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.
Summer Rain
Club 8 Lyrics
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falling down on me
in the winter time we stayed outside
until the dawn
all that i have done
i do it over again
i wish that i was special
chorus
it's just another copy
of a boy i used to know
yes he's just another copy
with brand new shoes
and the latest haircut
a long walk to the seashore
and watch the sun go down
it doesn't thrill me in the way it did
when i was seventeen
all that i have done
i do it over again
i wish that i was special
chorus
it's just another copy
of a boy i used to know
yes he's just another copy
with brand new shoes
and the latest haircut
i know it's not for me
this isn't nearly what i need
i know it's not for me
this isn't nearly what i need
i start to wonder what you see
is it me
The lyrics to Club 8's song Summer Rain express a sense of nostalgia and longing for something more than the present moment. The opening line "there's always this summer rain falling down on me" creates a melancholic atmosphere, as though the rain is a constant reminder of the past. The following line "in the winter time we stayed outside until the dawn" contrasts with the rain, highlighting a time of youthful abandon and carefree attitude. This idea of looking back on the past with fondness is continued in the following lines "all that i have done, i do it over again, i wish that i was special." The repetition of the phrase "i do it over again" emphasizes the desire to relive the past and do things differently. The admission that the singer wishes they were "special" hints at low self-esteem or a feeling of not being good enough.
The chorus of the song features the phrase "it's just another copy of a boy i used to know, yes he's just another copy with brand new shoes and the latest haircut." This line can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at its core, it expresses a dissatisfaction with the present and a longing for the past. The singer is perhaps feeling stuck in their current situation and feeling unfulfilled. The imagery of a boy with new shoes and a haircut highlights the superficial nature of the singer's current reality, as though everything around them is simply a copy of what came before.
The second verse circles back to the idea of nostalgia, with the lines "a long walk to the seashore, and watch the sun go down, it doesn't thrill me in the way it did when i was seventeen." The image of watching the sunset by the sea is a classic romantic one, but the singer now finds this activity unfulfilling. The repetition of the phrase "all that i have done, i do it over again, i wish that i was special" provides a theme for the song, emphasizing the singer's desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
there's always this summer rain
No matter how hard I try to escape the past or the present, I can't. It's like a constant summer rain that I can't shake off.
falling down on me
It's a heavy weight that follows me and keeps me in a constant state of sadness and longing.
in the winter time we stayed outside
We were rebels, we didn't conform to societal norms or standards. We wanted to experience life to the fullest, even if it meant staying out in the cold.
until the dawn
Our adventures didn't end until the new day began. We were relentless in our pursuit of living life to the fullest.
all that i have done
Although I've accomplished many things in life, I still feel unfulfilled and longing for something more.
i do it over again
If given the chance, I would do everything over again until I find true happiness and fulfillment.
i wish that i was special
I don't want to be like everyone else, I want to be unique and stand out. I want to be special in my own way.
it's just another copy
Everything seems to be a repeat of something else. There's nothing new or exciting anymore.
of a boy i used to know
It's a sad realization that the boy I once knew is gone and everything that remains is a mere copy.
yes he's just another copy
There's nothing special or unique about this new version of the boy I once knew.
with brand new shoes
Even though the boy may have new things, he's still the same person underneath it all. He hasn't truly changed.
and the latest haircut
The outward appearances may change, but the inner workings of a person often remain the same.
a long walk to the seashore
A journey to find peace and solitude, away from the chaos and constant noise of daily life.
and watch the sun go down
The perfect moment to reflect on life and contemplate the purpose and meaning behind it all.
it doesn't thrill me in the way it did
Even the things in life that used to bring me joy and excitement have lost their appeal over time.
when i was seventeen
A time when emotions ran high and everything seemed possible. A time of innocence and naivety.
i know it's not for me
Even though something may seem desirable or appealing, it's not necessarily what I truly need or want in life.
this isn't nearly what i need
The things in life that I thought would bring me happiness and fulfillment have fallen short of my expectations.
i start to wonder what you see
When others look at me, I wonder what they see. Do they see the real me or just a version of myself that I'm trying to project?
is it me
I question my own identity and whether or not I truly know myself. Is there more to me than what I can see on the surface?
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