Their official biography reads as follows: Our story begins – as many of these stories do – with a TDK 60 minute cassette. It's back in 1992 and Kurt Cobain with Smells Like Teen Spirit is playing himself into the nirvana of rock'n'roll and hitting us in the gut. Wow! At roughly the same time, Adrian packs in his drummer job with The Bash — freeing his hands to do the old Fender Strat thing and, in fact, record on to that TDK 60. He calls his one-man band "Lovebugs", enters the cassette for a Band Contest in Basle ... and ends up being invited to take part in the final round.
So he finds Sebastian on bass and Julie on drums – more for their charming personalities than for instrumental virtuosity. And then it all happens pretty dammed quick. First gig, the final, victory, thank you!
Adrian and Sebastian then record their first album Fluff in all of five days in league with 17-year-old temp drummer Simon who has been a permanent fixture since then, irreplaceable actually, because not only is he an amazing drummer but also an amazing cook. We play a few gigs and Adrian wants to pack it in again. Making music is OK, he says, but being the frontman is a pain. Well, we persuade him to stay on and, before long, we have played countless gigs in small clubs. And, between all that, recorded our second album: Tart.
The third album appears in 1996: Lovebugs. Recorded in London, produced by George Shilling and Tony Harris. We storm the Top 40 and our single Fantastic is what you might call our minor breakthrough on the Swiss music wallpaper scene. We sign major recording contacts in Germany, feel pretty fantastic, immortal at least. Just the right mood for getting on to the TourBus for a few months.
Thomas also gets on: live, we need extra guitar; he needs a good band. And the tours go on — with Marc Owen, Republica, Vivid and Ocean Color Scene. We become addicted to life on tour. We hang on to Thomas because, apart from making the right noises with the guitar, he's cool with studio buttons and, in the morning, he looks so grotty.
In 1999, BMG/RCA prescribe us a recording producer who – from the very start – we don't hit it off with. The proverbial straw that breaks the camel's back. After a really vicious battle with the record company (all that small-print crap) we record an album under the name of The Symbol. No, not really, we sign a deal with Warner Music Switzerland and, at long last, in 2000, bring out Transatlantic Flight. All that turbulence seems to have paid off. The album sells in 13 countries and represents now our ultimate breakthrough. The concerts are sold out. We shoot a video in LA and give loads of interviews from Moscow through Niederbipp to Helsinki …
While Sebastian publishes his glam rock project Fucking Beautiful, we work on our fifth studio album Awaydays. Wanting to go new places, we record the album in the rehearsal room (with Thomas as producer) and bring in a string orchestra. Adrian starts to think of packing it in again but eventually gives up smoking instead. At about the same time, Awaydays gets to the number one spot in the Swiss charts and Sebastian announces his departure from the band. We play one last tour with him and wonder about how things should continue.
Come autumn 2002, we retreat to the heel of the Italian boot – Apulia – to work on 13 Songs With A View. There are now five of us and we're searching for a new Lovebugs sound. Bass player Florian is more than a mere substitute for emigrant Sebastian: he brings a new earthy edge to the band and raises the average IQ by 35%. The same tidal wave also dumps Stefan on board MS Lovebugs. In an official capacity, that is. For almost three years, he's been pounding away on the keyboards for us — both on stage and in the studio. 13 Songs With A View is, in a word, a bitch, and gives us a really hard time. Yup, the search for our joint roots is difficult, taking 13 long months in the studio. An eternal labyrinth. But also a welding torch for the new line-up. The result is rawer and harder than previous albums. A true milestone, we reckon. Whereas the Swiss radio stations reckon that our sound is too noisy. TV gets cold feet as well and even drops us from a programme at literally the last second. They are worried that our music might hit the viewers in the gut (hmm, sounds familiar). Whatever. A short time later, to kick off our tour, we play Letzigrund Stadium with the legendary Stones to a crowd of 40,000 before, at long last, setting off on an extended club and festival tour again.
December 2003. We've done some 1,000 gigs (I think) and recorded seven albums. Tired? No way! But where can we now sail to without going round in circles? One thing is clear: we need a producer who will accompany us, give us feedback and be in on the songs as they emerge so that we don't drift into studio quicksands again. Someone who can stand up to the Lovebugs steamroller. Adrian has the shocking idea of having a go with that swine Chris von Rohr. In fact, the chemistry works at the very first meeting and soon we have a veritable swimming pool full of creativity — not to mention a genuine friendship.
Together we work on the eighth CD. It's to be an unplugged album, recorded live and featuring the best from 11 years of Lovebugs. Old hits are re-arranged, stripped down to the bare essentials. We want it to be intimate and direct. After nine months of preparation, we perform Naked (!) on stage in Basle ... and, well, it's one of our best concerts ever. Included on the album version are five new songs, some really moving moments and acres of goose pimples.
For six months or so, the subsequent Naked Tour takes us though old theatre prosceniums and cinema halls. Backed by mood and guest musicians, we play unplugged into the summer. It's during the festival season of 2005 that – in parallel and in secret – we start plugging our cables in at the rehearsal room again. We hunger for electricity and sounds but first Adrian has to have on operation on his respiratory system while the rest of us send postcards from our holiday resorts. Each taking a creative breather, so to speak.
In autumn 2005 – by which time we're up to our knees in new material – a Taiwanese record company calls up suddenly and invites us to hold a series of interviews and concerts in Asia. We leave the freshly served Creative Soup on the counter and fly "naked" to the land of the permanent sushi enthusiasts where we (a) score something of a success and (b) get to know something about chopsticks, isolation and sleeping tablets. Then, in the middle of a snowstorm and an infinitely long winter, we eventually realise where we are going and who we wish to take along with us. Things are going to be epic and huge and also deep enough to drown in, a unified whole indeed. So, after a three-year absence from the studio, In Every Waking Moment will not be a stroll through the park, more like an intense midnight ramble J
To read the map and shine the torch, we hire Roman Camenzind. The man who never sleeps and who always has a good idea just when one is needed.
In February and March of 2006, we record In Every Waking Moment at locomotive speed and, only one week after Switzerland gets kicked out of the last 16 of the Football World Cup, a Lovebugs CD soars to Number One on the Swiss album charts … again.
Discography
IN EVERY WAKING MOMENT (2006)
NAKED (2005)
13 SONGS WITH A VIEW (2003)
AWAYDAYS (2001)
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT (2000)
LIVE VIA SATELLITE (1999)
LOVEBUGS intl. version (1998)
LOVEBUGS (1996)
TART (1995)
FLUFF (1994)
Group Members
Adrian Sieber: vocals, guitar
Thomas Rechberger: guitar, vocals
Stefan Wagner: piano, synthesizers, vocals
Florian Senn: bass
Simon Ramseier: drums
Website
http://www.lovebugs.com
Flavour of the Day
Lovebugs Lyrics
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Summer all year
We're outside
Under skies that seem near
My thoughts are clear
When you are with me
No regrets and no fear
Making our lives complete
wish it was always summer
Summer all year
We're walking barefoot
All the clouds disappear
And you will be my lover
Whisper in my ear
Sing all the lovesongs
Downtown at the pier
we're getting on our feet
Trying to get on the beat
You know it's easy when you got
Somebody right next to you
will you be my flavour of the day - come my way
I really need you here in my arms
And if you never meant to stay - that's okay
I'll be your flavour of the day
wish it was always summer
Summer all year
Nightswimming in the ocean
Starlight so clear
And it is never raining
Never raining, dear
But only when you're with me
Just when you're near
we're dancing in the street
Making our lifes complete
You know it's easy when got
Somebody right next to you
will you be my flavour of the day - come my way
I really need you here by my side
And if you never meant to stay - that's okay
I really need you, please hold me tight
Will you be my flavour of the day
Will you be my flavour of the day
Oh girl if you want me
Come my way
The Lovebugs song "Flavour of the Day" is a catchy and upbeat tune that is all about the joy and freedom of summertime. The opening lines express a desire for summer to last all year long, with its carefree atmosphere and sunny days that make everything seem better. The lyrics suggest that being outside under clear skies with a loved one by your side makes life complete, without any regrets or fears. The chorus reiterates this theme of wanting someone to be your flavour of the day, singing all the love songs and sharing the joys of summer together, whether walking barefoot, nightswimming, or dancing in the streets.
The lyrics of "Flavour of the Day" celebrate the joy and simplicity of being in love and enjoying the pleasures of summer. By drawing on imagery of the beach, ocean, and sunshine, the song creates a feeling of escape from everyday life, inviting the listener to join the singer and find a moment of happiness and freedom. At its heart, the song is a celebration of the beauty of life and love, the importance of seizing the moment, and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish it was always summer
I wish we could live in the carefree, happy times of summer all year long.
Summer all year
I wish summer never ends and the sun never stops shining.
We're outside
We are enjoying the beauty of nature around us.
Under skies that seem near
The blue skies feel like they're within our reach, full of possibilities and dreams.
My thoughts are clear
My mind feels unburdened and at peace.
When you are with me
Being with you brings me joy and contentment.
No regrets and no fear
I have no worries or doubts when I'm with you.
We're dancing in the street
We're having fun and enjoying the moment, carefree and wild.
Making our lives complete
Together, we make each other's lives whole and fulfill each other's needs.
We're walking barefoot
We are feeling connected to the earth and enjoying the freedom of being shoeless.
All the clouds disappear
Worries and problems seem to vanish when we are together.
And you will be my lover
You are the person I desire and cherish the most, my partner in romance and life.
Whisper in my ear
Share your secrets and your love with me in a romantic whisper.
Sing all the lovesongs
Serenade me with songs of love and devotion, our hearts beating as one.
Downtown at the pier
We are enjoying each other's company in a romantic location, with the sound of the waves in the background.
We're getting on our feet
We're dancing and having fun, ready to take on the world together.
Trying to get on the beat
We're finding our rhythm together, in sync and harmonious.
You know it's easy when you got
Life is simpler and happier when you have someone special by your side.
Somebody right next to you
Being close to someone you love brings comfort and strength, making everything seem possible.
Will you be my flavour of the day - come my way
Will you be the one I cherish and adore today and every day from now on?
I really need you here in my arms
I long for your presence and your embrace, which make me feel safe and loved.
And if you never meant to stay - that's okay
Even if our time together turns out to be short-lived, I still treasure the moments we share.
I'll be your flavour of the day
I will be the one who makes you happy and fills your life with joy, no matter how temporary our time together.
Nightswimming in the ocean
We are experiencing the magic of floating in the calm waves at night, enjoying each other's company.
Starlight so clear
The stars are shining brightly and beautifully, setting the romantic mood for the night.
And it is never raining
Our happiness and love are not affected by any external circumstances, such as bad weather.
Never raining, dear
Our love is so strong that it can withstand any challenges and obstacles.
Just when you're near
Your presence is all I need to feel happy and complete.
Oh girl if you want me
I am yours if you want me, ready to give you all my love and affection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN B. SIEBER, FLORIAN SENN, SIMON RAMSEIER, STEFAN WAGNER, THOMAS RECHBERGER
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