Formed in 1995, they were immediately signed to the Spanish record label Siesta. They released a single called Me too and an album called Nouvelle on Siesta before deciding to move on to other labels. The sound at this point could almost be categorised as anorak pop with influences from Sarah bands, Jim Ruiz and The Smiths.
In 1998/1999, their 2nd album The friend I once had and the single Missing You was released. Missing You become a club and indie-radio hit in Spain and somewhat of a college radio fave in the US. The band started playing live. Their first gig was in New York at a March Records CMJ event in 1999. Their sound had by now developed into a more bossa nova and dance oriented one.
Striving for constant change and improvements the band once again changed musical direction on their 3rd and self titled album in 2001. Club 8 is a beautifully laidback album. Almost a chill out album, though it was more compared to Portishead and Air and called a trip-hop album at its release.
In the autumn of 2001, the band locked themselves in the famous Summersound Studios; writing songs and experimenting with different sounds. Dub, C-86, triphop, chill out, 80's and bossa nova are all mixed up here, but without ever losing focus on those wonderfully Scandinavian and melancholic pop melodies. The album was named Spring came, rain fell and was released in the year of 2002.
In 2002, Club 8 started working on a follow up for Spring came, rain fell. The result, Strangely Beautiful peaked at no. 18 on the CMJ charts in the US.
For the first time since 1999 the band released a single and the video from the album. Backed by 5 exclusive tracks, the song Saturday night engine was released as a single in the spring of 2003. The video made no. 16 on the Up North chart on MTV Nordic.
In 2007, the duo re-united to record a new album - The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Dreaming.
Club 8's latest album, "The People's Record", was released May 18, 2010 and was produced by Jari Haapalainen.
Better Days
Club 8 Lyrics
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After all these years
Of having someone to share my thoughts with
Simplicity is gone my friend
I thought it'd be a good thing
But now I know
I need someone everyday
Something in the same way
Still I hope for better days to come
You made up your mind
But maybe I can change it back again
You tell me give it time my friend
You think I just someone
But I need you
Just a moment everyday
And I can't see it changing
Club 8's song Better Days talks about the difficulty of being alone after being used to having someone to share your thoughts and experiences with. The lyrics paint a picture of nostalgia for the simplicity of being in a relationship, along with the realization that everyday life can be lonely without someone special to share it with. As the song progresses, the singer expresses hope for better days to come and a longing to win back the person they lost.
At the heart of the song lies the idea that love and connection are fundamental needs, and that life is incomplete without them. This is evident in lines like "I need someone everyday, something in the same way" and "Just a moment everyday, and I can't see it changing." The singer is acutely aware of the void that they are feeling without their loved one, and they hope to fill it again someday.
The song overall is a powerful and emotional journey, exploring the depths of what it means to need and yearn for someone. The lyrics are simple yet profound, capturing the essence of the human experience in a way that is both raw and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I'm alone again
After spending a long time with someone, now I am single and living alone.
After all these years
Having spent many years in a relationship.
Of having someone to share my thoughts with
During my relationship, I had someone to whom I could express my feelings.
Simplicity is gone my friend
Living simply has become an onerous task, more so without the support of a partner.
I thought it'd be a good thing
I believed being single would make life easier and uncomplicated.
But now I know
However, I realize that's not the case.
I need someone everyday
I feel the need to have a partner whom I can meet every day.
Something in the same way
Someone to share and talk about everything in a romantic relationship.
Still I hope for better days to come
I am optimistic that my future will be better than my current situation.
You made up your mind
You have come to a decision.
But maybe I can change it back again
I am hopeful that I can alter your decision.
You tell me give it time my friend
You urged me to have patience and wait.
You think I just someone
You think I am merely someone.
But I need you
However, I need you more than anything else.
Just a moment everyday
If I can have even one moment with you every day, my life would be complete.
And I can't see it changing
I cannot imagine anyone else taking your place.
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