(1) A popular dance music ac… Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, two acts by this name:
(1) A popular dance music act from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
(2) A pseudonym of electronic music producer Wolfgang Voigt (aka Gas, Mike Ink)
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(1) It was a very popular dance music act from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The act was formed by DJ/remixer/producers Chris Sheppard and Brad Daymond, with Simone Denny on vocals. The Sheppard and Denny combination previously worked together in the Quality Records dance outfit "BKS", an acronym using the surname initials of South African born Hennie Bekker, Greg Kavanaugh and Sheppard. At that time, Daymond was an up & coming remixer/writer who had worked with the Nylons.
The group scored its first major hit on the Canadian pop charts with "Broken Bones", which peaked at #6 in 1998, followed by "You're a Superstar" which peaked at #11 that same year. "You're a Superstar" also became the band's only hit in the United States, where it peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1999. The singles "Who Do You Love" and "Homeless" followed in 1999.
In 1999 Daymond left the group to pursue a successful remix and production career with Alex Greggs as "Riprock & Alex G". After Love Inc.'s self-titled album was released, Sheppard and Denny continued as a duo and in 2000 released Into the Night, which included the title track, "Come On (It's Only Love)" and "Here Comes the Sunshine". It would also be their last album. Five singles in total reached the # 1 position on the Canadian Dance Charts published by the now-defunct publications "The Record" and "RPM Magazine".
The group's debut album remains the first and only dance album created domestically in Canada to go platinum (sales over 100,000 units).
Aside the aforementioned Alex Greggs (who with Daymond moved on to work with N Sync and others), Love Inc. were also aided by Frankfurt-based pop dance genius Peter Ries, who co-produced both albums with the band. Other participants included composer Vincent Degiorgio and Germany's Doug Laurent and award winning songwriter/artist Dan Hill.
A few years after their break up, they achieved success overseas when "You're a Superstar" & "Broken Bones" became big hits in the UK and Ireland. "You're a Superstar" spend four weeks at number 7 in the UK Singles Chart in December 2002, and "Broken Bones" reached number 8 in May 2003. "Do Ya (Feel The Love)", co-written with Ms. Denny, was also featured on the initial Queer As Folk soundtrack, released on RCA Victor worldwide.
(2) A former pseudonym of German electronic music producer Wolfgang Voigt (aka Mike Ink), who released several techno singles and an album, "Life's a Gas", under this name between 1991 and 1995.
Be Who You Want To Be
Love Inc. Lyrics
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They cloud a point of view
Making us feel
There's nothing we can do
Fate departed,
Lost and all alone
Brokenhearted
And looking for a home
Look into the mirror
And tell me what you see
You're vision's getting clearer
And suddenly you're free
You don't need convincing
Believe what you believe
No more second guessin'
Be who you want to be
Live and learn,
And find your solid ground
Love is out there,
And waiting to be found
Just remember,
That everything takes time
Fill your world with love,
And everything's alright
Look into the mirror
And tell me what you see
You're vision's getting clearer
And suddenly you're free
You don't need convincing
Believe what you believe
No more second guessin'
Be who you want to be
Be who you want to be.
Maybe you're feeling left outside
Sometimes it keeps you up at night
But there's no need to apologize for
Who you are
Look into the mirror
And tell me what you see
You're vision's getting clearer
And suddenly you're free
You don't need a hero
Or someone make believe
There's no rules to follow
Be who you want to be
Be who you want to be
Love Inc.'s song "Be Who You Want To Be" emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and embracing one's individuality. The opening lines, "Voices keep haunting, They cloud a point of view, Making us feel, There's nothing we can do," allude to the negative influences and societal pressures that can lead to self-doubt and feelings of helplessness. The lyrics suggest that it is important to break free from these constraints to become your true self.
The chorus, "Look into the mirror, And tell me what you see, You're vision's getting clearer, And suddenly you're free," specifically references the power of introspection and self-discovery. The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their beliefs, rather than being swayed by external influences. Lines such as "No more second guessin', Be who you want to be," emphasize the theme of self-acceptance and living life on your own terms.
The song also suggests that finding love and a sense of belonging can be achieved by being true to oneself. The final lines, "There's no rules to follow, Be who you want to be," reinforce the message that individuals should embrace their own unique qualities and not feel pressured to conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Voices keep haunting
The inner voices keep affecting and disturbing us
They cloud a point of view
These voices create confusion and make it difficult to see things clearly
Making us feel
There's nothing we can do
These voices make us feel helpless and powerless in situations
Fate departed,
Lost and all alone
Brokenhearted
And looking for a home
Feeling lost, disconnected, heartbroken, and searching for somewhere to belong
Look into the mirror
And tell me what you see
You're vision's getting clearer
And suddenly you're free
Looking in the mirror, seeing yourself more clearly, and feeling a sense of freedom and clarity
You don't need convincing
Believe what you believe
No more second guessin'
Be who you want to be
Trusting your own beliefs and being confident in who you are without any doubts or hesitations
Live and learn,
And find your solid ground
Love is out there,
And waiting to be found
Growing and evolving as a person, finding stability and a sense of purpose, and knowing that love is attainable
Just remember,
That everything takes time
Fill your world with love,
And everything's alright
Knowing that everything will fall into place with time and that love is the key to happiness
Maybe you're feeling left outside
Sometimes it keeps you up at night
But there's no need to apologize for
Who you are
Feeling like an outsider and experiencing a sense of unease, but realizing that there's no need to be sorry for being oneself
You don't need a hero
Or someone make believe
There's no rules to follow
Be who you want to be
Be who you want to be.
Not needing anyone else to be a savior or pretend to be someone else, and knowing that there are no set rules for life, so just be authentic to oneself
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.