice
See I tried to hold on, my faith is gone
I tried to keep the relationship going, but now I have lost faith
It's just another sad song
My story is another tale of loss and hurt feelings
Dum-dum-dum-du-dum
Instrumental intermission
Think I'd better let it go
I should abandon this issue
Looks like another love TKO
It appears that I am experiencing another heartbreak
Hey, yeah
Vocal intermission
gotta let it go, baby
I have to relinquish it, darling
TKO
Technical Knock Out
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cecil Womack, Gip Edward, Jr. Noble, Linda Womack
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