1) D-A-D is a danish hard rock band, formed in 1982 by Jesper Binzer, Stig … Read Full Bio ↴1) D-A-D is a danish hard rock band, formed in 1982 by Jesper Binzer, Stig Pedersen and Peter Lundholm Jensen. Jespers younger brother Jacob Binzer (nickname Cobber) joined in 1984. Originally the band was named Disneyland After Dark. The first album was released in 1986 (Call of the Wild) and mainly consisted of songs that one might categorize as "cow punk". Simple bass rhythms and drum play with catchy guitar tunes and storytelling lyrics (blended with humor!) gives strong associations to country-music. As did their live shows. At that time many country-fans actually saw Disneyland After Dark as the savior of the country-genre.

The members of the band however, never had these ambitions; their music was meant to be funny and ironic.
Partly because of this and partly because of more serious ambitions in the band, their second record (D.A.D. Draws A Circle) was more of an experiment with different genres in hard rock and (cow) punk.

In 1989 Disneyland after Dark released "No Fuel Left For The Pilgrims" and the album is considered by fans to be their best. The album, no longer experimenting with "cow punk", but more of a pure hard rock (although still storytelling) and the very popular hit single "Sleeping my day away", gave the band worldwide attention. Warner signed with the band, now named D.A.D. (due to threats of a lawsuit from the Disney Company). A compilation album consisting of selected tracks from their first three releases, 'D.A.D. Special' was released on 1 December 1989.

The following album was released in 1991 (Riskin' It All) and musically not as rough as "No Fuel Left...". It was a success in Europe, but not in the US. Warner therefore decided to cancel the contract with D.A.D. in 1992. The following years from 1992-1995 was rather tough for D.A.D. The band had a hard time making songs, they wanted to add something new to their next album.

In 1995 they finally released 'Helpyourselfish'. The spelling of the name was changed to D:A:D along with the album. Some claim that this is inspired by a fan-drawing, others that it is an attempt to underline the change in the style of the bands music. No matter what, the music really HAD changed. From being a hard rock storytelling band, the music on Helpyourselfish is best categorized as metal. The aggressive guitar riffs and hard beats does not invite fun stories on the lyrics, and the lyrics are therefore much more serious and angry and not as obvious and simple as on their previous albums. The serious style from Helpyourselfish inflicted the next album as well. 'Good Clean Family Entertainment You Can Trust', a compilation album containing material from 1985 to 1995, was released on 9 Nov 1995.

In 1997 D:A:D released 'Simpatico' which features the same style of serious lyrics, although they are more sad than angry (some would even say melancholy). The speed of the music is tuned down to match the lyrics and can best be categorized as melodic rock. Their second live album followed in 1998, 'Psychopatico'.

In 1999 the original drummer Peter Lundholm Jensen, quits the band. The three remaining members of the band were prepared for this and presented their new drummer, Laust Sonne together with the release of 'Everything Glows' in 2000. Once again the band changed name along with the release, this time to D-A-D. The music is very similar to the one on Simpatico, although not as sad. There is also twists from the past, both from the heavy style found on Helpyourselfish and a bit of storytelling from the early albums. Everything Glows is also defined by reviewers as one of the best albums by D-A-D. In 2000, the band released a compilation of their first EP, first 2 full albums and some extra material, on 'The Early Years'.

In 2002 D-A-D released 'Soft Dogs' which, once again, experimented with the style of their music. Being extremely soft, the album was a disappointment to many fans but was well-received by critics. The music is best categorized as soft rock with lyrics mainly about love and to some extend about getting older.
The next album was released in 2005 and is called 'Scare Yourself'. The soft style from Soft Dogs is completely removed and is a mature hard rock record. Once again it was well-received by reviewers. Some fans believe that the "spirit" of D-A-D disappeared after the release of Soft Dogs and that Scare Yourself is a desperate attempt to reclaim lost fans. The largest concert the band played as the opening act for the Böhse Onkelz on their farewell festival on 17 June 2005, about 120,000 people on the Euro Speedway Lausitz. A live album, 'Scare Yourself Alive' was released in 2006.

In November 2008 the band released their 10th studio album called 'Monster Philosophy'.
November also saw the feature-length D-A-Documentary True Believer open in select Danish cinemas. The film is the creation of Torleif Hoppe, long time friend of the boys and often referred to as the fifth D-A-D member. In 2009 the band released 'The Overmuch Box', which celebrates the 25 years of the band. It is a release of their complete studio works up to 2009, containing 10 remastered studio albums plus rarities.

'DIC·NII·LAN·DAFT·ERD·ARK' is the eleventh studio album by D-A-D. It was released on the November 14, 2011 on Mermaid Records. In March of 2013, D-A-D toured in the United States - the first time the band had done this in over 20 years! At this time, only 8 shows are on the schedule (2 in NY, 4 in Texas, 2 in CA) before they have to return to Europe to continue their 2013 tour over there. In 2019 another album was released, ''A Prayer for the Loud'.

D-A-D is well-known for their intense live performances, and plays on many danish & other European festivals in the summer. The line-up remains intact after Peter Lundholm Jensen left in 1999. D-A-D still consists of:

Jesper Binzer - Vocals, guitar
Stig Pedersen - Bass, backing vocals
Jacob Binzer - Guitar
Laust Sonne - Drums

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Simpatico
D-A-D Lyrics

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That's where you go, yeah. It's the home of the uprooted
It's here and there Hey, I got both feet planted solid in the air
Hard to know, yeah, if you're dead or you're just too slow
But I should have known, but I was confused
And that you're innocent until you're abused
I stare at the frame 'coz the mirror hangs too low
And here's a man who never says No!
Simpatico! Wherever you go.. Simpatico! You're a one man show

Simpatico! Wherever you go.. Simpatico!

It's time to explain, I head I haven't heard you right...
What's in your head - see I got no idea; 'coz my party's inside!
I stare at the frame 'coz the mirror hangs too low
And here's a man, who never says: no!
Simpatico! Wherever you go. Simpatico! You're a one man show

Simpatico! Wherever you go.. Simpatico! You're a one man show
Simpatico! Simpatico! Simpatico! Simpatico!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D-A-D's song Simpatico seem to be exploring the theme of being disconnected from reality or feeling out of place. The first verse sets this tone with the line "It's the home of the uprooted", which could refer to a sense of being displaced, both geographically and emotionally. The next line "It's here and there Hey, I got both feet planted solid in the air" can be interpreted as feeling stuck between two worlds, unable to fully belong to one or the other. The third line "Hard to know, yeah, if you're dead or you're just too slow" highlights the confusion and uncertainty that comes with feeling disconnected.

The chorus repeatedly says "Simpatico!", which can be interpreted as a longing for a sense of connection or understanding with others or with oneself. The line "You're a one man show" can be seen as a statement of self-reliance, suggesting that the person singing the song has learned to cope with their feelings of disconnection on their own. The final repetition of "Simpatico!" feels like a hopeful affirmation that despite feeling uprooted and disconnected, there is a chance to find that sense of belonging and connection.

Overall, the lyrics of Simpatico offer a poignant exploration of the feelings associated with disconnection and the yearning for a sense of belonging and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

That's where you go, yeah. It's the home of the uprooted
This place is where you belong, among those who have been displaced or uprooted from their home.

It's here and there Hey, I got both feet planted solid in the air
The singer is sort of all over the place, but confident and grounded at the same time.

Hard to know, yeah, if you're dead or you're just too slow
It's difficult to tell if you're simply moving too slowly in life or if you're completely stagnant and dead.

But I should have known, but I was confused
The singer acknowledges they made a mistake and should have known better, but was misled or disoriented.

And that you're innocent until you're abused
The idea that you're considered innocent until someone takes advantage of you can be a harsh truth.

I stare at the frame 'coz the mirror hangs too low
The singer is trying to take a good look at themselves, but the mirror is hanging too low and not giving them a clear view.

And here's a man who never says No!
The singer is introducing a man who is always up for whatever, never says no to a good time.

Simpatico! Wherever you go.. Simpatico! You're a one man show
The singer is referencing the concept of simpatico, or being in harmony with one's surroundings, and how they embody that wherever they go, independent and in control.

It's time to explain, I head I haven't heard you right...
The singer is confused and needs clarification because they think they might have misunderstood something.

What's in your head - see I got no idea; 'coz my party's inside!
The singer has no idea what someone else is thinking or feeling because they're focused on their own internal world/party.

Simpatico! Wherever you go. Simpatico! You're a one man show
Repeating the idea of being simpatico and having control of one's destiny.

Simpatico! Simpatico! Simpatico! Simpatico!
The singer continues to emphasize this concept of simpatico throughout the song.

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