Acid House Kings, formed in Stockholm, Sweden, 1991 by two brothers Niklas … Read Full Bio ↴Acid House Kings, formed in Stockholm, Sweden, 1991 by two brothers Niklas Angergård, Johan Angergård and their friend Joakim Ödlund. With immaculate taste in music stemming from a childhood of Elvis Presley, an almost complete set of Sarah singles and a 100% complete set of The Smiths singles, the band set out to define pop music.

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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Do What You Wanna Do
Acid House Kings Lyrics

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I've been heading home
I've been going wrong
It's been this way for so long

Let me hear you say it
(I've been heading home)
Let me hear you say
(I've been going wrong)

It's been this way for so long
(It's been this way for so long)

You do what you wanna do
And say what you wanna say
So, come on and be my light
Come on and lead the way
And people speak I hear them saying
You won't last another day

You keep me hanging on
I won't ever be gone
We know that something is wrong

Let me hear you say it
(I've been heading home)
Let me hear you say
(I've been going wrong)
It's been this way for so long
(It's been this way for so long)

You do what you wanna do
And say what you wanna say
So, come on and be my light
Come on and lead the way
And people speak I hear them saying
You won't last another day

You do what you wanna do
And say what you wanna say
So, come on and be my light
Come on and lead the way
And people speak I hear them saying

You won't last another day
You won't last another day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acid House Kings's song "Do What You Wanna Do" explore the concept of being true to oneself and following one's own path, despite any doubts or criticisms from others. The opening lines, "I've been heading home / I've been going wrong / It's been this way for so long," suggest that the singer has been lost or struggling, possibly led astray by others' expectations or demands. However, the repetition of "let me hear you say it" and "it's been this way for so long" may indicate that they are seeking affirmation or validation for their own feelings and choices.

The chorus, "You do what you wanna do / And say what you wanna say / So, come on and be my light / Come on and lead the way / And people speak I hear them saying / You won't last another day," is an empowering call to action, urging the listener to embrace their true self and not be swayed by others' negativity or doubt. The repeated refrain of "you won't last another day" implies that the singer's critics underestimate their strength and resilience.

Overall, the lyrics of "Do What You Wanna Do" encourage the listener to trust their instincts and stay true to themselves, even in the face of opposition or doubt.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been heading home
I've been trying to find my way back to where I belong.

I've been going wrong
I've been making bad choices in my life.

It's been this way for so long
I've been stuck in this rut for a very long time.

Let me hear you say it
Can you confirm what I'm saying by repeating it?

(I've been heading home)
I've been trying to make my way back home.

Let me hear you say
Can you agree with me and say it out loud?

(I've been going wrong)
I've been making mistakes in my life.

It's been this way for so long
I've been stuck in this situation for a very long time.

You do what you wanna do
You have the freedom to make your own choices.

And say what you wanna say
And express yourself in your own way.

So, come on and be my light
Please guide me in the right direction.

Come on and lead the way
Show me the way forward.

And people speak I hear them saying
I hear others talking about me.

You won't last another day
People doubt my ability to endure and survive.

You keep me hanging on
I'm dependent on you.

I won't ever be gone
I'll always be there for you.

We know that something is wrong
We both sense that there's something not right.

You won't last another day
People doubt my ability to endure and survive.

You do what you wanna do
You have the freedom to make your own choices.

And say what you wanna say
And express yourself in your own way.

So, come on and be my light
Please guide me in the right direction.

Come on and lead the way
Show me the way forward.

And people speak I hear them saying
I hear others talking about me.

You won't last another day
People doubt my ability to endure and survive.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSIE GAINES, FRANCIS FELIX JULES, FRANCIS RICHARDSON

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