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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Tan Lines
Love and Theft Lyrics
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And a big red ball in the sky
And that's just something you don't wanna waste
And there's a million reasons why
But there's just one that will make you wanna run
To a beach bar patio
So what I'm gonna do
Get a spot with a view
And find some pretty girls with
Tan lines, tan lines
Sun-kissed by the sunshine, sunshine
A good day for a good time, good time
There's some two-tone honeys ain't afraid to show
Every little place where the sun don't go
Perfect combination of a little bit of dark and light
Find some pretty girls with tan lines, tan lines
Tan lines, tan lines
Well there ain't no better time to be chillin' outside
When it's 70-something degrees
A little Jimmy Buffet ain't never hurt nothin'
When you're sitting by the sand and the sea
So tip it on back, no shirt, ball cap
Yeah, everything's feelin' alright
My toes are gettin' wet and I'm willin' to bet
That it's only a matter of time
Till I find some of those
Tan lines, tan lines
Sun-kissed by the sunshine, sunshine
A good day for a good time, good time
There's some two-tone honeys ain't afraid to show
Every little place where the sun don't go
Perfect combination of a little bit of dark and light
Find some pretty girls with tan lines, tan lines
Tan lines, tan lines
You know it gets a little hotter
When they come out of the water
In a two piece tied with a string
You know what I mean
Find some pretty girls with
Tan lines, tan lines
Sun-kissed by the sunshine, sunshine
A good day for a good time, good time
There's some two-tone honeys ain't afraid to show
Every little place where the sun don't go
Perfect combination of a little bit of dark and light
Find some pretty girls with tan lines, tan lines
Tan lines, tan lines
Some Carolina tan lines, tan lines
Some Florida girls with tan lines, tan lines
Love and Theft's song "Tan Lines" is an ode to the joys of summer and the desire to soak up the sun by the beach. The lyrics describe the desire to find a spot at a beach bar patio, sip on a drink, and watch the pretty girls with tan lines. The song emphasizes the beauty of sun-kissed skin and the perfect combination of a little bit of dark and light that comes with a good tan. The lyrics also highlight the fun and carefree mood of summer, with references to Jimmy Buffet and the freedom of not wearing a shirt or shoes. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo perfectly capture the joy and energy of summer.
Line by Line Meaning
There's just something about a Saturday
Saturday has a unique feel that cannot be ignored
And a big red ball in the sky
The sun is out and it's a beautiful day
And that's just something you don't wanna waste
You don't want to waste this perfect day
And there's a million reasons why
There are countless reasons for why you shouldn't waste today
But there's just one that will make you wanna run
There's only one reason that will make you want to go to the beach
To a beach bar patio
To go to a bar near the beach
So what I'm gonna do
This is what I plan to do
Get a spot with a view
Get a spot where you can see the beach and everything going on around you
And sip on something slow
Drink something leisurely
And find some pretty girls with tan lines, tan lines
Look for attractive girls who have tan lines
Sun-kissed by the sunshine, sunshine
Skin that's been kissed by the sun
A good day for a good time, good time
A perfect day to have a great time
There's some two-tone honeys ain't afraid to show
There are some girls who have tan lines and are not afraid to show them off
Every little place where the sun don't go
Every part of the body that does not see direct sunlight
Perfect combination of a little bit of dark and light
It's the perfect balance between dark and light skin tones
Well there ain't no better time to be chillin' outside
There's no better time than today to relax outside
When it's 70-something degrees
When the weather is perfect around 70 degrees
A little Jimmy Buffet ain't never hurt nothin'
Relaxing music like Jimmy Buffet's is always a good thing
When you're sitting by the sand and the sea
When you're sitting by the beach
So tip it on back, no shirt, ball cap
Relax, take off your shirt, and wear a ball cap
Yeah, everything's feelin' alright
Everything is perfect
My toes are gettin' wet and I'm willin' to bet
My toes are touching the water and it's a good feeling
That it's only a matter of time
It won't be long now
Till I find some of those tan lines, tan lines
Until I find some girls with tan lines
You know it gets a little hotter
Things heat up a bit
When they come out of the water
When girls come out of the water after swimming
In a two piece tied with a string
Wearing a bikini that ties with a string
You know what I mean
You understand what I'm saying
Some Carolina tan lines, tan lines
Referring to girls with tan lines from Carolina
Some Florida girls with tan lines, tan lines
Referring to girls with tan lines from Florida
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION
Written by: ADAM CRAIG, ERIC GUNDERSON, STEPHEN BARKER-LILES, TRENT TOMLINSON
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