Between 1992 and 2002, inspired by the 10 albums in 10 years from Felt, Acid House Kings released a trilogy of albums with one album released every fifth year. The first, Pop, look & listen! (1992) is maybe best left unmentioned. The band rate it 2.4 out of 5. On the second, Advantage Acid House Kings (1997), the aim was to make a The Smiths-for-very-sunny-days sort of album. This sort of succeeded, and the band rate it 3.8 out of 5.
In 2001, the band built their own, now famous, Summersound Studios. Here, Acid House Kings could
spend endless amounts of time to create the more sophisticated third album Mondays are like Tuesdays and Tuesdays are like Wednesdays (2002). Former guest
vocalist and present sister-in-law Julia Lannerheim was introduced as a full time member while Joakim Ödlund never showed up for recordings (his house was too far away from the studio). It’s an easy, breezy, beautiful album and the band rate 4.2 out of 5.
Spurred by the quality of “Mondays…”, Acid House Kings set out to break their own five years between albums record, while still yet again refining the meaning of pop music. The fourth album, Sing along with Acid House Kings (2005), is to date the crown jewel in the Acid House Kings catalogue and a should-have-been-in-the-Guinness-World-Records-book since it included a karaoke-DVD (yes, a karaoke-DVD) with the first 2000 copies. The press release stated untrendy is the new trend, while the music showed an unusual combination of sophistication and catchiness. The band rate the album 4.4 out of 5.
The newly-trimmed down trio of the Angergård brothers and Lannerheim released their latest effort Music Sounds Better With You in March 2011.
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A Chorus Line
Acid House Kings Lyrics
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I don't work that hard, but I know other people do
I'm in the corner office
The work's the same, there's a tiny glimpse of the lake
It's so hard to see what they're making, making of me
It's so hard to see what is breaking, breaking in me
And I don't know,
My therapist tells me "yes"
I'm in a chorus line tonight
My family tells me "no"
I'm in a chorus line tonight
Look up, look up!
Keep your head up high, look up!
Wake up, wake up!
It is time, it's time, wake up!
I'm in the former office
Everything's the same yet I feel slightly estranged
I'm in the former office
I meet your eye, there's a touching smile on your face
It's so hard to see, where's the sense of belonging and flair?
It's so hard to see, everyone is losing their hair
Take me out tonight
I would do anything tonight
Take me out tonight and give me soul tonight
Give me your soul tonight, give me anything tonight
The lyrics of Acid House Kings's A Chorus Line is a contemplative and meaningful reflection of a person's life, specifically their career and personal relationships. The line "I'm in the corner office, I don't work that hard, but I know other people do" sets the tone of a person who has attained a level of success, but is not necessarily fulfilled. The following lines "The work's the same, there's a tiny glimpse of the lake" give a clue of the monotony of the job, and the glimmer of hope or freedom in the sight of the lake.
The chorus of the song has a contrasting tone that suggests a split between the singer's personal and professional life. The singer feels lost and unsure, and the conflicting messages from their therapist and family hint at a sense of alienation, lack of identity, and confusion. The lines "It's so hard to see what they're making of me, what is breaking in me" reveal the internal turmoil and feeling of disconnection with oneself.
The lyrics go on to describe a longing to break free from the monotony of work and seek solace in something more fulfilling. The plea "take me out tonight, I would do anything tonight, take me out tonight and give me soul tonight," is heartfelt and emotional, as if to say, "take me away from this mundane life and give me a sense of purpose." The overall theme seems to be the desire for direction, purpose, and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the corner office
I have a high position in the office hierarchy
I don't work that hard, but I know other people do
I acknowledge that others work harder than me
The work's the same, there's a tiny glimpse of the lake
My work environment hasn't changed, but there's a small source of inspiration
It's so hard to see what they're making, making of me
It's difficult to understand how others perceive me
It's so hard to see what is breaking, breaking in me
I struggle to identify my own personal problems
And I don't know,
I am unsure of what to do
My therapist tells me "yes"
My therapist approves of my actions
I'm in a chorus line tonight
I am performing with a group of people tonight
My family tells me "no"
My family disapproves of my actions
Look up, look up!
Raise your head and pay attention
Keep your head up high, look up!
Remain optimistic and alert
Wake up, wake up!
Become aware of your surroundings
It is time, it's time, wake up!
It's time to take action
I'm in the former office
I'm no longer in my old office
Everything's the same yet I feel slightly estranged
The environment is familiar, but I feel disconnected
I meet your eye, there's a touching smile on your face
I make eye contact with someone who seems kind and genuine
It's so hard to see, where's the sense of belonging and flair?
It's difficult to find a sense of identity and creativity
It's so hard to see, everyone is losing their hair
Everyone is aging and facing challenges
Take me out tonight
Allow me to escape from my current situation
I would do anything tonight
I am willing to take risks and try new things
Take me out tonight and give me soul tonight
Provide me with a meaningful and uplifting experience
Give me your soul tonight, give me anything tonight
Offer me your deepest emotions and anything you can provide
Writer(s): ANGERGARD JOHAN KENT, ANGERGARD NIKLAS KENT
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kaysey Hart
LOVE THIS SONG!
Jazzberry
this song puts me in a good mood :)
Cristiano Afonso de Almeida
Os caras são show!!!
Mariana Damas
tudo artesanal abertura ;)
DMDWINE
This song plays in my restaurant. We call it a "tampon commercial!"
Paolo Emilio Mattio
3 people are in a chorus line tonight