Bodies Without Organs is a Swedish electro pop group, formed in 2004. Since… Read Full Bio ↴Bodies Without Organs is a Swedish electro pop group, formed in 2004. Since early 2006 they have usually been presented under the shortened name BWO. In Sweden they have enjoyed considerable commercial success throughout their career, so far notching up 13 Top 40 singles, including a Number 1 with "Temple of Love", and four Top 10 albums including a Number 1 with Halcyon Days, and have won several major Swedish music awards. In the mid 00s, they had significant chart success in several Eastern European countries including Finland, Ukraine and Russia, and in 2008 some moderate success in the United Kingdom, Greece, Switzerland, Germany, Norway and Denmark.

Alexander Bard, whose previous music projects had included Army of Lovers, Vacuum and Alcazar, started work on a new project during 2003, working with the record producer Anders Hansson who became the band's co-producer. They auditioned over 35 different vocalists before meeting former Popstars contestant Martin Rolinski who was duly chosen as lead singer. Marina Schiptjenko, an art-dealer and a one-time member of Vacuum, then came on board as the third member of what became Bodies Without Organs [2].
There was initially a suggestion that the band would be a four-piece including Jean-Pierre Barda from Army of Lovers, but this did not come to fruition, and Barda's explicit involvement extended as co-writing the songs "Living In A Fantasy" [2] (BWO's first single) and "European Psycho", both included on BWO's first album "Prototype" (It's odd that a picture of Barda turned up in the inner booklet of this album), and appearing on the videos "Conquering America", "Sixteen Tons of Hardware", "Open Door" and "The Bells of Freedom", in which Dominika Peczynski, also from Army of Lovers did make a cameo too.
The name of the band derives from the philosophical term body without organs, developed by French philosopher Gilles Deleuze and psychoanalyst Félix Guattari in their 1972 book Anti-Œdipus. Bard, an author and lecturer of philosophy, has referred to the ideas of Deleuze in his books Netocracy - The New Power Elite And Life After Capitalism and The Global Empire, both co-written with Jan Söderqvist.
At no point has BWO been a full-time project for any of the band's members - Bard continues his other career, notable in its own right, as a philosopher, while Schiptjenko remains an art dealer in Stockholm and Rolinski has a Master of Science in Engineering and works in that field.

Alexander Bard launched his new project Gravitonas in april 2010. Their first single "Kites" is launched in 15 versions on April 28th
Martin Rolinski will go solo also in 2010.

Barcelona
BWO Lyrics

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(Barcelona)
(Barcelona)
(Barcelona)
(Barcelona)

The silence is good, I know what I should
But I want to party, the zen is no good
The city is fine, the party is mine

The night is for clubbing

I've traveled the world, I've been up and down
I've seen lots of places but this is my town
You got what it takes, the night is awake
The music is pumping

Back to boogaloo (Where the club is kicking)
Back to boogaloo (Every tongue is licking)
Play my peek-a-boo (Qhere the club is kicking)
Back to boogaloo

(Barcelona) Got a ticket to the sky
(Barcelona) By the late night flight
(Barcelona) Gonna shake on the high
(Barcelona) In the neon lights

(Barcelona) Got a ticket to the sky
(Barcelona) By the late night flight
(Barcelona) Gonna shake on the high
(Barcelona) In the neon lights

We've been long

What Gaudi attracts and Mercury sang
The city I yonder when you do your thang
My thang is the night, the city of lights
Tonight is for clubbing

Back to boogaloo (Where the club is kicking)
Back to boogaloo (Every tounge is licking)
Play my peek-a-boo (Where the club is kicking)
Back to boogaloo

(Barcelona) Got a ticket to the sky
(Barcelona) By the late night flight
(Barcelona) Gonna shake on the high
(Barcelona) In the neon lights

'Cause you were the best thing ever
Never, never loose you out of sight
I gave you my sweet invotion

Stronger than motion
Things will be alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Barcelona" by BWO is an upbeat dance number that speaks to the fun and excitement of clubbing in the Spanish city of Barcelona. The lyrics convey the message that while the peaceful Zen lifestyle may be good for some, the allure of the club scene is too much to resist. The singer speaks of having traveled the world but ultimately finds that this Spanish city is their true home. The festive atmosphere of the nightclubs is celebrated with enthusiasm throughout the song.

The main hook of the song is "Back to boogaloo," which is repeated throughout. This phrase refers to the club where the singer wants to return to and suggests that the rhythm and beat of the music are what is driving them. The song urges the listener to join in the fun and dance the night away with the lyrics "Every tongue is licking" and "Play my peek-a-boo," creating an atmosphere of playful sexuality.

Overall, the song captures the excitement and joy of being young, free, and in love with the exhilaration of the nightlife. It's a song that will get the listener onto the dancefloor and keep them there.

Line by Line Meaning

The silence is good, I know what I should
I appreciate the peacefulness here, and understand what I ought to do

But I want to party, the zen is no good
However, I'm more interested in having fun, and the calm atmosphere isn't my vibe

The city is fine, the party is mine
I like the city itself, but what I'm really after is a good time

The night is for clubbing
I believe that nightlife is the best time to go out and enjoy myself at clubs

I've traveled the world, I've been up and down
I've explored the globe and gained a lot of experience

I've seen lots of places but this is my town
Out of all those places, though, this city is my home base

You got what it takes, the night is awake
You have the skills necessary to enjoy the lively nightlife here

The music is pumping
The music is loud and active

Back to boogaloo (Where the club is kicking)
I want to return to a fun and lively club

Back to boogaloo (Every tongue is licking)
A playful reference to kissing or other forms of intimacy in the club

Play my peek-a-boo (Where the club is kicking)
A possible reference to a dance move, with the club as the setting

(Barcelona) Got a ticket to the sky
I'm excited to travel to Barcelona, and possibly dance on top of buildings or have an elevated experience

(Barcelona) By the late night flight
I plan to arrive under the cover of darkness, when the nightlife is most active

(Barcelona) Gonna shake on the high
I intend to dance and have a great time at high-energy clubs

(Barcelona) In the neon lights
I look forward to partying in venues with bright, colorful lights

We've been long
We've been enjoying the nightlife for a while now

What Gaudi attracts and Mercury sang
We're drawn to the city's Gaudi artwork and musical legacy of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen

The city I yonder when you do your thang
I have a deep appreciation for Barcelona and all it has to offer

My thang is the night, the city of lights
What I love most is the electric atmosphere of nighttime, and the bright lights around the city

Tonight is for clubbing
I plan on exclusively enjoying the nightlife at clubs

'Cause you were the best thing ever
You were a significant other to me and were important in my life

Never, never loose you out of sight
I want to keep you close to me and not lose you or miss out on anything with you

I gave you my sweet invotion
I opened myself up to you and shared my life with you in a romantic way

Stronger than motion
Our bond was powerful and meaningful, and stronger than any physical force

Things will be alright
Everything will work out okay in the end

Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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16y

I can't find the lyrics to this song anywhere. Does anyone know what Martin's singing when he sings "back to..." He sings back to something, but I can't hear what the word is...