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.
Life Is Good
LFO Lyrics
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Life, life
[Chorus]
Life is good, life is great
Life is unbelievable
Life is hard, life is cruel
Life is so beautiful
Life, life is unbelievable
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Life, life is unbelievable
[LFO]
Somewhere in life and yet, on my way to anywhere
A woman named Beatrice serves me coffee
And she smiles as if she cares
It reminds me of this painting
That I think I've often seen
The kings behind the counter, serving coffee to James Dean
[Chorus]
[LFO]
On my way to Garden City, on my way to anywhere
A guy named Patrick gives me directions
And he smiles as if he
It reminds me of this movie
That I think I've often seen
Pretty much this situation, except I'd (?) the queen
[Hook]
So what would you do if you awaked tomorrow
There's no more sorrow, dreams came true
So knock on wood and cross your fingers
And count your blessings, it might be you
What would you do, if you awaked tomorrow
And all your gray skies have now turned blue
How many days do you think you're given
So get on livin', its up to you
[Chorus]
[LFO]
If your soul loves the sun, rock, rock on
Yo I'll be flippin', rippin' the party 'till the break of dawn
If you love rich nights, or you hate rich nights
Just take my advice, and live your life
Cause its yours
[M.O.P.]
Yo my mission is to save this world,
Cause its a never ending task
I don't know where to begin,
And I feel I'm near the end
I don't want to live life doin' petty nonsense
It's hard to sleep at night with a guilty conscience
You know what's really a mess, now I feel blessed
But twenty minutes from now, will it all turn to stress?
I'm twenty-seven years old and Brownsville raised
Upset with all the blood, the sweat, and the tears
[M.O.P.]
Baby its on, a mother shed tears, at the same time, a baby is born
On the other side of town, a life is lost
A young thug was knocked off, and the heat was tossed
Damn, life is real, and so tragic
But don't stop now, live your life, I know its hell for the rough,
But don't talk down on ya man, unless you helpiin' him out
ITS YOURS!
[Hook]
[Chorus]
[Repeat Hook]
The song “Life Is Good” by LFO is an exploration of life’s complexities and the paradox of its beauty and challenges. The chorus repeats the assertion that life is good, great, and unbelievable, while also acknowledging that life is hard and cruel. The verses recount encounters with two individuals, a woman named Beatrice and a man named Patrick, who serve as reminders of art and culture that have dealt in similar themes. The verses blend seamlessly with the chorus, emphasizing that while life can be difficult, it’s still worth living, and that there is still beauty to be found in the world.
The bridge adds a level of introspection to the song, as the lyrics pose a hypothetical question to the listener – what would you do if you had everything you ever wished for? It implores the listener to take hold of their life and to not waste a single moment. The song’s final verse is delivered by M.O.P. and pulls the song’s themes of life’s difficulties into a broader societal lens, touching on themes of life, death, and personal responsibility.
Overall, “Life Is Good” is a complex song about the subjective nature of life’s joys and trials. It touches on themes of art, culture, beauty, and societal obligation to continue living even in the face of entropy and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, life is unbelievable
Life is an incredible journey full of highs and lows.
Life is good, life is great
Life can be wonderful and full of great experiences.
Life is hard, life is cruel
Life can also be difficult and unfair at times.
Life is so beautiful
In spite of its trials and tribulations, life is truly beautiful.
Somewhere in life and yet, on my way to anywhere
While we may not always know our destination, we are constantly moving forward in life's journey.
A woman named Beatrice serves me coffee
Sometimes the smallest gestures from others, like a smile or cup of coffee, can remind us of the goodness in life.
It reminds me of this painting
That I think I've often seen
The kings behind the counter, serving coffee to James Dean
This small moment reminds the singer of a painting where kings serve coffee to a famous actor, highlighting the idea that anyone can find themselves in unexpected, memorable situations during life's journey.
On my way to Garden City, on my way to anywhere
A guy named Patrick gives me directions
And he smiles as if he
During the journey of life, we encounter many different people who can offer assistance and kindness along the way.
It reminds me of this movie
That I think I've often seen
Pretty much this situation, except I'd (?) the queen
Again, the artist is reminded of a movie they have seen, featuring a similar situation but with a different outcome, highlighting the unpredictability of life.
So what would you do if you awaked tomorrow
There's no more sorrow, dreams came true
The artist poses a hypothetical scenario where all of one's dreams are realized and asks the listener to consider how they might live their life in that new reality.
And count your blessings, it might be you
What would you do, if you awaked tomorrow
And all your gray skies have now turned blue
The singer urges the listener to appreciate the good things they have in life and consider how they would react if their struggles suddenly disappeared.
If your soul loves the sun, rock, rock on
Yo I'll be flippin', rippin' the party 'till the break of dawn
If you love rich nights, or you hate rich nights
Just take my advice, and live your life
Cause its yours
The artist encourages listeners to embrace their personal passions and live their lives to the fullest, regardless of what they enjoy and what others might think of it.
Yo my mission is to save this world,
Cause its a never ending task
I don't know where to begin,
And I feel I'm near the end
The singer expresses a desire to make a positive impact on the world, but feels overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.
I don't want to live life doin' petty nonsense
It's hard to sleep at night with a guilty conscience
The singer seeks to live a life of purpose and meaning, avoiding pointless distractions and striving to do good for others.
Baby its on, a mother shed tears, at the same time, a baby is born
On the other side of town, a life is lost
A young thug was knocked off, and the heat was tossed
Damn, life is real, and so tragic
The singer reflects on the duality of life, where new life and death can occur simultaneously, and tragic events can happen without warning.
But don't stop now, live your life, I know its hell for the rough,
But don't talk down on ya man, unless you helpin' him out
ITS YOURS!
Despite the difficulties of life, the artist encourages listeners to keep moving forward and live their lives to the fullest, while also urging them to help others and be a positive presence in the world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KENNY GIOIA, MICHAEL GOODMAN, RICH CRONIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@valeriyasavchenko2803
I heard this song in Ukraine on a Nestea commercial when I was like 5 and I always sang along. I finally found it!! All that nostalgia though....
@AnarchyChan
i guess it was from Myrhorodska Mineral Water, not from nestea.
@zemletrus7386
Valery S еее бой
@bestimmtgut
Valery , i also heard it in Ukraine;)
@Hawkpurple
So here we are...Ukrainian brothers and sisters :)
Greetings from Dnipro :)
@vitaliykrivoruchko
@@AnarchyChan exactly
@KingOfZamunda
This song was and still is so underrated.
@charlesmclaughlin7235
When they are listening to this song in the year 2525 they will be jealous of the time we lived!
@tidzinendaba5186
This is such a cool song, i still play it till this day. The 90s and early 00s had amazing pop tracks. Miss those days! R.I.P the talented Rich Cronin
@WMW011387
Im a dude but this stuff was and is a million times better than todays music.