1. Infin… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists performing under this name:
1. Infinite's member Kim Myungsoo (김명수)
2. The solo project of Hiroyuki Usui (臼井弘行)
3. The French artist L (Raphaële Lannadère)
4. Los Angeles based darkwave/ebm/industrial project
1. 엘/L is Infinite's Kim Myungsoo (김명수; born March 13, 1992) stage name, is a South Korean singer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist of boy band Infinite in 2010 and its sub-group Infinite F in 2014. He left Woollim Entertainment in August 2019 but will continue to be a member of the group. Debuted as a soloist in February 3rd of 2021.
2. L is the solo project of Hiroyuki Usui (臼井弘行) (guitar, vocals, vibes, harmonium, bass, drums, cello, field recordings, didgeridoo). His only album "Holy letters" was recorded in 1989-1990. On it, he blends delicate folk, psychedelia, and experimental sounds into a mostly subdued but undeniably glowing suite. The layered but careful instrumentation on tracks like the epic "Holy Letters" and "Troll" backs the alternately plain-spoken and crooning vocals perfectly. Odd touches like snatches of throat singing and bowed vibraphone leap out of the mix at just the right time. There are overt references to the blues (the first track is an oblique cover of Blind Willie Johnson's "Cold Was The Ground") - but other than the occassional slide guitar touch, the connection is overwhelmingly in the timeless feeling and atmosphere.
"Holy Letters" was self-released by Hiro in 1994 (in an oversized package including the CD and a 7", on Holy Castle), primarily to be given away to friends. A handful of copies were sold via Tokyo's Modern Music/PSF operation in Japan and by Forced Exposure in the US, but other than that, it disappeared completely. Hiroyuki Usui's name pops up in several intriguing places in the apparently still underdocumented Japanese underground lexicon. While he now concentrates mostly on didgeridoo (and his profession of garden design), he once played drums in Fushitsusha (late 70's/early 80's), A-Musik (with the legendary vocalist Phew), Marble Sheep, and several other true-underground outfits.
In 2003-2004, the American VHF label stumbled upon a box of leftover copies of this album and sold them on their website. The response was great, and led to a digipack CD reissue in 2004 including both CD and 7" from the original package, plus an alternate version of "Troll" from the original sessions.
3. The French L (Raphaële Lannadère) is a singer-songwriter who released her first ep "Première Lettres" in 2008. She is currently touring France. More information on her MySpace (www.myspace.com/lmusique)
4. Los Angeles based darkwave/ebm/industrial project first releasing music in 2020: https://lmusicofficial.bandcamp.com/
Cocaïne
L Lyrics
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Thoughts of last night are runnin' through my head
I pull out my little glass vile
'Cause when I get high I get high in style
I got the cocaine drain
I got the cocaine drain
It's messin' with my brain
I've got to have it before I go insane
Any way well that's just fine
But if I don't, there ain't no doubt
I'll be doin' another line
I got the cocaine drain
I got the cocaine drain
It's messin' with my brain
I've got to have it before I go insane
A line here
A line there
I'll do a line most anywhere
I can't quit, no way
I've got to have it every day
I got the cocaine drain
I got the cocaine drain
It's messin' with my brain
I've got to have it before I go insane
I got the cocaine drain
I got the cocaine drain
It's messin' with my brain
I've got to have it before I go insane
The lyrics of L.A. Rocks’ “Cocaine” are a reflection of the singer’s addiction to cocaine. The song depicts the singer’s strong desire for the drug and the negative effects it has on his mind and body. The opening lines of the song, “I get up outta my bed, Thoughts of last night are runnin' through my head” suggest that the singer is struggling to cope with the aftermath of his drug use. The line “I’ve got to have it before I go insane” highlights the singer’s addiction to the drug, which is slowly taking a toll on his mental health.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to get his fix. The line “A line here, A line there, I'll do a line most anywhere” implies that the singer is willing to take the drug in any situation or place. The repetition of the line “I got the cocaine drain” throughout the song serves as a reminder that the singer’s addiction is draining his energy and affecting his well-being. The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of the dangers of drug addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up outta my bed
The singer wakes up feeling the effects of their previous night's cocaine use.
Thoughts of last night are runnin' through my head
The singer is reflecting on the events of the previous night, likely trying to piece together their memories.
I pull out my little glass vile
The singer retrieves their stash of cocaine from a small container.
'Cause when I get high I get high in style
The artist perceives their cocaine use as a glamorous or stylish activity.
I got the cocaine drain
The artist is addicted to cocaine and feels the need to use it regularly.
It's messin' with my brain
The singer is aware of the negative effects cocaine is having on their mental state.
I've got to have it before I go insane
The singer believes that cocaine use is necessary for them to maintain their mental stability.
Well I toot it, I shoot it
The artist describes the different methods they use to ingest cocaine.
Any way well that's just fine
The artist is nonchalant about the different methods of ingestion and doesn't have a preference.
But if I don't, there ain't no doubt
The artist knows that not using cocaine will lead to withdrawal symptoms and cravings.
I'll be doin' another line
The singer will use more cocaine to relieve their cravings if they don't use it regularly.
A line here
The artist uses cocaine sporadically throughout the day.
A line there
The singer takes small doses of cocaine throughout the day.
I'll do a line most anywhere
The singer is willing to use cocaine in public or inconvenient locations.
I can't quit, no way
The singer is unable to stop using cocaine and feels trapped by their addiction.
I've got to have it every day
The artist's cocaine use has become a daily routine and necessity.
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Written by: Andy Zafuto
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