P-O Svensson started the band as a hobby with Magnus Löfdahl. Johan Nilsson joined in March of 2001 and, in April, they came second at the "Quest for Fame" contest. They soon began recording their first EP, "Colony 5" (which was released at the beginning of 2002), but in August Magnus left the band.
Following the release of their first album, "Lifeline", Magnus Kalnins joined the band, soon after which they released their second single "Follow Your Heart" which contained three new songs not on the album.
2003 saw the single "Black" and their second album "Structures" released. Over the summer, C5 played at several large festivals and were nominated as "Best Newcomers" at the "Scandinavian Alternative Music Awards" (they came second). Sadly, Johan decided to leave the band in November.
Their output slowed during 2004/5 whilst they toured eastern Europe. A collection of singles called "Colonisation" was released in 2004 and Colony 5 again got nominated for a SAMA award, this time losing out to "Statemachine".
A new album, "Fixed", appeared in spring 2005. They were again nominated for SAMA awards, this time as "Best Band" and "Best Song" (for the single "Plastic World"). The latter of which they won.
December 2007 saw the release of the single "Knives", their first new material for some 18 months. The album "Buried Again" followed in February 2008. It was released by Memento Materia in Scandinavia, Infacted in Germany and ArtOfFact in the USA.
Their website is at: www.colony5.com
Stay Young
Colony 5 Lyrics
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For a wife, kids and a house, is this the meaning of life
To make a family, raising a child, no not for me
I want to be free, as free as I can be
I want to stay young, at least in my mind
I want to feel free, to do whatever I want to do
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
You think you're going the right way, like most people do
One day you take a close look at yourself and what do you see
Was this your dream, to lock yourself up like this
And stay together for the kids, that's not for me
I want to stay young, at least in my mind
I want to feel free, to do whatever I want to do
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
That's what I want
I want to stay young, at least in my mind
I want to feel free, to do whatever I want to do
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
That's what I want
At least in my mind
I want to feel free, to do whatever I want to do
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
That's what I want
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
That's what I want
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
That's what I want
The lyrics to "Stay Young" by Colony 5 express a desire for freedom and a rejection of societal expectations. The singer questions the traditional notion of settling down, getting married, and having children, insisting that this path is not for him. Instead, he wants to stay young - at least in his mind - and live a life that is free from constraints. He wants to party all night long and make love to all the girls, implying a sense of hedonism and an embrace of pleasure without consequences. The chorus repeats these desires, emphasizing the singer's insistence on living life on his own terms.
The song speaks to a rebellious spirit and an aversion to conformity. It suggests that there is more to life than conforming to societal norms, and that individuals should be free to pursue their own happiness without judgment or limitations. The lyrics are somewhat provocative, as they depict a lifestyle that is often considered taboo or immoral. However, the underlying message is one of empowerment and self-determination - the idea that we should all have the freedom to choose our own path and not be judged for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Until death do us apart and you sell your life
Marriage and a traditional life are not appealing if they remove my ability to be free.
For a wife, kids and a house, is this the meaning of life
The overwhelming pressure to settle down and have family is not what I see as the ultimate goal in life.
To make a family, raising a child, no not for me
I do not want to settle down and have children, as it restricts my freedom.
I want to be free, as free as I can be
My ultimate goal is to have as much freedom as I can.
You think you're going the right way, like most people do
Most people believe that settling down is the right path to take in life.
One day you take a close look at yourself and what do you see
We should evaluate our lives and choices to determine if we are truly happy with where we are going.
Was this your dream, to lock yourself up like this
Did you really want to give up your freedom and settle down or is this just societal pressure?
And stay together for the kids, that's not for me
Staying together in a relationship 'for the kids' is not a good reason for me to give up my freedom.
I want to stay young, at least in my mind
I want to maintain a youthful mindset and not become too serious or bogged down by traditional societal expectations.
I want to feel free, to do whatever I want to do
My highest value in life is to have the ability to do whatever I want, whenever I want.
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
I want to enjoy all the experiences that life has to offer, partying and being sexually adventurous included.
At least in my mind
Even if I am not literally young, I still want to approach life with a youthful attitude and a sense of adventure.
I want to party all night long, making love to all the girls
I want to fully embrace and enjoy all aspects of life, including partying and sexual experiences.
That's what I want
In summary, my ultimate goal is to have complete freedom and enjoy all that life has to offer, including partying and being sexually adventurous.
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.