Our imaginary Alice fell into the rabbit hole on a chilly day in May 2002. Toril Lindqvist had been a guitar player in various rock bands for years, but was beginning to feel tormented by musical inspiratio that didn't quite fit into any Rock and Roll context. She wanted to be a singer. In something more "electronic" than a rock band. Finally one day she took a long shot and phoned old friend Carl Lundgren.
Skeptical in the extreme, Carl agreed to hook up for a brain storming session. The two met a couple of times and became inspired by the fact that they really had nothing in common musically; this would actually become the fuel of their creative process. Early on, the duo would make attempts at "Body Music meets Punk Rock meets Commodore 64", inspired by an imaginary and unholy alliance of DAF, The Clash and Rob Hubbard.
A couple of simple demos were released during the late summer of 2002, and surprisingly generated lots of acclaim! With fuelled enthusiasm, the duo christened their project "Alice in Videoland" from a 1984 Commodore 64 computer game. Anders Lundgren (keyboards) and Anders Alexander (drums) were recruited in February 2003. Johan Dahlbom (bass) joined in November the same year. At this point, Alice in Videoland had begun receiving massive praise for their energetic and charismatic live show.
In the midst of this early experimentation process, off the hype of a five track demo and less than ten gigs, Alice in Videoland suddenly found themselves battered with offers. Eight different labels expressed their interest in signing the band, who were eventually attracted to the relative freedom offered by Swedish label National. AiV began recording their album in June 2003, partly assisted by Micke Lohse (Atomic Swing). Curious of cross-genre experimentation, the band elaborated on their sound, drawing inspiration from a spectrum of genres ranging from EBM, synthpop and electro through to disco, rock and punk.
And sure enough - in the following months their sound evolved from being arguably concept driven into something truly musically interesting. The debut album, Maiden Voyage contains a peculiar mixture of electronic pop, punk and hard EBM beats. Substance? You betcha. Alice won't be climbing out of the rabbit hole anytime soon ...
Alice in Videoland also released Outrageous, a follow-up to Maiden Voyage, in 2005.
In 2008 they released their thrid album She's A Machine on the Swedish label National.
In 2009 they released a new single, Psychobitch
A Million Thoughts and They're All About You is the fourth studio album by Alice in Videoland. It was released in Sweden on 11 February 2011. It includes the single "Spaceship".
all music is written by Toril Lindqvist/ Anders Alexander
Got To Go
Alice in Videoland Lyrics
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It's true you see
I always wanted it to be easy
Just to please me
I feel trapped when I'm not slapped
But I'm not sleazy
I got to got to go
Honey now you know
That it's black and white
Let's stay in touch
It's been fun
I'm in a rush
I gotta run
I'm just about getting out
On my own tonight
It's running late you know
It's time to go
I found what I've been looking for
I can't rest, I want your best
(I'm not ashamed)
let's start the game
Alice in Videoland's song Got to Go tells the story of a person who is caught in a relationship that is not satisfying. The lyrics suggest that the person has always wanted an easy relationship that only pleases themselves. However, they feel trapped and suffocated in the relationship when they are not slapped, which indicates that they may be seeking some sort of physical domination to escape the difficulties they are experiencing. However, the person emphasizes that they are not sleazy, perhaps indicating a sense of guilt or shame about their desires. Ultimately, the person decides they need to leave the relationship because they have found what they have been looking for somewhere else. The person urges their partner to let go and just stay in touch, as they have had fun together, but ultimately, they are in a rush and need to run. The lyrics suggest that the person is excited about starting a new game and is unashamed about their decision to leave.
The song has a fast-paced beat and is characterized by powerful electronic sounds that create an energetic and upbeat tone. The 1980s inspired beats and bold rock sounds pay homage to past stars such as Depeche Mode, Madonna and T. Rex, while adding an edgy techno touch which keeps it fresh, hip, and modern. The song's theme of leaving a relationship is relatable to many listeners, and the synth sound makes it a dance tune that is compelling, energetic, and fun to move to. Alice in Videoland, created in 2002, brought a new and fresh take to electronic music with the lead singer's vocal performances.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not you, it's me
I need to end this relationship, and it's because of me, not because of anything you've done.
It's true you see
I'm not lying or trying to make excuses - this really is about me.
I always wanted it to be easy
I didn't want to have to put in too much effort to make this relationship work.
Just to please me
I was primarily focused on my own needs and desires in this relationship.
I feel trapped when I'm not slapped
I need to be pushed or challenged in a relationship in order to feel engaged and interested.
But I'm not sleazy
I'm not a bad person or trying to hurt you - this is just how I am.
I got to got to go
I need to leave now and end this relationship.
I can't be with you tonight
I can't spend any more time with you or be in this relationship any longer.
Honey now you know
I want to make sure you understand my decision and why I need to leave.
That it's black and white
There's no gray area or way to change my mind - I need to end things now.
Let's stay in touch
I'm open to keeping in contact but not in a romantic way.
It's been fun
I enjoyed our time together, but it's time for me to move on.
I'm in a rush
I need to hurry and leave because I have other things I need to do.
I gotta run
I need to leave quickly.
I'm just about getting out
I'm almost ready to leave this relationship for good.
On my own tonight
I'm going to be alone tonight, and that's what I need right now.
It's running late you know
I don't have much time, and I need to leave soon.
It's time to go
I need to leave now and end this relationship.
I found what I've been looking for
I've found something (or someone) that is a better fit for me than this relationship.
I can't rest, I want your best
I need to be with someone who is their best self and can challenge me in the right ways.
(I'm not ashamed),
I'm not embarrassed or hiding anything - this is just how I feel.
let's start the game
I'm ready for something new and exciting in my life, and I want to move forward.
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan Manuel
Awesome!!! AIV rocks! Hope they ever come to Argentina!
Kaia Hestnas
It's not you, it's me
It's true you see
I always wanted it to be easy
Just to please me
I feel trapped when I'm not slapped
But I'm not sleazy
I got to got to go
I can't be with you tonight
Honey now you know
That it's black and white
Let's stay in touch
It's been fun
I'm in a rush
I gotta run
I'm just about getting out
On my own tonight
It's running late you know
It's time to go
I found what I've been looking for
I can't rest, I want your best
(I'm not ashamed)
let's start the game
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