In the summer of 2006, native Swedish brothers Erik (vocals/guitar/moog) and Kent Widman (bass/percussion) formed Love in October while living stateside in Minneapolis. A move to Chicago found them the three essential members to complete the international quintuplet; Andrew Russell from Canada (moog/guitar/vocals), Vik Chaudhry from India (guitar/glockenspiel), and Ivan Sosa from Mexico (drums).
They announced their musical debut with the snappy Words of Sound EP, 18 minutes of nonstop, fast-paced indie rock. Their full-length, Pontus, The Devil, And Me, followed in early 2008, charted #45 on CMJ Radio 200, and received national acclaim. Kerrang! said of the group: "While ostensibly a rock band, [they] have an ABBA streak in them so pop they might just burst; the melodies and itchy keyboard lines jumping like Mexican beans."
The new self-titled EP, recorded and produced by the band, harkens to the sounds of disco dance rock and indie pop jamboree with an array of additional influential sounds that read out like a game of connect the dots. It’s hard to simply apply one genre as encompassing of the whole album, from the instrumental chaotic-rock opener "Kära Gud, ge mig en själ..."("Dear God, give me a soul...") which seamlessly leads into the album standout "Soft Errors," that combines an upbeat danceable track, with electronic blips, a steady bass line, and a catchy harmonizing chorus.
Another standout track on the EP is "Like Nothing Ever Happened" which Erik says "is a direct translation from my childhood brain put into music." It has a playful innocence to it accompanied by the quick sputtering of lyrics that describe a childhood scenario and a cheerful horn section. The album closes with the dreamy and blissful "27-08-08," sung in Swedish, it adds an unexpected introspection to an otherwise bright album.
Date Night
Love in October Lyrics
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Wooho-Oho I want you Kiss
Wooho-Oho Just you & me
Wooho-Oho Turn Out, let's get in
AAAAU AAAAU
Let's get in
AAAAU AAAAU
Let's get in
to go back to the movie with me
Last night i though you really want to go
Last night i though you really want to go
back to the dancefloor with me
Last night i though you really had to go
So don't call me always back
Wooho-Oho i less it up in
Wooho-Oho you got me go in
Wooho-Oho You so insane
Wooho-Oho I am so insane
AAAAU AAAAU
Let's get in
AAAAU AAAAU
Let's get in
Last night i though you really wanted
To go, Back to the movie with me
Last night i though you really wanted to go
Last night i though you really wanted to go
Back to the Dancefloor with me
Last Night i though you had to go
So don't call me always back
Last Night i though You really wanted
to go, back to the movie that i
Last night I though you really wanted to go
Last night i never set up wanted
to go, back to the movie that i
Last night i though you really had to go
So call me always back
The lyrics to Love in October’s song, “Date Night”, seem to express the excitement and anticipation of a romantic encounter. The chorus of the song, with its catchy “Wooho-Oho” refrain, expresses a sense of joy and liberation, as the singer revels in the feeling of being in love. The phrase “Let’s get in” is repeated several times, perhaps referencing the idea of being “in” the relationship, fully committed and embracing the experience.
The tone of the song becomes more ambiguous in the verses, as the singer references a past experience when they were unsure of the other person’s intentions. The repetition of the phrase “Last night I thought you really wanted…” creates a sense of confusion and perhaps even frustration, as the singer seems to be unsure of what the other person wants from the relationship. Despite this uncertainty, the song ends on a positive note, with the singer embracing the romance and expressing a willingness to be called back.
Love in October’s “Date Night” is a song that captures the excitement and uncertainty of a new relationship. The lyrics are somewhat ambiguous, but the catchy chorus and upbeat tempo create an infectious sense of joy and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Wooho-Oho I'm Feeling Goods
I am happy and content in this moment
Wooho-Oho I want you Kiss
I desire affection from you
Wooho-Oho Just you & me
I enjoy spending time with only you
Wooho-Oho Turn Out, let's get in
Let's fully embrace and enjoy this moment together
AAAAU AAAAU
Expressing excitement and eagerness to proceed
Let's get in
Let's fully engage in this experience together
Last night i though you really wanted
to go back to the movie with me
I thought you were interested in spending more time with me
Last night i though you really want to go
I believed you had a strong desire to do something
Last night i though you really want to go
back to the dancefloor with me
I believed you wanted to dance with me
Last night i though you really had to go
I thought you had a pressing reason to leave
So don't call me always back
Don't contact me unless you truly want to spend time with me
Wooho-Oho i less it up in
I am fully immersed in this experience
Wooho-Oho you got me go in
You are actively igniting my excitement and engagement
Wooho-Oho You so insane
You are wildly exciting and enjoyable
Wooho-Oho I am so insane
I am experiencing intense excitement and joy
Last Night i though You really wanted
to go, back to the movie that i
I believed you were interested in continuing our date
Last night I though you really wanted to go
I thought you had a strong desire to do something
Last night i never set up wanted
to go, back to the movie that i
I never intended to make this date anything but enjoyable for both of us
So call me always back
Contact me whenever you want to spend time together
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.