1) LEISURE is a band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists with the name Leisure:
1) LEISURE is a band from New Zealand that launched on SoundCloud in 2015 with 'Got It Bad.' https://soundcloud.com/theleisurecollective
Made up of five independently talented and successful members who were looking for a new creative outlet unconstrained by over-thinking, over-planning, and excessive control; LEISURE are an anomaly in the music industry. This unusual melting-pot of contributions means LEISURE is greater than the sum of its parts, each member bringing different influences from 70s funk, to 90s rap and R&B, all the way to dance music from the early 2000s. Each member also brings a different skill set – strong pop song writing sensibilities, experimental production techniques, and the talent to mix and master their own work.
Having amassed over 60 million streams on their debut album, which entered at #2 in the NZ charts, they have built a rabid fan following that has seen their very occasional live shows sell out and become the stuff of legends – recently performing their debut, backed by the 72-piece Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, to a sold-out Auckland Town Hall.
Their music has become a staple in the sync world, they have collaborated with hip-hop star, Goldlink, and have now signed globally to US / UK record label Nettwerk for their forthcoming album.
Their self-titled debut album release was critically acclaimed and with their sophomore album complete, fans worldwide continue to connect with their manifesto of living the good life, and their over-riding code to “keep things LEISURE”.
2) Leisure is a band from Boston, MA consisting of Jed Rouhana, Sam Hamad, and Chris Link. The three members played in bands together since High School. In 2010, they gave a demo CD to JR White of the San Francisco band Girls, during one of Girls' Boston shows. The CD included "It's Alright (On The Suez Canal)". White subsequently invited Leisure to open on their US tour. After touring, Leisure began work on their debut album "Plastic Soul", which they self-produced. The album is set to be released in 2012. More information can be found on their official website,www.leisureofficial.com and facebook page, www.facebook.com/leisuremusic
3) Leisure featured Middle Class Rut hitmakers Zack Lopez and Sean Stockham and a rotating cast of singers. The earliest incarnation of the band, which included D. Scott Sault, who would later front the short-lived Atlantic Records act Quitter, self-released an EP, Polygraph Alliance, in 1999. After Sault's departure the band briefly included Die Trying (Island) frontman Jassen Jensen. The band eventually landed a deal with Dreamworks, then fronted by Darren, and, shortly thereafter, at least briefly, ex-Hotwire frontman Rus Martin stepped in. The band's one and only national tour was opening for CKY. No word on if an album was ever completed, though several demos, some more impressive ("Deathtrap") than others, do exist.
4) Leisure was formed 1998 in New York City. They play non-Britpop and sing about faith, hope and love. Drew sings/play guitar, Peter plays keys/sings, Steve plays bass and Ted plays guitar/sings. They had recorded 2 EP’s (Occasional Music 1.0 & 2.0) with SoundOptik (Ryan Adams, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion), Jesse Sprinkle (Poor Old Lu, Serene UK, Starflyer 59) and Andrew D. Prickett (The Violet Burning, Cush, The Prayer Chain). Their music can be heard on XM Satellite Radio.
5) Leisure is still a young band but has some experience however. Formed in November 2004 with the idea of playing only covers. In view of the result of exalting rehearsals, the band decided quickly, under the impulse of Francois, the bands songwriter, to create a set entirely made of their own compositions. The band chose clearly its style, under the British influence and sensitive to each decade (from The Beatles, the Kinks to The Libertines as well as Oasis). Leisure is made up of five members : a drummer with a heavy strike (Nessim, 23), a bassist who gives a certain feminine touch to the band (Coralie, 19), a rhythmical thorough guitarist (Nicolas, 22), a soloist gifted guitarist (Francois, 21) and a charismatic singer (Siamack, 20). The year 2005 has meant toil for the band, accumulating compositions and hours of intensive rehearsals. The band performed at that time in the main venues of Bordeaux, like lInca, lAssonette, la Centrale and some open air gigs like the participation to the festival « Tête de lArt ». At the end of the year, Leisure recorded his first demo called « Shoots in the Streets », recorded and mixed by Kim, produced by the band itself and containing five of their songs played live. The year 2006 is promising for the band which had the honor to play in renowned places such as lHeretic et le SonArt, still improving their set on stage and their compositions. They were also broadcasted several times on radios, like Radio Sauvagine (94.9 FM). After having had the ambition to be known in Bordeaux, the band thinks of exporting itself little by little in whole France.
Take It To The Top
Leisure Lyrics
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Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Oh, I spent too much time working on you
I want to let go and start all over again
Make you my friend
All I need
All I want
Motivation
Motivation
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Oh, I don't have no time that I can lose
I been here a while and nothing's new
I love her, I want to return
To a time when this was something
I had to learn
All I need
All I want
Motivation
Motivation
Let's take it to the top
(I want to feel it
I want to go back
I want to know you)
Let's take it to the top
(I want to feel it
I want to go back
I want to know you)
Let's take it to the top
(I want to feel it
I want to go back
I want to know you)
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
Let's take it to the top
In "Take It to The Top" by LEISURE, the lyrics refer to a desire to reignite a relationship and return to a time where the connection was new and exciting. The repetitive chorus, "Let's take it to the top," can be interpreted as the desire to push the relationship to its fullest potential. The singer expresses their frustration with the time they've spent trying to make things work and their longing to start over again. They want to be friends with their partner again and return to a time when things were simpler.
The second verse is more introspective, with the singer acknowledging that they've been in the relationship for a long time and nothing seems to have changed. They love their partner but want to go back to when they were learning about each other, when everything was fresh and exciting. The phrase "All I need, all I want, motivation" perhaps suggests a desire for a renewed sense of drive towards the relationship.
Overall, the song is about wanting to breathe life back into a stagnant or fading relationship. It's a sentiment that many people can relate to - the yearning to recapture the magic of early love and reignite the spark in a relationship that has grown stale.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take it to the top
Let's strive for greatness and success.
Let's take it to the top
Let's aim to be the best we can be.
Let's take it to the top
Let's set our sights high and pursue excellence.
Let's take it to the top
Let's not settle for mediocrity, let's aim for the top.
Oh, I spent too much time working on you
I invested a lot of time and energy into this, but now I realize it's time to move on.
I want to let go and start all over again
I desire a fresh start and a new beginning in this situation.
Make you my friend
I want to establish a friendly relationship with you and let go of any negativity.
Get back to that time when we just began
I want to go back to the beginning when things were simple and enjoyable.
All I need
I don't need much to achieve success and happiness.
All I want
My desire is to be successful and happy.
Motivation
I need motivation to achieve my goals.
Motivation
I need motivation to keep me focused and driven.
Oh, I don't have no time that I can lose
I can't afford to waste any more time on this.
I been here a while and nothing's new
I've been stuck in the same situation for too long with no progress.
I love her, I want to return
I care about this situation and want to fix it.
To a time when this was something
To a time when things were better and more meaningful.
I had to learn
I need to go back and apply the lessons I learned from the past.
I want to feel it
I want to experience the joy and satisfaction of success.
I want to go back
I want to revisit a time when things were better and more enjoyable.
I want to know you
I want to connect with you on a deeper level and build a strong relationship.
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SALt
This song is such 🔥 ! Got it on repeat ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥💫🌱🦋🎇🎆🚀🎶🦋🌱💫
Артём Ш.
Can’t stop listening it on repeat 🤪
Meep meep
just discovered this group seconds ago. IDK who they are but they sound pretty damn awesome (:
AJ designs
these guys will be awesome to see live!
Leopold Vanwetswinkel
everything you guys do it's awesome! can't wait for more stuff to come!
Morsy
This is insane!!!!!!! Super good song
Tell Empress
Another awesome track...damn! Hope you been shining up your shoes boys, you're gonna be so big. Take it To The Top!
nicki minaj
que temazo
Jesse Butler
This is totally awesome LC...excellent.
billie
I want Leisure all to myself :'( That's how precious they are.