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.
True
Das Pop Lyrics
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the girls from Ghent
so quiet and content
this is what we came here for :
a friendly word and a cigarette
cos' it's true what they say
the world just turns around
these are the days
we can truly find ourselves
nothing fancy
nothing much
the facts of life
we all come across
when your legs have walked enough
we can ride the shabby city bus
cos' it's true what they say
the world just turns around
we'll be happy again
these are the moments
we just can't live without
these are the moments
we just can't live without
though it's sad
no one's dead just yet (x2)
and it's true what they say
the world just turns around
we'll be happy again
these are the days
we can truly find ourselves
Sunday morning radio
the sun outside nowhere to be seen
skinny girls and bony boys
made up the rules
when we came living here
and it's true what they say
the world just turns around
we'll be happy again
these are the moments
we just can't live without
these are the moments
we just can't live without
though it's sad
no one's dead just yet (x16)
The lyrics of Das Pop's song "True" speak of finding contentment and happiness in the simple things in life. The song describes workers in their worn-out coats and girls from Ghent who are quiet and content. The singer of the song finds solace in a friendly word and a cigarette, appreciating the mundanity of everyday life. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's true what they say, the world just turns around, we'll be happy again," emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and suggesting that even in difficult times, happiness and contentment are possible.
The second verse continues the theme of simplicity and contentment in everyday life, describing nothing fancy or remarkable, just the "facts of life" that we all come across. However, even when the legs have walked enough, the singer finds joy in the company of others and a ride on the shabby city bus. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message that contentment and happiness are attainable in life's simple moments.
The final verse describes a Sunday morning with nowhere to go, with skinny girls and bony boys making up the rules. The chorus repeats once more, finishing with the line "though it's sad, no one's dead just yet," which could be interpreted as an acknowledgment of the inevitability of life's challenges and hardships, but a reminder to appreciate the present moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "True" celebrate the beauty and simplicity of everyday life, reminding the listener that even in the toughest of times, happiness and contentment can be found in the small moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Workers in their worn-out coats
Observing people in their everyday workwear
the girls from Ghent
Specifically referring to young women from the city of Ghent in Belgium
so quiet and content
Describing the peacefulness and satisfaction in their demeanor
this is what we came here for :
Stating the purpose of their visit or experience
a friendly word and a cigarette
Simple pleasures that can bring people together
cos' it's true what they say
Confirming the accuracy of a commonly held belief
the world just turns around
Emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the inevitability of change
we'll be happy again
Holding onto hope that happiness will return
these are the days
Acknowledging the significance of the present moment in shaping our lives
we can truly find ourselves
Suggesting that in the midst of routine or unremarkable experiences, we can discover our true selves
nothing fancy
Rejecting the need for extravagance or flashiness
nothing much
Acknowledging the ordinary or unremarkable aspects of life
the facts of life
Universal truths about existence
we all come across
Experiencing these truths is inevitable
when your legs have walked enough
When you are tired from exertion or activity
we can ride the shabby city bus
Finding simplicity and charm in everyday modes of transportation
these are the moments
Highlighting the significance of particular times or experiences
we just can't live without
Expressing the importance of these moments to our lives
though it's sad
Acknowledging a melancholy feeling
no one's dead just yet (x2)
Optimistically acknowledging that things could be worse
Sunday morning radio
Referencing a common, leisurely activity
the sun outside nowhere to be seen
Describing unfavorable weather conditions
skinny girls and bony boys
Referring to youth and possibly malnourishment
made up the rules
Suggesting that young people are the trendsetters or influencers
when we came living here
Indicating relocating or moving to a new location
though it's sad
Reiterating a feeling of melancholy
no one's dead just yet (x16)
Repeated statement emphasizing there is always hope for the future
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY DAVID STEVENS, MARV GREEN
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