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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If You Ever Get Lonely
Love and Theft Lyrics
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But you keep breaking up, and all the static and the noise
But I keep listening, ‘cause I never had a choice, when it came to you
I’d love to see you if you’re ever out this way
You sound happy, the things are working out okay
And I’m getting better, at putting one foot in front of the other.
And I know there’s tons of people in LA,
But if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely.
Sounds like a good time going down at the other end,
You got a new love, you got a new life, a whole new set of friends.
But are you listening? Do you expect me to pretend
That I don’t love you, I don’t love you?
But if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely.
Were you ever really listening?
Were you ever really there?
And if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely, if you ever get lonely.
Love and Theft’s “If You Ever Get Lonely” is a moving song that speaks to the heartache of longing for a lost love. The singer is on the phone with someone who has moved on from their relationship, indicating that they have a new life with new friends and a new love. Despite this, the singer cannot help but still love them, and they desperately want them to know that they are still there for them. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of the situation, the singer having come to terms with the fact that their love will not be returned. The song’s emotional depth and sincerity make it relatable to anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Throughout the song, we see the singer grappling with their feelings for their lost love. They recognize that the other person has moved on and is happy, but they can’t help but wonder if they still think of them at times. The chorus serves as a reminder that the singer is still available if the other person ever feels lonely, and that their love for them never fully disappeared. We feel the singer’s pain, but also the strength and love that they have for their lost love, which makes for a powerful emotional experience.
Overall, “If You Ever Get Lonely” is a tender and poignant song that speaks to the human heart, particularly the unrequited longing for someone who has moved on. It’s a song that’s sure to resonate with anyone who has loved and lost, and it serves as a reminder that sometimes, love never truly goes away.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks for calling, it’s so good to hear your voice,
It brings me joy to hear your voice on the other end of the line.
But you keep breaking up, and all the static and the noise
The connection keeps getting interrupted.
But I keep listening, ‘cause I never had a choice, when it came to you
My love for you makes me keep listening, no matter how bad the connection is.
I’d love to see you if you’re ever out this way
I look forward to seeing you in person if you're ever in my area.
You sound happy, the things are working out okay
I'm glad to hear that things are going well for you.
And I’m getting better, at putting one foot in front of the other.
I am slowly but surely moving on with my life.
And I know that California is away,
I understand that you're far away in California.
And I know there’s tons of people in LA,
I know there are many other people in Los Angeles.
But if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you ever feel alone and miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
If you need someone to talk to and listen to you.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
Even if all you need is the comfort of a loving voice,
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
You know where to turn to get what you need.
Sounds like a good time going down at the other end,
It sounds like you're having a good time.
You got a new love, you got a new life, a whole new set of friends.
You have moved on and found new love, new experiences, and new friends.
But are you listening? Do you expect me to pretend
But are you truly listening to me? Do you want me to pretend that I don't love you?
That I don’t love you, I don’t love you?
That I don't still love you?
Were you ever really listening?
Did you ever truly understand my feelings?
Were you ever really there?
Did you ever truly care?
If you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you ever feel alone and miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
If you need someone to talk to and listen to you.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
Even if all you need is the comfort of a loving voice,
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
You know where to turn to get what you need.
If you ever get lonely, if you ever get lonely.
If you ever feel alone, remember that I'm here for you.
Lyrics © COPYRIGHT SOLUTIONS, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LISA A. DREW, KYLE DAVID COOK, MICHAEL WILLIAM DULANEY, STEPHEN DALE JONES, JOHN CHARLES WAITE
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Marjory Qwen
Thanks for calling, it's so good to hear your voice,
But you keep breaking up, and all the static and the noise
But I keep listening, 'cause I never had a choice, when it came to you
Id love to see you if you're ever out this way
You sound happy, the things are working out okay
And I'm getting better, at putting one foot in front of the other.
And I know that California is away,
And I know there's tons of people in LA,
If you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it's only the sound of someone's voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely.
Sounds like a good time going down at the other end,
You got a new love, you got a new life, a whole new set of friends.
But are you listening? Do you expect me to pretend
That I don't love you, I don't love you?
Michael Griffin
excellent song! I think we all have that one special "one" who you can play this song for a thousand times...... but the pain is still there! I know I do, actually I have 2!!
Gerd Voss
You are so right
Olivia Faith
i do, my best friend
Sarah Baker
This is the BEST song!!! One of my all time favorites. Never stop making music!
sedanur Na
My heart always breaks a little whenever I listen to this song and watch the video clip.. Esp. The video clip.. It's one of the best I've ever seen. Not full of nonsense, it's deep and meaningful
I love it !
Badger99
I can't decide if I prefer this version or John Waites.... Tough decisions. Regardless, they both are absolutely incredible renditions of the same song
Ciará
I really love them ! such harmony in their songs
Jairo Alexander Bustos Rincon
excelente canción
excelente grupo
Ibin Rigia
this cover is amazing... love it
kotzensue
Well done! Love the song.