Lovedrug drew nationwide attention with two independent EPs in 2003 and 2004, followed by the highly acclaimed debut full-length Pretend You’re Alive in July 2004 on indie The Militia Group (Sony). The fastest selling debut in label history, Militia upstreamed the band to parent label Columbia Records for a planned rerelease in March 2005 around the radio single “Spiders”. Though unrelated corporate purging at Columbia left many plans stillborn, Lovedrug toured heavily, including dates with The Killers, Robert Plant, Switchfoot, and Coheed & Cambria, and established a sizable American following.
By late 2006, Lovedrug had a new album’s worth of material and, to avoid continued upheaval at Columbia, returned to The Militia Group to release Everything Starts Where It Ends in March of 2007. The album was well received, selling close to 30k albums in several months on the back of Japanese and North American touring, including two headline runs and tours with Sparta and Blue October. Several singles/videos saw traction at radio & MTV, including “Ghost By Your Side” and “Happy Apple Poison”, but a lack of significant label support failed to capitalize, leaving the band frustrated and burned out.
After a brief interlude, founder Shepard reformed the group and proceeded to write what would become Lovedrug’s 3rd album as a bit of catharsis, working with iconic producer Michael Beinhorn (Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mew) to exorcise several years of demons in an aggressive homage to grunge. Though the 2008 release of The Sucker Punch Show coincided with the collapse of the Militia Group in North America, the album was especially well received upon it’s 2009 release in Europe, landing at #6 on the coveted Visions summer chart, garnering broad radio play for the single “Only One”, and seeing the band play shows and festivals with Kings of Leon, Nine Inch Nails, Silversun Pickups, and Eagles of Death Metal.
Following the European summer tour, a fully revitalized Lovedrug took the rest of 2009 to explore and define what would come next. The band self-released EP- PART I in April, the first in a series of three such indie EPs planned for 2010, while continuing to write, tinker, and prepare for the HiFi album to come. Lovedrug will play a number of dates this spring, including a headlining tour June/July, Bamboozle, and others.
Band Members:
Michael Shepard - Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Jeremy Michael Gifford - Guitar, Synthesizer, Piano
Thomas Bragg - Bass
James Childress - Drums
Angels With Enemies
Lovedrug Lyrics
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But the time here with you has been nice
A cold love bloody knuckle trigger finger riding on the edge of mind
A salute to the end of the world
And a beautiful end for you girl
Because all night I've been picking fights with the fur men
And the bar stool kings
And with the glorious red, we'll be off with their heads
Phantoms in the courtyard waiting on the breeze to float after me
To a chamber of wailing ferns
The calm yellow air and the dark woolen skies say our villains will arise
Oh haunted by two's they wake by you
But it's alright
In a scissor hell
And it's alright to fall deep in love
Because all night
I'll be following matches into the dawn light
where I melt you
You gotta pull stars down to be someone
And when you've chemi-claimed the sun you gotta
When oceans fill your life somehow
You gotta break the damn and wave to yourself
You got pull stars down to be someone
And when you chemi-claimed the sun you got it
And when oceans fill your life somehow
You gotta break the damn and wave to yourself
And sometimes in a silver hell
You gotta search for gold
And in the right light
We're just angels with enemies
The lyrics of the song "Angels With Enemies" by Lovedrug, explore the themes of love, desperation, and self-discovery. From the very first line of the song, "And I don't think we'll get out of this hell," the singer acknowledges that they are stuck in a bad situation, but commend the person they are with. The lines, "A cold love bloody knuckle trigger finger riding on the edge of mind" indicates that this love is intense and dangerous. The singer sees the end of the world coming and appreciates his time with his partner while they are still alive.
The lines, "Phantoms in the courtyard waiting on the breeze to float after me, to a chamber of wailing ferns" is one of the most intriguing phrases in the song. Here, the singer is describing their inner demons and fears that are chasing them. He continues, "You gotta pull stars down to be someone, and when you chemi-claimed the sun, you got it" are wise words about how one must work hard to achieve their goals. The last line of the song, "And in the right light, We're just angels with enemies" suggests that despite their flaws, they are still good people.
Line by Line Meaning
And I don't think we'll get out of this hell
I do not believe that we will be able to escape from this place.
But the time here with you has been nice
Despite the bleak circumstances, I have enjoyed spending time with you.
A cold love bloody knuckle trigger finger riding on the edge of mind
Our love is intense, dangerous, and rough around the edges.
A salute to the end of the world
We acknowledge the apocalyptic nature of our situation.
And a beautiful end for you girl
Despite the bleak circumstances, there is some beauty in the end that awaits you.
Because all night I've been picking fights with the fur men and the bar stool kings
I have spent the entire evening provoking and engaging in fights with various unsavory characters.
And when it sounds right I'll bring them down to their knees son
When the time is right, I will take down my opponents in a decisive victory.
And with the glorious red, we'll be off with their heads
In a triumphant moment, we will exact our revenge and be rid of our enemies for good.
Phantoms in the courtyard waiting on the breeze to float after me
Ghostly figures lurk nearby, waiting for an opportunity to approach me.
To a chamber of wailing ferns
We are heading towards an eerie location filled with disturbing sounds.
The calm yellow air and the dark woolen skies say our villains will arise
The atmosphere suggests that those who oppose us will soon make themselves known.
Oh haunted by two's they wake by you
The ghosts are drawn to you and cause you to experience discomfort and fear.
But it's alright in a scissor hell
Despite being trapped in a difficult place, we are accepting of it.
And it's alright to fall deep in love
It is acceptable to develop strong feelings for someone, even in hard times.
Because all night I'll be following matches into the dawn light
I will spend the entire evening engaged in risky behavior, following the light of a match into the dawn.
where I melt you
I will engage in a fiery, passionate encounter with you.
You gotta pull stars down to be someone
One must accomplish great feats to become noteworthy.
And when you've chemi-claimed the sun you gotta
When you have achieved something truly remarkable, you must continue striving for greatness.
When oceans fill your life somehow
When life becomes overwhelming and tumultuous.
You gotta break the damn and wave to yourself
You must persevere through difficult times and acknowledge your own strength in order to succeed.
And sometimes in a silver hell
Occasionally, even in an unpleasant situation, there can be moments of beauty.
You gotta search for gold
One must actively seek out positivity and happiness.
And in the right light
Under the right circumstances.
We're just angels with enemies
Despite our struggles, we are still capable of great things and should not underestimate ourselves.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL L. SHEPARD
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