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
Revival
Lovedrug Lyrics
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Look at my savior, she's down in the water
What is my fate, I want to survive it
Look at my savior, she's down in the water
If you care, don't stop
If you care, don't stop
Tell me your eyes said revival
What is our fate, I want to survive it
Look at my savior, she's down in the water
If you care, don't stop
If you care, don't stop
When you pull me in your fire
You save me from myself
If you care, don't stop
Take your hands, revival
Save me from my aching needs
Let me feel your revival all over me
The lyrics to Lovedrug's song "Revival" convey a sense of spiritual longing and the desire for salvation. The first verse begins with the plea to carry the singer's soul on a road to glory, indicating a yearning for a higher purpose or spiritual enlightenment. The mention of a savior down in the water suggests a baptism or ritual cleansing, symbolizing a desire for redemption and rebirth.
The second verse continues with the plea to carry the singer's weight, indicating a feeling of exhaustion or burden. The mention of revival in the eyes suggests a hope for renewal and a fresh start. The line "What is our fate, I want to survive it" further highlights the singer's longing to overcome obstacles and challenges, searching for a way to persevere.
The repetition of the line "If you care, don't stop" emphasizes the importance of not giving up or abandoning hope. It serves as a reminder to continue seeking salvation, whether it be from a divine figure or from within oneself. The final verse speaks of being saved from the singer's own internal struggles and aching needs, and the desire to feel the transformative power of revival encompassing their entire being.
Overall, "Revival" explores themes of spiritual yearning, renewal, and the search for meaning and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry my soul on a road to glory
Guide and support my spirit as I strive for greatness
Look at my savior, she's down in the water
Behold my salvation, immersed in a challenging situation
What is my fate, I want to survive it
What lies ahead for me, I long to overcome it and keep going
If you care, don't stop
If you truly care about me, please don't give up on me
Carry my weight, I've grown so tired
Shoulder the burdens I bear, for I have become weary
Tell me your eyes said revival
Share with me the hope and rebirth I see in your eyes
What is our fate, I want to survive it
What awaits both of us, I desire to overcome and endure
When you pull me in your fire
When you draw me closer to your passion and intensity
You save me from myself
You rescue me from my own destructive tendencies
Take your hands, revival
Embrace the power of revival in your grasp
Save me from my aching needs
Rescue me from the yearnings that torment me
Let me feel your revival all over me
Allow the rejuvenating force of revival to envelop and touch me completely
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lu pinktights
Lovedrug is so good and so underrated it's almost sickening. How can such a talented band be overlooked like this, it is a great american tragedy.
Elisa Mania
Lovedrug never fails to amaze me. They are my favorite band ever.
lotemo
This is one of my favorites off this album. Just love it! Premonition and Dinosaur are great as well. I hope they get more exposure from this disc.
theradracer
Carry my soul on a road to glory
Look at my savior, she's down in the water
What is my fate, I want to survive it
Look at my savior, she's down in the water
If you care, don't stop
If you care, don't stop
Carry my weight, I've grown so tired
Tell me your eyes said revival
What is our fate, I want to survive it
Look at my savior, she's down in the water
If you care, don't stop
If you care, don't stop
When you pull me in your fire
You save me from myself
If you care, don't stop
Take your hands, revival
Save me from my aching needs
Let me feel your revival all over me
If you care, don't stop
If you care, don't stop
When you pull me in your fire
You save me from myself
If you care, don't stop
Izmir Fariz
How is the name 'Lovedrug' lame? I'm pretty sure it can't be any worse as compared to 'LMFAO' or even '3OH3!'. And if it's the band name that matters to you, than you've ultimately missed the whole point of music.
Izmir Fariz
How is the name 'Lovedrug' lame? Can't be worse than 'LMFAO' or '3OH3!', can it? I'm pretty sure it can't. And if it's the band name that ultimately matters, than obviously you've missed the whole point of music.