Love Is the Law

Seahorses

About Love Is the Law

"Love Is the Law" is the debut single of Britpop band The Seahorses, released from their album Do It Yourself. Written by ex-Stone Roses guitarist John Squire, the song contains a lengthy guitar solo at the end that was edited out for a single release. "Love Is the Law" is the Seahorses' biggest hit and their only song to gain popularity outside the United Kingdom. It debuted and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart in May 1997 and topped the Scottish Singles Chart the same week. The song also reached number 11 in Ireland and number 38 in Sweden. Outside Europe, "Love Is the Law" received some airplay on North American radio and its music video aired on MTV and VH1. This exposure allowed the song to reach number three on the Canadian RPM Alternative 30 chart. 


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1997
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We lived in a dogfish egg case  You could barely call it home  Sorry little lot no roof on top  But the fish left us alone  Try a little more said the girl next door  It's time to roam    Mad Lizzy Crumbs blind cobblers thumbs  Were a sight to behold  She was a rum old slapper and we always   tried to get her pants off when she phoned  Left her cap by the sink it's not what you think  Oh take me home    Now we know where we're going baby  We can lay back and enjoy the ride  Take in the sights and drown in our senses  Love is the law so take me deep inside    Strap-on Sally chased us down the alley  We feared for our behinds  Oasis was a shop with shoes so hot  They were sure to blow your mind  Running so fast I can taste the past  Oh take me home    Now we know where we're going baby  We can lay back and enjoy the ride  Take in the sights and drown in our senses  Love is the law so take me deep inside    These waters run deep it's clear my little one  Blue velvet star sky not a sound  The light in your eyes, the smile on your ruby lips  Tells me my lost soul is found    Now we know where we're going baby  We can lay back and enjoy the ride  Take in the sights and drown in our senses  Love is the law so take me deep inside

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Seahorses

A seahorse (also written sea-horse and sea horse) is any of 46 species of small marine fish in the genus Hippocampus. "Hippocampus" comes from the Ancient Greek hippókampos (ἱππόκαμπος), itself from híppos (ἵππος) meaning "horse" and kámpos (κάμπος) meaning "sea monster" or "sea animal". Having a head and neck suggestive of a horse, seahorses also feature segmented bony armour, an upright posture and a curled prehensile tail. Along with the pipefishes and seadragons (Phycodurus and Phyllopteryx) they form the family Syngnathidae. more »

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11 facts about this song

Origin
"Love Is the Law" was written by John Squire, the primary songwriter and guitarist for the Seahorses. After leaving the Stone Roses, Squire formed the Seahorses in the mid-'90s.
Release Details
The song "Love is the Law" was released as the lead single from the band's only album "Do It Yourself" in May 1997.
Chart Performance
The song was a significant success, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart, marking the highest position the Seahorses would reach in their career.
Genre Classification
The song is classified under the genre of Britpop, a mid-1990s British-based music and culture movement that emphasized Britishness.
Song Inspiration
The song title, "Love Is the Law," is thought to be inspired by the mantra of the Thelema religion founded by occultist Aleister Crowley, which states "Love is the law, love under will".
Well-Known Riff
The song is well-known for having a guitar riff that is often compared to classic rock acts like Led Zeppelin.
Prominent Appearance
The song featured prominently in a car chase in the crime series "Lock, Stock..." a British television series.
Band’s Breakup
The Seahorses disbanded in 1999, only a few years after their major hit with "Love Is the Law". Reasons cited included creative differences among the team.
Cultural Impact
Despite their brief career, the Seahorses and their hit “Love Is the Law” are thought to have influenced a number of later British rock bands, including the Verve and Oasis.
Live Performances
"Love is the Law" was commonly played in the band's live performances and is still John Squire's most frequently played song in his solo career.
Music Video
The "Love Is the Law" music video, directed by Nigel Dick, was shot in black and white and features the band performing in a warehouse.

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