Imagine a handful of NEU!, Spacemen 3 and XTRMNTR-era Primal Scream obsessed kids hanging in an RV in a city that sees periods of darkness that last for weeks on end. Then 120 Days makes a lot more sense.
The band plays hypnotic electro-rock with dark memories of Joy Divison and riffs that are New Order worthy.
In 2004, then known as The Beautiful People (changed their name due to copyright when they got signed by Virgin) they released their criticly acclaimed first EP named Sedated Times. The summer of 2005 they toured Norway attending festivals including Quart'05, one of Norways biggest festivals.
The band's second album (debut album in USA under the name 120 Days) was released on 10th October 2006 produced by Anders Moller, from Euroboys, mixed by Jorgen Troen at Duper Studios and mastered by Alan Douche in New York.
120 Days had its first rehearsal autumn 2001. The band consisted of four friends Jonas Dahl, Arne Kvalvik, Kjetil Ovesen and Ådne Meisfjord. They called themselves The Beautiful People, but later changed their name to 120 Days and released their critically acclaimed first EP titled ‘Sedated Times’ on the small Oslo label Public Demand Records in 2004. Late that year, they released their second EP, this time a self-titled five-track EP which caused quite a stir in Norway. And after the band’s gig at By:Larm in Norway, they sent shockwaves through a lot of industry people, and the gig resulted in the band being booked to both the Reading and Leeds Festival and the Sonar Festival, and this after only two Norway releases. Also the New York label Vice Records (Bloc Party, The Streets, Death From Above 1979) was deeply impressed by the gig and started chasing the band. Meanwhile the band continued to prepare for their debut album. By this time the band had found their home with the Norwegian label Smalltown Supersound (Jaga Jazzist, Lindstrøm, Kim Hiorthøy, Bjørn Torske). Their self-titled debut album was produced by the band themselves and recorded in Oslo’s Crystal Canyon studios in January and February 2006. The album was mixed by Jørgen Sir Dupermann Træen and the band in Duper Studio, Bergen, in April 2006.
Sleepwalking
120 Days Lyrics
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Still I'm sleepwalking my way through this age
I know it must be lonely, I don't want to be this bored again
For I could dance, I could dance, I could dance this night away
Take me somewhere else and make me feel okay
Drifting different ways to a place where all words must end
Won't you come a bit closer and I'll push you back again
In a trance, in a trance, I could dance this night away
Still I'm sleepwalking my way through this haze
And I've been down on my knees for every tease
That looked like a friend, would you look at me now?
I've got every reason to pretend
The lyrics of "Sleepwalking" by 120 Days seems to reflect a feeling of being detached from reality, something that can happen when someone is in a trance or feeling lost in their thoughts. The repetition of the phrase "in a trance" emphasizes this feeling, and the desire to dance suggests a longing to escape from these thoughts but not knowing how to do so effectively. The lyrics seem to suggest a desire for something more, to not feel lonely or bored, but instead to be taken somewhere else where things feel okay.
The lines "Drifting different ways to a place where all words must end" suggest that the singer is trying to escape from the noise and chaos of the outside world, perhaps seeking a more peaceful place where they don't have to rely on words to communicate. The final lines of the song, "I've got every reason to pretend" suggest that the singer may be attempting to hide these feelings, possibly putting up a facade for others or even for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
In a trance, in a trance, I could dance this night away
I feel like I'm in a trance and could dance all night long
Still I'm sleepwalking my way through this age
Despite feeling energetic, I'm still not fully present and just going through the motions
I know it must be lonely, I don't want to be this bored again
I understand how being disconnected can lead to loneliness and don't want to feel bored like this again
For I could dance, I could dance, I could dance this night away
I'm reiterating that I'm in the mood to dance all night long
Take me somewhere else and make me feel okay
I want to escape this feeling and be in a better place emotionally
Drifting different ways to a place where all words must end
I'm trying to find my way out of this state of mind to a place where there are no words to describe it
Won't you come a bit closer and I'll push you back again
I want someone to be close to me, but I'm also hesitant and might push them away
Still I'm sleepwalking my way through this haze
I'm still not fully present and aware, even though I want to be in a better emotional state
And I've been down on my knees for every tease
I've been in situations where I've felt teased and disappointed, and have had to humble myself
That looked like a friend, would you look at me now?
I thought some people were my friends, but now I feel differently
I've got every reason to pretend
I have reasons to hide my true emotions and pretend everything is okay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADNE MEISFJORD, ARNE KVALVIK, JONAS DAHL, KJETIL OVESEN
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alex2410
Dette og M83 blir høydepunktene når det gjelder Elektronica-wise :) dette og en lite spliff blir godt for sjela i 2012.
Amber Fisher
Hey, up in here in 2020, year of our lord butthead, is way futuristic in the house. Zef to deaf, I will make this funky ass shit known to my people! On Gods honor, I will do right by you.
Ceci 🧸 Kris
<3
alex2410
ROOSKILDE! =D
5SkitzoDancer5
Thank you Vice/VBS.tv! :D
Miridana
@alex2410 SÅ FUCKING MEGET ROSKILDE!!!!!! :D