Band formation
L.T.D. (which stood for Love, Togetherness and Devotion) was formed in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1968 by keyboardist Jimmie "J.D." Davis and saxophonist Abraham "Onion" Miller. Both were former backing musicians for soul duo Sam and Dave. The band was originally named Love Men, Ltd.
The other members of the band were recruited following the relocation of Jimmie and Abraham to New York City:
Henry Davis, bassist
Johnny McGhee, guitarist
Carle Vickers, trumpeter
Arthur "Lorenzo" Carnegie, saxophonist
Toby Wynn, saxophonist
Jake Riley, Jr., trombonist
Jeffrey Osborne, singer and drummer
The group then settled in Los Angeles, where Osborne's brother, Billy Osborne joined the lineup as the keyboardist.
Discography
L.T.D. signed with the A&M label to issue their 1974 debut Love, Togetherness and Devotion. On their third LP, 1976's Love to the World, the group scored their first Top 20 pop hit, Love Ballad. The follow-up, 1977's Something to Love, included the top five track (Every Time I Turn Around) Back in Love Again. Four years later L.T.D. returned to the Top 40 once again with Shine On.
Feel It
L.T.D. Lyrics
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I was broke, as a joke
Kicking doors, hitting licks
Touching road, while my bro
Laying low, getting lit
I came up from nothing, now I'm it
I came up from nothing, now I'm this
How it feel, How it feel
Losing ones who love me, I could tell you how it feel
Come up from the muddy, I could tell you how it feel
Tell you what all started my obsession with the bankroll
Moved out of the slums and ended up inside the same clothes
Mama went the hardest though, for that I'm always thankful
Rent was overdue but she would always get it paid for
Now I see that cancer trying to turn her to an angel
Never in my life did I think shit could be this painful
Lilo told me lean on her like Wok inside a Faygo
Then she turned her back and moving left I peeped the angle, shawty
I was broke, as a joke
Kicking doors, hitting licks
Touching road, while my bro
Laying low, getting lit
I came up from nothing, now I'm it
I came up from nothing, now I'm this
How it feel, How it feel
You ain't getting money, I could tell you how it feel
Losing ones who love me, I could tell you how it feel
Come up from the muddy, I could tell you how it feel
All this shit is real
We ain't have no money we were barely eating meals
I was in the city but had niggas in the field
Shit was getting sticky so a nigga had to peel, off
My mama told me that I changed, I ain't even notice
She told me I'll end up in chains, and I need to focus
The niggas with me wasn't with me, I ain't even know it
Life way too short, you love somebody then you need to show it
I want the best for my mama
Bless, for my mama
I was on the road, I did finesse for my mama
Guess I'll never get to make an 'M' for my mama
Guess it's time to go to rest for my mama
I was broke, as a joke
Kicking doors, hitting licks
Touching road, while my bro
Laying low, getting lit
I came up from nothing, now I'm it
I came up from nothing, now I'm this
How it feel, How it feel
You ain't getting money, I could tell you how it feel
Losing ones who love me, I could tell you how it feel
Come up from the muddy, I could tell you how it feel
The lyrics of L.T.D.'s song "Feel It" tell a story of a person who came from nothing and worked hard to achieve success. The singer paints a picture of their early struggles, including stealing and living a dangerous lifestyle. However, despite these challenges, the singer found a way to come up from the bottom and achieve a level of success that they never thought possible.
The singer acknowledges the difficult journey and painful losses that came with it. They talk about losing loved ones and the pressure placed on them to succeed. The singer also reflects on the impact their mother had on their life, noting the sacrifices she made to provide for them. Despite the challenges, the singer remains optimistic and grateful for their achievements.
Overall, the song expresses a sense of triumph over adversity and highlights the importance of perseverance in overcoming hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was broke, as a joke
I had nothing, not even a sense of humor to laugh it off
Kicking doors, hitting licks
I was breaking into places and stealing whatever I could get my hands on
Touching road, while my bro
I was out and about, while my brother was keeping a low profile
Laying low, getting lit
My brother was staying under the radar, while partying and getting drunk
I came up from nothing, now I'm it
I started with nothing, but now I have everything I ever wanted
I came up from nothing, now I'm this
My current success is an outcome of my humble beginnings
How it feel, How it feel
Do you know what it's like to be in my shoes?
You ain't getting money, I could tell you how it feel
I know what it's like to struggle financially
Losing ones who love me, I could tell you how it feel
I know the pain of losing people who were close to me
Come up from the muddy, I could tell you how it feel
I know what it's like to rise from a difficult situation
All this shit is real
Everything I'm saying is the truth
We ain't have no money we were barely eating meals
We were struggling to even afford basic meals
I was in the city but had niggas in the field
I had people I could depend on both in the city and the countryside
Shit was getting sticky so a nigga had to peel, off
Things were getting dangerous so I had to get out of there
My mama told me that I changed, I ain't even notice
My mother noticed that I had become a different person, but I didn't realize it myself
She told me I'll end up in chains, and I need to focus
My mother warned me that I was on a dangerous path and needed to change my ways
The niggas with me wasn't with me, I ain't even know it
The people I thought were my friends weren't really loyal to me
Life way too short, you love somebody then you need to show it
Life is too short, so don't hesitate to express your love for the people you care about
I want the best for my mama
I want my mother to have the best in life
Bless, for my mama
I pray for my mother's well-being and safety
I was on the road, I did finesse for my mama
I was doing whatever it takes to provide for my mother
Guess I'll never get to make an 'M' for my mama
I won't be able to make enough money to take care of my mother
Guess it's time to go to rest for my mama
I need to stop working and take care of my mother who is ill
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