Datarock is a Norwegian band. The band describes their sound as "a mixture … Read Full Bio ↴Datarock is a Norwegian band. The band describes their sound as "a mixture of musical styles [they] like." A trio of friends, Fredrik Saroea, Ketil Mosnes and Kevin O'Brien, conceived the group while at a festival in Bergen, and soon hired Tom Mæland. O'Brien and Mæland later left the band, but the duo of Saroea and Mosnes continued the project. The band members list their major artistic influences as Devo, Talking Heads and the Happy Mondays.

The band has released three EPs and their debut album, Datarock Datarock, was released in 2005 in 10 countries on the band's own label, YAP (Young Aspiring Professionals), receiving favourable reviews, especially in the UK. They made an appearance in Australia's Triple J Hottest 100 with the single "Computer Camp Love" in 2005, placing at #12. This song was #88 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.

Their song "Fa-Fa-Fa" was featured in a new Coca Cola advert, and is also featured in NHL 08, FIFA 08 and NBA Live 08 as part of EA Trax. It also appears in The Sims 2: Free Time, and The Sims' video team was asked to create a custom music video for "Fa-Fa-Fa". Another one of their songs, "New Song", is featured in Madden NFL 08. Finally, a remix of "I Used To Dance With My Daddy" is featured in Need For Speed: ProStreet and "True Stories" is featured in FIFA 09 and The Sims 3.

Datarock was also featured in an Apple advertisement for the fourth generation iPod Nano. The ad showed the song Fa-Fa-Fa playing on an Orange iPod Nano. The coverart for Datarock Datarock was also shown.

Fredrik Saroea also has solo aspirations and has recorded several individual tracks, including a duet with fellow Norwegian pop-star Annie for the song I Will Always Remember You, which has been included on later presses of the band's debut LP.

Molly
Datarock Lyrics

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Molly Ringwald
You’re Pretty In Pink
Molly Ringwald
I know what you think
That I’ll forget you
The girl of my dreams
That I’ll neglect you
It’s rude and obscene

So don’t leave me
You’re breaking my heart
And believe me
I’m falling apart

Molly Ringwald

Molly Ringwald
I know what you think
That I’ll forget you
The girl of my dreams
That I’ll neglect you,
Its rude and obscene

So don’t leave me
You’re breaking my heart
And believe me
I’m falling apart

Don’t Deceive Me
Relieve Me
Say it's OK
Say it's alright

In Pretty in Pink
In 16 candles
In Breakfast Club
You were there for me
And I’ll always be there for you

So don’t leave me
You’re breaking my heart
And believe me
I’m falling apart

Don’t Deceive Me
Relieve Me

Say it's OK
Say it's alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Molly" by Datarock appears to be a love letter to Molly Ringwald, an actress and icon of the 80s. The lyrics start off by referencing her iconic role in the movie "Pretty in Pink" and telling her that she's pretty. The singer then expresses concern that Molly might not think highly of him and that he might forget about her. He begs her not to leave him and assures her that he will always be there for her, just as she was there for him in her movies.

The song continues with the singer asking Molly to relieve him of his heartache and to tell him that everything is okay. He mentions her other movie roles such as "16 Candles" and "The Breakfast Club" to emphasize how important she was to him growing up. The chorus repeats the plea for her to stay and not leave him.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a lighthearted tribute to Molly Ringwald and the impact she had on the singer's life. It portrays her as a glamorous and beloved figure, and the singer wants to make sure she knows how much she means to him.

Line by Line Meaning

Molly Ringwald
Referring to the actress Molly Ringwald

You’re Pretty In Pink
Molly Ringwald was the star of the movie 'Pretty in Pink'

Molly Ringwald
Referring again to the actress Molly Ringwald

I know what you think
The artist understands what someone else is thinking about Molly Ringwald

That I’ll forget you
The person thinks that the artist will forget about Molly Ringwald

The girl of my dreams
Molly Ringwald represents the ideal person for the singer

That I’ll neglect you
The person thinks that the singer will not prioritize Molly Ringwald

Its rude and obscene
The idea of neglecting such a great person is unacceptable

So don’t leave me
The artist doesn't want Molly Ringwald to leave them

You’re breaking my heart
Molly Ringwald potentially leaving is causing the artist emotional pain

And believe me
The singer wants the person to trust them