The band was formed in 1997 by singer Kumi (born April 11, 1976 in Chiba Prefecture) and guitarist Naoki Sato (born July 21, 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture), while studying at Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo. They signed with label Victor in 1999.
Their first album, The Greatest Hits, sold over two million copies. Their second album Love Psychedelic Orchestra, released in January 2001, sold 690,000 copies.
They have released four albums since, the last one was Golden Grapefruit, in 2007, and compilation album THIS IS LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, in June 2008.
Style
Stylistically, Love Psychedelico is highly reminiscent of the British Invasion of the late 60s, both members having cited The Beatles and Led Zeppelin as influences, though the influence of American folk and blues are also present (Kumi having claimed Janis Joplin and Sheryl Crow, and Sato Bob Dylan, as influences). To pay tribute to their influences, Love Psychedelico sometimes borrow song titles from the bands that influence them.
Kumi's lyrics are a mix of English and Japanese. Kumi often attributes her skilfulness in the English language to spending much of her early childhood in San Francisco.
Discography
Singles
* LADY MADONNA - (21 April 2000)
* Your Song - (5 July 2000)
* Last Smile - (1 November 2000)
* Free World - (23 May 2001)
* I will be with you - (7 November 2001)
* Hadaka no Osama - (24 July 2002)
* I am waiting for you - (22 January 2003)
* My last fight - (5 November 2003)
* fantastic world - (8 December 2004)
* Right now - (16 June 2005)
* Aha! (All We Want) - (28 June 2006)
Albums
* THE GREATEST HITS (11 January 2001) - #1
* LOVE PSYCHEDELICO ORCHESTRA (9 January 2002) - #1
* LOVE PSYCHEDELICO III (25 February 2004) - #2
* EARLY TIMES (9 February 2005) (best-of compilation) - #1
* LIVE PSYCHEDELICO (22 March 2006) #33
* GOLDEN GRAPEFRUIT (27 June 2007)
* THIS IS LOVE PSYCHEDELICO (18 June 2008) (1st US-release)
* Abbot Kinney (13 January 2010)
DVD
* THE FILM 1999.12-2002.05 (21 November 2002)
* THE FILM 1999.12-2002.05 (22 September 2004)
* IN CONCERT AT BUDOKAN (07 December 2005)
* GOLDEN GRAPEFRUIT BOX (18 June 2008)
Unchained
LOVE PSYCHEDELICO Lyrics
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Everyone is watching you
See there different lights
Something lies behind
Mean words, sudden move
The patient time is waving you
See there sign of none
Ah-yeah ah-yeah
Figure them out in the shape of mind
Catch the sight, step inside
Throw in, hide them out
Don't touch a thing for a while
Vacant eyes, frighten mind
Your mouth doesn't move but, in your ears
See there different lights
Something is calling you
Oh, what would you do?
When you freeze and could not move
Oh, how would it be?
To feel like all alone in the crowd
Oh, what would you do?
When you freeze and could not move
Oh, how would it be like?
Be like unchained
You don't know why
But, you got a feeling
It's alright
Unchained on your right
It's alright
Well, there on your mind
Everything is warning you
Go for different lights
Something must be there
Second cry, signals in some honest mind
Stay for a while, go for a while
See there sign of none
You get the feeling of fear
Oh, what would you do?
When you hear the voices inside of you
Oh, how would you like?
What is going on in your mind
Oh, what would you do?
When you hear the voices inside of you
Oh, how would it be like?
Oh, what would you do?
When you hear the voices inside of you
Oh, how would it be?
Be unchained
On your right
But, you got a feeling
It's alright
Be like unchanged
Once in a while
You got a feeling
You feel alright
It's alright
"Unchained" by LOVE PSYCHEDELICO is a song that speaks to the feeling of being trapped and unable to move forward. The lyrics describe a situation where someone is being watched by others, and they are acutely aware of the scrutiny. The use of different lights and signals adds to the tension, and the feeling of being isolated in a crowd. The lyrics suggest that the person is frozen and can't move, but there is something inside them calling out. The song encourages the person to break free from the constraints that are holding them back, to be unchained and to step into the light.
The song speaks to the universal desire to be free and to feel in control of our lives. The lyrics suggest that we are not alone in this feeling, and that there is something calling out to us, urging us forward. The song uses repetition to emphasize the feeling of being chained or trapped, and the use of different lights and signals adds to the sense of confusion and ambiguity. The lyrics suggest that we can break free from these feelings by stepping into the light, and that there is a sense of hope and freedom waiting for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, there on your right
You are being watched on the right side
Everyone is watching you
People are observing your every move
See there different lights
There are various aspects to what's happening
Something lies behind
Something is hidden or not easily seen
Mean words, sudden move
There is a possibility of aggression or hostility
The patient time is waving you
Time is slowly passing and waiting for your next move
See there sign of none
There is nothing indicating what will happen next
But, something is calling you
You feel drawn towards something or someone
Ah-yeah ah-yeah
Repeating sounds to convey a vague emotion
Figure them out in the shape of mind
Try to analyze and interpret the situation
Catch the sight, step inside
Observe and try to understand before taking any action
Throw in, hide them out
Try to ignore or hide your feelings
Don't touch a thing for a while
Avoid taking action until you have a better understanding
Vacant eyes, frighten mind
Looking scared, uncertain or lost
Your mouth doesn't move but, in your ears
You hear something you can't express or communicate
See there different lights
There are multiple perspectives to the same situation
Something is calling you
You feel drawn or attracted towards something
Oh, what would you do?
Rhetorical question about making a difficult decision
When you freeze and could not move
When you feel paralyzed or uncertain to act
Oh, how would it be?
Rhetorical question about imagining a different scenario
To feel like all alone in the crowd
The feeling of being isolated or disconnected despite being surrounded by others
Be like unchained
To be free from the fear or uncertainty
You don't know why
Not understanding the reason behind the feeling of freedom
But, you got a feeling
Feeling the sense of liberation
It's alright
Everything is okay
On your mind
Something you are thinking about or concerned with
Everything is warning you
You feel like there are hidden threats or dangers
Go for different lights
Try to seek out different perspectives or opportunities
Something must be there
Believing that there is a purpose or reason for what's happening
Second cry, signals in some honest mind
The possibility of hearing something more meaningful beneath the surface
Stay for a while, go for a while
Feeling conflicted or unsure about whether to stay or leave
You get the feeling of fear
Feeling scared or concerned
When you hear the voices inside of you
Feeling like there are internal conflicts or doubts
What is going on in your mind
Wondering about the thoughts or emotions you are experiencing
Be unchained
To be free from the doubts or uncertainties
Once in a while
Occasionally, but not all the time
You got a feeling
Feeling certain or convinced about something
You feel alright
Feeling content or satisfied
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