1. One of… Read Full Bio ↴There is at least three bands / artists called Loose Ends.
1. One of the top British dance and urban contemporary trios in the early 1980s, Loose Ends formed in London, United Kingdom. They were originally called Loose End and included Carl McIntosh, Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol. Virgin signed them in 1981, and their début was written by Chris and Eddie Amoo. The group changed its name to Loose Ends in 1983 and signed with MCA in America in 1984. Their single 'Hanging on a String (Contemplating)' topped the R&B charts in 1985, and they repeated that achievement in 1986 with 'Slow Down'. Their last hit was 'Watching You' in 1988, which reached number two. The group shuffled its line-up in 1990 for the release of the album, Look How Long, with McIntosh now joined by Linda Carriere and Sunay Suleyman. McIntosh also produced several artists, notably Caron Wheeler.
2. Formed in Bexley Heath, Kent, United Kingdom, in late 1963, Loose Ends were led by singer Alan Marshall. By the time they landed a semi-residency at the Mayfair club, The Scotch of St. James (in February 1966) the group had signed to Decca. A July 1966 début single ('Send The People Away' b/w 'I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore') while the group's soulful rendition of George Harrison's 'Taxman' curiously came out on 5 August 1966, the same day The Beatles' version came out on their 'Revolver' LP. The band fell apart in the autumn of 1966. Marshall assembled a new Loose Ends (with the aid of a Croydon band called The Subjects), while keyboardist Roy Davies and bassist Dave Collman formed a rival line-up, almost inevitably called New Loose Ends.
3. Loose Ends was an early / mid 1980s influenced hardcore punk band from central New Jersey, NJ. United States. Their first EP, 'Cut Loose', was released in 2011.
Be Thankful
Loose Ends Lyrics
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She said all good men will go to Heaven
She said that?
If your thankful for what you got
Oooo, Ooooo, ohhhh, ohhhhh ohhhh
Hard times come around for everyone
But not everybody could call it love
Its a story I got know knoooow
So oh perfectly I made a plan of how life should be
Mmm, mmm, mmm But how so many try to beez
Life has got to lead for I could see mmmmmmm
Mama she always told me be thankful for what you got (What I got say)
Don't worry when things get lonely (Please say) solid state of mind
I never had the inclination to give myself a situation
I rather be at the top of life's tree
I've always been on shaky ground
Knowing quite what I found with the fate of dreams that's me
No, no way no how I cant give up on my life no
But I only know few too weeks I got
to find my way to a brighter day yeah
Mama she always told me be thankful for what you got (What I got say)
Don't worry when things get lonely (Please say) solid state of mind
Mama she always told me be thankful for what you got (What I got say)
Don't worry when things get lonely (Please say) solid state of mind
Sax: Please say
When love (Nobody) just cant take no more
(Nobody) Wooo! hang on love (Nobody) hang on Mama
(Nobody)Mm my Mama said to me,
(Nobody) my mama said to me, mama said to me
(Nobody)
(Nobody) Mama (Nobody) she always told me
you need to find (Nobody) a guiding light ohhh
(Nobody) Since we're in this state (Nobody) of mind oooooo!
(Nobody)
(Nobody)
(Nobody) You see my mama she always told me
(Nobody)
The song "Be Thankful" by Loose Ends tells a story about the importance of being grateful and having a solid state of mind, even during hard times. The lyrics begin with a reference to a conversation between Jane and her mother, who tells her all good men will go to Heaven if they are thankful for what they have. The chorus repeats the message that Jane's mother always told her, to be thankful and maintain a solid state of mind.
The song goes on to acknowledge that hard times come to everyone, but not everyone has the ability to approach it with a loving mindset. The lyrics suggest that something has to give when you work hard to live, and that there is a story to be told. The singer then talks about their own plans for how they thought life should be, but how many people try to be something they're not. The singer acknowledges that life has to lead the way in order for them to see the path more clearly.
Throughout the song, the singer talks about their struggles to find their way in life, but also their determination to not give up on themselves. The repeated refrain from Jane's mother to be thankful and have a solid state of mind serves as a reminder to stay focused on what's important and not get lost in the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Jane what did ma say?
Asking a conversational question to Jane about what their mother had taught them
She said all good men will go to Heaven
Their mother had taught them that righteous people are rewarded with Heaven after death
If your thankful for what you got
Being grateful for what they have is an important aspect of their mother's teachings
Hard times come around for everyone
Challenging situations are an inevitable part of life and affect everyone
But not everybody could call it love
Not everyone can see the positive side of difficult times and appreciate them as learning experiences
Somethings got give when you work so hard to live
Sacrifices have to be made to sustain a livelihood, even with hard work
Its a story I got know knoooow
One's life experiences and struggles are unique to them and define their personal story
So oh perfectly I made a plan of how life should be
They had imagined an ideal plan for their life
But how so many try to beez
People try to copy others and follow social norms, making their own path of life difficult
Life has got to lead for I could see mmmmmmm
They believe that life needs to present situations to them to provide them with a perspective and guide them
Mama she always told me be thankful for what you got (What I got say)
Their mother has always emphasized being grateful for what they have and not taking it for granted
Don't worry when things get lonely (Please say) solid state of mind
They have been taught to focus on maintaining a positive and stable mentality even in difficult situations
I never had the inclination to give myself a situation
They never wanted to put themselves in difficult situations knowingly
I rather be at the top of life's tree
They aspire to be successful and have control over their life
I've always been on shaky ground
They have had uncertain and unstable experiences in life
Knowing quite what I found with the fate of dreams that's me
They have pursued their dreams and stayed true to them despite uncertainty
No, no way no how I cant give up on my life no
Giving up is not an option as they have high determination and perseverance
But I only know few too weeks I got
Being uncertain about the future with limited time left
to find my way to a brighter day yeah
Hoping to find a positive outcome in the near future
When love (Nobody) just cant take no more
When life becomes too challenging and love cannot sustain a person anymore
(Nobody) Wooo! hang on love (Nobody) hang on Mama
Hanging on to love and their mother's teachings for support
(Nobody)Mm my Mama said to me,
Continuing to rely on their mother's advice
(Nobody) my mama said to me, mama said to me
Reiterating the significance of their mother's teachings
(Nobody) Mama (Nobody) she always told me
Their mother's teachings have been ingrained deeply in their mind
you need to find (Nobody) a guiding light ohhh
They need to find something to guide them and provide them with motivation
(Nobody) Since we're in this state (Nobody) of mind oooooo!
Their current mindset and situation is challenging and uncertain
Writer(s): NICHOL STEVE ORLANDO, SENDALL PETERS JANE EUGENE, MCINTOSH CARL GLADSTONE
Contributed by Sebastian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.