Love Is the Ritual

Styx

About Love Is the Ritual

"Love Is the Ritual" is the first single released from Edge of the Century by Styx.


Year:
1990
3:48
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Little sister
She got a lot of time she got a lot of money
Don't you know that ain't enough
Pretty thing
All dressed up for the main attraction
Like a baby doll looking for love

And she doesn't need a reason
She just hears a calling to the wild

God gave man the breath of life
To grow up strong to take a wife
To change the world and love is the ritual
You learn to walk & talk & laugh & cry
Heart & soul til the day you die
And above it all love is the ritual

Little man
Beating his chest & flexing his muscles
Gun for hire, he shoots for a star
Like a handsome prince
Walking down the streen in his shining armor
Romeo in search of his heart

There's a method to this madness
And a message calling to the wild

God gave man the breath of life
To grow up strong to take a wife
To change the world and love is the ritual
You learn to walk & talk & laugh & cry
Work your fingers to the bone til the day you die
And above it all love is the ritual

Come on dance little sister, little sister wants to dance
All night looking for true romance
When in a black leather jacket walks little brother
To rock her world, to be her lover

So signal all the children
Send a message calling to the wild

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Styx

The Styx (Ancient Greek: Στύξ, also meaning "hate" and "detestation") (adjectival form: Stygian, /ˈstɪdʒiən/) is a river in Greek mythology that formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld (often called Hades which is also the name of this domain's ruler). The rivers Styx, Phlegethon, Acheron, and Cocytus all converge at the center of the underworld on a great marsh, which is also sometimes called the Styx. The important rivers of the underworld are Lethe, Eridanos, and Alpheus. more »

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Written by: GLEN BURTNIK, SALVATORE P. GIGLIO

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"Love Is the Ritual" is a song by the American rock band Styx.
Album Association
The song is from their twelfth studio album, "Edge of the Century" released in 1990.
Chart Performance
This song holds importance as it was the first single from the album. It peaked at No.80 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Line-Up Changes
"Love Is the Ritual" featured a different band lineup. It marked one of the first singles without Tommy Shaw as he had left the band to form Damn Yankees. He was replaced by Glen Burtnik.
Composition
This song is noted for its blend of hard rock, pop rock, and glam metal styles.
Songwriters
Glen Burtnik and Plinky Giglio are credited with writing "Love is the Ritual."
Reception
Although the song did not rise high on the pop charts, it was a success on rock radio and remains a fan favorite.
Music Video
The music video for "Love Is the Ritual" is considered one of Styx's most memorable, featuring the band performing the song in a variety of costumes and settings.
Impact on Band's Career
The release of "Love Is the Ritual" coincided with a resurgence of interest in Styx, helping to revitalise the band's career after the departure of Tommy Shaw.
Live Performances
Despite its commercial success, the song is not frequently performed by the band in their live sets.

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    Top Hot 100 Songs 1990

    Billboard #80


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