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.
The Odds
The Loved Ones Lyrics
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'Cause we can choose to turn it off
Maybe we're the lonely ones
'Cause we decide to shield what's soft
I'm sure you'll learn to dance and drink and dream
but you might still feel lost
but I would break where you would bend
I'm calling on what you defend and tonight I won't hold back
Just don't waste all your years
believing in the fear
You'll choke out what's alive and make
What's wrong be all that's real
I can see you're weakened at the seams
And trying to swim upstream but can't find a way
So here we are again trying to hold back
the tides behind our eyes
lucky ones trying to drink from both the wells we claim are dry
I guess I've found some freedom in
embracing every time they pry
We're both the same
You're just like me
And when your skin finally sheds
You'll find your nerves all in shreds
The price may be to keep your heart you'll lose your head
The Loved Ones's song "The Odds" talks about two people who see themselves in each other. They recognize that they are both struggling with their own battles, but they approach them differently. The first verse suggests that maybe they are "the lucky ones" because they can choose to turn off their emotions and protect themselves. They are also "the lonely ones" because they have to shield and guard what's soft inside them. The second verse is encouraging the other person not to waste their life believing in fear, which will choke out their vitality and make what's wrong all that's real. The line "Just don't waste all your years believing in the fear" is a message to the other person to not let fear control their lives. It's important to live life to the fullest and not let fear hold you back. The chorus repeats the notion that they are both the same, but one is stronger than the other. The song concludes with the idea that when they finally shed their skin, they will be exposed and vulnerable. It might cost them their sanity, but they know that their heart is worth fighting for.
"The Odds" speaks to the common human struggle of maintaining emotional fortitude while being vulnerable. While some people may be able to stave off their emotions, those same people may become lonely and isolated. The rest of us might find that we can't help feeling every emotion that comes our way, which can be a hindrance in some contexts. The song captures the essence of this struggle, with the lyrics urging each other to never lose sight of their hearts, no matter what. The overall message seems to be that it's essential to let love and compassion lead the way, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we're the lucky ones
We are fortunate because we can choose to ignore the pessimism around.
'Cause we can choose to turn it off
We can decide to not let negativity affect us.
Maybe we're the lonely ones
The ones who choose to protect their vulnerability are often left feeling alone.
'Cause we decide to shield what's soft
We preemptively protect ourselves from getting hurt.
I'm sure you'll learn to dance and drink and dream
You'll learn to enjoy life fully.
but you might still feel lost
Despite that, you might feel aimless and unhappy.
And I see myself in you my friend
I relate to you and understand where you're coming from.
but I would break where you would bend
However, I may not be able to handle the same experiences as you.
I'm calling on what you defend and tonight I won't hold back
I support the things that matter to you and won't hold back my feelings.
Just don't waste all your years
Don't spend your whole life living in fear.
believing in the fear
Don't let the fear consume you and hold you back.
You'll choke out what's alive and make
If you let fear control you, you'll end up snuffing out the good in life.
What's wrong be all that's real
Your fears will become your reality, leaving no room for positivity.
I can see you're weakened at the seams
I see that you're struggling and vulnerable.
And trying to swim upstream but can't find a way
You're trying to go against the flow but feel stuck.
So here we are again trying to hold back
We're both struggling with our emotions.
the tides behind our eyes
We are holding back tears and emotions.
lucky ones trying to drink from both the wells we claim are dry
Despite feeling emotionally drained, we still try to find happiness.
I guess I've found some freedom in
Personally, I've learned to find freedom in embracing my struggles.
embracing every time they pry
I've learned to accept the vulnerabilities and insecurities that people try to expose.
We're both the same
Despite our differences, we share the same struggles and emotions.
You're just like me
You have the same fears and worries that I do.
And when your skin finally sheds
When you are vulnerable and raw.
You'll find your nerves all in shreds
You'll feel exposed and insecure.
The price may be to keep your heart you'll lose your head
Being vulnerable may be the cost of keeping your emotions intact, but it may leave you feeling lost and confused.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID ANDREW HAUSE, MICHAEL DUANE COTTERMAN, MICHAEL HANRAHAN SNEERINGER
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