Since they signed for EMI in 1994, Henrik has told his story about fear, broken hearts and love for all the enthusiastic fans. Early Henrik developed his trademark habit of sticking star shaped glitter under his eyes, an act that supposedly alone spawned the Swedish "panda" indie subculture (many pandas are often refered to as BD-girls/-boys) among the band's young fans, who followed the Berggren star tradition.
Broder Daniel released four official albums.
Saturday Night Engine (1995)
Broder Daniel (1996)
Forever (1998)
Cruel Town (2003)
Between and after that, the band released some collections.
Singles (2000 - a collection of singles released until then)
No Time For Us 1989-2004 (2005 - mostly later singles and different versions and demos of older tracks)
The Demos 1989-1997 (2005 - a vinyl-only demo collection)
Broder Daniel also featured three songs (Underground, Whirlwind and I'll be gone) on the soundtrack of internationally famous Swedish film Show me love (Fucking Åmål in Sweden) by Lukas Moodysson.
Currently Berggren mostly performs acoustic solo tours, and as of january 2007 nothing has been heard from the band in a long time. "Broder Daniels future is always unsure" the singer said in an official message to his fans on the band's homepage 03/16/2006, but emphasized that it had nothing to do with him playing solo.
On the 30th march 2008 guitarist Anders Göthberg sadly commited suicide, and the band held a farewell concert in his honour at the Way Out West festival in their hometown Gothenburg, 8th august 2008.
In November 2019 the band released a live album with the title Live 2003, consisting of a concert from the Cruel Town tour in Stockholm in 2003.
Dark Star
Broder Daniel Lyrics
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I see the cities' torn scars
I find the raw back streets
I know a back world
I see kings and queens at night
in a world of neon lights
I see crimes and skylines
only they who have loved
only they who have yearned
only they who have burned
only they can know me
I am a dark star
The lyrics of Broder Daniel's song "Dark Star" talk about an individual who describes himself as a "dark star." His perspective is that of a person who sees beyond the glittery exterior of the city and goes deep into the underground, backstreets, and corners to unveil their ugly secrets. He has witnessed the back world of crime, and his experience goes beyond just the visual appearance, for he says he has seen the night world burn.
As the song progresses, he seems to be talking to someone, telling them that only those who have loved, yearned, and burned with passion can truly understand him. His words could be interpreted as though having experienced deep emotions, whether is love or pain, is what brings him close to understanding the reality of the back world. The juxtaposition of the back world, which he describes as a dangerous place, and the idea of love, creates a sense of both beauty and intensity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dark Star" suggest a complex characterization of someone who sees the world from an uncommon perspective. Someone who has experienced and understood what many are afraid to explore, someone who values the importance of experiencing emotions, no matter how painful or intense they may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a dark
I am a mysterious and obscure entity
I see the cities' torn scars
I witness the aftermath of urban destruction
I find the raw back streets
I discover the gritty and rough parts of town
I know a back world
I am familiar with a hidden and unknown realm
I see kings and queens at night
I observe the wealthy and powerful during their nocturnal activities
in a world of neon lights
in a realm of artificial illumination
I see crimes and skylines
I witness both criminal activity and urban landscapes
I've seen the night world burn
I have witnessed the destruction of the nocturnal realm
only they who have loved
only those who have experienced love
only they who have yearned
only those who have strongly desired something
only they who have burned
only those who have suffered and endured intense pain
only they can know me
only those who have shared similar experiences can truly understand me
I am a dark star
I am a mysterious entity that shines in the dark
Contributed by Hannah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nicolas
Idag var första gången jag hörde denna låt och jag kan inte sluta spela den! Så jävla underbar
T
Det finns inga ord att beskriva Broder Daniel. Men det är iallafall helt jävla underbart. <3
amanda ljunggren
dethär, var magiskt. Spelar ingen roll vad det är för låt. Jag blir mållös, varje gång jag hör bd. Lixom som allting fyller en, men ändå känns man tom. Du dog alldeles för tidigt Anders :( Rip, you are luke skywalker tonight <3
Wruce Bayne
så sjukt jävla bra asså! broder daniel 4ever <3 !!
Lisa Manic
Fantastisk! <3
Agnus Ericson
Började lyssna på Broder Daniel för några veckor sedan och nu är man liksom fast. Det är så sorgligt att det är försent att kunna se de live :/ Men deras musik är oslagbar, så vacker - den tränger igenom en och man får så sjukt mycket inspiration när man lyssnar på BD.
Streetpreacher Studios
Henrik har fortfarande en spelning då och då, håll utkik!
Hanna Carlsson
Ja. Det här var ju inte dåligt. Utan väldigt väldigt väldigt fantastiskt bra.
lllatch
Je suis dark star! Greetings from Bulgaria!
Jonna Svensson
RIP Anders Göthberg. Du räddade många toner och hjärtan.