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."
Heart Of Mine
Grouplove Lyrics
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I buried it deep inside
Next to my lazy eye
Oh won't you be
(Hey!)
Oh won't you be
Everything feels so right
You're such a friend of mine
Oh won't you be
Standing next to me
Yeah, won't you find
This little heart of mine
There's a fire across the bay
My mind was made of
There's a fire across the bay
My mind was made of
So won't you be
Standing next to me
Yeah, won't you find
This little heart of mine
The lyrics of Grouplove's "Heart of Mine" speaks of a plea from the singer to their friend to find their "little heart" that they have buried "deep" next to their "lazy eye". The singer wants their friend to stand next to them and be in their life all the time because everything feels right when with them. The repetition of "won't you be" in the chorus highlights the singer's desperation for their friend to return their heart to them, possibly hinting at a betrayal or heartbreak that has caused this separation. The lyrics "There's a fire across the bay, my mind was made of" repeat twice in the song, suggesting that there is some internal turmoil or pressure that the singer is facing, and they need their friend to help them through it. Overall, the song suggests a plea for reconciliation and restoration of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you find this little heart of mine
Asking someone to acknowledge and cherish a vulnerable part of the singer's being
I buried it deep inside
The singer has hidden this vulnerable part of themselves to protect it from harm
Next to my lazy eye
The singer's struggle with their physical appearance is intertwined with their vulnerability
Oh won't you be
Repeatedly asking for the listener's companionship and understanding
(Hey!)
An interjection meant to solicit attention and emphasize the importance of the request
In my life, talking 'bout all the time
Desiring a deep connection with the listener, spending vast amounts of time discussing everything
Everything feels so right
The singer feels comfortable and happy when in the company of the listener
You're such a friend of mine
Affirming that the listener is someone the singer values and trusts deeply
Standing next to me
Requesting the listener's presence and support when the singer is feeling vulnerable
Yeah, won't you find
Repeated emphasis on the importance of the listener's attention and understanding
This little heart of mine
The vulnerable part of the singer that they desire the listener's acceptance of
There's a fire across the bay
A metaphor for the potential danger posed by the difficulties and struggles the singer is experiencing
My mind was made of
Their thoughts and emotions are consumed with this danger
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL LEE GLEASON, HANNAH BOLTON HOOPER, RYAN RABIN, ANDREW MEKEAL WESSEN, CHRISTIAN TYLER ZUCCONI
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Won't you find this little heart of mine
I buried it deep inside
Next to my lazy eye
Oh won't you be
(Hey!)
Oh won't you be
In my life, talking 'bout all the time
Everything feels so right
You're such a friend of mine
Oh won't you be
Standing next to me
Yeah, won't you find
This little heart of mine
There's a fire across the bay
My mind was made of
There's a fire across the bay
My mind was made of
So won't you be
Standing next to me
Yeah, won't you find
This little heart of mine
@adienazza9385
Won't you find this little heart of mine
I buried it deep inside
Next to my lazy eye
Oh won't you be
(Hey!)
Oh won't you be
In my life, talking 'bout all the time
Everything feels so right
You're such a friend of mine
Oh won't you be
Standing next to me
Yeah, won't you find
This little heart of mine
There's a fire across the bay
My mind was made of
There's a fire across the bay
My mind was made of
So won't you be
Standing next to me
Yeah, won't you find
This little heart of mine
@BTLSLZFAN
is it humanly possible to listen to this song and not think about someone that you miss?
@randomcnally4312
For some reason this song takes me back to a memory of spring time when I was a kid and excited about getting my library card and baby bottle pops. Love it, thanks for the nostalgia!
@billheinen6825
buy this album if you haven't done so already. sooooo amazing
@Jucofootball
best song ...stuck in my head. love the guitar
@mannychava3863
Best song on this album period.
@luisfgch6309
GREAT SONG I LOVE IT
@CluelessVloggerTeen
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys are so awesome. I've been waiting for this.
@Musica20009
This was definitely my favorite
@jadonn1283
Could you guys release the album on Amazon prime music streaming. I love the album so much