Love Is the Ritual
Styx
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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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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.
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Album AssociationThe song is from their twelfth studio album, "Edge of the Century" released in 1990.
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Chart PerformanceThis 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.
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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.
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CompositionThis song is noted for its blend of hard rock, pop rock, and glam metal styles.
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SongwritersGlen Burtnik and Plinky Giglio are credited with writing "Love is the Ritual."
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ReceptionAlthough the song did not rise high on the pop charts, it was a success on rock radio and remains a fan favorite.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe 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.
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Live PerformancesDespite its commercial success, the song is not frequently performed by the band in their live sets.
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