Aspiring musician and scenester Bob Markley managed to join the group the Laughing Wind in exchange for his connections in the music industry and substantial bankroll. The original five-piece line-up consisted of Michael Lloyd (rhythm guitar, vocals), Shaun Harris (bass guitar, vocals, Danny Harris (lead guitar, vocals), John Ware (drums), and Markley (tambourine, vocals). Although Markley possessed the least musical talent, his expertise in law enabled him to assume control of the group's name and publishing, which generated a divide in the WCPAEB's creative mindset.
The band debuted with the album Volume One in 1966 on the small FiFo record label. In the early years of the group, much was made of the WCPAEB's elaborate psychedelic light shows, which became the focal point of their live performances in Los Angeles. Following the release of Volume One, the WCPAEB signed with Reprise Records, recording three albums with the company, including arguably their most accomplished work Volume 3: A Child's Guide to Good and Evil in 1968. Two additional albums, Where's My Daddy? and Markley, A Group, were distributed on independent labels before the group disbanded in 1970.
Leiyla
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band Lyrics
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I love you Leiyla
You are my heart
My desires
I love to see
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
[...]
You are my life
I love you darling
(YOU ARE MY PSYCHE LEIYLA)
Leiyla
I love you Leiyla
I love you Leiyla
(YOU HAVE THE HEART OF A WOMAN TO MAKE LOVE)
You are my hope
I loved to see
Your friends with me
They shall succomb
You are my heart
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
My desires
Leiyla
I love you Leiyla
You are my heart
You are my hope
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
I love to see
Your friends with me
[..]
(YOU WILL SUCCOMB TO A MAD MAN)
I love you Leiyla
My desires
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
I love to see
Your friends with me
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band's "Leiyla" is a song that reveals the singer's intense love for a woman named Leiyla. The song's opening lines immediately convey these feelings as the singer declares his love for Leiyla, describing her as his heart and desire. The repetition of "Leiyla oooohhhahhh" throughout the song further reinforces this infatuation.
However, the lyrics take a darker turn when the singer mentions Leiyla's friends and how they will eventually succumb to him. The line "you will succumb to a mad man" implies that the singer's love for Leiyla borders on obsession, and he may even be possessive and controlling. Despite this, the singer continues to express his love for Leiyla, calling her his life and love, and even his psyche.
Overall, "Leiyla" is a complex song that explores the depths of love and obsession. It touches on themes of possessiveness and control, while also expressing a deep devotion to the object of affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Leiyla
Introducing the subject of the song, a person named Leiyla.
I love you Leiyla
Expressing love for Leiyla.
You are my heart
Leiyla is integral to the singer's emotional state and well-being.
My desires
Leiyla is the object of romantic and possibly sexual desire.
I love to see
The singer enjoys looking at Leiyla.
(LEIYLA OOOOHHAAHHH)
A repetitive vocalization expressing intense emotional attachment to Leiyla.
You are my life
The singer's life revolves around Leiyla's presence.
You are my love
Leiyla is the singer's primary romantic interest.
I love you darling
Endearment towards Leiyla.
(YOU ARE MY PSYCHE LEIYLA)
Leiyla is integral to the singer's psychological state and/or identity.
You have the heart of a woman to make love
Leiyla possesses feminine characteristics that the singer finds attractive in a sexual partner.
You are my hope
Leiyla is a source of optimism and positivity for the singer.
Your friends with me
The singer enjoys spending time with Leiyla's friends.
They shall succomb
Leiyla's friends will eventually come under the singer's influence or control.
(YOU WILL SUCCOMB TO A MAD MAN)
A warning or threat that Leiyla will fall under the influence of someone dangerous or unstable.
My desires
Reiterating that Leiyla is the object of the singer's romantic and/or sexual desire.
Contributed by Kennedy D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.