Loggins was born in Everett, Washington and is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (née Massie), a homemaker, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins attended San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1966. He formed a band called the Second Helping that released three singles during 1968 and 1969 on Viva Records. Greg Shaw described the efforts as "excellent punky folk-pop records" that were written by Loggins who was likely to be the bandleader and singer as well; Shaw included "Let Me In" on both Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 and the Pebbles, Volume 9 CD.
Loggins had a short gig playing guitar for the New Improved Electric Prunes in 1969 before writing four songs for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which were included in their Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy album. During his early twenties, he was part of the band Gator Creek with Mike Deasy. An early version of "Danny's Song" (later recorded by Loggins and Messina and a No. 7 Hot 100 hit for Anne Murray in 1973) was included in a record on Mercury Records.
Loggins appears in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V playing himself as the host of an in-game radio station called Los Santos Rock Radio. He also lends the songs "Danger Zone" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", and sings station jingles.
In 2014, Loggins appeared as himself in the episode "Baby Shower" of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Archer. His song "Danger Zone" had been a recurring joke in the show. At the end of the episode and during the credits, Loggins also performs a country version of "Danger Zone" as a duet with the character of Cherlene. Loggins stated in a later interview that his in-show nickname 'K-Log' is a complete creation of the show, stating, "It was always a joke. That's why it works, because it's so absurd.
Conviction of The Heart
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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This is the time to bring them back.
What were the promises caught
On the tips of our tongues?
Do we forget or forgive?
There's a whole other life waiting to be lived when
One day we're brave enough
And down your streets I've walked alone,
As if my feet were not my own
Such is the path I chose,
Doors I have opened and closed
I'm so tired of living this life,
Fooling myself, believing we're right when
I've never given love
With any conviction of the heart.
One with the Earth, with the sky
I believe we'll survive
If we only try
How long must we wait to change
This world bound in chains that we live in
To know what it is to forgive,
And to be forgiven?
It's been too many years of talking now.
Isn't it time to stop somehow?
Air that's too angry to breathe
Water our children can't drink
You've heard it hundreds of times
You say you're aware, believe and you care, but
Do you care enough
To talk with conviction of the heart?
"Heart to Heart" by Kenny Loggins is a song that reflects on the experiences we have had in our lives and the choices we have made. The song has a very deep and reflective tone. The lyrics talk about the dreams that we once had and how we should try to bring them back during this time. The choice of words is so vivid that you can imagine the writer trying so hard to create a picture in the listener's mind. One can relate to these words as they talk about promises that were once made, but just like a shooting star, they died before they could light up the sky.
As the song progresses, the writer shifts gears and talks about the sorrow that comes with living a life that we are not passionate about. The lyrics depict a life of going through the motions without any purpose or direction. The listener can almost feel the hurt and pain that the writer is experiencing in living like this. But the song gives hope, as the writer talks about the need for one to be brave and speak with conviction from the heart. Together, we can change the world, a world that has been imprisoned by chains. It is not too late to love and forgive, but we must be brave enough to face the truth and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are the dreams that we once had?
What happened to our aspirations from the past?
This is the time to bring them back.
Now is the moment to revive them.
What were the promises caught
On the tips of our tongues?
What commitments did we make that we never acted upon?
Do we forget or forgive?
Do we choose to let go of the past or hold a grudge?
There's a whole other life waiting to be lived when
One day we're brave enough
To talk with conviction of the heart.
If we confront our feelings and speak truthfully, we can unlock a life full of potential.
And down your streets I've walked alone,
As if my feet were not my own
Such is the path I chose,
Doors I have opened and closed
I've traveled on a solitary journey, making both wise and regretful choices along the way.
I'm so tired of living this life,
Fooling myself, believing we're right when
I've never given love
With any conviction of the heart.
I'm exhausted from pretending everything is okay, when really I've never truly loved with passion.
One with the Earth, with the sky
I believe we'll survive
If we only try
If we connect with nature and put in effort, we can thrive as a species.
How long must we wait to change
This world bound in chains that we live in
To know what it is to forgive,
And to be forgiven?
We should actively work towards freeing ourselves from the restraints of society, embracing forgiveness along the way.
It's been too many years of talking now.
Isn't it time to stop somehow?
We've been discussing changes for too long, shouldn't we take action?
Air that's too angry to breathe
Water our children can't drink
You've heard it hundreds of times
Environmental pollution and degradation is a commonly discussed issue.
You say you're aware, believe and you care, but
Do you care enough
To talk with conviction of the heart?
You claim to care, but are you ready to put your heart into making changes?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS, GUY S. THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rory Merino
CONVICTION OF THE HEART
Where are the dreams that we once had?
This is the time to bring them back.
What were the promises caught on the tips of our tongues?
Do we forget or forgive?
There's a whole other life waiting to be lived when...
One day we're brave enough
To talk with Conviction of the Heart.
And down your streets I've walked alone,
As if my feet were not my own
Such is the path I chose, doors I have opened and closed
I'm tired of living this life,
Fooling myself, believing we're right, when...
I've never given love
With any Conviction of the Heart
One with the earth, with the sky
One with everything in life
I believe we'll survive
If we only try...
How long must we all wait to change
This world bound in chains that we live in
To know what it is to forgive,
And be forgiven?
It's been too many years of taking now.
Isn't it time to stop somehow?
Air that's too angry to breathe, water our children can't drink
You've heard it hundreds of times
You say your aware, believe, and you care, but...
Do you care enough
Where's your conviction of the Heart?
One with the earth,with the sky,one with everything in life.
I believe it will start with conviction of the heart.
With the earth,with the sky,one with everything in life.
I believe it will start with conviction of the heart.
One earth,one sky,only one world,only one chance for one life.
When will we live?
One child,one dream,only one life.
You've but one chance for one life.
When will we live?
Only one earth,and only one sky,and only one world.
We've only got one chance to live in one life.
I believe, it's only gonna start when we begin with some conviction of the heart.
Tim Wood
One of the most underrated songs from Kenny Loggins with a great message.
KittyStarlight
One of the very loveliest ever from anyone. ❤️💙❤️
Love this song so much. ❤️
Scott Cornett
This was my "fight song" when I quit smoking cigarettes... went into my back yard, and sat cross-legged and put this song on repeat... over and over again😊
Nancy Boyer
A masterpiece. I truly appreciate Kenny's superb composition of this beautiful timeless heartfelt lyric. The man is a genius
KittyStarlight
Yes. ❤️
peter scott
Hello.. hope you're good and staying safe?
Zero 8880
one of the most underrated songs ever written
Living2LivW/Christ4Ever
YESSSSSSSSSSSS the GRAND FINALE @ 3:52 some 40 years later i STILL gives me goose bumps!!!!!! Kenny Loggins is a LEGEND!!!!
Gilbert Sanchez
I agree
Aimee Kincer
Always brings me to tears.