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.
True Stories
Datarock Lyrics
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Crosseyed And painless
Slippery People
I’m Not In Love
Houses In Motion
A Road To Nowhere
Once In A Lifetime
Don’t Worry About The Government
The Democratic Circus
Cause Mommy Daddy You and I
Are Burning Down The House
Psycho Killer
Radiohead
Television Man
I’m Not In Love
Puzzling Evidence
Seen And Not Seen
This Must Be The Place
I’m Not In Love
Don’t Worry 'Bout The Government
The Democratic Circus
Cause Mommy Daddy You and I
Are Burning Down The House
I Get wild
Wild Gravity
Wild Wild Life
The Big Country
Don’t Worry 'Bout The Government
The Democratic Circus
Cause Mommy Daddy You and I
Are Burning Down The House
I Get Wild
Wild Gravity
Wild Wild Life
The Big Country
The lyrics to Datarock's song True Stories seem to be a series of references to a variety of different songs from different artists. The common thread appears to be a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction with the status quo. The references to Talking Heads songs like "Once in a Lifetime" and "Road to Nowhere" seem to suggest a feeling of being trapped in a cycle of routine and repetition.
The lines "Don't Worry About the Government" and "The Democratic Circus" could be interpreted in a number of ways, but taken together they could suggest a disillusionment with the political process and a sense that true change is unlikely to come from within the existing system. The line "Burnin' down the house" takes on a more literal meaning in this context, representing a desire to shake things up and break out of the constraints of conventional society.
Overall, the lyrics to True Stories suggest a desire to break free from the mold and live life on one's own terms, even if that means taking risks and eschewing convention. By drawing on a wide range of references from different artists and genres, the song underscores the idea that this desire is a universal human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Born Under Punchs
I was born into difficult circumstances
Crosseyed And painless
I am confused and numb to the pain I feel
Slippery People
People are not always trustworthy or reliable
I’m Not In Love
I am not emotionally invested in these situations or people
Houses In Motion
We are constantly moving and changing, both physically and emotionally
A Road To Nowhere
It can be easy to feel lost and directionless in life
Once In A Lifetime
Some moments and experiences are so fleeting and rare that they cannot be repeated
I’m Not In Love
I am not emotionally invested in these situations or people
Don’t Worry About The Government
It is futile and unnecessary to stress about political systems outside of our control
The Democratic Circus
Politics can be chaotic and performative, rather than productive
Cause Mommy Daddy You and I
We are all culpable in shaping and perpetuating society's problems
Are Burning Down The House
We need to take action and make big changes to fix these problems
Psycho Killer
Some people can be extremely dangerous and unpredictable
Radiohead
The world can be noisy and overwhelming, making it difficult to find a sense of peace
Television Man
The media can influence our perceptions and understanding of reality
I’m Not In Love
I am not emotionally invested in these situations or people
Puzzling Evidence
It can be difficult to understand and interpret the world around us
Seen And Not Seen
People can hide their true selves, making it challenging to form genuine connections
This Must Be The Place
Sometimes we find ourselves in unexpected and unfamiliar situations, but they can still feel like home
I’m Not In Love
I am not emotionally invested in these situations or people
Don’t Worry 'Bout The Government
It is futile and unnecessary to stress about political systems outside of our control
The Democratic Circus
Politics can be chaotic and performative, rather than productive
Cause Mommy Daddy You and I
We are all culpable in shaping and perpetuating society's problems
Are Burning Down The House
We need to take action and make big changes to fix these problems
I Get wild
I am embracing my passions and desires
Wild Gravity
These passions and desires can be all-consuming and difficult to control
Wild Wild Life
Living a life full of excitement and adventure can be thrilling but chaotic
The Big Country
There is a vast expanse of possibilities and experiences in life
Don’t Worry 'Bout The Government
It is futile and unnecessary to stress about political systems outside of our control
The Democratic Circus
Politics can be chaotic and performative, rather than productive
Cause Mommy Daddy You and I
We are all culpable in shaping and perpetuating society's problems
Are Burning Down The House
We need to take action and make big changes to fix these problems
I Get Wild
I am embracing my passions and desires
Wild Gravity
These passions and desires can be all-consuming and difficult to control
Wild Wild Life
Living a life full of excitement and adventure can be thrilling but chaotic
The Big Country
There is a vast expanse of possibilities and experiences in life
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carl8304
first heard this song on Fifa 09, but one day all of a sudden I heard it again playing on Sims 3. I freaked out, the memories :')
@tjsase
I'm so glad people still remember Talking Heads, it's the best band ever!
@69dodgy69
some of us don't fear music :D
@ijazahmad6023
We fifa players have the best nostalgia feeling ever from the musics
@theDogamusOne
When you make art in the style of someone who came before you it's not imitation, it's homage. It's a tremendous display of respect and influence.
@lotusiris9504
SIMS 3! always enjoyed it, while my sim was in the hot tub.
@housewifeyoongi7694
Haha same😄
@John-xf9mc
Thanks to sims 3 for this little gem
@hre010
I'm really proud to be from Bergen, Norway right now! A few weeks ago they played for free as break entertainment on a soccer match on Brann Stadion. Awesome!
@iheartTH1203
Ok, glad I'm not the only person who randomly had this song sitting in their files.