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
It Won't Last
Lovedrug Lyrics
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Angels will swoop down and pick up the rest
I close my eyes as the chariot came
Now is the moment to remain free
Across the country
Time is a man with a blade in his hand
Waiting for storms from the heavens to land and pass
This is the plan take your life back in your hands
I know it won't last
These lyrics depict a feeling of detachment and acceptance of the impermanence of life. The first line, "Now that I can't feel my heart in my chest," suggests a detachment from emotions and perhaps a numbness to the world around them. The following line, "Angels will swoop down and pick up the rest," invokes the idea of the afterlife and perhaps the singer's acceptance of their own mortality. The third line, "I close my eyes as the chariot came," further supports this idea and creates a sense of peacefulness and resignation.
The chorus, "Time is a man with a blade in his hand, waiting for storms from the heavens to land and pass, I know it won't last," is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life. The metaphor of time as a man with a blade in his hand creates a sense of urgency and danger, while the imagery of waiting for storms to pass reinforces the idea of impermanence. The final line of the chorus, "I know it won't last," is a clear acknowledgement of this impermanence and encourages the listener to take control of their life while they still can.
Overall, these lyrics showcase a reflective and accepting mindset towards life's transience. The singer has come to terms with their own mortality and encourages others to do the same, urging them to take control of their life before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I can't feel my heart in my chest
I am emotionally numb and detached from my feelings.
Angels will swoop down and pick up the rest
I feel helpless and believe that spiritual beings will come to my aid.
I close my eyes as the chariot came
I am ready to let go and move on to the next phase of my life.
Now is the moment to remain free
I need to let go of my fears and inhibitions to embrace my freedom.
Across the country
I am embarking on a journey - both physically and emotionally.
Time is a man with a blade in his hand
Time is a powerful force that can either aid or harm us, like a weapon-wielding man.
Waiting for storms from the heavens to land and pass
I am preparing for life's ups and downs, and accepting that they will come and go.
I know it won't last
I am aware that nothing is permanent and things will inevitably change.
This is the plan take your life back in your hands
I have a plan for my future and am ready to take control of my destiny.
I know it won't last
Once again, I acknowledge that nothing is eternal, and that I must cherish and make the most of each moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL L. SHEPARD
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