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.
Don't Be A Fool
Loose Ends Lyrics
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I believe in dreams, don't you
We all need something to hold on to
Analyze the situation
You have got to take control
Do the best in what you think you know
You've got to tell yourself
There's more to life than you know
Don't give up the fight
Take one day at a time
You've just got to have hope, so
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Sort your life out
Sleepless nights, hallucinations
Can't get up, the day is through
Here's the night, the stars they look at you
Puff the magic dragon's got you
Locked into his highs and lows
Then you find it harder to break through
You've got to tell yourself
Try and you will progress
There's more to life than you know
Don't give up the fight
Take one day at a time
You've just got to have hope, so
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Sort your life out
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
Sort your life out
Sort your life out
Sort your life out
The lyrics of Loose Ends song Don't Be A Fool can be interpreted as a motivational and inspirational message urging listeners not to give up on their dreams and to take control of their lives. The first verse highlights the importance of believing in dreams and holding on to them. The second verse alludes to the struggles that one may face along the way, such as sleepless nights and hallucinations, but emphasizes the need to keep pushing forward, taking one day at a time, and having hope.
The chorus repeats the message, warning against throwing away or wasting one's life and urging listeners to sort their lives out. The phrase "puff the magic dragon's got you locked into his highs and lows" is a reference to the children's folk song "Puff, the Magic Dragon," which has been interpreted as a song about smoking marijuana. The use of this reference could be interpreted as a subtle warning against drug use.
Overall, the song is a call to action for listeners to take control of their lives, overcome their obstacles, and pursue their dreams, rather than giving up and wasting their potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreams are dreams and they do come true
Dreams are an important part of our lives and they can become a reality if we work hard enough.
I believe in dreams, don't you
Believing in our dreams gives us the motivation needed to achieve them.
We all need something to hold on to
Having something to believe in is essential to finding purpose and meaning in life.
Analyze the situation
It's important to assess and understand the situation before taking action.
You have got to take control
Taking initiative and control over our lives is necessary to make positive changes.
Do the best in what you think you know
We should do our best with the knowledge and skills we possess, regardless of how limited they may be.
You've got to tell yourself
Self-talk can be a powerful tool in building confidence and overcoming obstacles.
Try and you will progress
Persistence and effort are key to making progress in life.
There's more to life than you know
Life has many possibilities and opportunities beyond what we can currently see or imagine.
Don't give up the fight
Perseverance and determination are necessary to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
Take one day at a time
Breaking down goals into manageable steps helps make progress more achievable.
You've just got to have hope, so
Hope is a necessary ingredient in overcoming adversity and achieving success.
Don't be a fool, don't throw your life away
It's important to make wise choices and take responsibility for one's actions to avoid squandering one's life.
Don't be a fool, don't waste your life away
We should use our time and effort wisely and purposefully to create a meaningful life.
Sort your life out
It's important to take inventory and make positive changes to our lives in order to achieve our goals.
Sleepless nights, hallucinations
Struggles and difficulties in life can lead to physical and mental exhaustion.
Can't get up, the day is through
Feeling defeated or overwhelmed can lead to lack of motivation and productivity.
Here's the night, the stars they look at you
Taking time to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world can help in finding hope and motivation.
Puff the magic dragon's got you
Feeling trapped by addiction or negative behaviors can make it harder to progress in life.
Locked into his highs and lows
The constant cycle of highs and lows that come with addiction can be very difficult to break free from.
Then you find it harder to break through
Addiction and other negative behaviors can make it even harder to make positive changes and achieve goals.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL MCINTOSH, TREVOR JACOBS, KENNY NICHOLAS, PHILIP LINTON, SUNAY SULETMAN
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