1. An English band who were pionee… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands under the name LFO:
1. An English band who were pioneers of bleep techno
2. An American three-man pop and rap group
1. English band LFO were one of the pioneers of the bleep techno of the early 1990s. Originally comprising Gez Varley (also known as Jez Varley) and Mark Bell, they met while studying at Leeds and gave their first track, the eponymous “LFO”, to Nightmares On Wax. The demo’s popularity in clubs lead to the track being released by Warp in 1990, where it made it into the Top Twenty. The name LFO comes from the term Low Frequency Oscillator, a component used to alter sounds in synthesizers, samplers etc.
Gez Varley left the duo in 1996, and continues to have a solo career. Mark Bell continued to record under his own name and that of LFO, as well as producing albums for Björk and Depeche Mode until his untimely passing in October 2014.
LFO’s album Frequencies (containing the previously mentioned “LFO” and its follow-up single, We Are Back) was a popular album for Warp Records and undoubtedly helped establish them as a successful global independent electronic label, along with label-mates Nightmares On Wax and Sweet Exorcist.
It was originally released with a warning sticker stating that the record company was not responsible for the potential damage to speakers due to the the extremely loud, low frequency bass signals contained within the music.
Frequencies was followed by the less commercially successful Advance and, in 2003, by Sheath which saw a return to the earlier minimal techno sound of LFO’s debut.
2. Lyte Funkie Ones (LFO) was an American three-man pop/rap group consisting of Rich Cronin (August 30, 1974 – September 8, 2010), Devin Lima (born Harold Lima, March 18, 1977 – November 21, 2018), and Brad Fischetti (born September 11, 1975). Before Lima joined the group in 1999, the third member was Brian Gillis (known as Brizz), who was with the group from its start in 1995.
The band is best known for their hit songs Summer Girls, Girl on TV, and Every Other Time.
Origins (1995–1998)
In 1995, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Rich Cronin met Brian "Brizz" Gillis. LFO had marginal success with the remake of the Yvonne Elliman's song, If I Can't Have You, which missed the Top 40, reaching No. 54 on the UK Singles Chart.
In 1997, they released a cover of New Kids on the Block's Step By Step as a single.
In 1999, Gillis was frustrated with the lack of progress that the group had made so he left to pursue a solo career, which led him to multiple college tours and a job in the music industry, with a radio promotion position in Florida with BMG.
Success (1999–2002)
After Gillis left, Fischetti and Cronin still wanted to continue to pursue their dreams of making it big, so they headed back to the United States and had an open audition. Devin Lima, an employee of a hardware store at the time, was chosen in place of Gillis.
Devin decided that the group should discontinue being called Lyte Funky Ones and use the name LFO exclusively instead.
In the UK, however, they were unable to use the abbreviated name of LFO due to an IDM act on the Warp Records label, who had been using the name since 1988.
Still signed with Trans Continental and now with Arista Records, LFO recorded some new material with Dow Brain, Brad Young and Danny Wood of New Kids on the Block, at Underground Studios second location, the basement of a 200+ year old house in Needham, MA. Wood had been a long-time friend of original member Brian Gillis.
Among the songs LFO had recorded in an attempt to make a demo was a song called Summer Girls. It was produced by Dow Brain and Brad Young of Underground Productions. This song gave LFO their path to success.
Their debut album, LFO, sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide, and scored two Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: Summer Girls and Girl on TV.
In 1999, Summer Girls was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for Top Selling Single of the Year; the song sold over 1.5 million copies in the U.S. The song itself contained numerous non sequiturs, such as You're the best girl that I ever did see/The great Larry Bird, jersey 33 and Fell deep in love, but now we ain't speakin'/Michael J. Fox was Alex P. Keaton. This album featured many vocals from original member Brian.
The label loved the original versions of the records so much that they left all of the vocals from Brian, including leads on If I Can't Have You.
The year 2000 was a busy year for LFO, featuring nonstop tours, performing at over 230 concerts that year. They also served as opening act for Britney Spears, and co-headlined Nickelodeon's All That Music & More summer tour. They found success in the UK at the same time when second single, the Dow Brain and Brad Young co-written Girl on TV, entered the UK chart at #6.
In 2000, the band won the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Group of the Year. Play Along Toys made dolls of the group in 2001.
They appeared on The Amanda Show as guest stars, singing a song while Amanda danced in the background with the show's signature 'dancing lobsters'. At the end, LFO described Amanda as 'the most beautiful girl in the world'. The episode has been repeated on Nickelodeon since its creation.
In the summer of 2001, the group released their sophomore and final album, Life Is Good, with the release of only two singles Life Is Good and Every Other Time, which was the only commercial release from the album.
After lackluster record sales of the album and the late-1990s/early-2000s boyband craze coming to an end, LFO officially decided to part ways in February 2002.
Reunion (2009)
On June 3, 2009, LFO posted a blog entitled "LFO is Back" on their unofficial MySpace page which announced that they have reunited and are going on the Malcolm Douglas Tribute tour beginning September 23, 2009, with Rookie of the Year, Go Crash Audio, and Kiernan McMullan.
A new song titled Summer of My Life was also announced in association with the reunion.
Nearly four months later, on September 28, 2009, LFO announced (through their YouTube page) that they had broken up. However, the individual members of the band planned to continue making music with their various side projects.
Every Other Time
LFO Lyrics
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I said let's talk about it as she walked out on me and slammed the door
But, I just laugh about it 'cause she's always playing those games (come on)
Deep down I know she loves me, but she's got a funny way of showing me how she cares (she cares)
Last night she did a donut on my lawn then drove off with one finger in the air (oh yeah)
Sometimes it's black
Sometimes she's wrong
Sometimes I'm right
Sometimes we talk about and we figure it out
But then she just changes her mind
Sometimes she's hot
Sometimes I'm cold
Sometimes my head wants to explode
But, when I think about it
I'm so in love with her
Every other time
Every other time
Sometimes we sit around just the two of us on the park bench
Sometimes we swim around like two dolphins in the oceans of our hearts
But then I think about the time when we broke up before the prom
And you told everyone that I was gay, ok
Sometimes I walk around the town
For hours just to settle down
But I take you back and you kick me down
'Cause that's the way, uh huh uh huh, I like it
Sometimes it's black
Sometimes it's white
Sometimes she's wrong
Sometimes I'm right
Sometimes we talk about and we figure it out
But then she just changes her mind
Sometimes she's hot
Sometimes I'm cold
Sometimes my head wants to explode
But when I think about it
I'm so in love with her
Every other time
Every other time
Keep it up home girl
Don't you quit
You know the way you scream is the ultimate
And when I walk away just watch the clock
I bet I don't even get around the block
I said let's talk about it as she walked out on me and slammed the door
One day we'll laugh about it 'cause we're always playing those games
Sometimes it's black
Sometimes it's white
Sometimes she's wrong
Sometimes I'm right
Sometimes we talk about and we figure it out
But then she just changes her mind
Sometimes she's hot
Sometimes I'm cold
Sometimes my head wants to explode
But when I think about it
I'm so in love with her
Every other time
Every other time
Keep it up home girl
Don't you quit
You know the way you scream is the ultimate
And when I walk away just watch the clock
I bet I don't even get around the block
In LFO's song Every Other Time, the lyrics describe a tumultuous relationship where the singer is in love with a woman who constantly plays games and confuses him with her actions. The song starts with the singer laughing off an argument with his partner as she storms out of the room and slams the door. He admits that deep down, he knows she loves him, but her actions often contradict her feelings. He describes a time when she did a donut on his lawn and drove off with one finger in the air, which suggests that she does not care about his feelings.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the ever-changing nature of their relationship, with the singer admitting that sometimes she is wrong and sometimes he is right. Sometimes they manage to talk things out, but then she changes her mind, leaving him frustrated and confused. He acknowledges that sometimes his head wants to explode because of the ups and downs of their relationship, but ultimately he is still in love with her every other time.
The lyrics also reveal some happier moments in their relationship, such as when they sit on a park bench together or swim like dolphins in the oceans of their hearts. However, these happy moments are often overshadowed by the negative aspects of their relationship, including a time when she spread rumors that he was gay.
Overall, the lyrics of Every Other Time explore the complex and often confusing nature of romantic relationships, where love and passion can coexist with frustration and misunderstanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Encouragement to start a conversation
I said let's talk about it as she walked out on me and slammed the door
Trying to have a conversation about a difficult situation after a fight
But, I just laugh about it 'cause she's always playing those games (come on)
Not taking the situation too seriously because it has happened before
Deep down I know she loves me, but she's got a funny way of showing me how she cares (she cares)
Understanding that her actions are confusing but believing she cares
Last night she did a donut on my lawn then drove off with one finger in the air (oh yeah)
Recalling a recent situation that caused frustration and anger
Sometimes it's black
Sometimes situations are negative or difficult
Sometimes it's white
Other times situations are positive or easy
Sometimes she's wrong
Acknowledging that she can be at fault in an argument
Sometimes I'm right
Acknowledging that he can be right in an argument
Sometimes we talk about and we figure it out
Occasionally they work through their problems through communication
But then she just changes her mind
However, she can be indecisive and change her mind
Sometimes she's hot
Sometimes she is passionate and loving
Sometimes I'm cold
Other times he is distant and uncaring
Sometimes my head wants to explode
Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with the situation
But, when I think about it
I'm so in love with her
Every other time
Every other time
Despite the challenges, he still loves her and wants to be with her
Sometimes we sit around just the two of us on the park bench
Sometimes we swim around like two dolphins in the oceans of our hearts
Remembering the good times when they were happy together
But then I think about the time when we broke up before the prom
And you told everyone that I was gay, ok
Recalling a past hurtful event caused by her
Sometimes I walk around the town
For hours just to settle down
But I take you back and you kick me down
'Cause that's the way, uh huh uh huh, I like it
Feeling hurt and taken for granted, but still wanting to be with her
Keep it up home girl
Don't you quit
You know the way you scream is the ultimate
And when I walk away just watch the clock
I bet I don't even get around the block
Encouraging her to keep going despite the difficulties, but also feeling frustrated by her behavior
One day we'll laugh about it 'cause we're always playing those games
Believing that one day they will look back and laugh at their fights and arguments
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kenny Gioia, Michael Goodman, Rich Cronin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jaredmalerin
Come on
Every other, every other time
I said let's talk about it
As she walked out on me and slammed the door
But I just laugh about it
'Cause she's always playin' those games, come on
Deep down I know she loves me
But she's got a funny way of showin' me how she cares
Last night she did a doughnut on my lawn
And drove out with one finger in the air, oh yeah
Sometimes it's black, sometimes it's white
Sometimes she's wrong, sometimes I'm right
Sometimes we talk about it or we figure it out
But then she'll just change her mind
Sometimes she's hot, sometimes I'm cold
Sometimes my head wants to explode
But when I think about it, I'm so in love with her every other time
Yeah, every other time
Sometimes we sit around
Just the two of us, on the park bench
Sometimes we swim around
Like the dolphins in the ocean of our hearts
But then I think about the time
When we broke up before the prom
And you told everyone that I was gay
Okay
Sometimes I walk around the town
For hours just to settle down
But I take you back and you kick me down
'Cause that's the way, uh huh uh huh, I like it
Sometimes it's black, sometimes it's white
Sometimes she's wrong, sometimes I'm right
Sometimes we talk about it or we figure it out
But then she'll just change her mind
Sometimes she's hot, sometimes I'm cold
Sometimes my head wants to explode
But when I think about it, I'm so in love with her every other time
Yeah, every other time
Keep it up home girl, don't you quit
You know the way you scream is the ultimate
And when I walk away, just watch the clock
I bet I don't even get around the block
I said let's talk about it
As she walked out on me and slammed the door
One day we'll laugh about it
'Cause we're always playin' those games, every other time
Sometimes it's black, sometimes it's white
Sometimes she's wrong, sometimes I'm right
Sometimes we talk about it or we figure it out
But then she'll just change her mind
Sometimes she's hot, sometimes I'm cold
Sometimes my head wants to explode
But when I think about it, I'm so in love with her every other time
Yeah, every other time
Keep it up homegirl, don't you quit
You know the way you scream is the ultimate
And when I walk away, just watch the clock
I bet I don't even get around the block
Oh yeah, every other time
Every other time
@blumpkin1631
Rich and Devin never left. Their music lives on.
@solti235
God called them quite early so to be with them I think!!!
@howlbeast
Brad to live up the legacy
@manofiske3318
"music" ?
@ashe984
I agree
@EnvyTJ516
🤍
@warlock5309
One of the most underrated band EVER.
@Megz1794
^theres probably a bunch of reasons for that because I love Their music too.
@hazelmc2472
I saw them by accident in 1999. Didn't know them and don't care for that music but the were REALLY good live. I remember them working so hard on stage.
@RumchevStefan
It's because Chinese food makes him sick