Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
11-Love Song
Tesla Lyrics
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That your love has finally reached the end.
Any time you call, night or day,
I'll be right there for you if you need a friend.
It's gonna take a little time.
Time is sure to mend your broken heart.
Don't you even worry, pretty darlin'.
Yeah
Love is all around you
Love is knockin' outside your door.
Waitin' for you is this love made just for two
Keep an open heart and you'll find love again, I know.
Love is all around you, yeah
Love is knockin' outside your door.
Waitin' for you is this love made just for two
Keep an open heart and you'll find love again, I know.
Love will find a way.
Darlin', love is gonna find a way,
Find its way back to you.
Love will find a way.
So look around, open your eyes.
Love is gonna find a way.
Love is gonna, love is gonna find a way.
Love will find a way.
Love's gonna find a way back to you, yeah
I know, I know, I know, I know
The song "Love Song" by Tesla is a classic rock ballad that speaks about the end of a romantc relationship and the hope for love again. The opening lines address the listener, who is feeling as though their love has come to an end. The singer reassures them that he will be there for them as a friend anytime they need him. He acknowledges that it will take some time for their broken heart to heal, but that with enough patience and positivity, they will eventually find love again.
The chorus emphasizes the optimistic message of the song. Love is all around, seeking to find those who are open to it. The singer encourages the listener to keep their heart open, and someday love will come knocking. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that love will find a way. The song closes with a repetition and variation of this idea; love is going to find a way back to the listener, they just need to look around and be open to it.
Overall, "Love Song" presents a hopeful message for those who have recently experienced heartbreak. It acknowledges that healing takes time, but also emphasizes the power of love to find its way back into someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think that it's over,
You believe that your love for someone has come to an end.
That your love has finally reached the end.
You believe in the finality of love.
Any time you call, night or day,
I will always be there for you, no matter the hour.
I'll be right there for you if you need a friend.
I will support you and be your close confidante when you require one.
It's gonna take a little time.
It will require some time for the pain to dissipate.
Time is sure to mend your broken heart.
The passing of time will inevitably heal the wounds caused by a broken heart.
Don't you even worry, pretty darlin'.
You need not worry for love is always around the corner.
I know you'll find love again Yeah
You are capable of finding love once more.
Love is all around you, Love is knockin' outside your door.
Love permeates every aspect of life and presents itself to you in various forms.
Waitin' for you is this love made just for two, Keep an open heart and you'll find love again, I know.
This love is tailor-made for you and your significant other. Remain open to the idea of love and you are bound to find it.
Love will find a way.
Love always has a way of making its presence known.
Darlin', love is gonna find a way, Find its way back to you.
Love will always have a place in your life, it will find you.
So look around, open your eyes.
Take a second to observe the love around you.
Love is gonna find a way.
Love will always find a way to guide you in life.
Love is gonna, love is gonna find a way.
Love is persistent and always finds a way to make itself known.
Love will find a way.
Love will make itself present in your life.
Love's gonna find a way back to you, yeah I know, I know, I know, I know
Love will always return to you, trust in its power.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN DEAN BEBOUT, RICHARD JOSHUA BROWN, BRIAN FOSTER, JOHNATHAN DAVID MONTOYA, JAMES MICHAEL REAVES
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Jasmine Chavez
I love this song such a karaoke favorite for me Iโm gonna cover this song in six flags great America this summer this is one of my summer hard rock cover I will be doing in six flags great America Iโm so excited ๐
80's Rock & Heavy Metal
summer is here you are not ready , how many songs you gonna cover it's more than 100 now ๐๐๐ค๐๐
Jasmine Chavez
Iโm six flags I usually cover two songs both rock and pop actually ๐