http://www.thelovesongs.com
1999
In a rented room somewhere down the street from Jason Newstead Craig sets up his 4–track and records what becomes the Love Songs cassette. Bradley drums on a few of the songs then promptly moves out of state to southern California.
2000
The tape floats around and at one point finds its way into the offices of grindcore record label Impatience Or Indifference who decides “dude, this must be on CD.” When the incredulous laughter dies down New Disorder Records seconds the motion and against any instinct of good judgment the cassette is magically and digitally turned into what is now refer to as the Vol. I CD.
2001
Bradley moves back to the Bay Area and for lack of something better to do engages Craig in some “jamming.” Since “jamming” is no fun without a bass player to make fun of they call Seth, a kid from Castro Valley who had been coming to shows of their previous band since he was 12. For years they had inadvertently been grooming him for the part (which eventually led to Seth grooming his own parts, but that is another story). Seth turned out to be the perfect bass player – he did what he was told and took abuse with no obvious recourse. Seth would later prove invaluable for his other expertise in such fields as electronics (fixing amps), contracting work (building our studio), and most importantly, van repair. Even later still, when Seth had to be replaced, it was discovered that he was an exceptionally good bass player as proven by the myriad of not–good–enoughs who tried to fill his shoes. Who knew?
2002
After one show it is obvious that two guitars are needed if Love Songs want any chance at climbing the ladder from “sissy” to “moderately loud.” Enter Jackson. At Seth’s behest Jackson was brought in because he had the uncanny ability to “play guitar” and serendipitously “was available” to do so. That August, Love Songs played its first show with this seemingly bloated line–up in a glorified barn in Gilroy. Despite playing to – literally – not one single audience member they felt the inspiring power of potential. Equipment was soon modified and improved, hair was grown out and/or dyed ridiculous colors, more songs were written and they were on their way to annoying the neighbors with the consistency only a ‘working band’ could muster. And thanks to both guitar and bass full stacks, and Seth’s extra half–testicle, Love Songs were finally becoming half–to–three–quarters the rock band to which they aspired.
2003
Most of this year is spent playing any show Love Songs can get. They play very fast songs, they play really slow songs, they have an A capella songs with nothing but vulgarities, they play most of Metallica’s D’yers Eve whenever the request arises. And they are called “Love Songs”. It is no wonder that nobody seems to know what to do with them or, worse yet, how to book them. Desperate and surging with lite rock fury they agree to anything they can find, from pizza joints to sports bars to art exhibits to basements. It can’t be counted just how many funk metal acts and floor–punching macho hardcore bands they shared a bill with but at each show at least one person commented to them something along the lines of, “How did you/why would you get on this show?!”
2004
Catching their stride, 2004 was spent carving their niche out of the tour–able underground scene. By now Love Songs are playing at least once a week and are touring every six weeks. They begin appearing on compilations and release another full length record. They play a veritable buttload of shows all over the western U.S. up to an including Reno, Nevada, whom they loved so much they wrote a song about them. If I’m not mistaken the song is called Reno.
2005—2006
Love Songs puts out more records, tour the U.S, Mexico, and Scandinavia, they can afford strings and drumsticks, and the van runs well’things are good. Right up until New Year’s Eve when Seth says he’s quitting the band and moving to Chicago.
2007—2008
One measly EP is released and Love Songs plays an average of one show every couple months, at best. No luck with the craigslist ad reading “Bass Player / Whipping Boy Needed: Band seeks van maintenance guy. Bass playing a plus, but not mandatory. We sound like this: picture of mustachioed Seth wearing a gold lame speedo.” All in all a pitiful era in the Love Songs timeline.
2009
They asked friends, they posted flyers, they continued putting ads on craigslist’ While the remaining members of Love Songs came across some talented bass players in their search to replace Seth, and while they found some guys they’d happily hang out for extended periods in a van with, they never found both qualities in one person. They came really close a couple times and in a few cases even had some very high profile talents willing to ‘do it in a pinch’ if really needed (which was a nice way of saying, It’s Cool, Man, But Please Don’t Ask Again), but it wasn’t until 14 months after their last show that they came across Brian, whom Bradley quickly dubbed ‘John’ for no discernible reason. One of the few people to respond to the craigslist ad who wasn’t from San Jose, Brian was unafraid, neigh, eager, to enter the 3rd and final elimination round commonly referred to as The Swimsuit Competition. He narrowly edged out 2nd place contender Sam who quit his job, moved back in with his parents, and grew a mosh–tache to be in the band. “John” was showered with congratulations before being quickly reminded that his backup vocals would routinely include the words “balls” “nuts” “shit peepee asshole” and “feces enchilada”. Whether or not he knew the guys were not kidding, even a little bit, “John” still shows up to practice, early even!
And so now Love Songs embarks on the next leg of their journey, tentatively titled “2007—2009 v.2.0.”
You Are Not Alone
Love Songs Lyrics
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Hoping you would come around
I've been giving out chances every time
And all you do is let me down
And it's taken me this long
Baby but I figured you out
And you're thinking we'll be fine again,
But not this time around
You don't have to call anymore
I won't pick up the phone
This is the last straw
Don't wanna hurt anymore
And you can tell me that you're sorry
But I don't believe you baby
Like I did before
You're not sorry, no no oh
Looking so innocent,
I might believe you if I didn't know
Could've loved you all my life
If you hadn't left me waiting in the cold
And you got your share of secrets
And I'm tired of being last to know
And now you're asking me to listen
Cause it's worked each time before
But you don't have to call anymore
I won't pick up the phone
This is the last straw
Don't wanna hurt anymore
And you can tell me that you're sorry
But I don't believe you baby
Like I did before
You're not sorry, no no, oh
You're not sorry no no oh
You had me crying for you honey
And it never would've gone away, no
You used to shine so bright
But I watched all of it fade
So you don't have to call anymore
I won't pick up the phone
This is the last straw
There's nothing left to beg for
And you can tell me that you're sorry
But I don't believe you baby
Like I did before
You're not sorry, no no oh
You're not sorry, no no oh
In Love Song's "You Are Not Alone" the singer is addressing someone who continuously disappoints them. The singer has spent a lot of time waiting and hoping for the other person to change, but has finally realized that they will never change. Despite the other person's apologies, the singer no longer believes them and has reached their limit. The singer is done with the relationship and will no longer be picking up the phone or giving out any more chances.
The lyrics are powerful and emotional, showcasing the pain and hurt of a one-sided relationship. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the singer's resolve to move on and not be hurt anymore. The contrast between "looking so innocent" and "got your share of secrets" in the second verse highlights the other person's deceit and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
All this time I was wasting, Hoping you would come around
I spent a lot of time hoping that things would change and that you would come back to me.
I've been giving out chances every time, And all you do is let me down
I've given you multiple chances to make things right, but you keep disappointing me.
And it's taken me this long, Baby but I figured you out, And you're thinking we'll be fine again, But not this time around
It's taken me a while, but I finally understand that you're only pretending that things will get better. However, I won't be fooled this time around.
You don't have to call anymore, I won't pick up the phone, This is the last straw, Don't wanna hurt anymore
I'm tired of being hurt, so I'm putting an end to this. I won't answer your calls anymore.
And you can tell me that you're sorry, But I don't believe you baby, Like I did before, You're not sorry, no no oh
You can apologize all you want, but I don't trust you anymore. You're not sincere in your apologies.
Looking so innocent, I might believe you if I didn't know, Could've loved you all my life, If you hadn't left me waiting in the cold
You look like you haven't done anything wrong, but I know better. If you hadn't left me waiting and hurting, we could have been together forever.
And you got your share of secrets, And I'm tired of being last to know, And now you're asking me to listen, Cause it's worked each time before
You have kept secrets from me, and I'm tired of finding out about things last. Yet, you still expect me to listen to you because it has worked before.
You had me crying for you honey, And it never would've gone away, no, You used to shine so bright, But I watched all of it fade
I cried over you a lot, and I thought I'd always be in love with you, but now I see that you're not the same person anymore, your light has faded.
There's nothing left to beg for, You're not sorry, no no oh
I'm done begging you to change, and your apologies mean nothing to me.
Writer(s): Robert S. Kelly
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lisa Harper
2023 and I’m still listening… I love you Michael Jackson ❤️
Jolly Heart
Michael forever😇
Draco malfoy
Hello!
BunnyFunny_GamingYT
:)
Milica Andreeva
Yes
Kiki Warren
Michael was a legend 💯 I'm still blasting this song here in 2022🔥🔥🔥
Davin Lyngdoh nonglait
Me too
LannahLlama2010
Amen sister!
Arunah Shivji
Yes
RO DELLY
@Kiki Warren I agree. When I first heard this song I had tears