Broder Daniel was a Swedish indierock and pandapop band, that consisted of … Read Full Bio ↴Broder Daniel was a Swedish indierock and pandapop band, that consisted of charismatic Henrik Berggren (vocals), Anders Göthberg (guitar - claims that Berggren bit him while barking like a dog the first time they met), Theodor Jensen (bass guitar) and Lars "Poplars" Malmros (drums). The band, often refered to as "BD", has spawned successful Swedish music acts like Theodor Jensens The Plan and the solo career of former bassplayer Håkan Hellström. In retrospect, this makes BD look like a Swedish all star-band.

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.

What's Good
Broder Daniel Lyrics

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Oh no
What's good in my life
What's good in my life
Oh yeah
Oh people you never understand me
Oh people you never understand me
Oh no no no
Oh no no no

You never understand me
I can't look after myself
Oh no I can't look after myself
Oh no no no
Oh no no no
Oh no
Oh people you never understand me
Yeah
Yeah
What's good in my life
What's good in my life
Not very much

Not very much
Not very much

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Broder Daniel's song "What's Good" express feelings of disillusionment and despair. The singer is lamenting the lack of good things in their life while also feeling misunderstood by others. The repetition of the phrase "Oh no" and the use of negative language, such as "not very much," contribute to the overall feeling of hopelessness in the song.

The line "Oh people, you never understand me" suggests that the singer feels isolated and alone, perhaps struggling with mental health issues or simply feeling disconnected from those around them. The repeated refrain "What's good in my life" could be interpreted as a cry for help or a plea for someone to recognize the singer's pain and offer comfort.

Overall, through its simple yet powerful lyrics and emotive vocal delivery, "What's Good" captures the intense emotions of someone struggling with mental health issues or the difficulties of life more generally. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of reaching out to those who are struggling and offering support and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh no
Expression of negative emotion or feeling

What's good in my life
Asking what positive things exist in their life

Oh yeah
Expression of positive emotion or feeling

Oh people you never understand me
Expressing the feeling of being misunderstood by others

Oh no no no
Expression of strong negative emotion or feeling

You never understand me
Reiterating the feeling of being misunderstood by others

I can't look after myself
Expressing a perceived inability to take care of oneself

Oh no I can't look after myself
Reiterating the perceived inability to take care of oneself

Oh no no no
Expression of strong negative emotion or feeling

Oh no
Expression of negative emotion or feeling

Oh people you never understand me
Expressing the feeling of being misunderstood by others