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 Believe in Love
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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Coverin' an empty 'I'
Empty spaces
Where there used to be a soul inside
Nothin' and no one ever gets to them
Seems the wind could blow right through them
Believin' in gods that never knew them
I believe in love, I do!
I believe I'm feelin' good
I'm feeling love!
(feeling love is feeling good)
I believe in love
Feeling love is feeling good!
Worry!
Climbin' up your money tree
You've got to hide it
Monkey do what the monkey see
You're on a one-way street and you're speedin'
Missin' the signs you should be readin'
That's the things you'll later be needin'
I believe in love
I believe it, nobody sold me
Always knew it, nobody told me
I believe in someone to hold me
I believe in love
I believe in love, I do!
I believe I'm feelin' good
I'm feeling love!
(feeling love is feeling good)
(feeling love is feeling good, I believe in love)
(feeling love is feeling good)
I believe in love
(feeling love is feeling good, I believe in love)
Feeling love is feeling good!
(I believe in love)
Feeling love is feeling good!
(I believe in love)
Oh, never be lonely!
Sleepin' in an empty bed
Shouldn't feel it, just a place to rest my head
But I don't want to find myself one day
Wakin' up and lookin' at Monday
With some 'what's-her-name' left from Sunday
I believe in love
I believe it, nobody sold me
Always knew it, nobody told me
I believe in someone to hold me
I believe in love
I believe in love, I do!
I believe I'm feelin' good
Everybody should!
I believe I'm feelin' good
Believe in it
Believe in, love!
The song "I Believe In Love" by Kenny Loggins is an uplifting song about the power of love. In the first verse, Loggins talks about people who have lost their sense of self and spirituality. He sees them as empty "faces," with "empty spaces where there used to be a soul inside." He acknowledges that nothing seems to be able to reach them, not even the gods they believe in. However, Loggins makes it clear that he still has faith in love. Through these lyrics, he encourages people to have hope and hold on to the idea that love can change and heal even the most lost souls.
The second verse expands on this idea by discussing how the pursuit of money and material possessions can be all-consuming and leave people feeling empty. Loggins describes this as climbing up a money tree, but ultimately missing the vital signs and things people need for happiness. He again emphasizes his belief in love as a guiding force, one that has always been present in his life, even if nobody directly taught him about it.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the hope it can provide in the face of despair. Loggins encourages listeners to believe in love, and that by doing so, they can find joy and fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I see faces!
There are people around me, but they seem to be masking their true selves
Coverin' an empty 'I'
They are hiding their true identity behind a facade
Empty spaces
There is a lack of depth in the people around me
Where there used to be a soul inside
Their true soul and personality have gone missing or become hidden
Nothin' and no one ever gets to them
It seems impossible to truly connect with these people
Seems the wind could blow right through them
They are fragile and lack substance
Believin' in gods that never knew them
They reference a higher power but it doesn't seem to have any true meaning in their lives
I believe in love
Despite this bleak outlook, I still believe in the power of love
I believe in love, I do!
My faith in love is unwavering
I believe I'm feelin' good
Love brings a sense of well-being and happiness
Feeling love is feeling good!
The positive emotions that come with love are undeniable
Worry!
You may have wealth, but it's causing you anxiety
Climbin' up your money tree
Your pursuit of wealth has consumed you
You've got to hide it
You are afraid to show your true self and rely on material possessions to impress others
Monkey do what the monkey see
You are mimicking the behavior of others instead of being true to yourself
You're on a one-way street and you're speedin'
You are moving quickly down a path that will only lead to negative consequences
Missin' the signs you should be readin'
You are ignoring important indications that you need to change your path
That's the things you'll later be needin'
You will regret not seeing the signs and making changes
I believe it, nobody sold me
My belief in love is not influenced by anyone else's opinions
Always knew it, nobody told me
I have always believed in the power of love, without needing someone to convince me
I believe in someone to hold me
I also believe in the importance of finding a loving partner to share life with
Everybody should!
All people should experience the happiness and fulfillment that comes with love
Oh, never be lonely!
Love can bring us together and prevent feelings of loneliness
Sleepin' in an empty bed
Being alone and without love can leave a feeling of emptiness
Shouldn't feel it, just a place to rest my head
However, a bed is not a true replacement for love and companionship
But I don't want to find myself one day
I am afraid of ending up in a situation without love
Wakin' up and lookin' at Monday
I fear the feeling of waking up to a mundane, unfulfilling life
With some 'what's-her-name' left from Sunday
Without love, the memories of past relationships can be forgotten and meaningless
Believe in it
I urge others to have faith in the power of love
Believe in, love!
Love is one of the most important things we can believe in
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNY LOGGINS, ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN
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