The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.
Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
Nuthin But Luv
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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You shoot out evil rays
You say you don't love, don't love, don't love me no more
But you told a different story yesterday
You took a trip, you took a trip
And didn't bother telling me that you were going away
You say you don't owe, don't owe me no explanation
But you've got something to say
You got nothin in your mind but love
You got nothin in your mind
You got nothin in your mind but love
You got nothin in your mind
I had a bouquet, had a bouquet of big bright red flowers
But they had turned all grey
I had a Mansion and a car that had a private shower
But you have thrown it all away
I pound and pound and pound and pound upon your door
And wonder when your coming out to play
You open on just enough for me to listen to you whisper that I better back away
You got nothin in your mind but love
You got nothin in your mind
You got nothin in your mind but love
You got nothin in your mind
Lets take a trip, lets take a trip, lets take a trip together
Lets go and throw it all away
I know you love me when you show me and you rub me
But the love we had just gotta go away
The song "Nuthin But Luv" by The Presidents of the United States of America is a catchy tune with lyrics that tell a story of a relationship that has fallen apart. The singer is expressing his frustrations with his partner, who seems to have lost interest in him. He says that she doesn't need anything from him anymore and that she shoots out evil rays. She has also taken a trip without telling him, and she doesn't feel like she owes him an explanation. The singer is pounding on her door, wondering when she will come out to play, but she tells him to back away.
Despite all of this, the singer still feels love for his partner. He had a bouquet of red flowers and a mansion with a private shower, but she has thrown it all away. He suggests taking a trip together to throw it all away, but acknowledges that the love they had just has to go away.
The song is a bittersweet reflection on a relationship that has gone wrong. The singer still has feelings for his partner, but realizes that the love they had is no longer there. He is frustrated that she has changed and doesn't seem to want anything to do with him anymore.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't need nothing, don't need nothing, don't need nothing from me
You don't require any material things or emotional support from me anymore
You shoot out evil rays
You emit negative energy or vibes
You say you don't love, don't love, don't love me no more
You claim that you no longer have any romantic feelings for me
But you told a different story yesterday
However, you expressed something contrary to that just the day before
You took a trip, you took a trip
You went somewhere without informing me
And didn't bother telling me that you were going away
You didn't care enough to let me know about your plans
You say you don't owe, don't owe me no explanation
You are asserting that you have no obligation to give me an explanation
But you've got something to say
Yet, you still have something to express to me
You got nothin in your mind but love
Your head is filled with nothing but love or romantic feelings
You got nothin in your mind
Your mind is practically empty or unoccupied
I had a bouquet, had a bouquet of big bright red flowers
I had given you a gift of fresh flowers
But they had turned all grey
But they have withered or died
I had a Mansion and a car that had a private shower
I possessed a luxurious home and a car with special features
But you have thrown it all away
However, you have dismissed or disregarded all of those things
I pound and pound and pound and pound upon your door
I knock repeatedly at your door
And wonder when your coming out to play
And I'm curious when you'll finally come outside to spend time with me
You open on just enough for me to listen to you whisper that I better back away
You slightly open the door and tell me to step back in a hushed tone
Lets take a trip, lets take a trip, lets take a trip together
Let's embark on a journey or adventure as partners
Lets go and throw it all away
Let's waste or give up everything we have
I know you love me when you show me and you rub me
I believe that you care for me when you demonstrate affection physically
But the love we had just gotta go away
But our relationship or romantic connection must come to an end
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WELDON BALLEW
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