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.
Stay Away
Love Lyrics
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I don't know why I'd - rather be dead than cool
I don't know why - every line ends in rhyme
I don't know why - less is more, love is blind
I don't know why
Stay
Stay away (x3)
Give an inch, take a smile
I don't know why - throw it out and keep it in
I don't know why - have to have poison skin
I don't know why
Stay
Stay away (x3)
I don't why (x2)
Stay
Stay away (x3)
Monkey see, monkey do
I don't know why I'd - rather be dead than cool
I don't know why - every line ends in rhyme
I don't know why - less is more, love is blind
I don't know why
Stay
Stay away (x3)
I don't know why (x2)
Stay
Stay away (x3)
Stay away (x5)
God is gay
The lyrics of Love's song, Stay Away, convey a sense of confusion and rebellion against conformity. The first verse establishes the theme of imitating others, represented by the phrase "monkey see, monkey do". The singer then questions why they would choose death over being "cool", indicating a rejection of societal expectations. The following lines express a dissatisfaction with the use of rhyming in lyrics and a belief that "less is more" and "love is blind" - perhaps a rejection of clichéd romantic themes.
The chorus, with its repeated plea to "Stay away", could be interpreted as a warning to those who try to impose their expectations on the singer, or as an attempt to distance themselves from societal pressures more generally. The second verse continues this theme of rejecting societal norms, with a criticism of the fickleness of fashion and a suggestion that even when something is thrown out, it is still kept inside. The final line, "have to have poison skin", indicates a mistrust of the superficiality of appearance-based judgments.
Overall, the song seems to be a rejection of the constraints of society and the pressure to conform. The repeated refrain of "Stay away" suggests a desire to be free of those expectations and to live life on one's own terms, even if it means being seen as "uncool". The use of rhyme in the lyrics may be seen as a nod to the very conventions the song is critiquing, as if to say "look, I can do it too, but that doesn't mean I have to like it".
Line by Line Meaning
Monkey see, monkey do
People tend to follow others blindly without much thought or discernment. This can lead to behavior that is not in line with their true selves.
I don't know why I'd - rather be dead than cool
It is puzzling why some people would rather die than be uncool. It indicates an obsession with fitting in and being perceived as trendy or stylish.
I don't know why - every line ends in rhyme
It is inexplicable why so many songs and poems follow a strict rhyme scheme. It suggests that creativity is constrained by the need to conform to established structures.
I don't know why - less is more, love is blind
It is unclear why people believe that less is more, or that love is blind to faults and imperfections. This can lead to oversimplification or idealization of relationships which can ultimately be harmful.
Stay
Stay away (x3)
The repeated refrain of 'Stay away' implies a desire to keep a safe distance from negative influences or harmful behavior.
Give an inch, take a smile
This line suggests that people are willing to compromise their own happiness or wellbeing in order to please others.
I don't know why - fashion shits, fashion style
It is unclear why people place so much importance on fashion trends and styles, which often change rapidly and have little real-world impact or value.
I don't know why - throw it out and keep it in
It is difficult to understand why people dispose of things that are still useful or valuable, while keeping emotions or thoughts bottled up inside.
I don't know why - have to have poison skin
It is unclear why some people strive to be toxic or harmful to others, rather than nurturing healthy relationships and environments.
I don't why (x2)
This line signifies confusion or bewilderment about certain behaviors or attitudes.
Stay
This alone signifies a desire for stability or safety.
Stay away (x3)
This repeated refrain again emphasizes the desire to keep harmful influences or behaviors at a distance.
God is gay
This final line serves as a provocative statement that challenges traditional beliefs and conceptions about religion and sexuality.
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NoahRole
Your heart isn’t glass-don’t shatter it
Your skin isn’t a book-don’t judge it
Your life isn’t a movie - don’t end it
Your neck isn’t a shirt- don’t hang it
Your body isn’t paper - don’t cut it
Stay strong ❤️
Part 3:
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do
Your life isn’t trash don’t throw it away
Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.
This was the last part see you soon❤
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@-kimsnail
Things to live for :
- The sky
- Road trips
- The city at 5am
- Quite nights
- Raindrops on your skin
- Movie nights
- Warm showers
- The first bite of your favorite meal
- All kinds of flowers
- The shape of clouds
- Trees
- Birds and Butterflies
- THE FIRST TIME OF EVERYTHING!
- Your bed after a long day
- City lights
- Sunsets
- Sunrises
- Waking up after a good nap
- The sea
- Working hard on something you really want
- Praying and wishing
- Bookstores
- The smell of popcorn in theaters
- Delicious food
- Old coffeeshops
- The feeling you get after buying new clothes
- Rainy roads
- Empty streets
- When you cry because of laughing too hard
- Nature
- Music
- Random dancing
- Concerts
- People smiling at you
- Packing for a vacation
- Happy dreams
- A cup of warm drink when you feel cold
- Falling leaves at Autumn
- The stars
- The moon
- Long walks
- Having your own place as you like
- The smell of coffee
- Yourself.
Maybe you feel sad and stuck right now, but you're still breathing, you have more time, and there's always a chance to experience everything.
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@ryanvandort1704
“Suicide doesn’t end the pain, it just shifts it to someone else”
1. We would miss u
2. U are lucky enough to be alive in the first place, don’t throw it all away
3. Ur family and friends will miss u
4. U are worth more than what u think
5. It does get better, believe it or not, but it does
6. God loves u
7. U are on this earth for a reason
8. U have a purpose
9. U will look back in the future and be so thankful u didn’t suicide
10. Ur family will be devastated.
Ur much better alive than dead. There are ppl u can talk to. If u are being bullied, don’t let the bullies win. There’s no point killing urself. The best thing u can do is be a good person and help others. Think about how ur family and friends would feel. Would u rather horribly affect ur families lives, or spend time with them. There’s always a better option.
If ur thinking about killing urself, Me and everyone else are begging u, pls don’t. There’s always a better way! We believe in u! 💗
@BMGO_crystalROYAL
Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
Yeah i don't wanna fall asleep i don't wanna pass away i been thinking of our future cause l'll never see those days i don't know why this has happened but i probably deserve it
I tried to do my best but you know that I'm not perfect i been praying for forgiveness, you been praying for my health when i leave this earth, hoping you'll find someone else cause yeah, we still young there so much we haven't done
Getting married start a family, watch your husband with his son i wish it could be me, but i won't make it of this bed i hope i go to heaven, so yeah i see you once again
My life was kinda short, but i got so many blessings happy you were mine, it sucks that it's all ending
Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
And i don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
Im happy that you're here with me, I'm sorry if i tear up when me and you were younger you would always make me chear up taking goofy videos while waking through the park
You would jump into my arms every time you heard a bark cuddle in your sheets, sang with me sound asleep and sneek out through your kitchen at exactly 1:03
Sunday went to church, on Mondays watched a movie soon you'll be alone, sorry that you have loss me.
Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
And i, don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
Don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
And i, don't stay awake for too long Don't go to bed l'll make a cup of coffee for your head it'll get you up and going out of bed
✨️peace out✌🏼✨️
@paldenwangmo6163
100 reasons to stay alive:
1. to make your parents proud
2. to conquer your fears
3. to see your family again
4. to see your favourite artist live
5. to listen to music again
6. to experience a new culture
7. to make new friends
8. to inspire
9. to have your own children
10. to adopt your own pet
11. to make yourself proud
12. to meet your idols
13. to laugh until you cry
14. to feel tears of happiness
15. to eat your favourite food
16. to see your siblings grow
17. to pass school
18. to get tattoo
19. to smile until your cheeks hurt
20. to meet your internet friends
21. to find someone who loves you like you deserve
22. to eat ice cream on a hot day
23. to drink hot chocolate on a cold day
24. to see untouched snow in the morning
25. to see a sunset that sets the sky on fire
26. to see stars light up the sky
27. to read a book that changes your life
28. to see the flowers in the spring
29. to see the leaves change from green to brown
30. to travel abroad
31. to learn a new language
32. to learn to draw
33. to tell others your story in the hopes of helping them
34. Puppy kisses.
35. Baby kisses (the open mouthed kind when they smack their lips on your cheek).
36. Swear words and the release you feel when you say them.
37. Trampolines.
38. Ice cream.
39. Stargazing.
40. Cloud watching.
41. Taking a shower and then sleeping in clean sheets.
42. Receiving thoughtful gifts.
43. “I saw this and thought of you."
44. The feeling you get when someone you love says, “I love you."
45. The relief you feel after crying.
46. Sunshine.
47. The feeling you get when someone is listening to you/giving you their full attention.
48. Your future wedding.
49. Your favorite candy bar.
50. New clothes.
51. Witty puns.
52. Really good bread.
53. Holding your child in your arms for the first time.
54. Completing a milestone (aka going to college, graduating college, getting married, getting your dream job.)
55. The kind of dreams where you wake up and can’t stop smiling.
56. The smell before and after it rains
57. The sound of rain against a rooftop.
58. The feeling you get when you’re dancing.
59. The person (or people) that mean the most to you. Stay alive for them.
60. Trying out new recipes.
61. The feeling you get when your favorite song comes on the radio.
62. The rush you get when you step onto a stage.
63. You have to share your voice and talents and knowledge with the world because they are so valuable.
64.Breakfast in bed.
65. Getting a middle seat in the movie theater.
66. Breakfast for dinner (because it’s so much better at night than in the morning).
67. Pray (if you are religious)
68. Forgiveness.
69. Water balloon fights.
70. New books by your favorite authors.
71. Fireflies.
72. Birthdays.
73. Realizing that someone loves you.
74. Spending the day with someone you
85. Being wrapped up in a warm bed.
86. Someone’s skin against yours.
87. Holding hands.
88. The kind of hugs when you can feel a weight being lifted off your shoulders. The kind of hug where your breath syncs with the other person’s, and you feel like the only two people in the world.
89. Singing off key with your best friends.
90. Road trips.
91. Spontaneous adventures.
92. The feeling of sand beneath your toes.
93. The feeling when the first ocean wave rolls up and envelops your toes and ankles and knees.
94. Thunderstorms.
95. Your first (or hundredth) trip to Disneyland.
96. The taste of your favorite food.
97. The child-like feeling you get on Christmas morning.
98. The day when everything finally goes your way.
99. Compliments and praise.
100. to look on this moment in 10 years time and realise you did it.
Ps : Never forget you are a beatiful person 💕 Life is so beatiful so live, live like no one else exist, live for yourself, don't care of bad people, you are strong, i love you 🫶🏼
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@briellerecore3532
Play love you got a little of your guys's song I will play it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again
@alexduck4187
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@davidlemub4411
Super cute song🥰🥺
@-S0URBUGZ-
I listened to the words and realised this song was about suicide... or cancer, or somthing like that.
Its so sweet though.
@coolbeans545
Right? Like i've heard it everywhere but now that i know the actual lyrics... i just wish i hadn't haha
@vasile-vladivanovici9430
Terminal disease. Doesn't come off as anything suicidal
@elijahhamilton4947
@Road Kill that's not funny didn't laugh