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 Storia Di O
Army of Lovers Lyrics
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Una ragazza che si
Chiamava O
O era una ragazza bellissima
Ma anche molto strana
Mi sembrava sempre
Molto triste e voleva
Tempre morire
O si svegliava
Presto e pensava cosi
The lyrics from Army of Lover's song "La Storia Di O" tell the story of a girl named O who was beautiful but also very strange. She always seemed very sad and wanted to die, which worried those around her. One day, she woke up early and had a specific thought. It is unknown what that thought was, but it is hinted that it may have been a suicidal thought. The lyrics are very poetic and convey the melancholic and enigmatic aura surrounding O.
The song could be interpreted in different ways. One possibility is that it is a cautionary tale about the dangers of mental illness and the importance of reaching out to those who may be struggling. Another interpretation could be that O represents a symbol for the struggle of finding meaning and purpose in one's life. The uncertainties and struggles that come with it can make one feel sad and lost, but maybe there is hope in finding a purpose to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
C'era tanti anni fa
Long ago, there was a time
Una ragazza che si
A girl, who
Chiamava O
Was called O
O era una ragazza bellissima
O was a very beautiful girl
Ma anche molto strana
But also very strange
Mi sembrava sempre
She always seemed to me
Molto triste e voleva
Very sad and always wanted
Tempre morire
To die forever
Un giorno
One day
O si svegliava
O woke up
Presto e pensava cosi
Early and thought like this
Contributed by Kayla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
superstarkemarie
It's finally here! I rate it five stars!!
arakeala
Many years ago there was a girl called O. O was a very beautiful girl but also very strange. She always seemed sad to me, and always wanted to die. One day, O woke up early and thought this way.
Skallagrímr Kveldúlfsson
This is like the beginning of an Italian giallo film of the 70s
Antoinette89a
The lyrics: C'era tanti anni fa una ragazza qui se chiamava O. O era una ragazza bellissima ma alche molto strana. Mi sembrava sempre molto triste et voleva sempre morire. Un giorno, O se svegliava presto et pensava cosi Translation There was many years ago a girl named O. O was a very beautiful girl but too much strange. She always seemed very sad et always wanted to die. One day, O woke early and thought about it.
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