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.
La Plage De Saint Tropez
Army of Lovers Lyrics
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The sky is blue and I love you
It's in your eyes you love me too
Where it never rains
We take a shower of champagne
Let's dance away let's go insane
Crying when I empty
I'll survive the winter of Paris
Cars a la plage de Saint Tropez
A summer day I meet you there
I take your hand I say mon chere
And we're in love
Cars a la plage de Saint Tropez
We have a dirty love affair
And there is musique in the air
When we're in love
We drink lemonade
At the casino we get paid
Attend a midnight masquerade
Playboys on the run
We meet Khashoggi with a gun
They say the two of us are one
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The song "La Plage De Saint Tropez" by Army of Lovers is a fun and playful ode to the carefree summer lifestyle that's enjoyed by those who vacation on the beaches in Saint Tropez. The first verse describes the idyllic image of a couple in love, sipping tea, and enjoying the sunshine. The lyrics convey the mutual love that they share, which is apparent simply by the way they look into each other's eyes. From there, the song takes a turn into a more exciting direction as the couple takes a "shower of champagne," dancing and enjoying each other's company.
The second verse of the song mentions a day at the beach where the singer meets their lover. They take each other's hand and declare their love as they watch the cars passing by and feel the music in the air. The bridge of the song mentions playing at the casino and attending a midnight masquerade, as well as meeting someone named Khashoggi with a gun. This portion adds to the lively nature of the song while also hinting at potential danger and adventure.
Overall, the song captures the infectious energy of summer love, with lively and upbeat music that encourages listeners to dance along. It's a fun and lighthearted piece that celebrates living in the moment and enjoying life's pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
We drink tea for two
We enjoy each others' company over a hot beverage
The sky is blue and I love you
The weather is beautiful and I have strong feelings for you
It's in your eyes you love me too
I can tell that you reciprocate my feelings through your eyes
Where it never rains
We are in a location with a consistently dry climate
We take a shower of champagne
We celebrate and enjoy life with luxurious experiences
Let's dance away let's go insane
Let us forget our worries and dance like there's no tomorrow
Crying when I empty
I express my emotions through crying
My last bottle of chablis
The final bottle of this type of wine
I'll survive the winter of Paris
I will make it through tough times in a cold, dark environment
Cars a la plage de Saint Tropez
Cars drive along the beach in Saint Tropez
A summer day I meet you there
On a warm summer day, we rendezvous at the location
I take your hand I say mon chere
I hold your hand and express affection in French
And we're in love
We have strong romantic feelings for each other
We have a dirty love affair
Our romantic relationship is scandalous or secretive
And there is musique in the air
There is music playing in the atmosphere
When we're in love
We enjoy life to the fullest when we are in love
We drink lemonade
We consume a refreshing beverage
At the casino we get paid
We win money while gambling
Attend a midnight masquerade
We go to a late-night party where guests wear masks
Playboys on the run
Attractive, charming men are on the move
We meet Khashoggi with a gun
We encounter a dangerous individual carrying a firearm
They say the two of us are one
Rumors suggest that we are inseparable and an ideal couple
Cars a la plage de Saint Tropez
Cars drive along the beach in Saint Tropez
We have a dirty love affair
Our romantic relationship is scandalous or secretive
And there is musique in the air
There is music playing in the atmosphere
When we're in love
We enjoy life to the fullest when we are in love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER BENGT MAGNUS BARD, ANDERS WILHELM WOLLBECK, DOMINIKA PECZYNSKI, JEAN-PIERRE MICHEL BARDA, MICHAELA DORNONVILLE DE LA COUR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Abdusamat Rashidov
Эктраваганза! Самая необычная,продвинутая и уникальная группа того времени!
Baseball_Louie
It makes me so upset that no one realizes how damn funny these people are! This is one of their best videos for comedy in my opinion. Everyshot makes me laugh outloud. It so good!
ChrJahnsen
A truly unique video for a truly unique band. They sure know how to be themselves. LOVE that video! :-)
Sergei Drachev
Шедевр. И песня и клип.
Alex4u
THANKS!! this is the ultimate summer song
Luda Maksimova
суметь надо так.молодцы.ритм.краски.костюмы.пластика.звук.красавчики4-ка
Necrosturbator
Holy fucking shit, I knew those guys since mid 90s, but haven't realised they had THAT much hit songs.
zardakk
GREAT!!!!!!!!!
conatcha
Crazy and funny video. 2:15 I love the beating to the rythm of the music LOL!!
Jensdieter
Great video!