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 Long Term Plan
Acid House Kings Lyrics
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Which will reward you in the end
You work from nine to nine
There is time for little else
You're young enough to cry
You're old enough to comfort yourself
You're young enough to lie
So, if you fall apart
I know that you've tried so hard
To make it happen
So, if you break your heart
I know that you've had it all
All you wanted
And see before the rain there is a cloud
You have a busy schedule
You mustn't fall in love today
This woman at the client
You can't let it affect your work
You're young enough to cry
You're old enough to comfort yourself
You're young enough to lie
You're old enough to see through yourself
So, if you fall apart
I know that you've tried so hard
To make it happen
So, if you break your heart
I know that you've had it all
All you wanted
And see before the rain there is a cloud
The song "A Long Term Plan" by Acid House Kings is a contemplative piece on the pressures of career and life aspirations. The lyrics speak to the struggle of maintaining a long-term plan while pushing aside present desires and even love interests. The opening lines "You have a long term plan/Which will reward you in the end/You work from nine to nine/There is time for little else" set the tone for the song, indicating the dedication and focus required to achieve one's dreams.
The verse continues to explore the paradox of being both young and old simultaneously. The lines "You're young enough to cry/You're old enough to comfort yourself/You're young enough to lie/You're old enough to see through yourself" suggest that the singer is both jaded and hopeful, wise and foolish. The chorus is a reminder that even with the best intentions and efforts, life can still fall apart. The lines "So, if you fall apart/I know that you've tried so hard/To make it happen/So, if you break your heart/I know that you've had it all/All you wanted/And see before the rain there is a cloud" indicate that even in the face of failure, there is still hope and the possibility of seeing things in a new light.
In its entirety, the song captures the essence of the struggle to achieve one's goals while also trying to balance and maintain other areas of life. Ultimately, it suggests that while the journey may not always be easy, it's important to keep perspective and never lose sight of what's truly meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
You have a long term plan
You have set your sights on something that is far into the future and requires a lot of effort and dedication to achieve.
Which will reward you in the end
By sticking to your long term plan, you will eventually reap the benefits and see it come to fruition.
You work from nine to nine
Your job demands long hours and leaves little time for anything else outside of work.
There is time for little else
Between working such long hours and focusing on your long term plan, you have little free time to devote to other pursuits.
You're young enough to cry
Despite your hard work and dedication, you are still young enough to feel vulnerable and emotional.
You're old enough to comfort yourself
At the same time, you are old enough to have developed the emotional maturity to cope with those feelings on your own.
You're young enough to lie
You are still inexperienced enough to sometimes tell untruths, whether to yourself or to others.
You're old enough to see through yourself
But you also have enough self-awareness and honesty to recognize when you are being dishonest or are not facing up to reality.
So, if you fall apart
Despite your efforts, there is always a chance that things will not work out the way you want them to.
I know that you've tried so hard
But regardless of the outcome, it's clear that you have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to try and make it happen.
To make it happen
Your long term plan is not just a dream, but something you are actively working hard to achieve.
So, if you break your heart
Despite your emotional and practical efforts, there is always a chance that your heart will be broken or you will experience disappointment.
I know that you've had it all
But even if things don't turn out as you hoped, you can take solace in the fact that you have pursued your dreams and tried to make them a reality.
All you wanted
Your long term plan is the thing you have been striving for and is the culmination of all your efforts and hard work.
And see before the rain there is a cloud
Just as a cloud is a precursor to rain, there may be signs or indications that point towards eventual success or failure.
You have a busy schedule
Your life is filled with multiple commitments and obligations that require your attention and energy.
You mustn't fall in love today
In the midst of all your other obligations, you cannot allow yourself to be distracted by matters of the heart.
This woman at the client
There is a woman in your professional life who could be a potential romantic interest.
You can't let it affect your work
Despite this potential attraction, you must remain focused on your work and not allow it to interfere with your professional obligations.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.