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.
Open door
BWO Lyrics
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But I learned to find the heart hidden deep in the dunes
It brings it to the fore what it means to be there
When I hang on the core I've got music to share
Coming from above coming from afar
Coming from within is the voice of my heart
Heaven's got an open door tonight
Heaven's got an open door tonight
We have found the time to get it right
Heaven's got an open door tonight
I used to have a dream gonna fly like a bird
Where I traveled way beyond of my own little world
Now I found the place I can spread out my wings
Keep on searching for the space I can rule like a king
I've seen a lot of things that have changed who I am
Turned a twist on Mother Earth holding back Uncle Sam
Like every story told always comes to an end
Closing chapters of a book let a broken heart mend
Coming from above coming from afar
Coming from within is the voice of my heart
Heaven's got an open door tonight
Heaven's got an open door tonight
Heaven's got an open door tonight
We have found the time to get it right
Heaven's got an open door tonight
All that I can say all that I can do
Every tune I sing I decide to be true
Everywhere we go taking in something new
Everytime we play everything that we do
Heaven's got an open door tonight
Heaven's got an open door tonight
Heaven's got an open door tonight
We have found the time to get it right
Heaven's got an open door tonight
The song "Open Door" by BWO speaks about finding oneself by exploring the world around and within oneself. The lyrics allude to a journey of self-discovery, both in terms of personal growth and musical expression. The singer mentions how they have heard many songs that were sung out of tune, but they have learned to find the heart hidden deep in the dunes, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond the superficial to find the true essence of things. The use of the metaphor of an open door to heaven in the chorus suggests that this journey of self-discovery has brought them to a place of clarity and peace, a sense of being connected to something higher.
The singer repeatedly emphasizes the importance of following the voice of their heart, whether it comes from above, afar, or within. This suggests that they have learned to trust their intuition and inner guidance, which has helped them find their true path in life. The line "I used to have a dream gonna fly like a bird" suggests that they may have experienced feelings of being trapped or limited in the past, but they have now found a place where they can spread their wings and rule like a king. The final verse speaks about the power of music to bring people together, regardless of their differences. The lines "Everywhere we go taking in something new / Everytime we play everything that we do" suggest that the singer sees life as a constant journey of learning and artistic expression.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard a lot of songs that were sung out of tune
I've listened to many songs that were not perfect, but I've learned to see beyond the flaws and find the emotions hidden underneath
But I learned to find the heart hidden deep in the dunes
I have learned to find the true meaning of a song, even when it is hard to find, just like finding the heart hidden in the sand dunes
It brings it to the fore what it means to be there
It highlights the importance of being present in the moment and understanding the emotions being conveyed
When I hang on the core I've got music to share
When I hold on to the essence of the song, I can share the music with others
Coming from above coming from afar
The music comes from a higher place, it is universal and transcendent
Coming from within is the voice of my heart
The music also comes from within, from the artist's own heart and experiences
Heaven's got an open door tonight
Heaven is welcoming us tonight, with open arms and love
We have found the time to get it right
We have finally found the time and courage to do what we really want, and to pursue our dreams
I used to have a dream gonna fly like a bird
I used to have a dream of flying high and escaping my mundane life, like a bird does
Where I traveled way beyond of my own little world
I wanted to explore new places and broaden my horizons
Now I found the place I can spread out my wings
Now I have found the perfect place to express myself and fly free
Keep on searching for the space I can rule like a king
I will keep searching for the perfect place to be the best version of myself and achieve my goals
I've seen a lot of things that have changed who I am
I've had many experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today
Turned a twist on Mother Earth holding back Uncle Sam
Sometimes the world is not fair, and we have to fight against the odds to achieve our dreams
Like every story told always comes to an end
Everything in life comes to an end eventually, but we can savor the moments while they last
Closing chapters of a book let a broken heart mend
Closing a chapter in our lives can help us heal from past wounds and move forward
All that I can say all that I can do
All I can offer is my words and actions, and I will try to make them count
Every tune I sing I decide to be true
Every song I sing will be a reflection of my true self, and I will be honest and authentic
Everywhere we go taking in something new
In every place we go, we learn something new and enrich our lives
Everytime we play everything that we do
Every time we perform, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we do
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.