In 2007 the line-up evolved with the addition of drummer Matt Eccles, a 23 year old from New Zealand. Shortly after Eccles joined the band they played a showcase at Manchester's In The City music industry conference and were then signed by Sony BMG imprint Ugly Truth Records.
In 2007 Das Pop's song "Underground" was included by French dance act Justice on their mix album Fabric Live and in their ‘A-Z of Justice’ mix on Rob Da Bank’s BBC Radio 1 show.
In January 2008 Das Pop released "Fool For Love" on UK independent label Prestel Records. The release featured remixes from French DJ SebastiAn and Yuksek, which the Culture section of UK newspaper The Sunday Times said "the momumental new single from the Belgian electro band". "Fool For Love" is now available as a free download through the band's MySpace page.
"Underground", the first single from the album is released on 4th August and has received huge support from many top DJs and major radio stations across the UK. There are also remixes from Van She, Busy P and Kid Gloves.
Das Pop have been touring all over the world at festivals such as Glastonbury, 02 Wireless and Lovebox, plus supporting acts including Gossip, Death Cab For Cutie, and The Kills. Das Pop have a summer full of gigs and a London headline date to follow.
In 2010 the song Never Get Enough was featured in Gossip Girl episode Goodbye, Columbia.
Das Pop's brand new album, "The Game", was offered on March 8th, 2011 with the issue of Humo magazine, with the title track being released on single on February 25th, 2011. The band is currently rehearsing for an extensive tour, with a Brussels date at the Ancienne Belgique planned for April 15th.
All Wrong
Das Pop Lyrics
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when august reached its peak
we bleached our hair to live beyond the dream
at night we spoke of what we'd seen
within these walls we swam
in white liquid radiation from the screen
danger lurks in fallens leafs
we thought this to be true
the way you looked me in the eyes
like promising a child
we'll rent a million video's tonight
i was sure that one is one
it's fair to assume it's not
many things were said and done
it's all wrong
trials and tribulations
one day at a time
when christmas celebrations got me down
you meant to say it wasn't so
but never was it more
it was the bliss of looking
your eyes
two seas
one shore
i was sure that one is one
it's fair to assume it's not
many things were said and done
it's all wrong
and when you think it's time
that's when it's overdue
that's what it is to wait for the new
at night we spoke of what we'd seen
within these walls we swam
we bleached our hair
to live beyond the dream
i was sure that one is one
it's fair to assume it's not
many things were said and done
it's all wrong
The lyrics of Das Pop's song All Wrong describe a period in the lives of the singers where they were searching for something more. It begins with the line "we saw the sun for what she was when august reached its peak," implying a moment of clarity where they were able to see the world as it truly is. This led them to bleach their hair and try to live beyond the "dream" of everyday life, but they quickly realize that "danger lurks in fallen leaves" and their expectations may not live up to reality.
Line by Line Meaning
we saw the sun for what she was
We gained a true understanding of the sun's nature
when august reached its peak
During the hottest part of the summer month
we bleached our hair to live beyond the dream
We made changes to our appearance to achieve our goals
at night we spoke of what we'd seen
Conversations were had to discuss our experiences
within these walls we swam
We were immersed in our surroundings
in white liquid radiation from the screen
We were bombarded by TV and digital media
danger lurks in fallen leaves, we thought this to be true
We believed there was danger in seemingly harmless situations
we spend the cold november in this room
We spent time indoors during the winter month
the way you looked me in the eyes, like promising a child
Your gaze was filled with deep commitment, like making a promise to a child
we'll rent a million video's tonight
We will enjoy an abundance of videos tonight
i was sure that one is one, it's fair to assume it's not
I believed in a certain truth, but it may not actually be true
many things were said and done, it's all wrong
Mistakes were made and things didn't turn out as hoped
trials and tribulations, one day at a time
Challenges must be tackled one day at a time
when christmas celebrations got me down
I was feeling low during the holiday season
you meant to say it wasn't so, but never was it more
You tried to comfort me, but it was actually worse than expected
it was the bliss of looking, your eyes
The happiness came simply from gazing into your eyes
two seas, one shore
Our two perspectives and experiences meet at one common point
and when you think it's time, that's when it's overdue
When you believe it's the right time for something, it's already past due
that's what it is to wait for the new
This is the feeling of anticipating something fresh and exciting
Contributed by Jackson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.