While Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson are proud of their successful first effort, they are excited to have teamed with producer Josh Leo (Alabama, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) on their RCA effort. "We love performing" says Stephen. "The way we are recording now is the way our influences made records: live with a band. It's a lot more organic.".”
Eric’s earthy voice is the perfect complement to Stephen’s high-altitude tenor. The guys happily share lead vocals, harmonize like a church choir, and bolster their band with their own guitar work. “Stephen and I have always been on the same page as far as the vision for Love and Theft and what we want it to be,” says Eric. “We feel like we have made the record we’ve always wanted to make.”
The result is a nod to the duo’s varied influences. “She’s Amazing” evokes the brilliant harmonies of the Eagles. The seductive “Amen” channels all the yearning of Roy Orbison. And the rollicking first single “Angel Eyes” brings to mind Elvis Presley’s “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise.”
While Johnny Cash and Orbison are both enormous influences, it might surprise fans to learn who the duo’s favorite artist is. “Hands-down, Elvis,” says Stephen. “My dad was really into him, so I got into him. I was all over Elvis growing up.”
Coincidentally, both Stephen and Eric—who didn’t meet until they were in their early 20s—were raised as pastors’ kids, and their respective fathers fed them a steady diet of gospel, oldies and country. “Our parents didn’t want us listening to secular music that much. But they’d let us listen to Elvis, Roy, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band…,” says Eric. “It was cool to grow up that way, and that’s still my favorite kind of music.”
It isn’t lost on the guys that they’re now recording for the very label that released some of their hero’s biggest hits. “We’re excited to be on RCA, the same label Elvis was on,” Stephen says with a smile.
Perhaps it was some divine intervention that led the friends to this point in their career. Eric and Stephen, after all, will be the first to tell you that their shared spirituality is a cornerstone of Love and Theft. In fact, both used to lead worship at their churches.
“That’s how we got our start playing music. Our faith is a huge part of our lives,” says Eric, pondering the fate of it all. “I feel like it was meant to be this way from the beginning. Our journey over the past four years was preparing us for where we’re at now.”
Which is squarely at the doorstop of a prosperous career in country music. With a young, vibrant sound, a captivating live show, and a passionate fan base, Love and Theft are poised to become the genre’s next great duo.
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Can't Wait for the Weekend
Love and Theft Lyrics
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I need a little more than two days and two nights
I got a little cash
Yeah, my baby knows it
What good is money if you ain’t got time to blow it?
Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Can’t wait to have a good time
Gonna start my weekend tonight
Everybody knows it’s now or never
Everybody knows it’s good and gettin’ better
Catch a little buzz
Crank it up and cut loose
If you’re anything like me, aw yeah, I bet that you
Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Can’t wait to have a good time
I can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Gonna start my weekend tonight
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is fine
But I’m up for anything on any day that ends in “Y”
Wait, why wait, why wait for the weekend?
Why wait to have a good time?
Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Can’t wait to have a good time
I can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Gonna start my weekend tonight
Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Can’t wait to have a good time
I can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
Gonna start my weekend tonight
The lyrics to Love and Theft’s song “Can’t Wait for the Weekend” are about the anticipation and excitement for the weekend to come. The singer of the song is someone who is tired of the grind of the workweek and longs for the freedom and fun of the weekend. The line “I need a little more than 5 to 9 / I need a little more than two days and two nights” is a reference to the typical 9-5 workday and the two-day weekend, suggesting that the singer needs more time to let loose and have fun.
The following lines “I got a little cash / Yeah, my baby knows it / What good is money if you ain’t got time to blow it?” emphasize the importance of having free time to spend money and enjoy life. The chorus repeats the phrase “Can’t wait for the weekend” multiple times, illustrating the singer’s excitement and impatience. The lyrics suggest that the weekend is a time to relax, have fun, and forget about the stresses of everyday life. The song encourages listeners to start their weekend early and enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a little more than 5 to 9
I want more than just a typical work week
I need a little more than two days and two nights
I want more than just a weekend to have fun
I got a little cash, Yeah, my baby knows it
I have some money and my partner is aware of this
What good is money if you ain’t got time to blow it?
Money isn't worth anything if you don't have time to enjoy it
Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait for the weekend
I am extremely excited for the weekend
Can’t wait to have a good time
I am eagerly anticipating a fun time
Gonna start my weekend tonight
I am ready to start having fun right now
Everybody knows it’s now or never
It's important to seize the moment and have fun now
Everybody knows it’s good and gettin’ better
Things are improving and it's a great time to have fun
Catch a little buzz
Get a little bit intoxicated
Crank it up and cut loose
Turn up the music and have a great time
If you’re anything like me, aw yeah, I bet that you
If you're similar to me, then I'm sure you feel the same
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is fine
Weekends are great, but I want more
But I’m up for anything on any day that ends in “Y”
I'm ready to have fun any day of the week
Wait, why wait, why wait for the weekend?
Why delay having fun when we can enjoy it now?
Why wait to have a good time?
There's no reason to wait to have fun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ERIC GUNDERSON, ERIC PASLAY, JOSH LEO, STEPHEN BARKER-LILES
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