Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948 in Everett, WA) is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Kenneth Clark Loggins (born January 7, 1948 in Everett, WA) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His early songwriting compositions were recorded with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1970, which led to seven albums, performing as the group Loggins and Messina from 1972 to 1977. As a solo artist, Loggins experienced a string of soundtrack successes, including an Academy Award nomination for "Footloose" in 1984. His early soundtrack contributions date back to the film A Star Is Born in 1976, and for much of the 1980s and 1990s, he was known as "The Soundtrack King". 'Finally Home' was released in 2013, shortly after Loggins formed the group Blue Sky Riders with Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman.

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.

Tell Her
Kenny Loggins Lyrics

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I know somethin' about love;
you gotta want it bad.
If that girl's (boy's) got into your blood,
go out and get her (him).
If you want her (him) to be the very part of you
That makes you want to breathe,
here's the thing to do:

Tell her (him) that you're never gonna leave her (him),
tell her (him) that you're always gonna love her (him),
tell her (him), tell her (him), tell her (him) tell her (him) right now.

I know somethin' about love;
you gotta show it and make her (him)
see that the moon up above, reach out and get it.
If you want her (him) to be always by your side
and if you want her (him) to only think of you,

Tell her (him) that you're never gonna leave her (him),
tell her (him) that you're always gonna love her (him),
tell her (him), tell her (him), tell her (him) tell her (him) right now.

Ever since the world began,
it's been that way for man, and women
were created to make love their destiny.
Then why should true love be so complicated?
Oh yeah, uh huh!

I know somethin' about love;
you gotta take it and show her (him) what the world's made of.
One kiss will prove it.
If you want her (him) to be always by your side
take her (him) hand tonight, swallow your foolish pride and

Tell her (him) that you're never gonna leave her (him),

tell her (him) that you're always gonna love her (him),
tell her (him), tell her (him), tell her (him) tell her (him) right now.

Overall Meaning

Kenny Loggins's song "Tell Her" is a song about the all-encompassing nature of love and the lengths one must go to in order to attain true love. The lyrics speak to the depth of emotion that one must carry within themselves to love another, and how hard it can be to express those feelings to the one you love.

The song begins by acknowledging that love requires a deep desire and dedication: if someone has gotten into your blood, go out and get them. The chorus then becomes a call to action, urging the listener to tell their loved one that they will never leave and always love them. The second verse speaks to the importance of showing love and making the loved one feel wanted and needed. The bridge then offers a reflection on why love can be so complicated in a world where humans were created to make love their destiny. The final chorus encourages the listener to take action, swallow their pride, and tell their loved one how they feel.

Overall, the song is a plea for honesty and vulnerability in love. It recognizes that sometimes it can be incredibly difficult to express how you feel, but also acknowledges that true love requires that level of dedication and openness.

Line by Line Meaning

I know somethin' about love; you gotta want it bad.
Love requires a strong desire and effort to attain it.

If that girl's (boy's) got into your blood, go out and get her (him).
If you deeply love someone, then you should pursue them relentlessly.

If you want her (him) to be the very part of you, that makes you want to breathe, here's the thing to do:
If you want someone to become an integral part of your life, then you should express your love to them.

I know somethin' about love; you gotta show it and make her (him) see that the moon up above, reach out and get it.
Love requires demonstration, and your partner should see the evidence of it irrespective of how impossible it might seem to be.

If you want her (him) to be always by your side and if you want her (him) to only think of you,
If you desire to be always with your partner and occupy a special place in their thoughts, then you should express your love to them.

Ever since the world began, it's been that way for man, and women were created to make love their destiny.
Love has always been a significant part of human existence, and humans have an innate proclivity towards love.

Then why should true love be so complicated? Oh yeah, uh huh!
Despite love being an innate part of human existence, it can be complicated due to individual differences, expectations, and human complexity.

I know somethin' about love; you gotta take it and show her (him) what the world's made of. One kiss will prove it.
To express your love, you need to show your partner the beauty of the world, and a kiss is a powerful expression of that love.

Take her (him) hand tonight, swallow your foolish pride and tell her (him) that you're never gonna leave her (him), tell her (him) that you're always gonna love her (him), tell her (him), tell her (him), tell her (him) tell her (him) right now.
Take the bold step of expressing your love by holding your partner's hand, swallowing your pride and affirming your commitment to them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLTON BLACK

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