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.
West Side Story
LFO Lyrics
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[Chorus]
Veronica's the song that's in my head
Veronica's the name I've often said
But her friends say she's too good for me
It's kinda like west side story
She's the only one for me
I can't seem to find a damn thing wrong with her
Veronica
Every day I see your friends talkin' about me
But I know there's something there that no one can see
It reminds me of romeo and juliet
Like we're living on a movie set
Montague and capulet
Make your daddy sweat
Because he wishes we had never met
She says that I just make her world round
God knows I feel it too,
I'm so in love, I'm so in love, I'm so in love with you...
[Chorus]
Your brothers say, it's over now they're looking for me
But I know there's something there that no one can see
It reminds me of romeo and juliet
Like were living on a movie set
I'm a shark and you're a jet
Make your mommy sweat
'Cause she wishes we had never met
She says I just make her world go round
I know 'cause I feel it too, I'm so in love with you
Veronica
[Chorus]
Check-check-check-check-uhhh
Johnny rocket, got her number in my pocket
We was on the run, daddy got a gun, stop it!
Playin' with veronica, she's got me now
But her brother got a biscuit and it might go pow
I'm shaking-to break in-and makin-and bakin-to do-
Wit'cha and yo crew-and ain't doin-nothing
But-grabbin a mic-and I'm smackin a mic
And I'm still on beat
You can't stop the blood rush and you can't stop love
So it's time to knuckle up and pray to the lord above
She says that I just make the world go round
God knows I feel it too, I'm so in love with you
[Chorus: x3]
The song "West Side Story" by LFO is a love song that focuses on a man's love for a woman named Veronica. The song starts with the singer expressing how Veronica is always on his mind and he cannot find anything wrong with her. However, Veronica's friends and family think that she is too good for him, which creates a barrier in their relationship. The singer compares their situation to the story of Romeo and Juliet, where their love is forbidden and complicated.
The chorus repeats the name Veronica and affirms his love for her as the only one he sees. The second verse of the song talks about how Veronica's brothers are looking for him, but he still cannot help but feel in love with her. The comparison to West Side Story continues, with the singer referring to himself as a "shark" and Veronica's family as the "jet." Despite the tension and danger, he still feels like their love is like a movie set.
The bridge of the song introduces rapper Johnny Rocket, who adds a bit of hip-hop flavor to the otherwise pop song. He talks about how he has Veronica's number and how her brother has a gun. The refrain then repeats, with the singer proclaiming his love for Veronica.
Overall, "West Side Story" is a classic pop song with a twist of hip-hop and a story of forbidden love. The catchy chorus and memorable verses make it a popular choice for those looking for a love song with a twist.
Line by Line Meaning
Veronica's the song that's in my head
Veronica is always on my mind
Veronica's the name I've often said
I keep mentioning Veronica's name
But her friends say she's too good for me
According to her friends, she's out of my league
It's kinda like west side story
Our situation is similar to the romantic conflicts in West Side Story
She's the only one for me
I only have feelings for her
She's the only girl I see
I don't pay attention to any other girls
I can't seem to find a damn thing wrong with her
I can't find any flaws in her personality or appearance
Every day I see your friends talkin' about me
Your friends gossip about me regularly
But I know there's something there that no one can see
But I sense there's something more between us that others can't perceive
It reminds me of romeo and juliet
Our predicament reminds me of the star-crossed lovers from Romeo and Juliet
Like we're living on a movie set
It feels like we're in a movie with an intense romantic plot
Montague and capulet
It's a metaphor of the discord between our families
Make your daddy sweat
Our relationship makes your father anxious and uncomfortable
Because he wishes we had never met
He regrets the day we crossed paths
She says that I just make her world round
She claims I bring happiness to her life
God knows I feel it too,
And I definitely feel the same way about her
Your brothers say, it's over now they're looking for me
Your brothers think it's over between us and they're searching for me
But I know there's something there that no one can see
But I know we still have a connection that others can't see
It reminds me of romeo and juliet
Our love story has similarities to the Shakespearean tragedy
Like were living on a movie set
Our lives feel like they're scripted for a cinema
I'm a shark and you're a jet
It's a nod to the gang conflict in West Side Story
Make your mommy sweat
Our relationship is causing distress to your mother
'Cause she wishes we had never met
She wishes we never met each other
She says I just make her world go round
She tells me I am her reason for living
Johnny rocket, got her number in my pocket
Johnny has Veronica's phone number saved in his pocket
We was on the run, daddy got a gun, stop it!
We ran away from something dangerous, perhaps her family or enemies...Her father is ready to pull the trigger
Playin' with veronica, she's got me now
I'm taking risks for Veronica's attention and affection
But her brother got a biscuit and it might go pow
But now her brother is armed, and the situation is volatile
I'm shaking-to break in-and makin-and bakin-to do-
I'm working hard to fit in with her world and impress her
Wit'cha and yo crew-and ain't doin-nothing
I'm hanging out with you and your friends, but we're not really doing anything
But-grabbin a mic-and I'm smackin a mic
I'm still passionate about my music, and nothing can stop me from performing
And I'm still on beat
I'm focused and consistent with my music career, despite the turmoil around me
You can't stop the blood rush and you can't stop love
Nothing can stand in the way of strong romantic feelings
So it's time to knuckle up and pray to the lord above
It's time to be brave and ask for divine intervention to help us
She says that I just make the world go round
Veronica tells me I give meaning to her life
God knows I feel it too,
And I feel the same way about her
I'm so in love with you...
I am passionately and deeply in love with Veronica
Veronica
Her name, which is the focus of the song
Lyrics © RINCON AVE MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SCOTT STORCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Westside Story"
[Chorus]
Veronica's a song thats in my head,
Veronica's a name i've always said,
But her friends say she's too good for me,
It's kinda like a westside story
She's the only one for me,she's the only girl i see,
Can't seem to find a damn thing wrong with her,Veronica
[Verse 1]
Everyday I see her friends talking 'bout me
But I know there's something there that no one can see
It reminds me of Romeo and Juliet,
Like were livin' on a movie set.
Montague and Capulet,make your daddy sweat,
Cuz he wishes we had never met,
Says that I can make her world go 'round
God knows I feel it too
I'm so in love
I'm so in love I'm so in love with you
[Repeat Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Your brothers say it's over now,there lookin' for me
But I know there's something there that no one can see
It reminds me of Romeo and Juliet
Like we're living on a movie set
I'm a shark and you're a jet
Make your mommy sweat cuz she
wishes we had never met
Says that I can make her world go 'round
God knows I feel it too
I'm so in love with you
[Repeat Chorus]
[Rich's Rap]
Johnny rock it Got her number in my pocket
We was on the run,daddy got a gun
Stop it,playin' with veronica,she got me now.
But her father got a biscut and it might go pow
I'm shakin and breakin and makin and bakin
and doing what she aint
Crooning and tuning i'm dropping the mike
and smacking the mike,
And i'm still gonna be
You can't stop the gold rush
and you can't stop love
So its kinda like a love being prayed to the Lord above
Says that I just make the world go 'round
God knows I feel it too
I'm so in love...with you
[Repeat Chorus]
@nathan4288
Most of my friends know me as the rocker guy. I play metal and rock and 90's acoustic stuff on guitar all the time. But lord knows this song is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. I grew up in love with LFO's tunes. It's funny that I have their cd right next to all my hard rock cd's. My friends give me the weirdest "questionably gay" look and I just smile and laugh. I'm ok with the fact that LFO is cool for people to handle. This is my favorite LFO tune.
@slickrick5596
This is one of their most underrrated songs. But when I first heard this when I bought their cd back in 99, I was like this should be a hit/carrier. And i feel you on being taught of as gay.lol
@gregoryguarino25
Gotta love those 2000’s, 8th and 9th grade TRL vibes!! When life was so simple.... #thankyouLFO
RIP RICH and RIP DEVIN! 🤘🏻
@johnnyq21
R.I.P. Devin Lima, you will be missed, thank you for these classics that are eternal, just like you.
@TheRealPsychoetry
Holy fuck Devin died too!?
@N-xi2zh
krazy@@TheRealPsychoetry
@kyn354
This song is so good. LFO was truly underrated! R.I.P. Rich and Devin
@HeadNtheClouds
R.I.P Devin and Rich! So tragic they both had cancer! It really sucks! LFO were under rated!
Lyte Funky Ones 😝. Summer Girls Forever!
@ashe984
It's really really sad :(
@randomrecognizer3409
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