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.
Rhythm of the Night
BWO Lyrics
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You've been watching the way they gleam
Where their faces turn every body burns
You're the object of their regime
They've been cruising the darkest alleys
They've been cruising the cornered streets
With the stars awake give them what they take
Now they're banging on your front door
Blowing out the city of light
Then they're conquering the dance floor
Cause their time is right
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night
You've been waiting for the disaster
You've been waiting to join the brawl
With the mirror cracked in this balance act
You're the angel before the fall
Now they're banging on your front door
Blowing out the city of light
Then they're conquering the dance floor
Cause their time is right
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night
Now they're banging on your front door
Blowing out the light
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
Rhythm of the night
The lyrics of BWO's song "Rhythm of the Night" paint a picture of a group of party monsters who roam the city streets in search of adventure and excitement. The singer of the song has been watching them, and is drawn to their energy and their magnetic appeal. The party monsters are described as warriors of concrete, cruising the darkest alleys and cornered streets of the city. They are relentless in their pursuit of pleasure and fun, and when they arrive at the singer's front door, they blow out the city lights and conquer the dance floor.
The singer of the song is caught up in the rhythm of the night, which is described as the rhythm of the soul. The party monsters represent a force of nature, a wild and untamed energy that is both exhilarating and dangerous. The singer is drawn to this energy, but they also recognize the potential danger of being caught up in it. The mirror is cracked, symbolizing a loss of self-awareness and a potential for self-destruction. The singer sees themselves as an angel before the fall, recognizing the perilous edge they are teetering on.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rhythm of the Night" celebrate the power of music and dance to bring people together and to lift the spirits. At the same time, they acknowledge that there is a darker side to this energy, a potential for excess and self-harm.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been watching the party monsters
You’ve been observing those who live for the party lifestyle
You've been watching the way they gleam
You’ve been noticing the way they shine and standout from the rest
Where their faces turn every body burns
Their presence alone brightens up the place, making everyone come alive
You're the object of their regime
You’re the one they want to recruit into their wild party lifestyle
They've been cruising the darkest alleys
They’ve been traveling through the dangerous and shady parts of town
They've been cruising the cornered streets
They’ve been exploring the narrow, winding paths of the city
With the stars awake give them what they take
They thrive under the bright lights and will demand what they want
Cause they're warriors of concrete
They’re street-smart and ready to conquer this city
Now they're banging on your front door
They’ve arrived at your doorstep and they’re causing a commotion
Blowing out the city of light
They’re causing destruction and chaos wherever they go
Then they're conquering the dance floor
They’re taking over the party scene and showing off their moves
Cause their time is right
This is the perfect moment for them to be in the spotlight
You've been waiting for the disaster
You’ve been waiting for something exciting and dangerous to happen
You've been waiting to join the brawl
You’re eager to join the energetic and lively party scene
With the mirror cracked in this balance act
The reflection of your life is distorted and you’re trying to balance everything
You're the angel before the fall
You’re living on the edge and it feels like things could take a dark turn at any moment
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
The music and energy of the night are affecting you deeply
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
The beat of the music is in sync with your innermost being
Rhythm of the night rhythm of your soul
The energy of the night is igniting something within you
Rhythm of the night
The pulsing beat and electric energy of the night are all-consuming
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.