Dutton, born in Philadelphia, began playing guitar at age 8. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the 9th grade and began playing harmonica in a wire rack. Dutton credits Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., as well as then-contemporary "old school" hip-hop sounds of Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, and Philadelphia's own Schooly D as influences.
Dutton, still in high school at Germantown Friends School, began playing solo on the streets of Philadelphia. After a year of college, he relocated to Boston, working as a fundraiser for Peace Action and playing wherever and whenever he could. One of his few indoor gigs at this time was a Boston bar called The Tam O'Shanter, where he met drummer Jeffrey "The Houseman" Clemens in January 1993. Dutton and Clemens began working as a duo, they were joined a few months later by bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott and became the house band on Mondays at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The name G. Love doesn't really have that much of a story to it. The 'G' stands for Good as said in many radio interviews. He said in an interview that the 'Love' was just there because it sounded right.
G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 LP Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson's "Rodeo Clowns" when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 LP On and On.
Known nowadays for his excellent live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson, who signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter.
Breakin' Up
G. Love Lyrics
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I wonder what you're doing every second that I'm not with you..
And now I see what I put you through, I should be gone
Something keep me hanging on: it's instinct
All this pain I feel doesn't phase you
It's funny what them drugs will do
And now I'm crying now,
How could two people stay together so long just because they're afraid to walk away?
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
Time is so wrong but the feeling so right
Won't you let me kick it just one more time
Won't you let me love you and hug you and squeeze you tight
Won't you be my darling tonight
Kiss me one more time before you turn your back forever,
Now you walking away
Look me in the eye, smile, like you did the very first time I called your name
Tell me everything's gonna be alright, even though I can't stop these tears
For five long years I was afraid to give it all
Now you're gonna leave me and my best friend is gone
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
Why won't you let me love you, baby, baby
Start from scratch, we'll start from scratch
Why won't you let me love you, baby, baby
Start from scratch, start from scratch
You're my friend, you're my sister, my lover,
I don't want find another to replace you
Start over again,
We'll start over again...
You're my friend, you're my sister my lover,
I don't want to find another to replace you
Start over again,
We'll start over again..
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
G. Love’s “Breakin’ Up” is a song about the inner turmoil and uncertainty that comes with a relationship that has lost its passion and is close to breaking up. The lyrics express the singer’s frustration with the lack of communication and emotional distance that has developed between him and his partner, and his struggle to let go of the instinct that keeps him from leaving the relationship. The songwriter expresses his regret and empathy towards his partner, admitting that he has not been attentive to her needs.
The lyrics of the song also deal with the pain of lost love and the fear of loneliness that often keep people in unhappy relationships. The singer confesses that he has held onto the relationship for fear of losing his partner, but he knows it is time to let go now. The message of the song is that sometimes, despite the fear and pain of letting go, it is better for two people to break up and move on.
The lines “Time is so wrong but the feeling so right / Won't you let me kick it just one more time” highlights the internal conflict the singer experiences. He desperately wants to hold on to the relationship, even if he knows it is not the right decision.
Overall, the song evokes a sense of sadness and vulnerability, and the lyrics are powerful in their honest portrayal of the struggles that come with love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Your words don't come easily no more
I notice that you're struggling to express yourself lately
I wonder what you're doing every second that I'm not with you..
I'm curious about how you spend your time when we're apart
And now I see what I put you through, I should be gone
I realize now how much I've hurt you, and I should leave
Something keep me hanging on: it's instinct
I can't quite let go of the relationship and it's an involuntary impulse
All this pain I feel doesn't phase you
You don't seem affected by the pain this relationship is causing me
It's funny what them drugs will do
It's strange how substance abuse can exacerbate the problems in our relationship
And now I'm crying now,
I'm currently shedding tears
How could someone spend so much time so close and always feel so far away?
I'm pondering how two people who have been together for so long can feel emotionally distant
How could two people stay together so long just because they're afraid to walk away?
It's sad that sometimes two people remain in a relationship just because they're scared to end things
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
I'm making a solemn promise that this relationship is over
Time is so wrong but the feeling so right
The timing isn't ideal, but my emotions are telling me otherwise
Won't you let me kick it just one more time
Can we have one more intimate moment?
Won't you let me love you and hug you and squeeze you tight
Can we share one final embrace and moment of affection?
Won't you be my darling tonight
Can we have one final night of romance, my love?
Kiss me one more time before you turn your back forever,
I'm requesting one last kiss before we part ways indefinitely
Now you walking away
You're currently leaving me
Look me in the eye, smile, like you did the very first time I called your name
As you leave, can you at least give me a loving look and smile like you used to?
Tell me everything's gonna be alright, even though I can't stop these tears
Even though I'm crying, give me some reassurance that everything will be okay
For five long years I was afraid to give it all
I was scared to fully commit to this relationship for half a decade
Now you're gonna leave me and my best friend is gone
Now that you're ending things, it feels like losing not just a lover, but a close friend as well
Why won't you let me love you, baby, baby
I'm begging for one more chance to love and be loved by you
Start from scratch, we'll start from scratch
We can try to build a new relationship from the ground up
You're my friend, you're my sister, my lover,
You mean so much more to me than just a romantic partner
I don't want find another to replace you
I don't want to try to replace you with someone else
Start over again,
Let's start fresh
We'll start over again..
Together, we can try to make this work again
I swear to god we're breaking up this time...
Just to emphasize, this is the final end of our relationship
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