Their best-known lineup included Terry Kirkman (vocals, woodwind instruments), Russ Giguere (vocals, guitar), Jim Yester (rhythm and lead guitar), Jules Alexander (lead and rhythm guitar), Brian Cole (bass) and Ted Bluechel Jr (drums) (and later Larry Ramos, who replaced Jules in early 1967).
Since 2014, founding members Jim Yester and Jules Alexander have been leading the current line-up of the Association, which includes Bruce Pictor, Paul Holland, Del Ramos, and Jordan Cole.
We Love Us
The Association Lyrics
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I tell her I love her
And she smiles and says the same
She makes me feel like sunshine when she says my name
Her laughing, her crying
Her caring, her sharing
Of my life means more to me
Turn your head around
Are you sure love's the feeling that surrounds you?
Does the question count when you feel good
As good inside as I do, do you?
The sun sets, the gulls fly
We love us, she and I
The lyrics of The Association's song We Love Us is a beautiful expression of a deep and sincere love between two individuals. The singer wakes up his partner and expresses his love for her, and she reciprocates the same with a smile. Her mere presence in his life makes him feel like sunshine, and her laughter, crying, caring, and sharing mean more to him than all the wealth and fame that money can buy.
The chorus invites the listener to reflect on whether they are truly experiencing the feeling of love that surrounds them, as the singer does. He acknowledges that he feels as good inside as one could possibly feel and wonders if others have the same feeling.
The song speaks of the beauty of being in love and cherishing each other's company. The singer describes a serene ambiance where the sun sets, and the gulls fly while he and his partner are together, and they love each other.
Overall, the lyrics of We Love Us are about the small yet significant things that make love worthwhile—expressing love, making each other feel special, and being present in each other's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake her, I hold her
I start my day by holding her and making her feel loved.
I tell her I love her
I vocalize my love for her, making sure she knows how much she means to me.
And she smiles and says the same
She reciprocates my feelings, and we both feel grateful for one another.
She makes me feel like sunshine when she says my name
Her compliments and affirmations make me feel happy and warm inside.
Her laughing, her crying
Both her moments of joy and sadness are important to me.
Her caring, her sharing
I appreciate her support and willingness to share her life with me.
Of my life means more to me
Her presence in my life is more valuable than any material wealth.
Than all the wealth and fame that fortune brings to me
I recognize that love is more important than worldly success and possessions.
Turn your head around
Take a moment to reflect on your life and relationships.
Are you sure love's the feeling that surrounds you?
Question whether you truly feel loved and loving in your life.
Does the question count when you feel good
When you have love in your life, questions about its presence become less important.
As good inside as I do, do you?
Do you feel the same level of warmth and contentment about your relationships?
The sun sets, the gulls fly
Nature serves as a reminder of the beauty and harmony of the world.
We love us, she and I
Our love for one another is a source of happiness and contentment in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THEODORE JOHN BLUECHEL
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