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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Like I Feel It
Love and Theft Lyrics
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Thinkin’ bout you and lit a cigarette
If I could bribe the sun and make it go down
I wouldn’t have to wait for tonight to come around
Seein’ your eyes, feelin’ the rush
Like a shot of good whiskey runnin’ through my blood
Put your lips on my smile
Can you feel it, like I feel it
Slip on out of that shirt
You’re lookin’ so good it hurts
Can you feel it, like I feel it
You're makin’ my heart go
Oh Oh Oh
You’re makin’ my heart go
Oh Oh Oh
Throw a blanket down on the hood of my car
Get a twelve pack in and take it too far
Forget about the world it’s all about you
I wanna turn you on, tell me what to do
Seein’ your eyes, feelin’ the rush
The sweat on your skin is getting me drunk
Put your lips on my smile
Let ‘em stay for a while
Can you feel it, like I feel it
Slip on out of that shirt
You’re lookin’ so good it hurts
Can you feel it, like I feel it
You're makin’ my heart go
Oh Oh Oh
You’re makin’ my heart go
Oh Oh Oh
Put your lips on my smile
Let ‘em stay for a while
Can you feel it, like I feel it
Slip on out of that shirt
You’re lookin’ so good it hurts
Can you feel it, like I feel it
You're makin’ my heart go
Oh Oh Oh
You’re makin’ my heart go
Oh Oh Oh
The lyrics to Love and Theft's song Like I Feel It capture the intense feeling of physical attraction and desire for someone. The singer is lying in bed, thinking about the person they desire and lighting a cigarette. The lyrics express a sense of urgency, as the singer wishes they could make the sun go down so that they wouldn't have to wait for the night to come around. They want to be with this person now, feeling the rush of their presence and the attraction that they share.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this desire, with the singer urging their love interest to kiss them and stay with them for a while. The physicality of the attraction is emphasized, with the line "slip on out of that shirt, you're looking so good it hurts" suggesting that the person's appearance is intoxicating. The singer is completely caught up in the moment, wanting to forget the world and focus solely on the person they desire.
Overall, the lyrics to Like I Feel It perfectly capture the feeling of overwhelming desire and attraction for someone. The urgent nature of the lyrics suggests a sense of spontaneity and impulsiveness, with the singer fully giving into their passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Eleven A.M. lyin’ in bed
It's morning and the person is still lying in bed
Thinkin’ bout you and lit a cigarette
The person is smoking and thinking about the person they love
If I could bribe the sun and make it go down
The person wants time to pass faster so they can be with their loved one
I wouldn’t have to wait for tonight to come around
They're looking forward to being with the person tonight
Seein’ your eyes, feelin’ the rush
Looking at their loved one's eyes makes them feel excited and alive
Like a shot of good whiskey runnin’ through my blood
The feeling they get from being with their loved one is like drinking good whiskey
Put your lips on my smile
The person wants their loved one to kiss them
Let ‘em stay for a while
They want the kiss to last a while
Can you feel it, like I feel it
The person wants to know if their loved one feels the same way they do
Slip on out of that shirt
The person wants their loved one to take off their shirt
You’re lookin’ so good it hurts
The person thinks their loved one looks really attractive
You're makin’ my heart go
Their loved one is making their heart race
Throw a blanket down on the hood of my car
The person wants to have a romantic moment with their loved one outside
Get a twelve pack in and take it too far
The person wants to have some drinks and have a good time with their loved one
Forget about the world it’s all about you
Their focus is entirely on their loved one and nothing else matters
I wanna turn you on, tell me what to do
The person wants to please their loved one and do whatever they want to turn them on
The sweat on your skin is getting me drunk
Being near their loved one is making them feel intoxicated
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: STEPHEN BARKER-LILES, ERIC GUNDERSON, PATRICK DAVIS, JT HARDING
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