A House Is Not a Motel
Arthur Lee
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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 FormationLove was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles by lead singer Arthur Lee.
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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.
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Arthur LeeKnown as the mastermind behind Love, Arthur Lee wrote the majority of this folk-rock band's songs including "A House Is Not a Motel."
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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.
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Musical ContextThe song reflects Lee's disillusionment with the burgeoning hippie movement and captures the paranoia and conflict of the Vietnam War era.
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Radio ExposureDespite 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.
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LyricsThe lyrical content of "A House Is Not a Motel" narrates issues such as betrayal and fear, utilizing vivid imagery.
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Lee's InfluencesArthur 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."
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Guitar SoloConsidered a standout musical moment in the song, Bryan MacLean's brief but dramatic flamenco-inspired guitar solo adds depth to the song.
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LegacyNearly 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.
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Live PerformancesEven 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.
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Later RecognitionDespite 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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