Initially under Ola Andersson on guitars, Tomas Erlandsson on drums, Jens Appelgren on vocals and Jerry Sahlin on both keyboards and drums, Fairyland was started by members of a music school in Malmö. Amongst various line-up changes, Fairlyland changed its name into A.C.T in 1995. In 1996 A.C.T first came into the public eye when it made its way to the final of a Swedish music competition, although it did not win.
In 1997 a new demo was recorded and the band toured extensively in Sweden, eventually recording its debut album, ‘Today’s Report’, released in 1999. Following the release of this album, A.C.T embarked on a Scandinavian tour with the progressive rock band Saga. In 2001, the second album ‘Imaginary Friends’ was recorded, after which the band went on a European tour supporting Fish. In 2003, A.C.T’s third album ‘Last Epic’ was released, and the band went on a European tour with former Genesis singer Ray Wilson.
In 2006, A.C.T signed with the label InsideOut and returned with the album ‘Silence’. InsideOut has subsequently re-released the first three albums as special editions, with bonus tracks and enhanced booklets.
HeatWave
A.C.T Lyrics
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I feel the tenderness
Of my own heart
I tremble with the way it stops and it starts
And with the way it let you in
Starting to look like
There's Something just not right
How its supposed to go
Will you let me know
Or will you close me out?
Where will I go
If I don't have you there to
Hold me up
Its that it feels so rough
You let me down
And I start spinning round
To where I found
You standing in the first place
Say something
You got me feeling like i'm fading out
Sitting here waiting til you let me in
Evaporating in the heatwave
Here in the dark
I feel a million miles from where you are
Even though I know to reach out my arm
I can touch you in the flesh
Its hard to tell
Just where you`re taking me
You slip in a well
Expecting me to lead
Or if i follow
I might just fade away
I start to fall
When I don't have you there
To Hold me up
Its that it feels so rough
You let me down
And I start spinning round
To where i found
You standing in the first place
Say something
You got me feeling like i'm fading out
Sitting here waiting til you let me in
Evaporating in the heatwave
The lyrics of A.C.T's song "HEATWAVE" explore themes of vulnerability, uncertainty, and the desire for emotional connection. The singer finds themselves in a dark place, where they can feel the tenderness and vulnerability of their own heart. They tremble with the way their heart stops and starts, and the way it allows someone into their life. This suggests that they have opened themselves up to someone, potentially in a romantic relationship.
However, things start to feel off and not how they were supposed to be. The singer wonders if the other person will let them know what is wrong or if they will shut them out. The song portrays a sense of fear and insecurity about where the singer will go if this connection is lost. They feel let down and start spinning round in confusion and uncertainty.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's need for support and stability. They long for someone to hold them up when things get rough, but feel disappointed when that support is not there. The feeling of fading out or evaporating in the heatwave represents the fear of losing oneself if the person they are connected to is not there to anchor them.
In the second verse, the singer emphasizes their distance from the other person, even though they can physically reach out and touch them. They express confusion about where the other person is leading them, as if they are slipping into a well of uncertainty. There is an expectation for the singer to take the lead, but they fear that if they follow blindly, they may fade away completely.
Overall, "HEATWAVE" depicts the emotions and struggles of being vulnerable and dependent on someone for support, while also questioning the uncertainty of the relationship and the fear of losing oneself in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in the dark
In this state of uncertainty or confusion
I feel the tenderness
I experience the vulnerability and sensitivity
Of my own heart
Of my own emotions
I tremble with the way it stops and it starts
I am overwhelmed by the fluctuations and unpredictability
And with the way it let you in
And how it allowed you to become a part of it
Starting to look like
Beginning to seem
There's Something just not right
There is something that feels off or unsettling
It might never go
It may never progress
How its supposed to go
According to societal expectations or norms
Will you let me know
Will you inform me
Or will you close me out?
Or will you shut me out
Where will I go
What will happen to me
If I don't have you there to
If I do not have your presence to
Hold me up
Support and uplift me
Its that it feels so rough
It is that it feels harsh or difficult
You let me down
You disappoint me
And I start spinning round
And I begin to feel dizzy or unsteady
To where I found
To the place where I discovered
You standing in the first place
You were initially present
Say something
Speak up
You got me feeling like i'm fading out
You make me feel like I am losing my presence or significance
Sitting here waiting til you let me in
Remaining in anticipation until you open up to me
Evaporating in the heatwave
Gradually disappearing or vanishing in the intense emotional atmosphere
I feel a million miles from where you are
I feel extremely distant from your current state or mentality
Even though I know to reach out my arm
Although I understand the action of extending my arm towards you
I can touch you in the flesh
I can physically make contact with you
Its hard to tell
It is difficult to determine
Just where you`re taking me
Exactly where you are leading me
You slip in a well
You subtly enter into a situation
Expecting me to lead
Anticipating me to take charge or guide
Or if i follow
Or if I choose to follow
I might just fade away
I could potentially disappear or lose myself
I start to fall
I begin to descend or decline
When I don't have you there
When you are not by my side
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Carl David Onofrio
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