U.S.E. was formed when the members of Wonderful posed as an imaginary electronica band from Mannheim, Germany at a Seattle-area nightclub. When the four members of the group noticed the audience's enthusiasm about their improvised dance songs, they decided to form a side project that would take dance music more seriously. Chan, Nicklaus, and Okonek joined the members of Wonderful to develop that project, which would become the United State of Electronica.
U.S.E. released its debut self-titled album with handpainted covers in 2004. With no distribution, U.S.E turned to the Internet and gave the album to the world for free via http://www.mannheimworldwide.com. The album was released nationally through Sonic Boom Records in early 2005. U.S.E continued to tour, playing the U.S and Japan in 2005, including the 2005 Fuji Rock Festival.
Besides releasing a Japanese-only EP in 2005 called "Party People", the band retreated for various personal reasons, allowing occasional live shows in Japan and the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Finally, in 2009, U.S.E. released their sophomore album in the fall called "Loveworld". This album features some songs that date back to the era of the first album, as well as much newer tracks, all recorded shortly before the album's release.
Emerald City
United State of Electronica Lyrics
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I got more happiness too.
I got more love than anyone could ever wish for,
And baby, it's all 'cause of you.
I don't want money,
I don't need to borrow,
Got enough honey,
So give me some lovin',
That's what I wanted,
Girl you had it comin',
Baby, you got it good.
I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well
I can feel it comin',
Days are gettin' longer,
Hearts are gettin' closer,
And love's gettin' stronger,
so listen up people,
Love it gonna get ya,
Tidal wave's comin' down
On the summer of love.
I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well
emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city
I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well
so well (never had it so well)
So well (never had it so well)
I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well
emerald city
Emerald city
Emerald city (belltown--we love it!)
Emerald city
Emerald city (capitol hill--we love it!)
Emerald city
Emerald city (queen anne--we love it! we love it! we love it!)
I can feel it comin',
Days are gettin' longer,
Hearts are gettin' closer,
And love's gettin' stronger,
so listen up people,
Love it gonna get ya,
Tidal wave's comin' down,
On the summer of love.
I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
I never had it so well
(never had it so well)
(i never had it so well)
(never had it so well)
I got more love than anyone could ever handle,
I got more happiness too.
I got more love than anyone could ever wish for,
And baby, it's all 'cause of you.
(we love it! we love it!)
(we love it! we love it!)
(we love it!)
(emerald city...)
The lyrics of "Emerald City" by United State of Electronica talk about the singer's abundance of love and happiness which they attribute to their partner. The opening lines proclaim that the singer has more love and happiness than anyone could possibly handle or wish for, and that it is all due to their partner. This understanding is reinforced throughout the song, as the singer declares that they don't need money, all they need is love.
The chorus "I never had it so well" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the point that the singer has never been in a better position in their life. They are looking forward to the future, as the days are getting longer and their hearts are getting closer to their partner. As the song reaches its climax, the singer warns that "love is gonna get ya", but frames it as a tidal wave that is about to come down on the summer of love.
The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, as the singer once again states that they have never had it so well. While the lyrics are generally positive and celebratory, the song also has a somewhat wistful quality, as if the singer knows that this moment of perfection cannot last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I got more love than anyone could ever handle,
I have an abundance of love and affection that exceeds what most people are capable of handling.
I got more happiness too.
Along with this love, I also have more happiness than I can contain.
I got more love than anyone could ever wish for,
My love and happiness is beyond what anyone could want or desire.
And baby, it's all 'cause of you.
You are the reason I feel this way, and I owe my love and happiness to you.
I don't want money,
Money does not matter to me.
I don't need to borrow,
I do not require any loans or debts.
Got enough honey,
I have all the sweetness and love that I need.
And we'll make it last,
Our love and happiness will continue and endure.
So give me some lovin',
I crave and desire your love and affection.
That's what I wanted,
Your love and companionship is what I have always desired.
Girl you had it comin',
I expected someone like you, with all the love and happiness you bring.
Baby, you got it good.
You are truly special and bring so much positivity and goodness.
I can feel it comin',
I sense a change is on the horizon.
Days are gettin' longer,
The days are getting brighter and filled with more happiness.
Hearts are gettin' closer,
People are becoming more connected and loving with one another.
And love's gettin' stronger,
Love is growing and deepening between individuals.
so listen up people,
Pay attention to what I am saying.
Love it gonna get ya,
Love is going to come your way, and it will be transformative.
Tidal wave's comin' down
The force of love is coming like a massive wave.
On the summer of love.
This wave of love will be powerful and transformative during the season of warm weather and new beginnings.
emerald city
Seattle, the city where I reside.
I never had it so well
I have never been so happy and content with my love and life.
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