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.
I've Got the Melody
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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I know just how to make it start
You know the song that makes me sing
You know the tune, so play my strings
'Cause I've got the melody deep in my heart
I could sing it alone, but I'd rather not
You've got the harmony deep in your soul
It sounds just like a symphony
Something composed by you and me
I hear the music that we make
The sound of love is what it takes
To coax out a melody straight from our hearts
Let us sing it together, don't ever stop
Let's add the harmony straight from our souls
'Cause if we sing together now
We sing together now
We sing, we sing
You've got the music in your heart
I know just how to make it start
You know the song that makes me sing
You know the tune, so play, play, play
[Chorus:]
I've got the melody deep in my heart
I could sing it alone, but I'd rather not
You've got the harmony deep in your soul
If we sing it together, our love will hold
Sing it together and love will hold
Let's sing the melody straight from our hearts
Let us sing it together, don't never, ever stop
Let's add the harmony straight from our souls
'Cause if we sing together
We sing together
We sing, we sing
[Chorus x4]
The lyrics of Kenny Loggins's "I've Got The Melody" are about the power of love in music. In the verses, the singer recognizes that his partner also has music in her heart and shares his love for singing. He emphasizes that they both possess the unique skills to make beautiful music together. In the chorus, the singer expresses that he has the melody, but it is incomplete without the harmony his partner can provide. Together, they create music that sounds like a symphony, and the sound of their love is what it takes to coax out their melody.
The song's message is about the power of partnership, musical or otherwise. The singer recognizes and values what his partner brings to their relationship, knowing that they can create something together that they could not alone. The urgency of the music's rhythm creates a sense of passion and excitement, as if the lyrics are urging the two to make music together.
Overall, the message of "I've Got The Melody" is romantic and empowering, conveying the idea that music and partnership go hand in hand. The lyrics remind us that love can bind us in harmony and create beauty, much like in a symphony.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got the music in your heart
You possess the natural inclination towards music
I know just how to make it start
I am aware of how to stimulate that musical inclination of yours
You know the song that makes me sing
You are familiar with the music that usually inspires me to sing
You know the tune, so play my strings
You know the melodies that resonate with me and can play them on instruments just like you can pluck the strings of a guitar
'Cause I've got the melody deep in my heart
I have the natural inclination towards creating melodies
I could sing it alone, but I'd rather not
I can create music alone, but it would be better if I could create it in collaboration with someone
You've got the harmony deep in your soul
You possess the ability to provide harmony to my melodies from your soul
If we sing it together, our love will hold
Our combination of melodies and harmony will be in sync causing our love to become stronger
It sounds just like a symphony
Our voices produce music that sounds like an ensemble of musical instruments
Something composed by you and me
The music we make together is the result of a joint effort
I hear the music that we make
I am able to listen and enjoy our collaborative music
The sound of love is what it takes
It's the coordination and harmony in our music that represents the love we have for each other
To coax out a melody straight from our hearts
Together, we are able to create music that reflects our true feelings and emotions
Let us sing it together, don't ever stop
Let's continue creating music collaboratively without any interruption
Let's add the harmony straight from our souls
Let's combine our own unique individuality and harmonies to create a melodious blend
'Cause if we sing together now
If we sing together our music will blend together flawlessly
We sing together now
Our music becomes stronger and more beautiful when we create it in collaboration
We sing, we sing
Our music becomes an important part of our relationship
[Chorus:]
Refrain of the song
I've got the melody deep in my heart
I have the natural inclination towards creating melodies
I could sing it alone, but I'd rather not
I can create music alone, but it would be better if I could create it in collaboration with someone
You've got the harmony deep in your soul
You possess the ability to provide harmony to my melodies from your soul
If we sing it together, our love will hold
Our combination of melodies and harmony will be in sync causing our love to become stronger
Sing it together and love will hold
Collaborative music reinforces the love between the individuals
Let's sing the melody straight from our hearts
Let's create music that reflects our true emotions
Let us sing it together, don't never, ever stop
Let's continue creating music collaboratively without any interruption
Let's add the harmony straight from our souls
Let's combine our own unique individuality and harmonies to create a melodious blend
'Cause if we sing together
If we sing together our music will blend together flawlessly
We sing together
Our music becomes stronger and more beautiful when we create it in collaboration
We sing, we sing
Our music becomes an important part of our relationship
[Chorus x4]
Refrain of the song repeated four times
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Venable, Michael Patti
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