On October 24, 1995, Spacehog released their debut album Resident Alien, which spawned the singles "In the Meantime" and "Cruel to be Kind". The band's second album, The Chinese Album, was released on March 10, 1998. Though it did not sell as well as Resident Alien, the band's popularity was increasing as Spacehog opened for popular acts like Pearl Jam and Supergrass. The Chinese Album featured a more "artsy" sound, with Pink Floyd-like piano on the opening track and Michael Stipe of R.E.M contributing vocals to the song "Almond Kisses".
In 2001, Spacehog released their final album, The Hogessy.
In 2002, Spacehog quietly broke up and the band members went their separate ways, but reformed in 2008.
And It Is
Spacehog Lyrics
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I wasn't perfect in the past one's eyes
You say you love me and I don't ask why
Cause now I know
Now I know
Two fools in love
Just in love with love
And now I know, now I know
Chorus:
And it is, and it is
It's all wrapped up in you and I
And it is, yes it is
The universe is yours and mine
I love the bad luck that she brings me
I love the cheap songs that she sings
That's why I know
Now I know
Playing with hearts in the beat of love
We going down to the rhythm of love
It's why I know
Now I know
(Chorus)
Dreaming my shallow life away from me
All my life
Seems that the truth is hard to find these days
I'll survive
Cause it is, yes it is
It's all wrapped up in you and I
And it is, yes it is,
The universe is your and mine
(Chorus)
And it is, and it is, and it is
The song "And It Is" by Spacehog talks about two people who are deeply in love with each other. Despite their imperfections and the mistakes they've made in the past, they have found each other and their love is all-encompassing. The singer expresses his love for his partner's quirks and flaws, finding joy in even the simplest things like the songs she sings. They play with each other's hearts and dance to the beat of love, fully immersed in their affection for each other. The chorus emphasizes that their love is all-encompassing and all-consuming, as the universe belongs to them both.
The song embodies a feeling of pure and innocent love, as two people connect and fall in love with each other despite any hindrances. It speaks to the beauty of love and how it can bring out the best in people, even in the most imperfect circumstances. It's a reminder that at the end of the day, love is what really matters, and that it can wrap us up in its embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh... lets go!
Being excited to embark upon something new or a fresh start
I wasn't perfect in the past one's eyes
Acknowledging that one has flaws and may not have been seen as perfect by others
You say you love me and I don't ask why
Accepting the love of someone without questioning their motives
Cause now I know
Having a newfound realization or understanding of something
Two fools in love
Referring to oneself and one's lover as being foolishly in love
Just in love with love
Fixating on the idea of love and being enamored with it
The sky is wide and the stars are up
Expressing the vastness of the world and all that it encompasses
And now I know, now I know
Reiterating a newfound understanding or discovery
I love the bad luck that she brings me
Finding joy in the chaos and unpredictability of one's relationship
I love the cheap songs that she sings
Appreciating the simple pleasures and little things in life
Playing with hearts in the beat of love
Taking risks and playing games in the game of love
We going down to the rhythm of love
Succumbing to the intensity and passion of love
Dreaming my shallow life away from me
Escaping from the mundanity of life through daydreams and fantasies
All my life
Reflecting on one's entire life up until this point
Seems that the truth is hard to find these days
Expressing the difficulty in finding authenticity and honesty in the world
I'll survive
Determination to persevere and overcome obstacles
And it is, and it is
Affirming and repeating the concept that follows
It's all wrapped up in you and I
The centrality of love and one's partner in one's life
The universe is yours and mine
Feeling a sense of ownership and connection with the world and everything in it
And it is, yes it is
Confidently stating and reinforcing the idea that love pervades everything
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephen Cardinal
Love this song! And it is! Yes it is! The universe is here tonight!
Max Stephens
I bought their debut album back in 86'
Lost them for a while, but I'M BACK IN A BIG WAY..........
YOU GUYS ARE THE SHIT
Seth Clarke
Max Stephens agreed
AI Generatedino Kripperino
Reminds me a lot of T.Rex's Get it on.