A House is Not a Motel

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About A House is Not a Motel

"A House Is Not a Motel" is a song written by Arthur Lee and first released by Love on their 1967 album Forever Changes.


Year:
2003
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At my house I've got no shackles
You can come and look if you want to
In the halls you'll see the mantles
Where the light shines dim all around you
And the streets are paved with gold and if
Someone asks you, you can call my name

You are just a thought that someone
Somewhere somehow feels you should be here
And it's so for real to touch
To smell, to feel, to know where you are here
And the streets are paved with gold and if
Someone asks you, you can call my name
You can call my name
I hear you calling my name yeah all right now

By the time that I'm through singing
The bells from the schools of walls will be ringing
More confusions, blood transfusions
The news today will be the movies for tomorrow
And the water's turned to blood, and if
You don't think so
Go turn on your tub
And it it's mixed with mud
You'll see it turn to gray
And you can call my name
I hear you call my name

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Written by: ARTHUR TAYLOR LEE

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
Love was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles by lead singer Arthur Lee.
Album Inclusion
"A House Is Not a Motel" is a track from the band's third studio album "Forever Changes", which was released in 1967.
Arthur Lee
Known as the mastermind behind Love, Arthur Lee wrote the majority of this folk-rock band's songs including "A House Is Not a Motel."
Critical Reception
"Forever Changes" became a critical success and is now widely recognized as one of the greatest albums of its time, with "A House Is Not a Motel" being one of its standout tracks.
Musical Context
The song reflects Lee's disillusionment with the burgeoning hippie movement and captures the paranoia and conflict of the Vietnam War era.
Radio Exposure
Despite the album's critical acclaim, "A House Is Not a Motel" and other songs from "Forever Changes" received little radio airplay due to its initial lack of commercial success.
Lyrics
The lyrical content of "A House Is Not a Motel" narrates issues such as betrayal and fear, utilizing vivid imagery.
Lee's Influences
Arthur Lee's lyrics were often influenced by his experiences with hallucinogenic drugs and the socio-political turbulence of the late 1960s, which could be seen in "A House Is Not a Motel."
Guitar Solo
Considered a standout musical moment in the song, Bryan MacLean's brief but dramatic flamenco-inspired guitar solo adds depth to the song.
Legacy
Nearly 50 years after its release, the song continues to inspire contemporary artists and has been covered by acts like The Afghan Whigs and the British band The Clientele.
Live Performances
Even though the album was not a commercial success initially, "A House Is Not a Motel" and other songs from "Forever Changes" became staples in Love's live act, much loved by their cult following.
Later Recognition
Despite the initial lackluster sales, "Forever Changes" and its tracks including "A House Is Not a Motel," have achieved recognition much later, often listed in various "greatest albums of all time" rankings.

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