Hannah Hooper met Christian Zucconi late one evening on the lower east side of Manhattan. They had both been living in New York for years and had never crossed paths before. But from that night forward the two could hardly be pulled apart. Soon after their connection, Hooper was invited to an art residency in Greece on the island of Crete and Hooper insists "without any hesitation" she invited Zucconi to join her on this journey. "Seriously, we had only known one another for a few days but are both so inspired and alive when we are together that going to Greece seemed like a magical and natural thing to do," recalls Zucconi.
On Crete, in a small remote mountain village, Hooper and Zucconi met the members of their future band "GROUPLOVE" a year before it was officially formed. Sean Gadd, a natural songwriter and guitar player, born and bred in London instantly bonded with the two eccentric New Yorkers. Their relationship became apparent through the music they were making day in and day out. Andrew Wessen, a pro surfer and musician from Los Angeles and his childhood friend Ryan Rabin, an accomplished drummer and producer, were also at the residency and quickly joined in with the musical trio. These five musicians make up the members of what we now know as GROUPLOVE .
Like all good things, the summer and the residency came to an end and the five friends scattered back to their homes all over the globe. With Sean in London, Christian and Hannah in Brooklyn and Ryan and Andrew in Los Angeles GROUPLOVE was faced with the challenge of what to do now. "We all understood how rare it is for five strangers to feel as close as family and create passionate music together. We couldn't just return to Brooklyn and let the music we all made fade into a memory of that summer we had in Greece," explains Zucconi. Everyone pulled their funds together and Sean, Christian and Hannah made their way to Ryan Rabin's studio in LA to record their album. "We seriously had the best time of our lives doing that record," says Gadd. And the result is an incredibly special album where soaring harmonies coupled with sweeping anthems lead you through their powerful journey. Like the members of GROUPLOVE, their music is diverse in influence and style but bonded together by an undeniably creative kinship.
Their experience back together and recording together was so potent that Hooper and Zucconi packed up their lives in Brooklyn and Gadd packed up his life in London and they all moved to LA to live and play their music.
"We never could have dreamt this up," says Zucconi, "but at the same time we're not at all surprised - GROUPLOVE is meant to be. Our story a testament to fate, and our music is something we are ready to share."
Chloe
Grouplove Lyrics
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You can come and join me, sit around the piano.
You can light the fire, open up the window,
You can make a choice by seeing where the wind blows,
You can watch me sleeping and I can watch you dreaming,
You can change the channel and I can change the feeling.
Call my name, call my name, call my name out
Honestly, tell me, tell me what you like
(I can sit awake from midnight to daylight)
You can watch me sleeping and I can watch you dreaming
You can the change the channel and I can change the feeling.
Chloe, I don't need a reason
Well, I'm bound by the sweet condition.
Chloe, we don't need permission,
We can go where we wanna go,
Say what we wanna say, and
Do what we wanna do.
Dim the lights, dim the lights, dim the lights, low.
You can come and join me, sit around the piano.
You can light the fire, open up the window,
You can make a choice by seeing where the wind blows,
You can watch me sleeping and I can watch you dreaming,
You can change the channel and I can change the feeling.
Chloe, I don't need a reason
Well, I'm bound by the sweet condition.
Chloe, we don't need permission,
We can go where we wanna go,
Say what we wanna say, and
Do what we wanna do.
You can find me in a web outside,
I'm waiting here to be untied,
We can fly through the sky tonight,
You can have everything,
Let me say one more time:
Chloe, I don't need a reason
Well, I'm bound by the sweet condition.
Chloe, we don't need permission,
We can go where we wanna go,
Say what we wanna say, and
Do what we wanna do.
We can go where we wanna go,
Say what we wanna say, and
Do what we wanna do.
The song "Chloe" by Grouplove is a catchy indie-rock/pop song that expresses the idea of freedom to say and do what one wants in the context of a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere where two people share intimate moments while sitting around the piano, watching each other sleep and dream, and changing the channel to alter their mood. The repeated line "Chloe, I don't need a reason, well, I'm bound by the sweet condition" suggests that the reason for their closeness and intimacy is not important, but that they are simply bound by the sweet condition of their mutual attraction towards each other. The chorus "we don't need permission, we can go where we wanna go, say what we wanna say, and do what we wanna do" reinforces the idea of their non-conforming attitude towards societal expectations and norms, implying that they choose their own path instead of being told what to do.
The song's theme of freedom of expression and the celebration of individuality is common in Grouplove's music. The band's founder, Hannah Hooper, has said that the song is about "the experience of someone who feels bound by an old identity or situation". Chloe seems to represent a way of letting go and moving forward, dictating one's own path in life. The instrumental melody of the song is upbeat, with guitar riffs and energetic drum beats that keep the song flowing steadily, evoking a carefree and enchanting ambiance that blends well with the song's lyrical message.
Line by Line Meaning
Dim the lights, dim the lights, dim the lights, low.
Let's set the mood and create a comfortable atmosphere.
You can come and join me, sit around the piano.
Let's spend some quality time together, create music and enjoy each other's company.
You can light the fire, open up the window,
We can create warmth and atmosphere, while enjoying the outside air.
You can make a choice by seeing where the wind blows,
You can make decisions based on what feels natural and in line with the moment.
You can watch me sleeping and I can watch you dreaming,
We can observe each other's unconscious state and get to know each other on a deeper level.
You can change the channel and I can change the feeling.
We can adjust our surroundings to create different emotions and reactions.
Call my name, call my name, call my name out
Get my attention, reach out to me and communicate with me.
(You can find the key and I can find the way out)
(We can work together to unlock any issue that may arise.)
Honestly, tell me, tell me what you like
Be truthful with me and let me know your preferences and desires.
(I can sit awake from midnight to daylight)
(I am willing to stay up all night just to be with you.)
Chloe, I don't need a reason
I am drawn to you without explanation or justification.
Well, I'm bound by the sweet condition.
I am unable to resist the allure of our connection.
Chloe, we don't need permission,
We should not let others dictate how we feel or operate in our relationship.
We can go where we wanna go,
Our love is free and unrestricted.
Say what we wanna say, and
We can express ourselves honestly and openly without fear of judgment.
Do what we wanna do.
We can pursue whatever we desire without the burden of societal norms or expectations.
You can find me in a web outside,
I am everywhere and nowhere, caught in the entanglements of my thoughts and emotions.
I'm waiting here to be untied,
I long for a release from the confines of my mind and heart.
We can fly through the sky tonight,
We can escape from reality and its limitations.
You can have everything,
I am willing to offer you all that I have, including my heart.
Let me say one more time:
I want to reiterate my commitment to you.
We can go where we wanna go,
Our love is free and unrestricted.
Say what we wanna say, and
We can express ourselves honestly and openly without fear of judgment.
Do what we wanna do.
We can pursue whatever we desire without the burden of societal norms or expectations.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTIAN ZUCCONI, HANNAH HOOPER, ANDREW WESSEN, SEAN GADD, RYAN RABIN
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