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.
Why Do People Lie
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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Lying only breaks their hearts
And tears their lives apart
Making them cry
Tell me why
Even if I try
Even if I lie to little babe
She'll stay by my side
Tell me why do the people say
She ain't loving you anyway
So while you keep believing it brother
She'll keep making her time
Right before your eyes
Tell me why they gotta lie
[Chorus x2]
When I looked I had to look again
In my eyes a revelation
In her arms the fascination
Of a friend
Now I let them know
When people say I told you so
I say, learning don't come easy, baby
I've been making like a fool
Tell me why
Why is it true?
Why?
Tell me why do people lie?
Tell me why
Why do they lie?
Oh, why do they lie?
Tell me, tell me why
Why do people lie to me
Somebody here is lying to me
I just don't know whether to believe them
Whether to give them an account
To form a doubt, don't want to be counted out
Follow your heart babe
Follow your heart yeah
Follow your heart right on
Follow your heart
The song "Why Do People Lie" by Kenny Loggins asks a universal question: why do people feel the need to lie? Loggins highlights the destructive nature of lying, emphasizing that it only serves to break hearts and tear lives apart. The chorus suggests that people lie out of a desire to manipulate situations to their advantage, as evidenced by the line "she'll keep making her time, right before your eyes." Loggins seems to be asking for honesty and authenticity in all of our relationships, whether intimate or interpersonal.
The lyric "even if I lie to little babe, I know she'll never leave me, she'll stay by my side" suggests that in some cases, people lie because they fear the consequences of the truth. Loggins acknowledges that there is comfort in believing that someone will stay with us, even if we aren't completely truthful with them. The song is ultimately a plea for vulnerability, transparency, and honesty, as lying only serves to create distance and mistrust between people.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do people lie?
Asking why some people choose to be dishonest with others.
Lying only breaks their hearts
Being dishonest can hurt everyone involved and create negative emotions.
And tears their lives apart
Lies can have serious long-term consequences that can harm a person's relationships, career, and mental health.
Making them cry
Lies can emotionally damage people, making them feel heartbroken and upset.
Tell me why
Repeating the initial question of why people feel the need to lie.
Even if I try
Even if one tries to deceive someone they care about with a falsehood.
Even if I lie to little babe
Even if someone chooses to be dishonest with their partner or spouse.
I know she'll never leave me
They believe that their significant other will stay by their side, regardless of what happens.
She'll stay by my side
The person believes that their partner will remain committed and supportive of them.
Tell me why do the people say
Questioning why others spread rumors or falsehoods about someone's love life.
She ain't loving you anyway
Other people are saying that the person's significant other is not genuinely in love with them.
So while you keep believing it brother
Others will continue to spread false rumors, and the person will be unaware of the truth.
She'll keep making her time
The person's significant other will keep spending time with them, but perhaps not out of love.
Right before your eyes
This is happening in plain sight, but the person does not see the truth.
Tell me why they gotta lie
Wondering why others feel the need to cause emotional pain by spreading lies or rumors.
When I looked I had to look again
The person is surprised by what they are seeing and wants to double-check whether they are interpreting the situation correctly.
In my eyes a revelation
The person is experiencing a profound realization or insight about the situation.
In her arms the fascination
The person is captivated by the way the person they are observing is acting or responding.
Of a friend
The person they are observing is someone they view as a friend or close acquaintance.
Now I let them know
The person will be transparent with others about their mistakes and what they have learned.
When people say I told you so
When others try to say that they were right about something the person previously disagreed with or ignored.
I say, learning don't come easy, baby
The person acknowledges that making mistakes is a natural part of the human experience and we all have to learn from them.
I've been making like a fool
The person admits that they were acting foolishly or naively earlier.
Somebody here is lying to me
Suggesting that there is someone in their life who is being dishonest and secretive.
I just don't know whether to believe them
The person is unsure of what to make of the situation and whether or not they should trust the person in question.
Whether to give them an account
The person is considering whether or not they should confront the individual about their dishonesty.
To form a doubt, don't want to be counted out
The person is hesitant to take action or confront the issue because they do not want to be viewed as paranoid or overreacting.
Follow your heart babe
Advice to trust one's instinct or intuition about what to do in this difficult situation.
Follow your heart yeah
Repeating the previous statement and underscoring its importance.
Follow your heart right on
Encouraging the person to take action and prioritize their own needs and emotions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS, EVA EIN LOGGINS
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