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
I'm Boring
Lovebugs Lyrics
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Sitting with your head between your knees
You're listening to your blood
Cause silence you can't stand
And there inside you
Another personality
Is shouting at you
I'm bored I'm bored about me
I'm bored I'm bored about
Most everything I do
Tell what can I do
Why can't I always fly
And why do I have to fall so deep
The Lovebugs song "I'm Boring" is a reflective piece about the singer's struggle with boredom, dissatisfaction and a feeling of unfulfillment in their life. The opening verse, "This is you, sitting with your head between your knees, you're listening to your blood, cause silence you can't stand," sets the scene for the singer's internal struggle with the quietness and stillness of life, something he/she can't handle. The second half of the verse, "Another personality is shouting at you, another possibility," indicates an internal conflict and the duality of the singer's character, which seems to be a recurring theme throughout the song.
The song's chorus, "I'm bored, I'm bored about me, I'm bored, I'm bored about most everything I do, tell me what can I do, why can't I always fly, and why do I have to fall so deep" is a reiteration of the singer's ennui and his/her desire to find a way to improve their existence. The singer feels stuck in a rut and can't help but feel that there's got to be more to life than what they are currently experiencing. The final line, "Why can't I always fly, and why do I have to fall so deep" is significant in that it represents the singer's desire for something better, but also his/her fear of failure.
Overall, "I'm Boring" is a song that explores themes such as dissatisfaction, uncertainty, and the struggle to find meaning in one's life. It is a relatable piece that many people can connect with, irrespective of their age or stage in life.
Line by Line Meaning
This is you
You are represented in this moment
Sitting with your head between your knees
You are physically in a vulnerable, submissive position
You're listening to your blood
You are connecting with your physical body
Cause silence you can't stand
You are uncomfortable with stillness and inaction
And there inside you
Within your psyche or emotions
Another personality
A different version or aspect of yourself
Is shouting at you
Is demanding attention or acknowledgement
Another possibility
An alternative experience or destiny
I'm bored I'm bored about me
I am not satisfied with myself
I'm bored I'm bored about
I am not engaged by
Most everything I do
The majority of my actions, interests, or experiences
Tell what can I do
What actions can I take to alleviate my boredom and dissatisfaction
Why can't I always fly
Why can't I always feel free and unrestrained
And why do I have to fall so deep
Why must my experiences of disappointment or loss be so intense and impactful
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kyle vd Veer
New subscriber here! Actually went to Edinburgh a month ago! Loved the atmosphere and the lovely old buildings containing an innumerable amount of pubs :P. Next destination might be Reykjavik! Also really like the vlogs, keep 'em coming, they're not boring ;). Stay awesome Anna!
Kyle vd Veer
@*****
You're welcome! Hope you had an amazing weekend with your friend :)
MsCarsonelle
Hi Kyle! Edjnburgh is amazing. So beautiful. Reykjavik looks incredible, hope you enjoy it! And haha, thanks. I'm a boring person though :P thanks for your comment and for subscribing! :)
UnderInspired Games
It sounds awesome that you're getting to travel. Whereabouts are you going?
HoundCave Productions
Interesting gameplay, will check out more of your vids :D I travel whenever I can, currently working on the 50 states of US, then on to europe!
MsCarsonelle
@HoundCave Productions Ahh the states. One day I'll visit the US. :D
UnderInspired Games
Oh, hopefully I'm traveling in the beginning of next year. Hoping to go to Germany and abroad in Europe. In January I'm going to PAX in Texas.
MsCarsonelle
That sounds like it'd be good! I'd love to go to either PAX Prime or PAX East next year but I doubt I'll ever afford it. Enjoy it! :D
Soulpelt Dux
You're not boring Analise. :<
Not been traveling recently.
Soulpelt Dux
LIES. The armless Dorf Queen is awesome. :P