Originally a covers band playing ballsy renditions of songs like 'Sorry', 'I Need to Know', 'Turn Up Your Radio' and of course their trademark 'Spicks & Specks' they soon developed a large repertoire of catchy originals.
In late 1979 drummer Steve Brabeck resigned and Phil Edwards took his place. After breaking up in July 1981 three of the founding members, the Rooney brothers John & Michael and Tom Watson, reformed with drummer Greg Ohlback & Guilio Mariani in November 1981. By February 1982 Greg & Guilio had left and Phil Edwards returned to play drums. In March 1982 they recorded their first single which was released in July. The double A side single Don't Feel Safe/Last Kiss rapidly sold the 1,000 copies which were pressed. In September 1982 Down Around the Corner was released on the 2UW Homegrown album and in June 1983 this was followed up by another single Ambition backed with Tonight. Down Around the Corner was then released on a Waterfront Records promotional EP in late June 1983.
After several years of intense gigging the band broke up again in February 1984 leaving behind numerous demo tapes and other recordings which to date have not been released.
In 1989 the band reformed with Dale Steedman replacing an unavailable Michael Rooney on bass and Anthony Bautovich rejoining on 2nd guitar. They released The Spell backed with Last Chance on Regular Records and in 1994 the Lonely Hearts called it quits.
Love Comes Quickly
Lonely Hearts Lyrics
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There ain't no easy way out
I wish you were with me
'Cause honey, I always doubt you
Oh, you should have tried to make me want you
I should have tried not to deny you
We could have laughed all night at my apartment
And oh, every time I see you
Death comes quickly
There ain't no easy way out
You can't come with me
But honey, you can always doubt it
And oh, you should have tried to make me want you
I should have tried not to deny you
We could have laughed all night at my apartment
And oh, every time I see you
And it makes me want to, to be near you
And I said, oh, every time I see you
And it makes me want to, to be near you
Oh, I know I should have tried
Tried and come back home to you
'Cause I don't need a desperate situation
To know what to do
Oh, I know I should have tried
Tried and come back home to you
'Cause I don't need a desperate situation
To know what to do
And oh, every time I see you
And it makes me want to, to be near you
And I said, oh, every time I see you
And it makes me want to, to be near you
Lonely Hearts' song Love Comes Quickly is a heartfelt track that captures the feeling of regret and missed opportunities in a romantically intertwined relationship. The lyrics speak of the longing for someone who is not present and the desire to have made different choices in the past. The opening line, "Love comes quickly," suggests the suddenness and intensity of love, and the following lines, "There ain't no easy way out" and "Death comes quickly" indicate the difficulties and uncertainties that come with it.
The singer expresses a wish for the other person to be with them, but also acknowledges their own doubts and skepticism about the relationship. In the lines "You should have tried to make me want you, I should have tried not to deny you," the regret of not pursuing the relationship fully is palpable. However, the possibility of reminiscing and laughing together at the apartment suggests a sign of hope for the future.
The second half of the song continues to echo the pain and regret of missed opportunities, yet ultimately calls for action to be taken. The lines "And it makes me want to, to be near you" reveal the desire for physical and emotional closeness with the other person. The final lines, "Cause I don't need a desperate situation to know what to do," shows that the singer recognizes the importance of not waiting until it's too late to act on their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Love comes quickly
The feeling of love can come on suddenly and unexpectedly
There ain't no easy way out
Love can be difficult and there are no shortcuts
I wish you were with me
The singer desires the company of the person they love
'Cause honey, I always doubt you
The artist has trust issues with their partner
Oh, you should have tried to make me want you
The artist wishes their partner had put more effort into the relationship
I should have tried not to deny you
The singer acknowledges that they may have pushed their partner away
We could have laughed all night at my apartment
The singer envisions a happy, carefree time spent with their partner
And oh, every time I see you
The sight of the person they love elicits strong emotions in the artist
Death comes quickly
Life is fleeting and can end suddenly
You can't come with me
The artist understands that their loved one cannot accompany them in death
But honey, you can always doubt it
Even in death, the singer acknowledges their partner's trust issues
And it makes me want to, to be near you
The sight of the person they love intensifies the artist's desire to be close to them
Oh, I know I should have tried
The singer regrets not making more of an effort in the relationship
Tried and come back home to you
The singer realizes that they should have returned to their partner when they had the chance
'Cause I don't need a desperate situation
The singer recognizes that they don't need a crisis to know what's important
To know what to do
The artist understands what they need to do to find happiness
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