LPs:
* Diesel & Power (1993)
* Total 13 (1997)
* Making Enemies is Good (2001)
* Stockholm Syndrome (2003)
* People Like People Like People Like Us (2006)
* Backyard Babies (2008)
Live Albums:
* Safety Pin & Leopard Skin (1998)
* Live Live in Paris (2005)
Collection Albums:
* Independent Days (2001)
* From Demos to Demons 1989-1992 (2002)
* Tinnitus
Singles and 7":
* Electric Suzy (1994)
* Look at You (1997)
* Highlights (1998)
* Is It Still Alright To Smile? (1998) rare 7" featuring Ginger from The Wildhearts
* Brand New Hate (2001)
* The Clash (2001)
* Minus Celsius (2003)
* A Song For The Outcast (2004)
* Friends (2004)
* The mess age (2006)
* Dysfunctional professional (2006)
* Fuck Off and Die - (2008)
* Degenerated - (2010)
Split 7"
* Supershow (with The 69 Eyes) (1996)
DVDs:
* Jetlag The Movie (2005)
Spotlight The Sun
Backyard Babies Lyrics
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But I don´t want to go
I don´t need a reason
I´ve been working like a dog
Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time
Exploding in my veins
And if you lost the power
You need to rock & roll the dice
It´s losers happy hour
I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
But, baby, I think it´s working overtime tonight
Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time
So where did you run
Where did you run
Lost all the fun
You can´t spotlight the sun
Well, I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
But, honey, I think it´s working overtime tonight
Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time
The opening lines of the song Spotlight The Sun by Backyard Babies express the feeling of reluctance to leave a particular situation. The singer, who could be interpreted as the lead singer of the band, says that it has taken them forever to get to where they are, but they do not want to leave. The second line, "I don't need a reason," reinforces the idea that the singer has found a place of comfort, and the desire to stay comes from a feeling within rather than any external factor. However, the fact that the singer has been "working like a dog" could indicate that it is the result of hard work, but the exact nature of that hard work is not specified.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "strung out on time" four times, adds to the concept of the passage of time being a significant factor. This could refer to the pressure to keep up with schedules, demands, or life in general. The subsequent lines, "I need a bomb / Exploding in my veins," could be interpreted as a desire for excitement, something that injects life into the tedium of daily routine. When the power goes out, the singer suggests "rock & roll the dice" indicating a willingness to take a chance and embrace the uncertain. But the line "loser's happy hour" suggests an acceptance of the fact that risks may not always pay off.
The second verse of the song refers to an unspecified "you" possibly significant other that the singer is trying to understand. The singer used to "figure out what's in your narrow mind," but now feels that "it's working overtime tonight." This suggests that there is a struggle to comprehend the thoughts and feelings of another person. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "strung out on time" four more times, before building to the climax where the phrase "you can't spotlight the sun" is repeated twice. The repetition emphasizes the idea that it is impossible to draw attention to something too bright to behold like the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
It´s taken me forever
I've been trying to accomplish something for a long time
But I don´t want to go
Despite my long efforts, I don't want to give up on this
I don´t need a reason
I don't require justification for my actions
I´ve been working like a dog
I've been tirelessly working
Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time
I need a bomb
I need a jolt of energy or excitement
Exploding in my veins
Something that brings intense excitement and energy
And if you lost the power
If you're feeling powerless
You need to rock & roll the dice
You need to take risks and try something new to regain power
It´s losers happy hour
A time for those who've failed to come together and commiserate
I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
I used to try to understand what you were thinking
But, baby, I think it´s working overtime tonight
But tonight, I feel like your mind is particularly active
So where did you run
Where did you go
Lost all the fun
Lost all the good times and enjoyment
You can´t spotlight the sun
You can't bring attention to something that is already front and center
Well, I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
I used to try to understand what you were thinking
But, honey, I think it´s working overtime tonight
But tonight, I feel like your mind is particularly active
Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time
Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time
Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time
Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS SVENSSON, ANDREAS TYRONE SVENSSON, NIKLAS ROGER BORG
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