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
Girl
Lovedrug Lyrics
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See Ohio and everything we can do
If we're apart
Desire has known us well
Living dreams is living hell but
They brought us through the times
I wanna light myself on fire
I can't afford to waste more time
Running 'round the world
When all I know is you're my girl
You're my cool shores and western stars
But where we live ain't who we are
When there's a mountain inside of you
And if I had an aeroplane
I'd fly 'round in the morning rain
Just to find your shooting star
Oh sweet love of mine, oh sweet love of mine
If I need you to carry my troubles
You do, love of mine
And if I need you to carry my worries
You do, love of mine
I need you to fix my hurting
Oh sweet love of mine
The song "Girl" by Lovedrug is a heartfelt tribute to a lover who means everything to the singer. The lyrics reveal a deep sense of longing and devotion that the singer has for their significant other. The opening lines "Nashville to New York, see Ohio and everything we can do" signify that the couple has been through a lot together, and their love has survived despite their challenges. The singer goes on to say that "Desire has known us well, living dreams is living hell but they brought us through the times," which shows that the couple has been through their share of tough times, but their love has helped them overcome their struggles.
The chorus of the song, "I wanna light myself on fire, I spent thirty years not knowing you, I can't afford to waste more time running 'round the world when all I know is you're my girl," beautifully encapsulates the depth of the singer's love. The line "I spent thirty years not knowing you" suggests that the singer had been waiting their whole life for this love and that they would do anything to preserve it. The rest of the chorus reinforces this idea with lines like "I can't afford to waste more time running 'round the world when all I know is you're my girl."
The song's final verse emphasizes the singer's dependence on their lover. "If I need you to carry my troubles, you do, love of mine. And if I need you to carry my worries, you do, love of mine. I need you to fix my hurting, oh sweet love of mine" can be interpreted as an admission that the singer needs their lover to help them through difficult times. Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to a significant other that has been there for the singer through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
Nashville to New York
From the South to the North
See Ohio and everything we can do
We can achieve anything we set our minds to, just like the state of Ohio
If we're apart
In the event that we are separated
Desire has known us well
Our passion has brought us this far
Living dreams is living hell but
Pursuing our goals is difficult
They brought us through the times
But our dreams have helped us overcome challenges
I wanna light myself on fire
I'm filled with passion and longing
I spent thirty years not knowing you
I existed without knowing you for a significant part of my life
I can't afford to waste more time
I can't let any more time pass without you
Running 'round the world
Even if I travel the world
When all I know is you're my girl
I know you are the only person for me
You're my cool shores and western stars
You are the calm and beauty in my life
But where we live ain't who we are
Our location doesn't define us
When there's a mountain inside of you
Despite the obstacles we face, we can overcome them together
And if I had an aeroplane
If I had the means to do so
I'd fly 'round in the morning rain
I would go anywhere to find you
Just to find your shooting star
I am willing to do anything to be with you
Oh sweet love of mine, oh sweet love of mine
You are the love of my life and I adore you
If I need you to carry my troubles
If I ever need someone to help me with my problems
You do, love of mine
You are always there for me
And if I need you to carry my worries
If I ever need someone to help me deal with my anxieties
You do, love of mine
You are always there to support me
I need you to fix my hurting
I need your love to heal me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL SHEPARD
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MarKush 420
Been listening to this gem for years and years and I keep coming back to listen to this.
Bree McNally
This song is so perfect
FacespRayer Lemos
This song should have more views
kbrick27
lovedrug, you guys are a great band. it's becoming less likely for me to like a band from start to end but you guys have me wholeheartedly. i don't think you guys will ever fall out of producing great quality music. keep it up. love the video too!
Teona
Very beautiful music, I love it.
Montutony
This song is amazing!! So glad my brother opened for you guys and I learned who ya'll are!
kuki yomenai
unforgettable song. Will probably stuck in my head forever <3
Edd Chango
why isn't this band more well known? I don't even remember how I found them. great songwriters and that voice effing tears my heart out every time.
Nora
so beautiful and sensitive.. I can't describe how much I love this song :)
THTT Productions
I would totally pay the original band to do a reunion show if I had the dough.