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.
Tesla_-_Love_Song
Tesla Lyrics
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That your love has fin'lly 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'.
Chorus:
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 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.
It's all around.
It's all around.
Chorus / Outro:
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.
In "Love Song," Tesla offers emotional reassurance to someone who has experienced a breakup. The opening lines convey the sense that the addressee of the song is devastated and feels that their love has come to an end. These lines express empathy for the person's situation and offer an assurance of support: "Any time you call, night or day, I'll be right there for you if you need a friend." The lines that follow convey hope, suggesting that the brokenness of the heart will heal with the passage of time. However, the recovery process will take time, and the message suggests this with the phrase, "It's gonna take a little time. Time is sure to mend your broken heart."
The chorus provides a message of love and hope. The repetition of the phrase "Love is all around you" seems to convey that love is everywhere, even in the midst of a broken heart. Love is knocking at the door, waiting just beyond the threshold with new opportunities to connect and feel the warmth of love in the company of another person. It asks for an open heart, self-confidence, and patience to find love again, such as "Keep an open heart and you'll find love again, I know."
Line by Line Meaning
So you think that it's over,
You believe that your relationship has ended
That your love has fin'lly reached the end.
You feel that love is no longer present in your relationship
Any time you call, night or day,
I am always here for you whenever you need me, regardless of the time
I'll be right there for you if you need a friend.
I will be a friend and support system for you during this difficult time
It's gonna take a little time.
It will require patience and time to heal from this heartbreak
Time is sure to mend your broken heart.
With time, your emotional wounds will begin to heal
Don't you even worry, pretty darlin'.
Do not fret, my dear
I know you'll find love again. Yeah.
I believe that you will experience love once more
Chorus
Love is present all around you
Keep an open heart and you'll find love again, I know.
Remain open to love and you will find it once again
It's all around.
Love is everywhere
Love will find a way.
Love will prevail
Darlin', love is gonna find a way,
My dear, love will find a solution
Find its way back to you.
Love will return to you
So look around, open your eyes.
Be aware of your surroundings
Love is gonna, love is gonna find a way.
Love will find its way to you
Love's gonna find a way back to you, yeah,
Love will return to you once again
I know. I know. I know. I know.
I am confident that love will find its way back to you
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I have a daughter who's been addicted to heroin for the past 10 years. She was a stunningly beautiful green-eyed redhead and a sensitive & caring person. But the drugs have turned her into someone I no longer know. Although it seems like there is very little hope of her ever getting clean, I still pray that love will find a way.
To my Vanessa: Hoping that the love of life you once had as a child finds its way back to you. Keep an open heart and you'll find love again.
Love you!
Daddy
Edit on 6-30-23: My daughter passed away yesterday from an OD. My wife & I are heartbroken. Finally, my baby girl is at peace now. Thanks to all who replied to this post. I appreciate all of your kind thoughts. Much love to you all.
@kevincrisantemi1891
I met these guys when i was a kid working at a hotel...i worked in the restaraunt as a waiter, Jeff came in for breakfast with his girl at the time.....i was kinda star struck because I was a huge Tesla fan....he could tell lol....i talked way too long lol....he grinned and asked my name and I told him and he introduced me to his lady....he said hey kev do you wanna come see the show tonight? I was like hell yes!!...he smiled and said cool! Give me your info, bring 2 friends too if youd like! I was so suprised...and sure enough we went to that venue that night and he had tickets and meet&greet passes waiting for us at the window.....and we got to meet most of the band and hang out after the show !!! It was a great time and a great memory!!!
@juliep2697
That is super cool!
@stevemcqueen6
That's Awesome !
@sarahkaylor4933
Yeah I remember working at Cedar Point and guns & roses came to do the original demon drop. Unfortunately a tornado warning came thru so I had to get life guard in with me outside of hotel. Heartless. Yeah hotels. I met Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees back as as a kid. I didn't wash hand for a week & boy itchy.
@Bmblb815
I'm so jealous, that's really cool dude.
@kevincrisantemi1891
@Bmblb815 it was a lot of fun!!
@chriskilner3710
Here I am 53 years young, sitting in my office with the headphones on lip synching, air guitar and air drumming. Life is good. Most underrated band in my opinion and put on one hell of a live show!
@patriciahaston7051
60 here and loving it.
@ritamarkland7661
tredmill 53 😂
@kathyeckert3793
60 here too,,,love this band