On December 4, 2006, they recorded the "Bedroom Recordings" in their mobile home studio, flitting between London and the North of England. Drummer Fuzz Townshend collaborated with them on the record. MTV used a number of their songs, including "Closer" in the hit TV series The Hills.[1]
At the beginning of 2007, they toured in the United States, playing residencies in New York, Los Angeles and Nashville. A local Nashville website wrote, "Lovers Electric deliver 80s influenced alternative dance pop."[2]
After touring the United States, they toured Europe from May-July 2007 as support for re-formed 80s band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) playing to sold-out venues.
Within a week of this tour finishing they began recording in Sheffield UK with producer Eliot Kennedy and finished their debut album "Whatever You Want". They signed with Sony in 2008 and released their debut album that August.
You Got It
Lovers Electric Lyrics
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But it's nothing at all
You've found meaning
But it's never enough
Yeah your feeling small
You might mean well
But thats never enough
Oh no...
Oh you want it
Oh you got it
Now you've got it
Don't you want it?
You got luck
And all that you need
You want more now
But it's never enough
You've got love
But your letting it go
You feel strange now
Cause it's never enough
Oh no....
Oh you want it
Oh you've got it
Now you've got it
Don't you want it?
The song "You Got It" by Lovers Electric touches on the theme of dissatisfaction in life despite having everything one could want. Starting with the lyrics "You got soul, but it's nothing at all," the song reminds us that sometimes material possessions or external achievements aren't enough to fulfill us. We may have found meaning in life, but it's never enough. The feeling of being small and losing hope is not uncommon, even for those who seem to have it all.
The chorus asks the question "Don't you want it?" and it's not entirely clear what "it" is referring to. It could be more success, love, or something else entirely. This ambiguity can speak to the fact that people often have a general sense that they want something more in life, even if they can't put their finger on what that is.
Overall, "You Got It" is a poignant reminder that even those who seem to have it all can feel unfulfilled and dissatisfied. The chorus also encourages us to examine what it is we're searching for and question whether more external achievements will truly bring us happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You got soul
You possess a great deal of character and integrity
But it's nothing at all
However, those qualities alone are not enough
You've found meaning
You have discovered purpose and significance
But it's never enough
But somehow it always falls short
You've lost hope
You feel discouraged and pessimistic
Yeah your feeling small
You are overwhelmed and insignificant
You might mean well
You have good intentions
But thats never enough
But that alone is not sufficient
Oh no...
Expresses worry and anxiety
Oh you want it
You desire something
Oh you got it
You have acquired what you desired
Now you’ve got it
You currently possess it
Don't you want it?
However, you are questioning whether it truly satisfies you
You got luck
You have been fortunate
And all that you need
You currently have everything necessary
You want more now
But you desire something beyond your current possessions
But it's never enough
But even that would likely fall short
You've got love
You have deep feelings of affection
But your letting it go
But you are allowing those feelings to fade away
You feel strange now
You are experiencing a sense of unease
Cause it's never enough
Because, once again, it fails to satisfy
Oh no....
Expresses continued worry and anxiety
Oh you want it
Reiterates your desire for something
Oh you've got it
Reminds you that you have indeed acquired it
Now you've got it
Yet again, you possess what you wanted
Don't you want it?
But you are still unsure if it truly fulfills you
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexis Halliwill
her voice makes every song perfect... along with the amazing talent from the whole productions they have.
hailey1454
OMG this song rocks! its so catchy i just can't get it out of my head! keep the good songs coming Australia!
calmflare
I love this! Heard of them when I was in Sydney a couple of weeks ago...thank god I tuned in to the TV at the right time!
roddl88
HOW EXCITING!!!!! and also how exciting that you guys actually reply to people's posts on youtube!!!!! haha you guys are so, so amazing, keep up the awesome work!! <3<3 alexis
Nam Flowers
You're amazing, thanks for your music (:
shilpa122
LOVE IT!!! First heard em when Stay Awhile was used in an episode of Britannia High. Been addicted since then!!!
Critical Dave
Possibly not the greatest endorsement ever - but when one is really pissed off and driving down a relatively empty highway at night - there is no better song than this.
Ratmuffin
Epileptic seizure warning? Another catchy tune off a great debut album.
Harrison Meitzler
So, when are you guys going to become international superstars?... cuz I've shown all my friends your songs and we're developing a cult and hoping for at least an itunes US release of your songs? lol please? just kidding about the cult, but truly we love your music :)
Andrew Rothman
I can't wait! I found you via your equally gorgeous and talented sister on Twitter and I'm totally hooked.