House Is Not a Motel

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About House Is Not a Motel

"A House Is Not a Motel" is a song written by Arthur Lee and first released by Love on their 1967 album Forever Changes.


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1967
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At my house I've got no shackles
You can come and look if you want to
In the halls you'll see the mantles
Where the light shines dim all around you
And the streets are paved with gold and if
Someone asks you, you can call my name

You are just a thought that someone
Somewhere somehow feels you should be here
And it's so for real to touch
To smell, to feel, to know where you are here
And the streets are paved with gold and if
Someone asks you, you can call my name
You can call my name
I hear you calling my name, yeah, all right now, hey

By the time that I'm through singing
The bells from the schools of walls will be ringing
More confusions, blood transfusions
The news today will be the movies for tomorrow
And the water's turned to blood, and if
You don't think so
Go turn on your tub
And if it's mixed with mud
You see it turn to gray
And you can call my name
I hear you call my name

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Written by: ARTHUR TAYLOR LEE

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11 facts about this song

Band
"House Is Not a Motel" is a popular song by the band "Love", which was an American rock but mostly accessed psychedelics music group from Los Angeles. They were originally active between 1965 and 1971.
Album
The song is featured on Love’s 1967 album "Forever Changes". "Forever Changes" is recognized as Love’s best work and also considered one of the greatest music albums of all time.
Composition
This song was written by Arthur Lee, the frontman and primary songwriter of the band Love.
Lyrics
The song lyrics were reportedly inspired by Lee’s uneasiness about the Vietnam War, thus having a kind of political undertone to it. It expresses uncertainty, paranoia, and fear.
Genre
The song “A House Is Not a Motel” is generally considered a part of the folk-rock and psychedelics genres - a mixture of folk, rock, and pop with layers of psychedelic sound.
Record Label
The song, like the rest of the Forever Changes album, was released under the Elektra Records label.
Prominence
Though "Love" were not initially commercially successful, over time they have become one of the most influential and admired bands of the late 60s. "A House Is Not a Motel" is considered one of their most acclaimed work.
Style
The song is known for its urgent tempo, heavily orchestrated sound, and profound, somewhat surreal lyrics.
Solo Performance
The song contains a legendary guitar solo by Love member, Bryan MacLean, which is often highlighted as a peak moment in the song.
Recognition
Pitchfork media placed "A House is Not a Motel" at number 79 on their list of the "200 Greatest Songs of the 1960s".
Covers
The song has been covered by various bands and artists, including Robert Plant, Eels, and The Hellacopters.

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