Michael Aston (vocals) was the poetic, goth-leaning side of the twin brothers while Jay Aston’s distinctive banshee-like, wailing vocals supplied Gene Loves Jezebel with one of their many trademark quirks.
Originally called Slav Aryan, Gene Loves Jezebel began in 1980 with the brothers, guitarist Ian Hudson, and a drum machine. The Astons grew up in Porthcawl, South Wales, making the move to London in 1981. With a new home, and shortly thereafter, the new name, the trio played several live shows and was signed by Situation Two. In May 1982, the label released Gene Loves Jezebel's demo and a single "Shaving My Neck." The band then added bassist Julianne Regan followed, Regan was replaced by Ian Hudson on Bass (and Albi DeLuca took over the guitar role) and went on to form All About Eve, Gene Loves Jezebel underwent a dozen or so line up changes between 1981-1985 alone! The band was really about the twins after all.
The band released two more singles in 1983 before their debut album Promise peaked at number 8 in the U.K.'s indie charts. In 1984, the group recorded a John Peel radio session for BBC and toured America with fellow Welsh artist John Cale. The second album, Immigrant, was released in mid-1985. However, during an agonizing American tour for Immigrant, founding member Ian Hudson suffered a nervous breakdown and was replaced by former Gen X guitarist James Stevenson.
During 1986, the group moved contract to Situation Two's parent company, Beggar's Banquet Records and distribution rights in USA to Geffen Records. The subsequent promotion increased pop-chart success for the group. The single "Sweetest Thing" briefly hit the Top 75 in U.K. and the album, Discover, reached number 32 in UK Albums Chart. At this time, the group also found heavy rotations on college and alternative radio stations across America. The band had slowly turned their attention to dance music. The slick and catchy guitar hooks of singles "Desire" and "Heartache" leapt to #6 and #72, respectively, on Los Angeles' famous New Wave station, KROQ. Later that year, Chris Bell became the band's fifth drummer.
Gene Loves Jezebel's fourth album, The House of Dolls, was released late in 1987 and yielded the singles, "20 Killer Hurts" and "The Motion of Love" that grazed the U.S. pop charts. The third single from The House of Dolls, "Suspicion", for the first time, surfaced on The Billboard Hot 100. Despite rising mainstream success, the new pop-oriented direction proved to be too polished and commercial for the poetic and more goth-like brother, Michael. He parted ways with Jay in 1989.
While Michael pursued his solo work, Jay continued using the Gene Loves Jezebel name and recorded two albums, Kiss of Life in 1989, followed by Heavenly Bodies. reached #68 on Billboard's Hot 100. Three years later, Jay Aston and company released Heavenly Bodies, which did well in Europe and on American college radio. Unfortunately, after dispointing record sales record sales and the collapse of Savage Records (David Bowie) American label folded one year later, and, after a few more live shows, so did Gene Loves Jezebel.
While Jay performed occasional acoustic shows under his own name, Michael played with members of Scenic, then formed a new band called the Immigrants (re-named Edith Grove) and later released a pimarily acoustic solo album, Why Me, Why This, Why Now. Michael and Jay began working together again throughout the 90's , and also recorded two songs for a GLJ best-of compilation "from the mouths of Babes' on Michael Aston's label Bonnaire records , released in September 1995.
A reunion tour followed in 1997, but the brothers' reconciliation was short-lived. In October 1997, Jay sued his twin brother over rights to the name "Gene Loves Jezebel" after leaving the band. After a protracted court battle, Jay eventually dropped all charges "with prejudice" meaning Michael can never be challenged for the name again and consequently Michael owns the exclusive rights to the mark. Michael also trademarked "Gene Loves Jezebel" and toured both the U.S. and the U.K. extensively supporting Gene Loves Jezebel releases: Love Lies Bleeding (1999) - Live in Voodoo City (1999) - Giving Up the Ghost (2001) – and Exploding Girls (2003)
The Motion of Love
Gene Loves Jezebel Lyrics
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You know I'm waiting for you
I want some pleasure
I love those things that you do
Do you know what you want
Oh yes I do
Do you know how to get it
I know what I want
And I know how to get it
So come on baby
Let's do it again
I feel your motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel your motion of love
Pretty angel
You've got a rhythm that's blue
You could not measure
This love I feel for you
Do you know what you want
Oh yes I do
Do you know how to get it
You know that it's true
I know what I want
And I know how to get it
So come on, angel
Let's share it
I feel your motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel your motion of love
I just want to kiss, just want to kiss
Your lips, your lips
I want to kiss, I want to kiss
Just a bit like this, oh yes
I want some pleasure
I'll dance over you
You little treasure
You know our world is blue
Do you know what you want
Oh yes I do
Do you know how to get it
You know that I do
I know what I want
And I know how to get it
So come on, baby
Let's share it
I feel your motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel your motion of love
Motion of love
Motion of love
I feel your motion of love
I feel your motion of love, yes, yes
The motion of love
Motion of your love (it's just a kiss)
Motion of love
The Gene Loves Jezebel song "The Motion of Love" is a seductive and passionate tune about the intense feelings and physical desires that two people can share when they are truly in sync. The lyrics speak directly to a lover, whom the singer is urging to come closer so that they can experience the "motion of love" together. He describes the physical sensations he is feeling as he is with her, commenting on her rhythm and the way that they move together. He encourages her to give into her desires and know what she wants so that they can fully explore their physical and emotional connection.
The song's repeated refrain of "I feel your motion of love" is indicative of the intense physicality of the emotions being conveyed. It's a song about the power of connection and the charged energy that can exist between two people who are truly in sync. The band's use of synthesizers and guitars creates a hypnotic and sensual sound that perfectly complements the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey listen, treasure
I'm addressing you, my dear, and I want your attention.
You know I'm waiting for you
I'm ready and waiting for you.
I want some pleasure
I desire some pleasure from you.
I love those things that you do
I am enamored with what you do.
Do you know what you want
I'm asking if you know what you desire.
Oh yes I do
You respond that you do indeed know what you want.
Do you know how to get it
I'm inquiring if you know how to achieve it.
You know that it's true
You reply that you know it to be true.
I know what I want
I'm stating that I know what I desire.
And I know how to get it
I'm confident that I possess the means to attain it.
So come on baby
I'm asking you to join me.
Let's do it again
Let's repeat the pleasurable experience we've shared before.
I feel your motion of love
I feel the passionate energy between us.
Pretty angel
I'm affectionately referring to you as a beautiful angel.
You've got a rhythm that's blue
You possess a melancholic or sad rhythm.
You could not measure
There's no quantifying the intensity of my love for you.
This love I feel for you
I'm describing the powerful emotions I have for you.
Let's share it
Let's experience this love together.
I just want to kiss
I just want to share an intimate moment with you.
Your lips, your lips
I want to savor the taste of your lips.
Just a bit like this, oh yes
I want to kiss you like this, just a little bit.
I'll dance over you
I'll move rhythmically over your body.
You little treasure
I'm endearingly referring to you as a valuable gem.
You know our world is blue
We live in a melancholic or sad world.
You know that I do
You reply that you know I possess the means to get what I want.
Motion of love
The passionate energy between us.
Motion of your love
The passionate energy of your love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN PETER ASTON, PETER RISINGHAM, JAMES STEVENSON, MICHAEL ASTON, CHRISTOPHER HAMILTON BELL
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Hey listen, treasure
You know I'm waiting for you
I want some pleasure
I love those things that you do
Do you know what you want
Oh yes I do
Do you know how to get it
You know that it's true
I know what I want
And I know how to get it
So come on baby
Let's do it again
I feel your motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel your motion of love
Pretty angel
You've got a rhythm that's blue
You could not measure
This love I feel for you
Do you know what you want
Oh yes I do
Do you know how to get it
You know that it's true
I know what I want
And I know how to get it
So come on, angel
Let's share it
I feel your motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel your motion of love
I just want to kiss, just want to kiss
Your lips, your lips
I want to kiss, I want to kiss
Just a bit like this, oh yes
I want some pleasure
I'll dance over you
You little treasure
You know our world is blue
Do you know what you want
Oh yes I do
Do you know how to get it
You know that I do
I know what I want
And I know how to get it
So come on, baby
Let's share it
I feel your motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel the motion of love
I feel your motion of love
Motion of love
Motion of love
I feel your motion of love
I feel your motion of love, yes, yes
The motion of love
Motion of your love (it's just a kiss)
Motion of love
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Loved the 80s, loved the music and everything about that era of entertainment and this is one of the bands we enjoyed and listened to. Great song, brings back some memories and takes me back to that time, and what a time it was.
Maria Victoria Salita
These kinds of songs will never ever go out of style. Such a lovely fusion or combination of rock and new wave. I totally miss my childhood.
haper rules
Same here.. My teenage years in the Philippines
LittleLulubee
I miss being 14 in San Diego and trying to sneak into the club to see these guys 😂😭
Practicalicalicalica
lol oh Wow Wonder what the Boomer bands think of this
gav240z
I sometimes wonder where this gem has been hiding my whole life. I only really discovered it in the last couple of years, but I'm obsessed.
😺Roly😺
I hapeneed me too . I love this song
Jisleyne Alonso
Amo muito essa música! Um tempo que não volta mais, só quem viveu sabe!
gustavo argibay
La mejor epoca , 🙌
Paula Piçarra
Só deixou de viver quem quis