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.
You Set the Scene
Love Lyrics
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Have you been there before?
Walk down your doorsteps, you'll take some more steps
What did you take them for?
There's a private in my boat and he wears
Pins instead of medals on his coat
There's a chicken in my nest and she won't
Lay until I've given her my best
You get nothing in return
If you want she brings you water
If you don't then you will burn
You go through changes, it may seem strange
Is this what you're put here for?
You think you're happy and you are happy
That's what you're happy for
There's a man who can't decide if he should
Fight for what his father thinks is right
There are people wearing frowns who'll screw you up
But they would rather screw you down
At my request I ask for nothing
You get nothing in return
If you're nice she'll bring me water
If you're not then I will burn
This is the time and life that I am living
And I'll face each day with a smile
For the time that I've been given's such a little while
And the things that I must do consist of more than style
There are places that I am going
This is the only thing that I am sure of
And that's all that lives is gonna die
And there'll always be some people here to wonder why
And for every happy hello, there will be goodbye
There'll be time for you to put yourself on
Everything I've seen needs rearranging
And for anyone who thinks it's strange
Then you should be the first to want to make this change
And for everyone who thinks that life is just a game
Do you like the part you're playing
I see your picture
It's in the same old frame
We meet again
You look so lovely
You with the same old smile
Stay for a while
I need you so, oh, oh, oh, oh
And if you take it easy
I'm still teethin'
I want to love you, but
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
This is the time and life that I am living
And I'll face each day with a smile
For the time that I've been given's such a little while
And the things that I must do consist of more than style
There'll be time for you to start all over
This is the time and this is the time and
It is time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time
"You Set the Scene" by Love is a song that portrays the idea of self-discovery and embracing change in life. The lyrics suggest that the listeners are going through some transformations in life and they should take time to reflect on themselves. The lines "You go through changes, it may seem strange, Is this what you're put here for?" indicate that change is a natural part of life, and it should not be feared or avoided. The singer urges the listeners to embrace their life experiences and face each day with a smile.
The song also touches on the theme of love and relationships. The lines, "There's a chicken in my nest and she won't lay until I've given her my best, At her request she asks for nothing, You get nothing in return" implies that love is a mutual effort, and it takes dedication and sacrifice to make it work. The singer suggests that if you treat your partner with love and respect, they will reciprocate it.
The song concludes with the lines, "This is the time and life that I am living, And I'll face each day with a smile, For the time that I've been given's such a little while, And the things that I must do consist of more than style, There'll be time for you to start all over." These words inspire the listeners to live their lives with purpose and meaning, and to make every moment count.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are you walking, I've seen you walking
I've noticed you walking. Can you tell me where you're headed?
Have you been there before?
Do you know the path or is it a new journey for you?
Walk down your doorsteps, you'll take some more steps
Take a step outside your comfort zone and keep moving forward.
What did you take them for?
What is your purpose for taking those steps?
There's a private in my boat and he wears Pins instead of medals on his coat
There is someone sailing with me who may not have achieved greatness, but is still worthy of respect.
There's a chicken in my nest and she won't Lay until I've given her my best
I have someone special in my life who deserves the best of me. Only then will she give her all in return.
At her request she asks for nothing You get nothing in return
My loved one doesn't expect anything from me, but I should be willing to give everything of myself to her freely.
If you want she brings you water If you don't then you will burn
My loved one will quench my thirst, but if I don't appreciate her, I'll feel a sense of emptiness and loss.
You go through changes, it may seem strange Is this what you're put here for?
Changes happen in life that may not always make sense. Is this all part of the grand plan for your existence?
You think you're happy and you are happy That's what you're happy for
If you believe you're happy, then you truly are happy. Your outlook and perspective shape your reality.
There's a man who can't decide if he should Fight for what his father thinks is right
There's someone struggling with whether to uphold family traditions or follow his own path and beliefs.
There are people wearing frowns who'll screw you up But they would rather screw you down
Some people may sabotage your happiness and success, even if it means bringing themselves down as well.
At my request I ask for nothing You get nothing in return
I don't ask for anything in return for the love and loyalty I give. It should be freely given and received without conditions.
If you're nice she'll bring me water If you're not then I will burn
If you show love and kindness, you'll receive love and nourishment in return. If you don't, you'll feel a sense of loss and emptiness.
This is the time and life that I am living And I'll face each day with a smile For the time that I've been given's such a little while
I will live my life with gratitude and positivity, appreciating every moment I have since life is fleeting.
And the things that I must do consist of more than style There are places that I am going
The things I do aren't just for show or appearances, but instead serve a greater purpose. There are goals I'm striving towards.
This is the only thing that I am sure of And that's all that lives is gonna die
The only thing certain in life is death. Everything else is unknown and unpredictable.
And there'll always be some people here to wonder why And for every happy hello, there will be goodbye
People will always question and ponder the meaning of life. And for every joyous greeting, there will also inevitably be a parting.
There'll be time for you to put yourself on
You'll have a chance to showcase your talents and abilities, to make a difference and leave your mark on the world.
Everything I've seen needs rearranging
I observe things in the world that need to be changed, improved or fixed.
And for anyone who thinks it's strange Then you should be the first to want to make this change
If someone deems my ideas or actions as unusual, then they should examine the status quo and take initiative to bring about change.
And for everyone who thinks that life is just a game Do you like the part you're playing
If someone views life as a game, then they should consider if they're content with the role they're currently playing.
I see your picture It's in the same old frame We meet again You look so lovely You with the same old smile Stay for a while I need you so, oh, oh, oh, oh
I see a familiar face, and though we've met before, I still find them lovely and captivating. I hope they stay with me for a while since I need their presence.
And if you take it easy I'm still teethin' I want to love you, but Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I may be young and inexperienced, but I'm eager to love and grow with my partner. Even though there may be challenges and obstacles, I still long for their affection.
There'll be time for you to start all over
You'll have a chance to turn your life around, make amends, or try something new. Life is full of second chances.
This is the time and this is the time and It is time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time, time
This is the present moment, and we need to make the most of it since time is precious and fleeting.
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Written by: ARTHUR TAYLOR LEE
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