Love grew out of the Los Angeles garage band The Grass Roots, changing their name in 1965 to avoid confusion with the P.F. Sloan-managed band of the same name. The band lived communally in Bela Lugosi's former LA residence The Castle, and the house forms the background to the cover of their first two album sleeves.
Love released their eponymous début album in July 1966. This was followed later the same month by the single "Seven and Seven Is/No. Fourteen", neither side of which was included on the album, and which gave the band their only U.S. Billboard top 40 hit.
Love's second album Da Capo was released in January 1967. The album is split between a more conventional first side, featuring 6 tracks (including Seven and Seven is) and a second side featuring just one near twenty-minute track, Revelation.
The band's critical reputation far exceeds the limited success they experienced: their second album to be released in 1967, Forever Changes, is consistently cited by critics as one of the most outstanding albums in the history of rock music. The album features full and complex orchestration throughout, accompanying Lee and MacLean's increasingly elaborate song writing. The album sold poorly in the U.S., reaching #154 on the Billboard charts, although it performed better in some European territories.
Although the band continued to record after Forever Changes, subsequent releases saw frequent large-scale personnel changes, and a move away from the more baroque style of that album towards traditional rock and latterly to soul and funk.
Of the later albums, 1970's False Start is notable for featuring a guest appearance by Jimi Hendrix from one of his last recording sessions.
Lee continued the band until 1975, having lost all the other members to drug problems. He formed other bands called Love (sometimes with former band mate Echols) through the 1990s.
2. Love is also an R'n'B musician based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with Zimbabwean and Malawian roots. His début singles, 'In My Tee' and '3' b/w 'Black Coffee' were released in 2018.
3. The alter ego of Japanese pop singer Ai Otsuka (大塚愛).
4. Former lead singer of disbanded CORE OF SOUL, Fukiko Nakamura's solo work's alias.
5. Love is a Japanese pop/R&B vocal duo, produced by Hiro of Exile's production agency, LDH. They debuted in 2009 with the single "First Love: Love Letter." Their song "Tada Hitotsu no Negai Sae" was certified gold by the RIAJ for 100,000 full-length cellphone downloads.
The band's name comes from the first word in their production company (LDH)'s non-acronym name (Love Dance Happiness).
The band was formed in 2008 by former Paradise Go!! Go!! member Misaki Matsumoto, and quarter Italian Stephanie. The pair met through production agency LDH, when they were given the roles of the two vocalists in a dance performance group called Real Force. When the plans for this unit fell through, the duo formed Love. Both members had been in the entertainment industry for over ten years.
The group's first activity together was releasing a cover of Zone's "Secret Base (Kimi ga Kureta Mono)" as a ringtone (as well as releasing the full version in a special CD attached to the August issue of Gekkan Exile magazine). A year later, the group released their debut single, "First Love: Love Letter," with this cover as a B-side.
The group's songs have been popular through digital markets, with all lead tracks from their singles reaching the top 5 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart (including "Taisetsu na Kimochi" from their debut album Taisetsu na Kimochi which was not released as a physical single).
The duo have had two collaborations with Exile twice: once before their debut on the song "Love, Dream & Happiness" on Exile's compilation album Exile Ballad Best in 2008, and in 2009 Misaki recorded background vocals for Exile's song "If (I Know)" on their album Aisubeki Mirai e.
Signed D.C.
Love Lyrics
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My comedown I'm scared to face
I've pierced my skin again, Lord
No one cares
For me
My soul belongs to the dealer
He keeps my mind as well
No one cares
For me, cares for me
Look out Joe, I'm fallin'
I can't unfold my arms
I've got one foot in the graveyard
No one cares
For me, cares for me
The lyrics to Love's song "Signed D.C." are powerful and emotional, exploring feelings of isolation and despair. The first verse sees the singer admitting to feeling lonely and scared to face their own comedown, which likely refers to a low point in their life or a struggle with addiction. The imagery of piercing their skin suggests self-harm as a coping mechanism. The line "no one cares for me" points to a deep-seated sense of abandonment or neglect.
The second verse reveals that the singer's soul belongs to a dealer, likely a drug dealer who is providing them with the substance that helps them escape their pain. However, the dealer is also in control of the singer's mind, leaving them feeling powerless and dependent. The singer sees themselves as a leecher - someone who takes from others without giving anything back. This reinforces their belief that no one cares for them, as they see themselves as someone who is not worthy of love or support.
The final lines of the song are a cry for help. The singer is falling and unable to move, feeling as though they are already halfway in the grave. They are desperate for someone to care for them, but feel as though they have been left behind.
Overall, the lyrics of "Signed D.C." are a poignant exploration of addiction, loneliness, and the feeling of being unwanted. They showcase Arthur Lee's talent for raw, honest songwriting that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel so lonely
Occasionally, I experience profound isolation and sadness.
My comedown I'm scared to face
I am afraid to confront the negative consequences of my actions and their aftermath.
I've pierced my skin again, Lord
I have self-harmed by cutting my skin, despite the associated pain and risks.
No one cares
I feel neglected and unsupported by those around me; I am alone.
For me
I am the one being ignored and abandoned by others.
My soul belongs to the dealer
I am addicted to drugs, and the dealer controls and consumes my soul.
He keeps my mind as well
The dealer not only influences my body but also my thoughts and emotions.
I play the part of the leecher
In my addiction, I rely on others to provide me with resources and sustenance, feeding on them like a parasite.
Look out Joe, I'm fallin'
I am losing my grip on reality and am in danger of completely unraveling.
I can't unfold my arms
I feel trapped and immobilized, unable to move or escape my situation.
I've got one foot in the graveyard
My drug addiction has taken such a toll on my body that I fear death is a near certainty.
No one cares
As I teeter on the edge of mortality, I still feel alone and neglected.
For me, cares for me
Despite my dire circumstances, nobody is willing to provide the support and care I so desperately need.
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Written by: ARTHUR TAYLOR LEE
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