Loosely Tight is an American hard rock band originally based out of Phoenix… Read Full Bio ↴Loosely Tight is an American hard rock band originally based out of Phoenix, Arizona.

The band came to prominence after taking top honors at the 1979 California World Music Festival held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. More than 2100 bands entered the competition and shared the stage with Cheap Trick, Aerosmith, and Van Halen.

In conjunction with their festival success, the Loosely Tight song "Rough and Tough" was the lead off track for radio station KDKB (93.3 FM)'s 1979 album, Arizona Sounds Volume 3.

After a brief stint with Capitol Records, the band's album Fightin' Society (1981) found release on Star Struck Records.

In 2000, The Arizona Republic named Loosely Tight as #28 in their list of The 100 Best Valley Rock Bands.

The Loosely Tight lineup included Dino Livingston (singer/songwriter/vocalist/guitarist), Mark Lehman (bass), Jr. Lomeli (guitar), and Pat Dixon (drums). The band's manager was Danny Zelisko. Later band members included Bob Hagen (drums), Danny Livingston (bass), and Donnie Mills (bass). Dixon went on to play drums with another Arizona based band, Icon, who recorded albums on both Capitol Records and Atlantic Records.

The songs on Fightin' Society are now controlled by independent record label Fervor Records. The label placed the band's music in various movies, including Paramount Pictures, The Love Guru (2008), Oscilloscope Laboratories, The Messenger (2009), Grindstone Entertainment Group, The Frozen Ground (2013), Bold Films, Stronger (2017), and Universal Pictures, American Made (2017). Loosely Tight's music has also been played on several TV series, including Get Shorty, Red Oaks, The Carrie Diaries, The Neighbors, Blood Drive, and Narcos.

In 2011, Loosely Tight moved to Houston, Texas where Dino Livingston teamed up with bass player Wolff DeLong (former bass player for, most notably, Mean Gene Kelton and Super Chikan and the Fighting Cocks), and drummer, Rick Gomez. Delong and Gomez provided the rhythm section. Livingston continued to write songs and play guitar.

On December 20, 2011, lead singer Dino Livingston died of complications from diabetes.

In 2012, Phoenix New Times chose Loosely Tight's song "Bombs Away" as one of the songs from 1981 which defined Arizona.

Renegade
Loosely Tight Lyrics

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Play the game
Running down that road
Never wait
You gotta shake your load
You're an outlaw
Living for today
A free man
You gotta find your way

Renegade
Renegade
Renegade
Renegade
Running down the road

The waiting
Just around the bend
That law man
Says he's gonna take you in
You're a free man
You're living for today
Giving it all you can
Never give it all away

Renegade
Renegade
Renegade
Renegade
Running down the road

Yeah you're cruising down the road
You're riding high
You gotta shift into gear

All this waiting
Just around the bend
That law man
Says he's gonna take you in
You're a free man
And you're living for today

You give it all you can
Lord you can't give it all away

Renegade
Renegade
Renegade

Renegade
Running down the road

Overall Meaning

The song "Renegade" by Loosely Tight is an anthem that encourages people to live life to the fullest and not to conform to society's rules. The lyrics highlight the importance of breaking free from the shackles of society and living life on your own terms. The lines "Never wait, You gotta shake your load" emphasize the need to take control of one's life and make things happen.

The chorus "Renegade, Renegade, Renegade, Running down the road" is a call to action for listeners to break out of their comfort zones and take risks. The lyrics also touch on the struggle of being a renegade or an outlaw, as the lawman is always just around the bend. However, the song encourages one to keep pushing and never give up.

The overall message of "Renegade" is to live boldly and to own one's decisions. The song paints a picture of a life full of adventure and excitement, and encourages listeners to chase after that kind of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Play the game
Participate in the activity of life

Running down that road
Moving forward through life's journey

Never wait
Don't hesitate to chase your dreams

You gotta shake your load
Let go of your burdens and enjoy life

You're an outlaw
Living life on your own terms

Living for today
Not worrying about the past or future, but living in the present

A free man
Having the freedom to make your own choices

You gotta find your way
Figuring out your own path in life

Renegade
A rebellious, free-spirited person

Renegade
Living life on your own terms

Renegade
Not conforming to society's expectations