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.
Luke Skywalker
Broder Daniel Lyrics
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I went to a dance
but I didn't get any friends
makes me all sad inside
but I'm Luke Skywalker
You bet I am
I'm Luke Skywalker tonight
I wanna be Luke Skywalker oh yeah
oh yeah
oh oh
I fell in love with a girl
but she had a boyfriend
I tried to get her for a while
but now I can't stand here anymore
'cause I'm Luke Skywalker
oh yes I am
I wanna be Luke Skywalker tonight
oh yeah
Luke Skywalker tonight
oh oh
oh yeah
oh yeah
oh yeahiyeahiyeahiyeah
I'm going to that dance
'cause I got so much time to kill
oh wowowowow
and I'm Luke Skywalker
oh yeah tonight
oh yeah
oh yeah
oh oh oh
Luke Skywalker tonight
I wanna be Luke Skywalker
Yeah
oh laalaalaala
oh
The lyrics to Broder Daniel's "Luke Skywalker" are a tale of unrequited love and wanting to escape into a different persona. The singer talks about going to a dance but not making any friends, which leaves him feeling sad inside. He then declares "I'm Luke Skywalker, you bet I am" which can be interpreted as him wanting to be someone else, someone who is a hero, a Jedi, who can save the day and be worshipped by others. This is further highlighted by his repeated declaration of wanting to be Luke Skywalker tonight.
The singer also talks about falling in love with a girl who already has a boyfriend and how he tried to get her for a while but can't stand being around her anymore. The usage of Luke Skywalker can again be seen as an escape from the reality of rejection and pain. The singer then ends by saying he is going to that dance to kill some time, and yet again mentions being Luke Skywalker tonight. The constant repetition of the phrase indicates the singer's desire to be someone other than himself, someone he perceives as more powerful and in control.
Overall, "Luke Skywalker" is a poignant look at the desire to escape reality and be someone else, someone strong and heroic. The singer wants to be in control of his life and be a savior, rather than just another sad figure at a dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeahiyeahiyeahiyeah
The singer is excited and enthusiastic.
I went to a dance
The singer attended a dance event.
but I didn't get any friends
The singer did not make any new friends at the event.
makes me all sad inside
The artist feels sad and disappointed.
but I'm Luke Skywalker
The artist compares himself to the famous Star Wars character Luke Skywalker.
You bet I am
The singer confidently affirms his comparison with Luke Skywalker.
I'm Luke Skywalker tonight
The singer imagines himself as Luke Skywalker for the duration of the night.
I wanna be Luke Skywalker oh yeah
The artist desires to embody Luke Skywalker's qualities and strengths.
I fell in love with a girl
The artist developed romantic feelings for a girl.
but she had a boyfriend
The girl of the artist's interest is already in a romantic relationship.
I tried to get her for a while
The singer attempted to win the girl's affection over time.
but now I can't stand here anymore
The artist realizes his efforts are futile and decides to move on.
'cause I'm Luke Skywalker
The singer compares his decision to move on to Luke Skywalker's bravery in tough situations.
oh yes I am
The singer confidently affirms his comparison with Luke Skywalker again.
Luke Skywalker tonight
The singer reiterates his desire to be Luke Skywalker for the duration of the night.
I'm going to that dance
The artist is planning to attend another dance event.
'cause I got so much time to kill
The artist shares his reason for attending the dance event - to pass time.
oh wowowowow
The singer expresses excitement and anticipation for the upcoming event.
and I'm Luke Skywalker
The singer reiterates his comparison with Luke Skywalker.
oh yeah tonight
The artist envisions himself as Luke Skywalker for the duration of the upcoming night.
Luke Skywalker tonight
The artist confirms his desire to identify as Luke Skywalker for the night.
I wanna be Luke Skywalker
The artist reiterates his desire to embody Luke Skywalker's qualities.
Yeah
The singer affirms his previous statements.
oh laalaalaala
The artist hums a tune to express his excitement and anticipation.
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.