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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Night That You'll Never Forget
Love and Theft Lyrics
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You wasn't gonna stay too long
But that all changed up when your song came on
Somebody handed you a cup
So you went with the flow and you filled it on up.
You feel the buzz in your bones
And then you start making the rounds
You say "hold up, I better go"
Yeah right, next thing you know...
You look up and it's 2 in the morning
You're still sipping whatever they're pouring
You got your shades on, you got your drink up
Like you're VIP at the nightclub
You kissed a girl and she told you her secrets
She's so hot, you still can't believe it's true
It ain't over yet, but it's gonna be a hard to remember
Night that you'll never forget
Now you're phone's filled up
With pictures that you didn't take
And it's you throwing deuces with 'what's her name'
And there's your boys right there
Tailgate poker table all in on a pair.
Here come the country girls
They wanna dance all on ya, wanna rock your world
It was supposed to be a regular night (Regular night)
But now you're like
"To the left, to the left, to the right."
You look up and it's 3 in the morning
You're still sipping whatever they're pouring
You got your shades on, you got your drink up
Like you're VIP at the nightclub
You kissed a girl and she told you her secrets
She's so hot, you still can't believe it's true
It ain't over yet, but it's gonna be a hard to remember
Night that you'll never forget
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the right
You look up and it's 4 in the morning
You're still sipping whatever they're pouring
You got your shades on, you got your drink up
Here's to the nights that memories are made of
You kissed a girl and she told you her secrets
She's so hot, you still can't believe it's true
It ain't over yet, but it's gonna be a hard to remember
Night that you'll never forget
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the right
The lyrics for Love and Theft's song "Night That You'll Never Forget" describe a night of partying that quickly gets out of hand. The song starts with the singer showing up at a party intending to leave soon, but when their favorite song comes on they end up staying longer than expected. They start drinking and having fun, eventually losing track of time and finding themselves completely immersed in the party scene.
As the night goes on, the singer becomes more and more intoxicated and involved in the festivities. They take pictures with people they don't even know, kiss a girl who shares her secrets with them, and dance with country girls who want to "rock their world." Despite the potential chaos that could ensue from such a night, the singer seems to be embracing the moment and enjoying it to the fullest.
The chorus repeats that this is a "night that you'll never forget," as if the singer and their friends are aware that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Although it may be a challenge to remember everything that happens, the overall feeling is one of excitement and living in the moment.
Overall, "Night That You'll Never Forget" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the joys of partying and letting loose. It portrays a carefree attitude towards life and encourages listeners to enjoy the present moment while they can.
Line by Line Meaning
You showed up at the party
You arrived at the party
You wasn't gonna stay too long
You initially intended to leave early
But that all changed up when your song came on
You got caught up in the excitement and energy of the music
Somebody handed you a cup
You were given a drink
So you went with the flow and you filled it on up.
You decided to go along with the fun and continue drinking
You feel the buzz in your bones
You start to feel the effects of the alcohol
And then you start making the rounds
You begin to socialize and interact with others at the party
You know all too well what's about to go down
You're familiar with the typical sequence of events at such parties
You say "hold up, I better go"
You realize you should leave soon
Yeah right, next thing you know...
But then you get distracted and continue partying
You look up and it's 2 in the morning
You're surprised it's already late
You're still sipping whatever they're pouring
You're still drinking whatever is being offered
You got your shades on, you got your drink up
You're feeling cool and confident
Like you're VIP at the nightclub
You feel like you're at an exclusive club with special treatment
You kissed a girl and she told you her secrets
You had a romantic encounter and she shared personal information with you
She's so hot, you still can't believe it's true
You're amazed at how attractive your partner is
It ain't over yet, but it's gonna be a hard to remember
The night is not over, but you know it will be difficult to recall all the details
Night that you'll never forget
A memorable night that will stay with you forever
Now you're phone's filled up
Your phone now has many pictures on it
With pictures that you didn't take
You have photos on your phone that you don't remember taking
And it's you throwing deuces with 'what's her name'
You're posing for pictures with someone whose name you can't remember
And there's your boys right there
Your friends are also in the pictures
Tailgate poker table all in on a pair.
Your friends are playing a game of poker on a table set up in the parking lot
Here come the country girls
More women arrive at the party
They wanna dance all on ya, wanna rock your world
These women are interested in dancing and potentially hooking up with you
It was supposed to be a regular night (Regular night)
You originally thought it would be a typical evening
But now you're like
But now you're feeling differently
"To the left, to the left, to the right."
You're dancing in a specific pattern
You look up and it's 3 in the morning,
Time has passed quickly
Here's to the nights that memories are made of
This is a night that will be remembered fondly
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the right
You're still dancing and having fun with your friends
You look up and it's 4 in the morning
More time has passed than you realized
It ain't over yet, but it's gonna be a hard to remember
The party is still going, but you know you won't remember everything
Night that you'll never forget
A memorable night that will stay with you forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, ASHLEY GORLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marshallpeters1437
6 years later still one of the most underrated songs made by them
@MrGlock86
Big facts!!!!
@Bekkie8893
Finally found this song, plays on Coles radio. Thank you God for bringing this to my life 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@codyadkins7392
Bec.scabs eeewwww
@gelizarserano2187
took me almost an hour to find this song with only the "to the left to the left to the right" line in my head.
@jessraye2761
hahaha😂😂
@yugibeymonformeriwnt8699
Parmalee, Michael Ray, And J.T. Hodges , Must Of Been One Helluva Party!
@LauraRyan2007
Their voices are so similar that I had to watch this to know that it's not just one of them singing the solos & the other one jumping in when they both sing!
@YoshioCarrizales
I love this band, but i can't get over no party song better than "Angel Eyes" so far. Thumb up
@kangarooshoe213
I USE TO PARTY TILL THE SUN CAME UP! Lol ;) YOU guys Rock and Roll. :)