According to one of the band members, one day Lise arrived and asked to join the then instrumental band. At first they were very unsure, but it soon turned out that her vocals matched their sound perfectly.
The band's name is derived from the neighborhood where their rehearsal room was located.
They released their debut album Jeans for Onassis i 2000 containing the big hit "Propaganda", and received international attention after they toured as supporting act for A-ha in 2000. They have won a number of Norwegian awards with their music.
In 2003 the band released their second album Tonight, Captain?, which saw declining sales and no big hit singles to match the success of their debut. The third album Jumping on Cars was released in 2005, featuring the hit "Miss You Like A Crazy".
In 2015 the band made a comeback with the single Rookie Mistakes and a number of live shows across Norway.
Wide Awake
Briskeby Lyrics
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But we're playing a game now, I'm meant to loose
Consider me dangerous, consider us a crime
When I fall asleep now, I can't close my eyes
Wide awake, I'm wide awake and I say
I don't know how, I don't know when
I don't know how, I don't know when
it's you versus me now, just the two of us
Hard to tell the difference between hated and lost
We can't stay together, we can't stay alone
A night full of pleasure, to scream and moan
Wide awake, I'm wide awake and I say
I don't know how, I don't know when
I don't know how, I don't know when
Wide awake, I'm wide awake and I say
I don't know how, I don't know when
I don't know how, I don't know when
The opening lines of Briskeby's song "Wide Awake" contain a sense of resignation and inevitability. The lyric "I'm only human, what a lousy excuse," communicates the idea that the singer is aware of their own fallibility, but also suggests a certain futility in trying to resist the situation they find themselves in. The phrase "we're playing a game now, I'm meant to lose," further underscores this sense of powerlessness, as if the singer is resigned to being at the mercy of some greater force.
The second verse introduces the idea of the song being a dialogue between two people, with the lines "it's you versus me now, just the two of us." The ambiguity of their relationship is hinted at with the lyric "hard to tell the difference between hated and lost," which could suggest a range of emotions from romantic to adversarial. The final lines of the song, "a night full of pleasure, to scream and moan," suggest a physical intimacy between the two parties involved, but with a hint of desperation or sadness.
Overall, "Wide Awake" is a song that communicates a sense of being trapped or stuck in a situation that the singer is helpless to change. The repeated refrain of "I don't know how, I don't know when" reinforces this sense of uncertainty and lack of control.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only human, what a lousy excuse
I am acknowledging my imperfection, but it's not a good enough excuse for my behavior
But we're playing a game now, I'm meant to lose
I understand that this is a game and I am expected to lose
Consider me dangerous, consider us a crime
We're both engaging in behavior that could be seen as harmful or illegal
When I fall asleep now, I can't close my eyes
Sleep eludes me, I am troubled and anxious
Wide awake, I'm wide awake and I say
I am fully alert and conscious and ready to acknowledge something
I don't know how, I don't know when
I am uncertain about the details or timeline of something
it's you versus me now, just the two of us
It's just down to the two of us, there are no allies or support systems
Hard to tell the difference between hated and lost
It's difficult to distinguish between feeling hated and feeling hopeless
We can't stay together, we can't stay alone
We're both struggling with both being together and being alone
A night full of pleasure, to scream and moan
We're indulging in something that feels good, but may not be the best for us
Wide awake, I'm wide awake and I say
I am again acknowledging my alertness and readiness to discuss something
I don't know how, I don't know when
Uncertainty remains about the details and timeline of something
Wide awake, I'm wide awake and I say
Another acknowledgement of readiness to address something
I don't know how, I don't know when
Continued uncertainty around the details and timeline of something
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lise Karlsnes, Bjorn Bergene, Claus Heiberg Larsen, Bard Helgeland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sonnerein
Still love this song, after all these years.
@pangeaproxima9446
Good music is timeless, it's eternal.
@Buppasiri1
I remember when living in the 90s all those good bands and songs was taken for granted. We didn't see the forest for all trees... Today it's easier when a lot of rubbish is mass-produced to prussiate older songs and realize - shit, this was good.
@KibyNykraft
Yepp :) Only in Scandinavia alone there is a big well of great music. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWzcEgiwvxvzCJxGsPti5kOXSBrZCE3ZN
@flower1921
She does have a great voice, beautiful style, body and face! I love this song!
@mikkelwalle
WTF. Why no more comments? BEST BAND EVERRRR!
@thefullmoongamer
Bra låt!
@wideawakenor
Classic beauty - tune & woman ...
@marqstheman
Re-Upload Miss You Like Crazy!
I love that song, I hate when I can't watch my favorite Bands because I live in a different country it's stupid!
@pangeaproxima9446
Nostalgitripp!