The name, The Raveonettes, is a direct reference to The Ronettes, and Buddy Holly's song Rave On!.
Their songs juxtapose the structural and chordal simplicity of 50s and 60s rock with intense electric instrumentation, driving beats and often dark lyrical content, similar to another of the band's influences, The Velvet Underground. Altogether, they sound very much like a slightly more melodic version of The Jesus and Mary Chain.
http://www.theraveonettes.com
On April 4th, 2011, they released "Raven in the Grave", a nine-track studio album with Vice Records. It's their 5th studio album.
From their site bio:
“I think we have finally hit on something quite important and different for this album,” explains Sune. “This is the first Raveonettes album we've done which doesn't feature the signature Raveonettes surf drumbeat. None of the tunes have any real sunshine to them. It’s all very un-Rave.”
“It has a mood of ethereal defiance” Sharin adds. “It’s dark but not bleak, like the single minded determination caused by crisis that is not quite hope but just as powerful. It’s the perfect winter soundtrack just in time for spring”.
Love Gang
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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Here comes the love gang
Two delinquents in love
Yeah their love just won't stop
The pack is on the prowl
Get out of their way tonight
Here comes the love gang
Chains black leather and sex
Yeah it's not that complex
The pack is on the prowl
Watch out don't get close tonight
Lovers you can hear their hearts beat
It echoes in the towns where lovers go
Here comes the love gang
The Raveonettes's song Love Gang is an ode to rebellious love, and the lifestyle of the lovers who break norms and societal taboos. The lyrics speak of a couple, who are two delinquents in love, and their love just won't stop. They are part of a gang, which is on the prowl, and anyone who comes in their way tonight must get out. The song portrays the lovers as wild and animalistic with a passion that knows no boundaries. They are unapologetic about their love, and the external world's opinion matters very little to them.
The aesthetic of the "love gang" is evident in the lyrics too, as the song describes the lovers as wearing chains, black leather, and sex. The lyrics suggest that their lifestyle is rebellious, yet uncomplicated. The love gang is made up of individuals who have found solace in each other's company, and their love is their strength. The chorus describes how the sound of the lovers' heartbeat echoes in the towns where lovers go. The lyrics highlight the passionate and erratic nature of love, where the lovers' hearts beat in unison with the rhythm of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the love gang
The arrival of a group of people who are deeply in love, and often cause trouble.
Here comes the love gang
The repeated arrival of a group of people who are deeply in love, and often cause trouble.
Two delinquents in love
Two rebellious individuals who have fallen deeply in love.
Yeah their love just won't stop
Their love is unstoppable and unbreakable.
The pack is on the prowl
This group is actively searching for something or someone to love or fight for.
Get out of their way tonight
Stay clear of this group's path, as they may pose a threat or cause trouble.
Chains black leather and sex
The group's style is characterized by bondage-inspired clothing and a strong sexual aura.
Yeah it's not that complex
Despite their outward appearance and behavior, the group's motivations and desires are simple and straightforward.
Watch out don't get close tonight
Exercise caution when interacting or engaging with this group, as they may be unpredictable and potentially dangerous.
Lovers you can hear their hearts beat
The sound of the group's love and passion can be felt and heard by those around them.
It echoes in the towns where lovers go
The group's impact is felt in any location where people come together to express or experience love.
Here comes the love gang
The cycle of the group's arrival and presence persists, often stirring up excitement or fear in those around them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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