The Lovetones released their debut album, Be What You Want in 2002 through Bomp! Records, creating a palpable buzz amongst critics from the likes of Creem and Rolling Stone magazine. The latter hailed mainman Matthew J Tow's songwriting worthy of Ray Davies, Bowie, Lennon and McCartney: a bold statement, yet in his case, completely justified.
After enjoying the critical success of Be What You Want, touring Australia extensively and even supporting Morrissey during his first ever solo Australian tour, Tow joined The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2003 and contributed two brilliant tracks to their sonic mastery, ...And This Is Our Music. Tow's opening track "Starcleaner" later also appeared on the BJM retrospective Tepid Peppermint Wonderland. In the same year, UK based Fire Records invited The Lovetones to contribute to the James Joyce Chamber Music project alongside Mercury Rev, Sonic Youth and REM's Peter Buck. 2004 saw the release of the Stars EP, coinciding with The Lovetones supporting The Brian Jonestown Massacre on their infamous and now legendary tour of Australia.
The second album Meditations was released through New York's Tee Pee Records in late 2005, revealing a stunning development in Tow's songwriting and providing a soundscape of radiant pop, ethereal psychedelia and truly remarkable vocal melodies that arched for the stars. Soulful and sincere, Meditations nodded gently and respectfully to the pop masters of the sixties whilst never lacking in original vision.
Returning from triumphant shows in the US in late 2005 and also at SXSW 2006, The Lovetones toured to support Meditations' Australian release in May 2006. June 2006 saw The Lovetones complete a crazed European tour across 12 countries with The Brian Jonestown Massacre in support of Meditations' release there through Tee Pee/Cargo Records, culminating in a rave album review in respected UK magazine Uncut.
The Lovetones also managed to record their third album Axiom during 2006 with fervent sessions split between Figment Studios in Hollywood and the Sydney Opera House Recording Studio. More extensive touring in the US and Australia followed.
Dimensions is The Lovetones' fourth studio album and the latest chapter in the indie psychedelic pop legacy of frontman Matt Tow, who remains one of Australia's most underrated songwriters. Beautiful jangling guitars in wide stereo mixed with honest heartfelt lyrics, Tow's songs have an enduring timelessness about them, remaining catchy without ever being contrived. The album was mixed in Los Angeles by Rob Campanella (Brian Jonestown Massacre/Quarter After/Black Angels) and mastered by William Bowden (one of Australia's finest mastering engineers).
It's time to move on to the next step in the psychedelic revolution!
Pieces Of Me
The Lovetones Lyrics
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well maybe i, maybe i just don't care
and i'll be, seeing you again
someday
what did we do in those days?
how did we get through, who can say?
our feet, they never touch the ground
the world still turnin all around
and we're still here
pieces of me are fallin everywhere
well maybe i, maybe i just dont care
and i'll be, seeing you again
somewhere
what did we do in those days?
how did we get through, who can say?
the world still turnin all around
our feet, they never touch the ground
the world still turnin all around
and we're still here
the world still turnin all around
our feet, they never touch the ground
the world still turnin all around
and we're still here
the world still turnin all around
(we're stil here, we're still here)
the world still turnin all around
our feet, they never touch the ground
the world still turnin all around
(we're still here, we're still here)
The Lovetones's song Pieces Of Me presents a sense of detachment towards life, as if the singer is looking in from an outside perspective. The piece begins with the line "pieces of me are falling everywhere," which suggests that the singer is going through some sort of internal turmoil, and parts of themselves are seeping out. However, they follow this up with "well maybe i, maybe i just don't care," indicating that they are not affected by it, as if they're already past the point of caring.
They then move on to question the memories of the past, asking "what did we do in those days? how did we get through, who can say?" This line is almost nostalgic, as if the singer is reliving past experiences but can't quite remember the details. The next line, "the world still turnin all around, our feet, they never touch the ground," highlights the detachment further, as if the singer is just a spectator to their own life.
Overall, Pieces Of Me is a bittersweet reflection on life and the internal battle of detachment. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who may have gone through some tough times but has come out the other side, albeit with a sense of detachment towards life.
Line by Line Meaning
pieces of me are fallin everywhere
I am falling apart and my essence is splintering into fragments which are scattered all over unreservedly.
well maybe i, maybe i just don't care
I have reached a point of apathy where I am indifferent to whatever happens to me.
and i'll be, seeing you again someday
At some point in the future, our paths will cross again and we will meet again.
what did we do in those days?
Looking back, it's difficult to recall how we occupied ourselves during that period.
how did we get through, who can say?
It's debatable how we survived that time; there might not be just one reason.
the world still turnin all around
The earth is still rotating on its axis regardless of the changes that happen in our personal lives.
our feet, they never touch the ground
Sometimes we feel as though we're not grounded in reality, like we're floating or drifting.
and we're still here
Despite everything that has occurred, we're still alive and kicking.
the world still turnin all around
The globe is still rotating on its axis, symbolizing that everything keeps moving forward.
our feet, they never touch the ground
Even though we are trying to find our footing and balance in life, we continue to feel like we're not quite anchored.
the world still turnin all around
The planet never stops rotating, even in the midst of our personal turmoil or conflicts.
and we're still here
Despite the ups and downs of life, we are still present and persevering.
the world still turnin all around
The world keeps on rotating and moving forward, reminding us that time never stands still.
our feet, they never touch the ground
We might strive to keep our feet on the ground, but they remain hovering above the soil.
the world still turnin all around
Even if everything seems out of control, life goes on, and the planet continues its orbit.
(we're stil here, we're still here)
We might be battered, scarred, or bruised, but we're still here, resilient and tenacious.
the world still turnin all around
Life is moving ahead, and we must do the same.
(we're still here, we're still here)
Despite the difficulties we confront or the obstacles in our path, we are still present and alive.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@docludiTWISTEDSOUL
The lovetones. Close to perfect male voice harmony. Their version of 'Key to my happiness' shows how well cross harmonies can work.
@IanLevine
Yes of course. Stan Braceley, the guy on the left, was the remaining living original member who sang with Mary Wells. He reformed the group.
@RogerImhada
This in Northern Soul at it's very purest, how it should be, it should be played at every Northern Soul venue around the world. It is the very essence of Northern Soul. Who gives fuck what year it was made or who the producer was, it's just great great music. Peace from San Francisco Roger Imhada.
@MetropolitanSoul
One of my favourite Motorcity tracks !
@IanLevine
It was on a CD album called "You Didn't Say A Word", released on Goldmine in 2000. It's long deleted, but Amazon still have it.
@kennyincanada
Ian... What else can I say, but FANTASTIC. Thanks
@drstevie
Immense !
@alanhackett2727
Ace tune, Ian Levine and Hitsville Chalky brought this to my attention. Thanks guys
@IanLevine
Yes he is indeed. Roy Gennard (known as Hitsville Chalky) talks to him all the time.
@IanLevine
Pity this one looks a bit fuzzy. It looked much better before YouTube compressed it. Oh well - at least it's up finally. I've been trying to improve it for over a year.