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.
Dog
Army of Lovers Lyrics
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Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
Have you seen my dog come walking
He was walking down this way
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
He was walking down this way
I remember leaving him
Inside my house at nine
Riding down the railway tracks
Arrived at work on time
Never thought he planned escape
We always got on well
Now he's left me all alone
In memories to dwell
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
Have you seen my dog come walking
He was walking down this way
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
Have you seen my dog come walking
He was walking down this way
Trained him for a contest
Where he won the best in show
Always knew the difference
Between a friend or foe
Still he seemed so miserable
And left me here all alone
Sitting all by myself
And work out on the bone
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
Have you seen my dog come walking
He was walking down this way
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
Have you seen my dog come walking
He was walking down this way
And the entire population of the universe
Says hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Hallelujah
The lyrics of "Dog" by Army of Lovers tell the story of a person who is desperately trying to find their lost dog. At the beginning of the song, the singer is asking anyone who might have seen the dog to let them know. In the second verse, the singer reflects on their relationship with the dog, explaining that they never anticipated the dog's escape because they always had a good relationship. The singer trained the dog for a contest and always knew the difference between friend and foe, even though it seems that the dog left them feeling alone.
The final section of the song involves the repetition of the phrase "Hallelujah" by the entire population of the universe. This part of the song is both uplifting and confusing, as it seems to have little connection with the narrative of the search for the lost dog. However, it could be interpreted as a representation of the singer's hope for the dog's safe return or a symbol of the love and care they felt for the dog.
Line by Line Meaning
Ukkah chakka ukkah ukkah
Repetitive sounds indicating distress
Hey hey hey have you seen my dog today
Asking if anyone has seen a missing dog
Have you seen my dog come walking
Asking if anyone has seen a missing dog walking
He was walking down this way
The last known direction of the missing dog
I remember leaving him
Recalling a past event of leaving the dog inside the house
Inside my house at nine
The time the dog was left alone in the house
Riding down the railway tracks
Commute to work
Arrived at work on time
No delay in the usual routine
Never thought he planned escape
Assumption that the dog would not run away
We always got on well
A good relationship with the dog
Now he's left me all alone
Feeling abandoned by the missing dog
In memories to dwell
Reflecting on past memories with the dog
Trained him for a contest
Preparing the dog for a competition
Where he won the best in show
The dog won first place in the competition
Always knew the difference
The dog had good skills in identifying friend or foe
Still he seemed so miserable
Despite the success, the dog appeared unhappy
Sitting all by myself
Feeling alone and abandoned without the dog
And work out on the bone
Working hard to pass time
And the entire population of the universe
Using hyperbole to describe a large number of people
Says hallelujah
Expressing collective joy or celebration
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Repetitive sounds indicating celebration
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Repetitive sounds indicating celebration
Hallelujah
Expressing collective joy or celebration
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER BENGT MAGNUS BARD, EMIL HELLMAN, LEIF GUNNAR JACOBSSON, MAGNUS ERIK FRYKBERG
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