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.
Jam
L.T.D. Lyrics
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Dengan kau, dengan kau
Aku try nak buang tapi still ada
Dah cukup koyak, aku dah biasa
24 jam aku dah hadap
Soal hati please jangan nak tanya
Soal hati please jangan nak tanya
Cause kau je yang aku ada
Fikiran aku penuh
Fikiran aku penuh dengan kau
Dengan kau
Jangan buang lagi masa
Cause aku dah takda masa
Baby, hold my hand if aku tak rasa
Jiwa aku dah meronta
Jiwa aku dah merana
Jiwa aku dah meronta
Jiwa aku dah merana
Fikiran aku penuh dengan kau
Dengan kau, dengan kau
Aku try nak buang tapi still ada
Dah cukup koyak, aku dah biasa
24 jam aku dah hadap
Soal hati please jangan nak tanya
Soal hati please jangan nak tanya
Cause kau je yang aku ada
Baby now macam mana
Aku nak kau, apa kau rasa?
Aku write this song for kau tahu
Yang feeling aku ni sumpah tak tipu
Fikiran aku penuh dengan kau
Dengan kau, dengan kau
Aku try nak buang tapi still ada
Dah cukup koyak, aku dah biasa
24 jam aku dah hadap
Soal hati please jangan nak tanya
Soal hati please jangan nak tanya
Cause kau je yang aku ada
The lyrics of "Jam" by L.T.D. are about lost love and the struggles one faces when trying to move on from a past relationship. The chorus of the song is a repetition of the lines "J'suis dans l'espace je t'évite / Je suis dans S Line je médite / Je suis sur insta je me dis / Faut qu'j'me casse," which can be translated as "I'm avoiding you in space / I'm meditating in S Line / I'm on Instagram telling myself / I gotta get out." The singer acknowledges that there are no more promises, only wounds and memories that he cannot escape from. He confesses that he still cares for his ex-partner but understands that they have both moved on and can never be together again. He wrestles with the difficulty of trying to let go, to not be trapped in his past feelings for her, and to remain strong and focused on his own life.
The verses of the song speak to the singer's inner monologue as he tries to move on from the past. He acknowledges that he has made mistakes in the past and given too much of himself to his past partner. He struggles to reconcile his emotions and to avoid being drawn back into the relationship. He acknowledges that he is living in a dream state and struggles to recognize himself. He wants to forget the past and move on with life, but his emotions keep pulling him back.
Line by Line Meaning
Y a plus de promesses que des blessures
There are more broken promises than wounds
Y a plus de je t'aime y a plus de futur
There are no more 'I love you's' and no future
Y a plus de souvenir Dans l'disque dur Y a plus de sourires Aucun avenir
There are no memories left in the hard drive, no smiles, and no future
Penser à toi m'est si toxique J'tourne dans le vide Plus rien n'm'attriste J'rentre dans le Jeep Mais je te connais J'ai déconné J'ai tant donné Je vais te décevoir Et dès que je te vois Le temps s'arrête J'suis dans le noir
Thinking of you is so toxic, I spin in circles, nothing saddens me anymore. I get in the Jeep, but I know I messed up, I gave too much, and now I'll disappoint you. And when I see you, time stops, and I'm in the dark
Maintenant qu'je sais C'que j'ai perdu Maintenant je sais Qu'il n'reste rien T'as disparu J'monte dans la caisse J'passe la deuxième J'suis dans l'espace je t'évite Je suis dans S Line je médite Je suis sur insta je me dis Faut qu'j'me casse
Now that I know what I've lost, now that I know there's nothing left, you've disappeared. I get in the car, shift into second gear, and avoid you in my mind. I meditate in my S Line, and on Instagram, I think I need to get out of here.
Elle aime trop me plaire J'aime trop lui plaire Comment je vais faire ? Comment je vais faire ?
She likes to please me too much, and I like to please her too much. How am I going to manage? How?
Je suis perdu dans mes rêves j'ai du mal à reconnaître Que mon reflet se cherche, qu'il a perdu son maître Qu'il a perdu sa conscience, qu'il a perdu son être Confiante en ta méfiance, tu as perdu ton être
I'm lost in my dreams, I struggle to recognize that my reflection is searching, that it's lost its master, its conscience, and its being. Trusting your distrust, you've lost your being.
J'suis criblé de textes, J'fuis passions et dettes Mes émotions me tentent et les souvenirs reviennent J'veux qu'ton rire regrette (yeah) - ton Don fidèle (yeah) Dis moi pourquoi tu souris - quand je soupire - le diable nous guette
I'm bombarded with messages, running away from passions and debts. My emotions lure me in, and memories return. I want your laughter to regret your faithful gift. Tell me, why do you smile when I sigh? The devil is watching us.
J'ai pas besoin de toi J'ai pas besoin de te voir J'ai pas besoin de toi J'ai pas besoin de te voir J'ai pas besoin de toi J'ai pas besoin de te voir J'ai pas besoin de toi Putain dis moi quand on se revoit...
I don't need you, I don't need to see you. I don't need you, I don't need to see you. I don't need you, I don't need to see you, but damn, tell me when we'll meet again...
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Written by: Muhammad Amin
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