Love and Death is a Christian nu metal band formed by former Korn guitarist… Read Full Bio ↴Love and Death is a Christian nu metal band formed by former Korn guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. The group was officially announced in February 2012 as a re-branding of Welch's solo music project.

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."

Whip It
Love and Death Lyrics

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Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back

When a problem comes along
You must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long

You must whip it
When something's going wrong
You must whip it

Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late
To whip it
Whip it good

When a good time turns around
You must whip it
You will never live it down
Unless you whip it
No one gets their way
Until they whip it

I say whip it
Whip it good

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Love and Death's song Whip It are very direct and to the point, showcasing the message of the song to whip any problem or obstacle that comes one's way. The reference to the phrase "crack that whip" can be seen as a metaphor for taking control and being in charge of one's life. In addition, the line "give the past the slip" implies that it's important to move forward and not be held back by past experiences or failures. The line "step on a crack, break your momma's back" can be interpreted in different ways, but it can be seen as a warning to not take unnecessary risks or actions.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that one must take action when something is not going according to plan. The line "before the cream sits out too long" can be seen as a reminder that timing is crucial in solving problems, and that neglecting an issue or delay can lead to more trouble. The repetition of the phrase "whip it" reinforces the urgency and importance of taking action, and the line "whip it good" can be seen as a call for excellence in one's efforts.

Overall, Love and Death's Whip It is a motivational and empowering song that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and face their problems head on with determination and strength.

Line by Line Meaning

Crack that whip
Take control of your situation or problem

Give the past the slip
Don't let the problems of the past control your future

Step on a crack
Take risks and don't be afraid to challenge yourself

Break your momma's back
Work hard and put in effort to achieve what you want in life

When a problem comes along
When faced with a problem, take action

You must whip it
You must take control and handle the situation

Before the cream sits out too long
Address the issue before it becomes too big to handle

When something's going wrong
When things are not going the way you want, take control

Now whip it
Start taking action now

Into shape
Get organized and focused

Shape it up
Improve and get better