1) The Loved Ones are … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Loved Ones are a punk rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band was founded in late 2003 by Dave Hause (formerly of The Curse and Paint It Black) on vocals and guitar, Michael Cotterman (formerly of Kid Dynamite) on bass and Mike Sneeringer (formerly of Trial by Fire) on drums. In 2005, they released a self-titled EP on Jade Tree Records. Their debut full-length album, Keep Your Heart, was released in 2006 on popular San Francisco punk label Fat Wreck Chords.
After leaving Paint It Black, singer Dave Hause worked as a roadie for New Jersey's The Bouncing Souls, which got the Loved Ones' foot in the door. They eventually toured with the Bouncing Souls and many other reputable bands, including Against Me!, Rise Against, Bad Religion, NOFX, and Less Than Jake.
In December 2006, a posting on the band's MySpace page announced that Cotterman had left the band. He was replaced by Chris Gonzalez, and they also added second guitarist David Walsh. They were both formerly members of The Explosion, who had announced their breakup near the time Cotterman left.
2) The Loved Ones were an Australian rock group of the 1960s, formed in the wake of the British Invasion. Although the band’s career lasted only two years, the group is now regarded as one of the most significant Australian bands of the 1960s.
3) The Loved Ones were a nineties rock band from Oakland, California. The released two albums, The Price for Love (1993) and Better Do Right (1994). Although they had quite a following in '94 and '95, the band broke up. Vocalist Bart Davenport has a solo career as well as performs with Honeycut.
Chicken
The Loved Ones Lyrics
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And feed my kids, why'know this place ain't cheap
Well you can saint or damn m ebut I don't care
Don't condemn me, don't commend me now..."
Another around, his guts spill out
Turns out his ships run aground and my head just swims around
"...so pour another, it's 3 AM, oh god this is insane
I know, I know I walked away but it's you I'll always blame
And it's killing me
If my liver swells up and spills out on the floor
I'll nail it to your door..."
don't be cheap, I've been discreet
And all thses victories have been bittersweet
We both made our beds you just piss the sheets
Don't condemn me, don't condemn me now
"...i took my bow, I know that now, I just can't
Remember how we let these grapes turn so sour..."
so pour another it's 4 AM, oh god this insane
It's killing me, it's killing me
You're the on ethat ran away and attached yourself to chains
And its killing me
If your heart swells up and spills out on the floor
I'd let it go
surprise, surprise I'm here a three beer
Buzz has got the best of you again
You torn out what's left of my faith in
You I guess I'm too old to pretend
you're burning out
I kind of get the feeling that you're still the same,
You're burning out you haven't changed
I kind of get the feeling that you're still the same,
Head in the ground, you haven't changed
The Loved Ones' song "Chicken" portrays the struggles of a man who is working a job he doesn't agree with, but is forced to do so to support his family. The man in the song makes his feelings clear about his situation, highlighting the difficulties he faces while trying to provide for his family. He is drinking at a bar at 3-4 AM, as he shares his story with his listeners. He feels like he has made a mess of his life, but at the same time, he doesn't want to be judged for his choices. In the chorus, the man confronts his partner, blaming them for their current situation. He appears angry and frustrated, believing that his partner should have done more to help him.
The lyrics of "Chicken" reveals the internal struggles of those who are working hard to provide for their family. It highlights a conflicting situation where the individual feels dissatisfied with their current situation, but at the same time, they can't just walk away from their responsibilities. Instead, they are forced to continue working, even though they hate their job, just to put food on the table for their family. The chorus of the song perfectly encapsulates the confusing blend of anger and love that the singer feels towards their significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
He said, "this ain't me, but I gotta eat
He is doing something out of character for himself, but he needs to provide food for his family
And feed my kids, why'know this place ain't cheap
He is justifying his actions by stating the practical reasons for needing money
Well you can saint or damn me but I don't care
He doesn't care whether the listener approves or disapproves of his actions
Don't condemn me, don't commend me now..."
He wants the listener to withhold any judgment towards him
Another round, his guts spill out
Another drink leads to a physical and emotional breakdown
Turns out his ship's run aground and my head just swims around
He is feeling lost and overwhelmed, realizing that his life is in a bad place
"...so pour another, it's 3 AM, oh god this is insane
He is acknowledging the destructive nature of his behavior, but still indulging in it
It's killing me, it's killing me
He recognizes the harm being caused to himself and others
I know, I know I walked away but it's you I'll always blame
He is taking responsibility for his own actions, but also blaming someone else for his current struggles
If my liver swells up and spills out on the floor
He is aware of the potential consequences of his drinking
I'll nail it to your door..."
He is implying that someone else will be responsible for his death
Don't be cheap, I've been discreet
He is asking the listener to not be judgmental towards him, as he has been careful to keep his problems hidden
And all these victories have been bittersweet
He is acknowledging that his successes have been soured by his personal issues
We both made our beds you just piss the sheets
He is blaming someone else for their mutual struggles, implying that they are responsible for the mess they are in
I took my bow, I know that now, I just can't
He is acknowledging that he thought he had control over his life, but now realizes that he doesn't
Remember how we let these grapes turn so sour..."
He is blaming someone else for their problems, implying that they both had a part in causing their relationship to go bad
"...so pour another it's 4 AM, oh god this is insane
He is still drinking to excess despite the negative impact it's having on his life
It's killing me, it's killing me
He is reiterating the harm that his behavior is causing
You're the one that ran away and attached yourself to chains
He is blaming someone else for his problems
And it's killing me
He is acknowledging the severity of the situation
If your heart swells up and spills out on the floor
He is suggesting that the other person's actions will lead to their own downfall
I'd let it go
He implies that he is indifferent to the other person's fate
Surprise, surprise I'm here a three beer
He is sarcastically commenting on the predictability of his drinking behavior
Buzz has got the best of you again
He is acknowledging his inability to control his drinking
You torn out what's left of my faith in
He is expressing disappointment in someone else's actions
You I guess I'm too old to pretend
He is done pretending that things are okay
You're burning out
He believes that the other person is facing their own struggles and will not be able to maintain their current lifestyle
I kind of get the feeling that you're still the same,
He believes that the other person hasn't changed despite their problems
You haven't changed
He is reiterating his belief that the other person hasn't changed in a negative way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Andrew Hause, Michael Duane Cotterman, Michael Hanrahan Sneeringer
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