Their Danish debut single Fascination was a major hit in Denmark during the summer of 2007. A second single 10,000 Nights saw equal success, just like their eponymous debut album that went platinum in Denmark.
Their sound is mainly retro 80s melodic pop, taking inspiration amongst others from Deacon Blue and Prefab Sprout, with distinctive overlay of male and female harmonies.
Their native success attracted the attention of several major labels from larger markets abroad, and Alphabeat were eventually signed to EMI's Charisma Records label in the United Kingdom. Their British debut single, Fantastic 6, was released on 26 November 2007. Several popular British publications have praised Alphabeat including NME, The Sun, The Observer Music Monthly, Digital Spy and Popjustice.
The band was offered to play as a warm-up for the Spice Girls during their reunion world tour 2007-8, but declined the offer, feeling that it would be "too weird" to suddenly play in front of a very large audience unfamiliar with the band's music.
On 2 March 2008, the song Fascination reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart on download sales alone, and on 9 March 2008, following its physical CD release, it climbed to number seven, the following week it rose to number six. The band's debut British album was entitled This is Alphabeat.
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Rubberboots
Alphabeat Lyrics
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Tough luck.
Hang on, and try, try
To keep your head above.
Go put
Your rubber boots on,
Stand up
Walk on.
And go put
Your rubber boots on,
Your rubber boots on,
Stand up
Walk on.
This rain is wild, wild
Heavy, heavy, heavy.
And it's all coming down, down
On me, on me.
So go put
Your Mackintosh on,
Your Mackintosh on,
Stand up,
Walk on.
And go put
Your Mackintosh on,
Your Mackintosh on,
Stand up,
Walk on.
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber,
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber,
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber,
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber.
This stream is rough, rough,
Tough luck.
Hang on, and try, try
To keep your head above.
So go put
Your rubber boots on,
Your rubber boots on,
Stand up
Walk on.
And go put
Your Mackintosh on,
Your Mackintosh on,
Stand up,
Walk on.
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber,
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber,
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber,
You should wear rubber,
Always wear rubber.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
Those were the words and now you give them to me,
Give them to me and now you give them to me.
The lyrics to Alphabeat's song Rubberboots highlight the idea of persevering in difficult situations. The stream is rough and the rain is wild, but the lyrics are encouraging the listener to keep their head above and to keep moving forward. The repetitive phrase "go put your rubber boots on" emphasizes the importance of being prepared and properly equipped to face challenges. The mention of the "Mackintosh," a type of waterproof coat, reinforces this idea.
The repeated phrase "you should wear rubber, always wear rubber" can be interpreted in a few ways. On one hand, it could be seen as literal advice to always wear rubber boots and rain gear when venturing into wild and rough conditions. On the other hand, it could be seen as a metaphor for being emotionally guarded and protective, always ready to face any emotional hardships that may come.
Overall, the song is meant to be uplifting and motivational. Its catchy beats and repetitive lyrics make it an anthem for facing adversity and pushing forward, no matter how tough things may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
This stream is rough, rough, Tough luck.
The situation is tough and difficult to navigate, implying a sense of struggle that must be overcome.
Hang on, and try, try To keep your head above.
Don't give up despite the difficulty, and try to persevere and stay afloat amidst the struggle.
Go put Your rubber boots on, Your rubber boots on, Stand up Walk on.
Equip yourself with protective gear and keep moving forward, even when the situation is tough.
This rain is wild, wild Heavy, heavy, heavy.
The situation is intense and overwhelming, with a sense of chaos and instability.
And it's all coming down, down On me, on me.
The focus is on the artist, indicating that the sense of chaos is a personal struggle they are facing.
So go put Your Mackintosh on, Your Mackintosh on, Stand up, Walk on.
Continue to protect yourself and persevere, even when the situation feels overwhelming and difficult to manage.
You should wear rubber, Always wear rubber, You should wear rubber, Always wear rubber, You should wear rubber, Always wear rubber, You should wear rubber, Always wear rubber.
The repeated emphasis on wearing rubber serves as a metaphor for protecting oneself and staying safe in difficult situations.
Those were the words and now you give them to me, Give them to me and now you give them to me.
The repeated request for the listener to repeat the words underscores the importance and urgency of the message to protect oneself and persevere.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS BONLOKKE
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