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.
How About Now
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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All you brothers and sisters
Join in the dance
Life is a mystery and love is the chance
It's dying to take, thought I heard forever
Now I hear better
And I know somehow some way
One day, I'm gonna feel like I'm feelin' right now
If it was up to me
I'd wake up every morning laughin' out loud
I'd be startin' all over
When will the devil stop draggin' me down
How about now, what are we waitin' for?
We're all runnin' in place
Hell's finally frozen over and
I'm putting on skates, I made my mind up
Misery won't be my fate from this moment on
I've been good at drivin', just not arrivin'
But that's so about to change
I'm gonna be free
One day I'm gonna feel like I'm feelin' right now
If it was up to me
I'd wake up every morning laughin' out loud
I'd be startin' all over
When will the devil stop draggin' me down
How about now? Oh it's all too easy
The next time she sees me
I'll just smile and walk away
The song "How About Now" by Kenny Loggins is a song about reaching a point of clarity and deciding to make a change for the better in one's life. Loggins sings about feeling caught in a trance and being unable to escape the cycle of misery and pain that he has been experiencing. However, he asserts that he is determined to break free from this pattern and live life to its fullest potential. The chorus serves as a reminder that he is capable of feeling happy and carefree, and he longs for that feeling to become a permanent state in his life.
Loggins also reflects on his past and acknowledges that he has been good at "driving" but not "arriving." This metaphor can be interpreted to mean that he has been moving along in life but without any clear direction or purpose. He is frustrated with himself for not being able to change his circumstances sooner but is optimistic that he can make a change now. The lyrics about the devil dragging him down imply that he has been in some sort of internal battle that he is ready to overcome.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and determination to overcome obstacles and seek happiness. It encourages listeners to take control of their lives and make positive changes, even if it means leaving old patterns and negative influences behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go again, I'm caught in a trance
I keep repeating the same patterns and getting stuck in a rut.
All you brothers and sisters Join in the dance
We're all in this together, making the same mistakes and struggling to break free.
Life is a mystery and love is the chance
We don't really know what we're doing, but we have to take risks and seize opportunities anyway.
It's dying to take, thought I heard forever Now I hear better And I know somehow some way I'm gonna be free
I used to cling to things that were temporary and illusory, but now I'm learning to let go and find true freedom.
One day, I'm gonna feel like I'm feelin' right now If it was up to me I'd wake up every morning laughin' out loud I'd be startin' all over
I've had moments of clarity and happiness, and I wish I could make them last forever and start fresh every day.
When will the devil stop draggin' me down How about now, what are we waitin' for? We're all runnin' in place Hell's finally frozen over and I'm putting on skates, I made my mind up
I'm tired of feeling stuck and held down by negative influences. It's time to take action and break free, even if it seems impossible.
Misery won't be my fate from this moment on I've been good at drivin', just not arrivin' But that's so about to change
I'm determined to change my fate and stop repeating the same mistakes. I've been moving forward, but not really getting anywhere, and now it's time to make progress.
One day I'm gonna feel like I'm feelin' right now If it was up to me I'd wake up every morning laughin' out loud I'd be startin' all over
Again, I wish I could always feel this way and have a fresh start every day.
When will the devil stop draggin' me down How about now? Oh it's all too easy The next time she sees me I'll just smile and walk away
I'm tired of being held down by my own inner demons and negative influences. It's time to break free and move on, and it's easier than I thought. I won't let past relationships and mistakes define me or drag me down anymore.
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.