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.
In The Morning
Club 8 Lyrics
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After staying awake all night
I saw that man standing by the sea
I'm coming back here anyway, uh huh
Well, I want to get good
But I've been doing it wrong
I do what I do, but I don't understand it
Help me
A gentle wake can save a life
You looked away and opened my eyes
But I remember every word I spoke
It still cuts like a sharpened knife, uh huh
Well, I want to get good
But I've been doing it wrong
I do what I do, but I don't understand it
I see and I hear but I don't know what you demand
Help me
I was sold from the start
Now I'm not at all
In the Morning by Club 8 is a song that deals with the themes of nostalgia, reflection, and redemption. The opening lines describe the singer leaving a scenario after staying up all night, possibly implying a night of partying or introspection. As she leaves, she sees a man standing by the sea, and there is a suggestion that she may have to return to this unknown man. The song then moves on to the singer's thoughts about herself and how she wants to improve, but she hasn't quite figured out how. She is seeking guidance, and she begs for someone to help her understand what is demanded of her.
The song then takes on a slightly more hopeful tone, with the idea that a "gentle wake" can save a life. Perhaps this is an acknowledgement that the singer is seeking help and guidance from someone, a sort of wake-up call that will allow her to move forward into a better version of herself. The singer then reflects on a past conversation, where she remembers every word she said, and it still cuts like a sharpened knife. It's unclear whether the conversation was a positive or negative one, but it's enough to leave its mark.
Overall, In the Morning is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the human experience of wanting to improve oneself but not always knowing how to do so. The singer is seeking guidance and redemption from somewhere or someone, and the song leaves the listener with a sense of hope that this is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I got away in the morning light
I escaped while the sun was rising
After staying awake all night
I was up all night, couldn't sleep
I saw that man standing by the sea
I spotted a man staring out at the ocean
I'm coming back here anyway, uh huh
I'll return here regardless of what happens
Well, I want to get good
I aim to improve myself
But I've been doing it wrong
But I haven't been doing it the right way
I do what I do, but I don't understand it
I go through the motions but don't comprehend my actions
I see and I hear but I don't know what you demand
I'm aware of what's happening but don't know what's expected of me
Help me
Assist me in figuring it out
A gentle wake can save a life
A peaceful awakening can make a difference in one's life
You looked away and opened my eyes
You averted your gaze and made me see clearly
But I remember every word I spoke
However, I recall each and every word I said
It still cuts like a sharpened knife, uh huh
It still hurts just as much as the day it happened
I was sold from the start
I was deceived from the very beginning
Now I'm not at all
Now I'm completely different
Contributed by Muhammad Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.