The group is effectively a re-branding of the touring group that performed under Welch's name to promote his solo album. Formed in 2009, Welch recruited musicians through open auditions via YouTube, and second-round auditions, in person, at his studio in Phoenix, Arizona. The original group was a six-piece group, that featured Michael Valentine on Bass, Ralph Patlan on guitar, Brian Ruedy on keyboard, Scott "SVH" Von Heldt on guitars and vocals and Dan Johnson on drums. After two years of touring, Von Heldt departed the band due to financial reasons, Ruedy was let go a few months earlier and later joined Whitesnake. Patlan also departed the band, but no reason was given. The search began to find a guitar player. In March 2011, two weeks before a tour, Welch discovered "the perfect fit" for his band through Thousand Foot Krutch's public audition videos for a new guitarist on Youtube. 15 years old at the time, J.R. Bareis was chosen by Welch to be the new guitar player and became an official permanent member of the band, as they settled on establishing themselves as a four-piece. The group released a single, "Paralyzed" in November 2011, under the Brian "Head" Welch name. In February 2012, the touring band was re-branded into the group Love and Death.
Love and Death was formally announced in February 2012 through an official statement made by Welch. In the statement, Welch explained that "I have wanted to use a band name for branding my music for a few years. It has been an ongoing discussion with my management, but we were just starting to tour and I was in the middle of supporting my third book and it seemed like a bad time to switch names. Now with the new music coming out, its time to really separate the things I do. I want the music to be about music. I will still be doing public speaking under Brian Head Welch. I am happy that all the confusion will be over."
The Hunter
Love and Death Lyrics
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flexin dripeando en la calle
haciéndolo con mi bando
por que a ustedes no les sale
a mi no me lo regalaron
ahora vengo por el galardón
ustedes por fekas la mascaron
yeah yeah
vengo y los saco del block
me burlo en sus caras yo soy el mejor
ando en la mía tranquilo sin preocupación
a tu shorty le gustan las flores
pero no quiere girasoles
quiere de todos los colores
yeah yeah
y ahora me ven chill fumando una rama para relajarme
y ahora hay mucha gente que no creía en mi y ahora quiere colgarse
pero noo noo
pero noo noo
por queee
siempre ando
flexin dripeando en la calle
haciéndolo con mi bando
por que a ustedes no les sale
a mi no me lo regalaron
ahora vengo por el galardón
ustedes por fekas la mascaron
yeah yeah
si quiero los saco del bloque
le damos hasta donde topee
mi música vale el doble
yeah yeah
a mi no me ponen stop
vengo y los saco del block
me burlo en sus caras yo soy el mejor
ando en la mía tranquilo sin preocupación
a tu shorty le gustan las flores
pero no quiere girasoles
quiere de todos los colores
yeah yeah
These lyrics, from the song "The Hunter" by Love and Death, convey a sense of confidence and defiance. The singer describes themselves as always flexing and dripping in the streets, doing it with their crew because others can't match their level. They didn't receive anything as a gift, but now they're aiming for the recognition and accolades. The singer mocks those who underestimated them, proclaiming themselves as the best and unaffected by any worries or concerns. They mention that someone's partner likes flowers but doesn't want sunflowers specifically, instead wanting a variety of colors. The lyrics end with the singer reflecting on how there are now many people who didn't believe in them before but now want to attach themselves to their success.
Line by Line Meaning
siempre ando
I am always
flexin dripeando en la calle
flexing and drippin' in the streets
haciéndolo con mi bando
doing it with my crew
por que a ustedes no les sale
because you can't do it like us
a mi no me lo regalaron
it wasn't given to me
ahora vengo por el galardón
now I'm coming for the prize
ustedes por fekas la mascaron
you just fake it
yeah yeah
oh yeah
a mi no me ponen stop
they can't stop me
vengo y los saco del block
I come and take them out of the game
me burlo en sus caras yo soy el mejor
I laugh in their faces, I am the best
ando en la mía tranquilo sin preocupación
I walk in my own way, calm and without worries
a tu shorty le gustan las flores
your girl likes flowers
pero no quiere girasoles
but she doesn't want sunflowers
quiere de todos los colores
she wants flowers of all colors
yeah yeah
oh yeah
y ahora me ven chill fumando una rama para relajarme
and now they see me chilling, smoking a blunt to relax
y ahora hay mucha gente que no creía en mi y ahora quiere colgarse
and now there are many people who didn't believe in me and now want to hang on
pero noo noo
but no no
por queee
because
siempre ando
I am always
flexin dripeando en la calle
flexing and drippin' in the streets
haciéndolo con mi bando
doing it with my crew
por que a ustedes no les sale
because you can't do it like us
a mi no me lo regalaron
it wasn't given to me
ahora vengo por el galardón
now I'm coming for the prize
ustedes por fekas la mascaron
you just fake it
yeah yeah
oh yeah
si quiero los saco del bloque
if I want, I'll take them out of the block
le damos hasta donde topee
we go until we hit the limit
mi música vale el doble
my music is worth twice as much
yeah yeah
oh yeah
a mi no me ponen stop
they can't stop me
vengo y los saco del block
I come and take them out of the game
me burlo en sus caras yo soy el mejor
I laugh in their faces, I am the best
ando en la mía tranquilo sin preocupación
I walk in my own way, calm and without worries
a tu shorty le gustan las flores
your girl likes flowers
pero no quiere girasoles
but she doesn't want sunflowers
quiere de todos los colores
she wants flowers of all colors
yeah yeah
oh yeah
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Jonathan Lauber
Sounds like Breaking Benjamin and Starset had a baby and I love it! Keith’s vocals sound great!
Aiden Fitzpatrick
So you listen to the BB and Starset new song?
Fail Master Z
@Dorkvader117 I didn't know that, so thank you for sharing!
Julie Meador
Red has always been one of my favorites since I'd first heard them back in '06 or '07 but I'm just now learning about their whole connection to Love & Death & now, to this song with Keith Wallen. Love it! ❤ 🤘
Anderson Runk
They call that a love child🤘🔥
Dorkvader117
@Jonathan Lauber Oh i'm sorry :/
Dubstar23
Always been a fan of Head and totally LOVE the music of Love and Death. They just keep getting better and better. I love how Head has found his own thing instead of trying to make his own version of Korn. This song is AWESOME.
mika666
yup been following him since his letter to dimebag days
ritvarg
Since Sunday I've replayed this song like more than 30 times if it's possible. I don't even listen rock music anymore just sometimes but this song... I just love it! Great work, it's a masterpiece.
Anna Muse
I can't get enough of this album in general. I LOVE this song in particular. Partly, because they lyrics speak the truth of today's world. 🤘💗