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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Hang Out Hungover
Love and Theft Lyrics
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You're lookin' good, I got it bad
Come on girl, tell me what you're drinkin'
You got a smile, makin' me wonder
If I take a chance, how 'bout another
One of them winks to tell me what you're thinkin'
'Cause we got a good buzz
We got our hands, tangled up in a dance
We're feelin' alright
We got the whole night, to keep getting closer
We got tomorrow, tomorrow to hang out hungover
You got a way of owning the room
And you've got a glow that outshines the moon
And you got me quiet, whisperin' in my ear
I got a song, I'll think it up
And I got a move, you're gonna love
And I got a place when you wanna get out of here
'Cause we got a good buzz
We're feelin' all high
We got our hands, tangled up in a dance
We're feelin' alright
We got the whole night, to keep getting closer
We got tomorrow, tomorrow to hang out hungover
We keep lookin' at the door
So what are we both waitin' for
'Cause we got a good buzz
We're feelin' all high
We got our hands, tangled up in a dance
We're feelin' alright
We got the whole night, to keep getting closer
We got tomorrow, tomorrow to hang out hungover
'Cause we got a good buzz
We're feelin' all high
We got our hands, tangled up in a dance
We're feelin' alright
We got the whole night, to keep getting closer
We got tomorrow, tomorrow to hang out hungover
You got a glass, I got a tab
You're lookin' good, I got it bad
The song "Hang Out Hungover" by Love and Theft is about two people in a bar who are attracted to each other and are enjoying each other's company. The lyrics describe how the two of them are feeling buzzed and high from their drinks, and how they have their hands tangled up in a dance. The singer is enamored by the woman's beauty and confidence, and he keeps whispering in her ear. The chorus emphasizes that the two of them have the whole night to get closer, and they have tomorrow to deal with the hangover from their night out.
The lyrics capture the feeling of being young and carefree, wanting to enjoy the moment without thinking about the consequences. The line "We got tomorrow, tomorrow to hang out hungover" acknowledges that while they are enjoying themselves, they will inevitably have to deal with the aftermath of their night out. Nevertheless, they are choosing to live in the moment and have fun.
The song has a catchy, upbeat melody with a country-rock feel that makes it perfect for a night out. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone out to a bar with friends, looking for a good time. "Hang Out Hungover" captures the carefree, spontaneous energy of those nights out where anything can happen.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a glass, I got a tab
You have a drink and I owe the money, but I don't really care
You're lookin' good, I got it bad
Your appearance is making me fall for you hard
Come on girl, tell me what you're drinkin'
Let me buy you another drink and find out more about you
You got a smile, makin' me wonder
Your beautiful smile is making me curious about what's on your mind
If I take a chance, how 'bout another
If I take the risk of opening up to you, will you reciprocate?
One of them winks to tell me what you're thinkin'
Your flirtatious wink hints at what's going on inside your mind
'Cause we got a good buzz
We are both feeling good from the alcohol
We're feelin' all high
We're ecstatic and enjoying the moment
We got our hands, tangled up in a dance
We're dancing closely and intimately
We're feelin' alright
We're both feeling good and enjoying each other's company
We got the whole night, to keep getting closer
We have all night to continue bonding and connecting with each other emotionally and physically
We got tomorrow, tomorrow to hang out hungover
We have tomorrow to recover from the hangover and spend time with each other
You got a way of owning the room
You have a magnetic personality that draws people towards you
And you've got a glow that outshines the moon
Your beauty is shining and captivating
And you got me quiet, whisperin' in my ear
You have a way of making me feel comfortable and open enough to share my thoughts with you
I got a song, I'll think it up
I have a talent for creating music and I'm feeling inspired by you
And I got a move, you're gonna love
I have a special dance move that will impress you
And I got a place when you wanna get out of here
I have a safe and cozy place where we can go after the party ends
We keep lookin' at the door
We're both eager for what's to come next
So what are we both waitin' for
Let's stop hesitating and take this to the next level
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN BARKER-LILES, JON NITE, ERIC GUNDERSON, JIMMY ROBBINS
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