The former members of the band now resides in bands like Trenches, The Typewriter Romantics, Haveri, The Indecision Alarm, The New Mess, Straitjacket Generation and Dia Psalma
Band Members Original line-up: Robert Samsonowitz - Drums, Micke Claesson (later changed last name to Fritz) - Vocals and guitar, Geir Pedersen - Vocals and bass, Mathias Andersson - Guitar and vocals. Mathias later left the band and Pontus Bednarz replaced him.
A Thousand Times
Adhesive Lyrics
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The way things are seems fine to me.
I am a first class Don Juan, no second best, just number one.
Because I am God, yes I'm he.
You won't get rid of me, I am and I will always be your friend
forever on, yes forever on
LIKE A THOUSAND TIMES BEFORE.
HELLO, I AM EVERYONE'S BEST FRIEND.
I'M ALWAYS WITH YOU UNTIL THE END OF TIME.
I am the one you wish for dead, I am the ache inside your head,
and a pain in the ass.
I am the slumber in your sleep, I am the one who count your sheep.
Together we'll have a blast.
You won't get rid of me, I am and I will always be your friend
forever on, yes forever on
HELLO...
The lyrics of Adhesive's song A Thousand Times seems to be about a self-absorbed and arrogant person who believes that they are God and the best at everything they do. The person is content with the way things are and doesn't want anything new. The character of the song claims to be a first-class Don Juan with no second-best, indicating that they are the best at attracting romantic partners. The lyrics suggest that the character may have a lack of empathy for other people, as they are only concerned about themselves and being popular. The character believes that they are everyone's best friend, but at the same time, they admit that they are the one who causes pain and trouble in people's lives.
The chorus of the song seems to be directed at someone specific who the character is trying to befriend, despite being a self-absorbed person. The line 'Hello, hear me knocking on your door, like a thousand times before' suggests that the character has been bothering the person for a long time, and the 'thousand times before' implies they've been persistent in their advances. The character claims to be everyone's best friend and promises to be with them until the end of time, despite also admitting that they are the one causing pain and trouble.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be a sarcastic take on self-absorbed people who think that they're the best at everything and that other people should appreciate them.
Line by Line Meaning
What can I say, what can I do, I'm not in need of something new.
I am content with my current state of being and do not desire change.
The way things are seems fine to me.
I am satisfied with my current situation.
I am a first class Don Juan, no second best, just number one.
I am extremely skilled at attracting and seducing romantic partners.
Because I am God, yes I'm he.
I see myself as being all-powerful and superior to others.
You won't get rid of me, I am and I will always be your friend
forever on, yes forever on
I am not easily dismissed and will remain a constant presence in your life, whether you like it or not.
HELLO, HEAR ME KNOCKING ON YOUR DOOR,
LIKE A THOUSAND TIMES BEFORE.
I am persistent in trying to make contact with you, even if I have been ignored in the past.
HELLO, I AM EVERYONE'S BEST FRIEND.
I perceive myself as being liked and trusted by many people, regardless of their true feelings towards me.
I'M ALWAYS WITH YOU UNTIL THE END OF TIME.
I will not leave your side, even if you try to distance yourself from me.
I am the one you wish for dead, I am the ache inside your head,
and a pain in the ass.
I am a source of annoyance and stress in your life, and you may even wish harm upon me.
I am the slumber in your sleep, I am the one who count your sheep.
Together we'll have a blast.
I remain a constant presence in your life, even in your dreams, and I find our interactions enjoyable regardless of your feelings.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.