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."
Spun
Grouplove Lyrics
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I've been sleeping in a bus this thrust singing la la la la
I got the feeling of a nickel and dime
That was probably a lie for the subconscious state of mind
Rush rush rush for the go don't scatter too much
I'll skip a count down ? fish scales, free falling below
I'm falling for love
Reason reason reason, don't... love go
Don't go (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Get reason, reason reason is go! (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Unspun (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
I want it ragged tag love in bag Volume five trip try O' five singing la la la la
Rush rush rush down in sound
It's your ride top side hack tack
Free falling below
I'm falling for love
Reason reason reason It's gone so low
Spun (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Don't go (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Get reason, reason, reason is go (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Unspun (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?) (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Ha ha ha! Spun, oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of Grouplove's song "Spun" are open to interpretations, but they seem to be about someone who is searching for something in their life, and they feel like they are getting lost in the process. The lines "I want it ragged tag up in a bag" and "I want it ragged tag love in bag" suggest that the person wants something chaotic and disorganized, possibly because they feel like their life is too structured and predictable. The line "I got the feeling of a nickel and dime" could mean that the person feels insignificant and unimportant in their search.
The line "Rush rush rush for the go don't scatter too much" encourages the person to keep moving forward in their search, but also warns them not to get too scattered and unraveled. The line "fish scales, free falling below" suggests that the person feels like they are adrift in their search, without any clear direction or purpose. The repeating lines "Spun, (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?) Don't go (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)" could suggest that the person is feeling lonely and lost in their search for something.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about someone who is on a journey to find something, but they are struggling to stay focused and grounded in the process. The repeated lyrics about being "spun" and "unspun" could suggest that the person is getting caught up in their own thoughts and feelings, and they need to find a way to disentangle themselves in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I want it ragged tag up in a bag
I desire something chaotic and unpredictable, like trying to contain a wild animal in a bag
I've been sleeping in a bus this thrust singing la la la la
I've been living a nomadic lifestyle, going wherever my passion takes me and shirking responsibilities
I got the feeling of a nickel and dime that was probably a lie for the subconscious state of mind
I feel undervalued and disrespected, possibly because of hidden biases and prejudices
Rush rush rush for the go don't scatter too much
I'm in a hurry to move forward, but I don't want to lose focus or become disorganized
I'll skip a count down ? fish scales, free falling below
I'll take a leap of faith and jump into the unknown, like a fish jumping out of water
I'm falling for love
I'm becoming deeply enamored with someone or something
Reason reason reason, don't... love go
Logic and rational thinking can't always explain why we love someone or something, so don't try to suppress it
Spun (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
The sudden rush of emotions, like being intoxicated or 'spun', can lead to feeling lonely and isolated
Don't go (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Don't let those feelings of loneliness and isolation cause you to push away the people and things you love
Get reason, reason reason is go! (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Try to find some logic and rationale to justify your emotions, and let that guide you forward
Unspun (Are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Once the overwhelming emotions have subsided, don't forget to reflect on and address any underlying feelings of loneliness and isolation
I want it ragged tag love in bag Volume five trip try O' five singing la la la la
I want the chaos and unpredictability of love, as well as the rush of new experiences and possibilities
Rush rush rush down in sound
The urgency to experience life to the fullest is strong and compelling
It's your ride top side hack tack
It's up to you to take control of your own life and chart your own course
Free falling below
Letting go and embracing the unknown can be both scary and exhilarating
I'm falling for love
Once again, I'm becoming deeply enamored with someone or something
Reason reason reason It's gone so low
Even with all the logic and rationale in the world, sometimes love just doesn't work out and hits rock bottom
Spun (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Again, the rush of emotions can lead to feeling lonely and isolated
Don't go (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Don't let those feelings cause you to push away the things you love, even if it hurts
Get reason, reason, reason is go (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Try to find a logical explanation for why things didn't work out, and use that to move forward
Unspun (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?) (are you lonesome, are you, are you lonesome?)
Once those emotions have subsided, reflect on and address any underlying feelings of loneliness and isolation
Ha ha ha! Spun, oh, oh, oh
Despite the ups and downs, there's still something exhilarating about being 'spun' and caught up in life's wild ride
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW WESSEN, ANDREW MEKEAL WESSEN, CHRISTIAN ZUCCONI, CHRISTIAN TYLER ZUCCONI, HANNAH HOOPER, HANNAH BOLTON HOOPER, RYAN RABIN, SEAN GADD, SEAN ALEXANDER GADD
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