Alpacas Orgling is an ingeniously arranged evocation of the orchestral pop-rock of the mid-seventies, a sound built for the eclectic AM-radio pop charts of the time, but also cool enough to resonate for years on the FM dial. It's a style epitomized by the sweeping productions of the Electric Light Orchestra, which created a technologically enhanced wall of sound as grand and wonderful as Phil Spector's "teenage symphonies" of the mid-sixties. This is no mere homage to an earlier era, however, simply compiling familiar songs from back in the day. Rather, all of these lush, vocal-stacked and hook-packed tunes are originals, composed by a collective of pop-obsessed, genre-jumping contemporary musicians.
Among the collaborators assembled here as L.E.O. are vocalist Andy Sturmer, from nineties power pop-icon Jellyfish; singer-guitarist Mike Viola, formerly of the Candy Butchers and producer of the Oscar-nominated movie theme "That Thing You Do!"; multi-platinum producer John Fields; Papas Fritas founder/producer Tony Goddess; Matt Mahaffey of the acclaimed one-man-band Self; Jason Scheff, vocalist and bassist for the legendary band Chicago; singer-songwriter Paula Kelley; Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman; and even the Hanson brothers. This wildly eclectic crew was brought together by Boston pop auteur Bleu (William James McAuley III), who whimsically decided to embark on this unique project four years ago and managed to cajole his many far-flung pals to join him for the ride.
Every name on the album credits for Alpacas Orgling makes for great googling. The interconnections among these players suggest there's a thriving, parallel pop universe in which artists like Bleu make music that's both serious-minded and light-hearted, reclaiming familiar sounds from pop's past to ensure its healthy future. It's a place just beyond the mainstream, but not that hard to find. Alpacas Orgling is all the more compelling because these relatively unsung pop heroes have managed to effortlessly recreate, in clever and cheap do-it-yourself fashion, an expensive and much-labored-over studio sound. Along the way, L.E.O. gives their work emotional depth by injecting it with romance, wit and yearning. Alpacas Orgling is pop music designed for an instant of pleasure, yet secretly built to last.
Make Me
L.E.O. Lyrics
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Go ahead and make me!
You're never gonna f-f-f-f-forsake me
Why don't you make me
Step into the light?
Say goodbye tonight?
Sometimes everyone
Has their hand on a gun
Another day-- another dollar
Who will lead and who will follow?
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse to death...
Make me!
Go ahead and make me!
You're never gonna f-f-f-f-forsake me
Why don't you make me
Step into the light?
Say goodbye tonight?
There'll always be another chance to do it again
From the fire back into the pan
From your pocket back into your hand
Another day-- another penny
Who'd have thought we'd have so many?
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse to death...
Make me!
Go ahead and make me!
You're never gonna... (repeat to fade)
The lyrics in L.E.O.'s song "Make Me" talks about surrendering control and allowing someone else to take charge. The repetition of "Make me!" reveals a desire for a dominant figure to take control, and the constant reference to the sunrise suggests the idea of a new beginning-where everything is fresh and clear. There seems to be a pessimistic outlook on life with phrases such as "Sometimes everyone has their hand on a gun" and "Who will lead and who will follow?" indicating an uncertain future. The constant repetition of "Beating a dead horse to death" suggests a feeling of helplessness and hopelessness.
The chorus of "Make Me" has a dominant tone, as the singer encourages someone to take control of them. It showcases a desire to relinquish control and be at the mercy of someone else's will. The repetition of the line "Why don't you make me step into the light?" could be interpreted as a plea to live a meaningful life and not hide away in the shadows. The line "Say goodbye tonight?" may imply letting go of the past and starting anew.
In conclusion, the lyrics in L.E.O.'s song "Make Me" depict a desire for someone to assume control, the fear of the future and the need for a fresh start. The chorus has a dominant tone, while the rest of the lyrics reflect a pessimistic view of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Make me!
Challenge me to do something or provoke me to act in a certain way.
Go ahead and make me!
Give me your best shot or attempt to force me to do something.
You're never gonna f-f-f-f-forsake me
You will not abandon me or leave me behind despite my flaws or shortcomings.
Why don't you make me
Encouragement to inspire or catalyze someone to take action.
Step into the light?
Is it time to step forward and be seen or acknowledged for who I am or what I can do?
Say goodbye tonight?
Is it time to let go of the past or leave behind something or someone that is no longer serving me?
There'll always be another day to walk in the sun
There will always be another opportunity to succeed, to feel happy or fulfilled.
Sometimes everyone/ Has their hand on a gun
Sometimes in life we are all forced to take a stand or fight for what we believe in.
Another day-- another dollar
Another day, another mundane task or responsibility to complete for money or survival.
Who will lead and who will follow?
Who will take charge and make a difference or step back and let others lead.
Beating a dead horse, beating a dead horse/ to death...
Continuing to waste time on something that is no longer relevant or effective.
There'll always be another chance to do it again
There will always be an opportunity to correct past mistakes and try again.
From the fire back into the pan/ From your pocket back into your hand
Going from a bad situation to a worse one or losing something and then regaining it.
Another day-- another penny
Another day, another small amount of money earned or saved.
Who'd have thought we'd have so many?
Surprise at how many small amounts of money can add up over time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BLEU MCAULEY, MICHAEL VIOLA
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