Their original name was Luca Brasi after the infamous muscle guy and personal enforcer of Don Vito Corleone from the Godfather films, until they realized another band shared that name. The band started in 2001. All members had been friends since they were young.
They were featured in the arts section of The New York Times in November 2005. They performed at Bowery Ballroom in New York on Friday, November 4th, 2005.
On april 25th 2007 the band released their second album, Our Ill Wills in Sweden and was released in the US on September 11th 2007 on their new label Merge Records.
Tonight I Have To Leave It
Shout Out Louds Lyrics
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It's better if you say you hate it, that's the truth exactly
When we go out dancing I don't want to be bothered
Just want to be bothered with real love
So I heard it's no good to run
But it feels so much better now that it's done
And tonight I have to leave it
So, so I heard you know how to write it
Does it mean you're good at putting things on paper?
Rumors say that you're very sorry
Oh no, you're not sorry, no, you're not
So I heard it's no good to run
But it feels so much better now that it's done
And tonight I have to leave it
Yes, tonight I have to leave it
Yes, tonight I have to leave it
Yes, tonight I have to
Yes, tonight I have to leave it
Give love, give love
Why won't you give love, give love?
Why don't you give love, give love, give love?
Why won't you give love, give love, give love?
Yes, tonight I have to
Oh yes, tonight I have to leave it
Yes, tonight I have to
Yes, tonight I have to
Yes, tonight I have to leave it
The lyrics of Shout Out Louds' song "Tonight I Have to Leave It" depict a complicated love situation. The singer is pleading with their lover not to express any affection for them because it complicates matters. The singer prefers that their lover expresses their dislike instead. The singer just wants to focus on "real love" and not be bothered with superficial feelings or complicated situations.
The second verse continues with the theme of complicated love. The singer has heard that their lover is quite skilled at expressing their thoughts and feelings through writing. The singer questions whether this makes their lover good at putting those thoughts and feelings to paper or if it's just a rumor. The singer reveals that their lover is not sorry about something, possibly hinting at the complicated nature of their relationship.
The chorus repeats that the singer has to leave the complicated love they are caught up in. The repetition of the line "give love" could imply that the singer is not getting the kind of deep love they crave and is instead getting caught up in the superficiality of their partner's feelings.
Overall, the lyrics highlight the complexities and confusion that sometimes come with love. The singer wants to focus on "real love" and seems to be frustrated with the superficial or complicated situation they are in.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you come up to me and say you like it
If you don't really like what I did, don't pretend like you do
It's better if you say you hate it, that's the truth exactly
It's important to be honest, even if it means saying you don't like something
When we go out dancing I don't want to be bothered
I just want to enjoy myself and not have any distractions
Just want to be bothered with real love
I only want to focus on genuine, authentic love
So I heard it's no good to run
Leaving a situation can often be seen as cowardly or avoiding the problem
But it feels so much better now that it's done
Even though leaving can be difficult, it can ultimately bring relief and freedom
And tonight I have to leave it
I've made the decision to leave this situation tonight
So, so I heard you know how to write it
I've heard that you have a talent for expressing yourself through writing
Does it mean you're good at putting things on paper?
Are you able to articulate your thoughts and emotions effectively through writing?
Rumors say that you're very sorry
I've heard that you regret your actions
Oh no, you're not sorry, no, you're not
But in reality, you aren't truly remorseful
Give love, give love
Spread love, be kind to others
Why won't you give love, give love?
Why are you withholding love and kindness from others?
Yes, tonight I have to leave it
Once again emphasizing that it's time for me to move on from this situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM OLENIUS
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RL Rod
Love the energy of this song! Sounds like In Between Days by the Cure and to be compared to an iconic band like the Cure is an achievement in and of itself. Cheers
1thess523
So i heard this song and band today for the first time and it brought me back to my freshman year in high school back in 89 when I was listening to The Cures In Between Days because this song has that sound 👍
Rodrigo Fransosi
I think it has something of The lovecats. Definately a modern The Cure band. Awesome band by the way!
Pedro Caldart
Adoro essa música, influência total de The Cure.
Frank Michel Lozano Garcia
Pedro Caldart , exacto... a mi también me encanta este grupo..saludos desde lima Perú
Shane Funnell
Love this band
L.A.C Things
Esta música foi o hino da Optimus (antiga), agora é NOS
João Correia
Olé viva Portugal
Allan Cuvelier
Pois
Marta Boavida
ayyy o primeiro comentário é tugaaa