What sets Levitation Room apart from many of their neo-psych contemporaries in the midst of a nation-wide revival that has seen the likes of Tame Impala turning up on modern rock radio and former underdogs turned scene godfathers The Brian Jonestown Massacre consistently sell out 3000+ capacity shows is their 24/7 dedication to their craft. These dudes are not weekend warriors who, come Friday night, throw on their paisley shirts just in time to regurgitate a recycled and inferior product upon the alter of the counter-culture gods of yesteryear before cleaning up in time to re-join the rat race by Monday morning; they walk the walk and talk the talk. Julian Porte supports himself as a street musician, busking various spots around LA. Gabriel works as a free-lance graphic designer, Johnathan teaches drum lessons and to top it all off 2014 saw the guys acquire a home-base in the form of Everydaze Music, a retail store equal parts rehearsal space, vintage clothing shop, and musical instrument depot. Operating as a creativity-driven co-op, the four band mates form the central core of larger collective running day-to-day operations along with several of their friends. Located at the busy intersection of Whittier and Atlantic in East LA, the space has already played host to a number of shows and events and boasts an ever-expanding variety of services and goods.
Though they might have their work cut out for them, Levitation Room shows no signs of diverting from their path anytime soon. In the last few months alone they completed their first-ever west coast tour playing to packed audiences gaining loads of new fans and garnering critical acclaim at every tour stop. The coming months will see their very first self-produced recordings re-issued by Lollipop Records and they are currently hard at work on their first ever full-length album for famous California label Burger Records, also to be written, recorded, and produced by the band themselves. All members remain enthusiastic about the future and if their stalwart dedication to consciousness-expanding music continues to match their work ethic the future should be bright indeed, not only for the band members themselves, but for anyone lucky enough to be along for the ride with them.
-Christopher Diers
Loved
Levitation Room Lyrics
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Trying so hard to play the game
As if their fortunes can be claimed
And taken with them to the grave
But all I want is to be loved
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
I see those people can be changed
To a life that hostile aim
But then one day they realized
That they did not live their own lies
But all I want is to be loved
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
In Levitation Room's song "Loved", the lyrics express a desire for something simple yet elusive - love. The first verse observes that most people seem to be caught up in the game of life, trying hard to amass wealth and success, as if these things can be taken with them to the grave. However, the singer expresses a yearning for something deeper and more meaningful - to be loved. Love, in this context, is a pure and unadulterated longing that transcends all other pursuits in life.
The second verse acknowledges that people can change their ways and embrace a more hostile, mercenary lifestyle. However, the singer suggests that such people eventually discover that they have been living a lie, and come to regret the path they have chosen. The lyrics juxtapose this with the singer's own desire for love, which remains a constant despite the changes and challenges of life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Loved" seem to convey a sense of longing and melancholy, a desire for something pure and genuine in the midst of a world that often seems to value only material success and achievement.
Line by Line Meaning
I see most people are the same
The singer observes that many individuals conform to societal norms and standards.
Trying so hard to play the game
Many individuals put forth great effort to fit in and succeed in society.
As if their fortunes can be claimed
People act as though they can attain wealth and success simply by conforming to expectations.
And taken with them to the grave
However, in reality, material possessions are left behind and not taken to the afterlife.
But all I want is to be loved
The artist's ultimate desire is to receive genuine affection from others.
Love, love, love
Love is the most important thing in life to the singer and is repeated to emphasize its significance.
I see those people can be changed
The singer recognizes that individuals can change and break away from societal norms.
To a life that hostile aim
However, societal expectations can lead individuals to live a life that is not true to their desires or needs.
But then one day they realized
At some point, these individuals come to the realization that they are not living a fulfilling life.
That they did not live their own lies
They acknowledge that they have been living a facade in order to fit in, but want to be true to themselves.
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