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.
London
Club 8 Lyrics
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And I will stay right here
You claim you might be anyone
The same time next year
You say that I am foolish
You can call me what you like
As long as you're not with me
The song “London” by Club 8 is a poignant ballad that presents the theme of distance and separation in a romantic relationship. The simple yet profound lyrics talk about a couple contemplating their future together, where one partner expresses the desire to go to London while the other chooses to stay behind. The opening lines, “You say you'll go to London, And I will stay right here,” sets the mood for the rest of the song, as it talks about the dilemma of two people in love who may have different life paths and goals.
The second verse gives us a deeper insight into the relationship, where one partner accuses the other of being foolish for making such a life-altering decision. He/she says, “You claim you might be anyone the same time next year,” implying that they are afraid their partner may change, and they might not recognize them in the future. The song represents the universal truth that every journey in life is personal, and while we may love someone deeply, we cannot always force them to be by our side. Ultimately, the song showcases the bittersweet feeling of letting go of someone you love, knowing that they may never return, but also realizing that you have the strength to live without them.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you'll go to London
You are telling me that you are planning to go to London.
And I will stay right here
I will stay here while you go to London.
You claim you might be anyone
You are saying that you have the potential to be anyone you want to be.
The same time next year
You are specifically referring to the same time one year from now.
You say that I am foolish
You are telling me that you think I am foolish.
You can call me what you like
You have the freedom to call me whatever name you want.
Aslong as you're not with me
You prefer not to be with me and can accept being without me.
I can live with your distrust
You doubting me is something I can tolerate and endure.
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