Your Love

"Josie's on a vacation far away...doot-de-do and talk it over..."  Uh--those can't be the real lyrics!  Indeed, they are not, but that is what I always heard in my mind when I listened to The Outfield's "Your Love."  Hands down, this is a terrific song and dates back just past the middle of the decade to 1986.  I really do enjoy this song, and I think I pretty much understood the meaning of the lyrics based on the chorus.  The funny thing is, I didn't really pay attention to the lyrics back in the day because I was so mesmerized by the lead singer's voice.  I am still amazed today at how the lead singer's vocals carry above everything and seem to "call out" to the listener. 

Josie and the Pussycats

Okay, so the beginning of the song is actually, "Josie's on a vacation far away, come around and talk it over..."  and so the lyrical story begins.  I can't think of a cooler name than Josie (so perfectly 80s!).  We hear vocals and guitar in the beginning of the tune - clear, simple, and truly harmonious as the band joins in at the end of the first verse with "I don't wanna lose your love to-ni-iiight."  There's something special about that first verse - we listen attentively, anxiously, and after the first chorus, the band leads us in to the rest of the story as drums join the mix to add a steady pulse.  Guitars and vocals take us through this pleasingly quaint little tune about a guy who is obviously a bit infatuated with the girl but not really up for commitment.  My favorite line from the song is "as you're leaving please would you close the door...and don't forget what I told you..."  Yeah, just keep it under wraps.  No big deal.  He just wants to use her love but not lose her love...to-niii---iiight. 

The song is kind of silly, kind of cool, kind of comical.  The video really surprised me, because I don't think I saw it back in the 80s.  I had an image of the lead singer in my mind just based on his voice.  I'm not sure exactly what I expected him to look like, but I was a bit surprised at how small and kind of "dorky" he seemed.  No problem there.  Nerds and dorks were kind of cool back in the 80s, or at least accepted as a type of group.  I think that is the group I fell into, but I am proud.  Nothing wrong with being a dork.  I admit that and still enjoy this song.  Hope you will as well!