Gimme the Love
Jake Bugg
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Stick lies and rhymes about the old days Keeping rich just to make new waves I thought about it in a few ways Pull back, took on the pale blaze Middle role, the world 'bout the game play Soft focus hard on the airplay Tryna make it sound like the new phase It's only gonna be the same Peering down was falling deep heat Streak back trying to give it upbeat False fibs talk about the old streets Brick wall hit by the concrete Throw Ben, backhand his pony Hard to tell if any of them are foney Took back time to think like the old me It's only gonna be the same Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love It's only gonna be the same Shakes hard, turning out to get paid Bad times, sees the people real fake Pushing on her hard whats already been made Coming up fast, cut glass, the next take Better put your sticker on cause you gonna break Late nights make you walk sideways And now we're gonna party my way It's only gonna be the same Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love It's only gonna be the same Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love It's only gonna be the same Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Just gimme the love Its never gonna be the same
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Written by: JAKE EDWIN CHARLES KENNEDY
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Gimme the Love" is categorized under the music genres of indie rock and indie pop.
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Produced ByThe song was produced by well-renowned record producer and songwriter, Mike D from the Beastie Boys.
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Release Year"Gimme the Love" was officially released on February 23, 2016.
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Part of AlbumThis song is a part of Jake Bugg's third studio album, "On My One," which was released on June 17, 2016.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not a chart topper, the song performed well on radio playlists and contributed to the album's chart success. "On My One" reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Gimme the Love" features a man frantically running around in an office space, symbolizing the chaotic energy of the song.
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Stylistic DepartureThe song is seen as a departure from Jake Bugg’s usual folk-inspired sound, moving towards a more electronically influenced style.
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ReactionThe sound change polarized some fans who missed Jake Bugg's more acoustic style, but it also won him new listeners who appreciated his adventurous approach.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics seem to express a desire for genuine, unpretentious love, amidst the artificiality and materialism of our times.
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Live PerformancesJake Bugg often includes "Gimme the Love" in his setlist during live performances, and it is particularly popular among fans for its energy and infectious rhythm.
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