The Band was founded together with Geir Jenssen. He left after the second album in 1990 and pursued a solo career in ambient music as Biosphere.
During the years from 1985 to present (2006) Bel Canto have been taking breaks as Anneli Drecker has pursued a solo career and done concerts with other bands and artists (including touring with A-Ha), as well as playing in films and theatre plays. Nils Johansen, on the other hand, has composed music for film and television as well as working and performing with his other band, Vajas.
21 Years after the band was founded they are still active. In the fall of 2006 they continued to do concerts, primarily in Norway.
In 2007 Bel Canto will continue to work together, both by writing new material and by doing more gigs. At the same time both Anneli Drecker and Nils Johansen will also work on other projects. Latest update by 2022 is that Bel Canto are currently working on their next album.
2) Bel Canto Choir from Lithuania.
Freelunch In The Jungle
Bel Canto Lyrics
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And I do love lovely dos, do you?
Oh yeah, I guess you do
Ilove being alive
And I hope that love will see me through in all the things I do
I like the spice in me, I like the spice in you
I've seen in twice in me and I've seen it twice in you
I know I'm alive
Except the things I blew
I know I'm alive I know I am
'Cause if it was not, I would be damned
And, so I guess, would you
I like the spice in me, I like the spice in you
So throw a dice for me and I'll throw a dice for you
Oh, we all cling on tight to pine-tree tops
Oh, we are the lucky stars, the lucky stars
Oh, we all cling on tight to pine-tree tops
Oh, we're just a little bit too excited
Understand?
I know I'm alive 'cause I do love lovely dos, do you?
Oh yeah, I know you do
Yo!
I'm in love with life, I know I am and I'll try to keep it spick and
Span to let love shine throuh
I like the spice in me, I like the spice in you
It broke the ice in me and It'll break the ice in you
Oh, there's a crocodile beneath the mud
Oh, it wants a little snack, a little snack
Oh, there's a crocodile beneath the mud
Oh, it is a little bit too excited
Oh, when you cling on tight to pine-tree tops
Oh, I'd say; shake and bend, shake and bend
Oh, when you cling on tight to pine-tree tops
Oh, you'll feel a little bit too excited
The song "Freetunch In The Jungle" by Bel Canto begins with the singer stating that they know they are alive and they love "lovely dos," which could be interpreted as enjoyable experiences or activities. The singer believes that love will see them through all of their endeavors and mentions that they like the "spice" in themselves and others, possibly referring to a sense of independence or uniqueness.
The lyrics then take on a more personal tone, as the singer reflects on their own life and the experiences that have shaped them. They mention that their dreams have mostly come true, except for the things they "blew," suggesting that there may have been missed opportunities or mistakes made that they regret. However, the singer still feels alive and grateful for their existence.
The song takes on a more surreal tone towards the end, with references to crocodiles and clinging to pine-tree tops. These lines could be interpreted as a metaphor for the unpredictability of life and the need to adapt to unexpected situations. The song ends with the singer reaffirming their love of life and their commitment to keeping their spirit "spick and span" to allow love to shine through.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'm alive
I am fully conscious and aware of my existence.
And I do love lovely dos, do you?
I enjoy life, do you also find life enjoyable?
Oh yeah, I guess you do
You seem like someone who enjoys life.
Ilove being alive
I find great pleasure and fulfillment in being alive.
And I hope that love will see me through in all the things I do
I rely on the power of love to help me in all areas of life.
I like the spice in me, I like the spice in you
I find both myself and others to be interesting and exciting.
I've seen in twice in me and I've seen it twice in you
I have noticed the unique qualities in myself and others.
And till now my dreams have all come true
So far in my life, I have achieved all of the things that I have hoped for.
Except the things I blew
Except for the things that I messed up and did not accomplish.
'Cause if it was not, I would be damned
If I was not alive, I would feel like I was missing out on something.
And, so I guess, would you
I believe this feeling applies to all of us.
So throw a dice for me and I'll throw a dice for you
Let's take a chance together and see what happens.
Oh, we all cling on tight to pine-tree tops
Sometimes in life, we need to hold on tight to get through tough times.
Oh, we are the lucky stars, the lucky stars
Despite challenges, we are fortunate to be alive.
Oh, we're just a little bit too excited
Sometimes we can get carried away with our enthusiasm for life.
I'm in love with life, I know I am and I'll try to keep it spick and
Span to let love shine throuh
I am deeply passionate about life and I strive to maintain a positive attitude to let that passion shine through.
It broke the ice in me and It'll break the ice in you
Life can reveal new things about ourselves and others.
Oh, there's a crocodile beneath the mud
There are often hidden dangers in life.
Oh, it wants a little snack, a little snack
These dangers can be threatening and should not be taken lightly.
Oh, when you cling on tight to pine-tree tops
Again, we sometimes need to hold on tight to stay safe and secure.
Oh, I'd say; shake and bend, shake and bend
We must also be willing to adapt and move with life's changes and challenges.
Oh, you'll feel a little bit too excited
As we navigate through life, there will be moments of high emotion and intensity.
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