Army of Lovers is a pop music group from Sweden founded by Alexander Bard i… Read Full Bio ↴Army of Lovers is a pop music group from Sweden founded by Alexander Bard in 1987. They were famous for their controversial music videos (some of which were banned by MTV) and their costumes created by Camilla Thulin.

Army of Lovers featured
Alexander Bard (1987-2001, 2013), Jean-Pierre Barda (1987-2001, 2013), La Camilla (1987-1991, 1996, 2001, Jan-March 2013), Michaela Dornonville De La Cour (1991-1995),
Dominika Peczynski (1992-1996, 2001, March 2013).

Debut single 'When The Night Is Cold' was released in 1988. This song was not to be on debut album 'Disco Extravaganza' released in 1990 (re-named 'Army of Lovers when released in USA & UK in 1991). This was followed by the album 'Massive Luxury Overdose' (1991). La Camilla left the band and released a single 'I Am Not In The Mood For Lovers'. The Group replaced La Camilla with Michaela De La Cour, they re-released 'Massive Luxury Overdose' with extra tracks & with De La Cour on the new album artwork.

In 1992 the band came a four piece when Dominika joined the group and they recorded 'Hasta Manana' for the Abba tribute album.

Albums 'The Gods of Earth and Heaven' (1993) and 'Glory, Glamour & Gold'(1994) followed. The group dis-banded at the end of 1995. They re-formed to release 'Les Greatest Hits' in 1996, De La Cour did not want to be in the group anymore so original member La Camilla was asked back and she returned to record 4 new songs with the group. The Group split again in 1996.

In 2001 Army of Lovers reformed again (again with La Camilla) to release another Greatest Hits album (this time with 3 new tracks - all cover versions of other artist songs). The 2001 album was called 'Le Grand Docu-soap'.

Alexander Bard went on to be in BWO (Bodies Without Organs) and later in Gravitonas

In 2013 Army of Lovers was reformed once again in Melodifestivalen. The Swedish pre selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the song "Rockin’ the ride"
12 years after their last compilation album "Le Grand Docu-Soap", the reunited Swedish theatro-pop group releases a brand new greatest hits collection, plus 4 brand new songs ("Rockin' the ride", "Crashing down", "Signed on my tattoo" and "Tragedy"). Army of Lovers have always been special, controversial, colourful and creative, mainly due to their image and witty pop songs.

Their name alludes to a documentary Armee der Liebenden oder Revolte der Perversen (Army of Lovers or Revolution of the Perverts) about Rosa von Praunheim, which in turn alludes to the Theban Band.

C'est Demon
Army of Lovers Lyrics

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C'est d}mon every day away from you
C'est d}mon every night I'm going through
Every trick I have tried
To get by while you are gone
How can I get along
C'est d}mon

C'est d}mon hear you whisper on the phone

C'est d}mon when you say how much you long
For my body to stay
Next to you where I belong
Every long distance call
C'est d}mon

Any drink that I drink
Any lover I see
Without you what's the point being free
Where's the world going to
When I'm still missing you
All I ask you return loving me

C'est d}mon avery day away from you
C'est d}mon every night I'm going through
Every trick I have tried
To get by while you are gone
How can I get along
C'est d}mon

C'est d}mon hear you whisper on the phone
C'est d}mon when you say how much you long
For my body to stay
Next to you where I belong
Every long distance call
C'est demon

All the diamonds I wear
All the money I make
Without you by my side I'm a fake
Where's the world going to
When I'm still missing you
All I ask you return for my sake

C'est d}mon every day away from you
C'est demon every night I'm going through
Every trick I have tried
To get by while you are gone
How can I get along
C'est d}mon

C'est d}mon hear you whisper on the phone
C'est d}mon when you say how much you long
For my body to stay
Next to you where I belong
Every long distance call
C'est d}mon

C'est d}mon
C'est d}mon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Army of Lovers' "C'est Demon" depict a person who is struggling to cope with the absence of their loved one. The French phrase "C'est Demon" translates to "It's a demon," and it is used to describe the feeling of emptiness and despair that the person experiences every day and every night while being away from their partner. The person has tried every trick that they can think of to get by, but nothing seems to work. They hear their partner's voice on the phone, which only intensifies their longing, and they realize that nothing can replace the feeling of being physically close to them.

The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and helplessness, as the person feels like they cannot function without their partner. They reflect on the material possessions they have, like diamonds and money, but realize they are meaningless without their loved one. The lyrics are full of emotional weight and speak to the universal human experience of missing someone.

Line by Line Meaning

C'est d}mon every day away from you
Being separated from you every day feels like a demon.

C'est d}mon every night I'm going through
Every night without you is a struggle, like dealing with a demon.

Every trick I have tried To get by while you are gone How can I get along C'est d}mon
I've tried everything to cope without you, but nothing works. Being without you is like living with a demon.

C'est d}mon hear you whisper on the phone
Hearing your voice on the phone has a demon-like effect.

C'est d}mon when you say how much you long For my body to stay Next to you where I belong Every long distance call C'est demon
Long distance calls remind me of the feeling of being possessed by a demon, because all I want is to be with you.

Any drink that I drink Any lover I see Without you what's the point being free Where's the world going to When I'm still missing you All I ask you return loving me
I can consume anything and have some fun with others, but none of it will bring happiness without you because I am incomplete without your love.

All the diamonds I wear All the money I make Without you by my side I'm a fake Where's the world going to When I'm still missing you All I ask you return for my sake
All material possessions are meaningless to me without you. I feel like a fraud without you by my side, and the only thing that can make me whole again is your love.

C'est d}mon
Being away from you is like fighting a demon.

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