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.
Relax
G. Love Lyrics
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And get into this groove
The room's starting to move
Now turn the red lights on
You know the kind that I like
Deep blues and reds
With purple highlights
And fade in my ahhs
Fade out the parades
And the charades
Making music like love is made
And lovers wait patiently
And with joy
For the right moment
To explor in passion
Why everlasting love is everlasting
But don't forget my oohhs
And fade in my ahhs
Ther's no need to argue for better position
Realize the moment that you're in is magic
Stellare regions cry everything has it's season
Everything happens for a reason
So who are we to worry at any rate
The plane that crashed
We missed 'cause we were running late
And if success eludes you
Then you must choose to do
What other people wouldn't do
But don't forget my oohhs
And fade in my ahhs
So as cold night fades into darkness
Harken to the fire
Where you may find some peace
As many people pass
Some good and some bad
But this fire glows stronger yet
And burning bright reminds us
To ever be reborn
The sun sets soon
Uprises the moon
The sun sets soon
Uprises the moon
In G. Love & Special Sauce's song "Relax," the lyrics implore the listener to let go of their worries and let the music take control. The artist wants the listener to relax and feel the groove of the music. The song's lyrics are saying that the gorgeous colors of intoxication--purple highlights, blues, and reds-- are what makes the best party atmosphere. The artist also addresses the need to let go of the pretense and be vulnerable when making music, just as lovers must be vulnerable when they share their passions.
The character in the song argues further that life is magical and that we should embrace whatever moments come our way, whether good or bad, and not worry too much about the future. In that regard, he alludes to the notion that everyone and everything has a purpose, whether or not we understand it. Finally, the song's ending speaks about a circle of life, where fires will always burn bright, and enthusiasts will always find something to motivate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's all just relax
Let's take a chill pill and unwind.
And get into this groove
Let's get into the rhythm and vibe of the music.
The room's starting to move
The music is causing the atmosphere to become lively.
Now turn the red lights on
Let's set the mood with some colored lights, preferably red with purple highlights.
You know the kind that I like
I prefer red lights with purple highlighting and deep blues.
But don't forget my oohhs
Make sure to include the 'oohhs' I like in the music.
And fade in my ahhs
Gradually increase the intensity of the 'ahhs' throughout the song.
Fade out the parades
Let's move away from any superficialities and distractions.
And the charades
Let's stop pretending and be genuine with each other.
Making music like love is made
Let's create music that is passionate, intimate, and real.
And lovers wait patiently
True love requires patience and waiting for the right moment.
And with joy
Love should bring happiness and excitement.
For the right moment
Timing is everything when it comes to love.
To explore in passion
True love involves exploring each other's passions and desires.
Why everlasting love is everlasting
True love is eternal and never fades away.
Ther's no need to argue for better position
There's no point in arguing over who's better or who's right.
Realize the moment that you're in is magic
Appreciate the present moment and see the magic in it.
Stellare regions cry everything has it's season
Even the stars know that everything in life has its time and place.
Everything happens for a reason
Believe that everything that happens in life is meant to be.
So who are we to worry at any rate
Why should we fret about things when we can't control them?
The plane that crashed
The things that go wrong in life.
We missed 'cause we were running late
We can't control everything that happens to us, sometimes we miss opportunities because of it.
And if success eludes you
If you don't achieve your goals and aspirations.
Then you must choose to do
You need to make a decision to change your approach.
What other people wouldn't do
Sometimes you need to take a different path from what is considered 'normal'.
So as cold night fades into darkness
As the night turns into dawn and a new beginning approaches.
Harken to the fire
Listen to the warmth and energy around you.
Where you may find some peace
You can find peace amidst the chaos of life.
As many people pass
People come and go in our lives, that's just how it is.
Some good and some bad
Some people will bring positivity, while others may bring negativity.
But this fire glows stronger yet
But the warmth and joy that comes from love will never go away.
And burning bright reminds us
The light of love reminds us that we can always start anew.
To ever be reborn
We can always make a fresh start and be reborn with a new mindset.
The sun sets soon
The day is coming to an end.
Uprises the moon
A new day is beginning with a fresh start.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GARRETT DUTTON
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