David & The Citizens is a band from Malmö, Sweden.

David & The Citiz… Read Full Bio ↴David & The Citizens is a band from Malmö, Sweden.

David & The Citizens were:
David Fridlund - Vocals, electric guitar
Conny Fridh - Bass, backing vocals
Magnus Bjerkert - Trumpet, organ, piano, guitar
John Bjerkert - Drums, backing vocals

They released their third full-length "Stop The Tape! Stop The Tape!" in August 2006. In February, 2007, on the cusp of a major tour and their first US appearances, all the members of the band (except Fridlund) quit.

There have been rumours that D&TC are finished. However, in his blog, David claims that these are false.

On the 17 December 2007 David & the Citizens released an EP called "I Saw My Reflection And I Didn't Recognize Myself" with four new songs. The EP is free for downloading at the web page and some pictures and the lyrics are included. The listeners have the option to pay for the EP if they are willing to and instructions are included in the EP. David also assures that the band still exists and "will be around till the day I decide to quit. And that day is yet to come."

Are You in My Blood
David & The Citizens Lyrics

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Sometimes I feel like I never knew you
Sometimes I feel you in my blood
Sometimes I get home sick and weary
‘Cause I don't know where you are

Sometimes I see the world as a diamond
Sometimes a bucket full of shit
Sometimes I place us both above it

Sometimes I feel we drown in it

And ever since you left the earthly life
I keep my eyes open for signs
to see if you ended up in a good place
And ever since you left the earthly life
I keep your picture on the piano
My dreams are always open for you, so come on over!

Seconds come, and seconds leave
Turning into minutes, days and weeks
The summernight embraces me
I'm still standing, I'm still right here

You know your brother talked about you
He said he knew you wanted this
I only met him once or twice
He seemed nice, but somewhat distorted

And your husband sings about you
In alcoholic melodies
He comes around here now and then
But I've slipped away from him

And ever since you left the earthly life
There's not much to spin the world around
I looked and I found nothing's what it seems
It seems they're building Babylon towers
Any direction that I turn
I look and I see the world it scares me

Was it like this for you? (I'll keep the secret a secret)
Did you scream until your face turned blue? (Nothing will reach you)
After all you think you got away with it
Second by second, minute by minute
Your'e fading, your'e fading, your'e fading
and it's such a shame
(Seconds come, and seconds leave
all turning into minutes, days and weeks
I've looked and I found I can't find nothing)

And ever since you cut the world in two
One half with, and one without you

Without you I don't know what to do
But I hang on, hang on, hang on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Are You in My Blood" by David & The Citizens convey a sense of longing, confusion, and grief for someone who has departed from the singer's life. The first verse explores the conflicting emotions of feeling connected to this person, as if they are still present in the singer's blood, while also feeling a deep sense of loss and homesickness. The second verse reflects the duality of how the world can be seen as both beautiful and full of despair, with the singer sometimes feeling above it all and other times feeling overwhelmed by it.

The chorus reveals the ongoing search for signs of the departed person's presence, as the singer keeps their picture on the piano and remains open to them in their dreams. The bridge introduces the idea of the passage of time, how seconds turn into minutes, days, and weeks, and yet the singer is still standing, implying a sense of resilience and perseverance despite the pain of the loss.

The third verse references other people who were connected to the departed person, such as a brother and a husband. The brother's perception of what the departed person desired is mentioned, highlighting the singer's limited knowledge of the person. The husband's alcoholic melodies suggest a coping mechanism and a certain distance from the singer.

The final section of the song expresses the singer's continued struggle to find meaning without the departed person. The mention of "building Babylon towers" could symbolize the chaos and confusion in the world, and the fear and disillusionment it brings to the singer. The questions posed, "Was it like this for you?" and "Did you scream until your face turned blue?" hint at the pain and suffering the departed person may have experienced, while the repetition of "fading" suggests that their memory is slowly slipping away.

Overall, "Are You in My Blood" is a poignant exploration of loss, grief, and the ongoing search for connection and meaning in the face of absence.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like I never knew you
At times, I have a sense of unfamiliarity towards you

Sometimes I feel you in my blood
Occasionally, I sense your presence deeply within me

Sometimes I get home sick and weary
On occasions, I experience a longing and fatigue for home

'Cause I don't know where you are
Because I lack knowledge of your whereabouts

Sometimes I see the world as a diamond
From time to time, I perceive the world as precious and valuable

Sometimes a bucket full of shit
Occasionally, I view the world as unpleasant and negative

Sometimes I place us both above it
At times, I believe that we transcend its influence

Sometimes I feel we drown in it
Occasionally, I sense that we are overwhelmed and consumed by it

And ever since you left the earthly life
Since the moment you departed from this mortal existence

I keep my eyes open for signs
I remain vigilant and observant for indications

to see if you ended up in a good place
In order to determine if you found solace and happiness

And ever since you left the earthly life
Since the moment you departed from this mortal existence

I keep your picture on the piano
I maintain a photograph of you displayed on the piano

My dreams are always open for you, so come on over!
My aspirations are always welcoming towards you, therefore, please join me!

Seconds come, and seconds leave
Moments arrive and depart swiftly

Turning into minutes, days and weeks
Transitioning into longer durations such as minutes, days, and weeks

The summernight embraces me
The warm night of summer envelops me

I'm still standing, I'm still right here
I remain resolute, present, and steadfast

You know your brother talked about you
You are aware that your brother spoke of you

He said he knew you wanted this
He mentioned that he understood your desires

I only met him once or twice
I encountered him merely on one or two occasions

He seemed nice, but somewhat distorted
He appeared pleasant, yet somewhat altered or disoriented

And your husband sings about you
Your spouse sings songs concerning you

In alcoholic melodies
Using melodies filled with alcohol-related themes

He comes around here now and then
He visits this place occasionally

But I've slipped away from him
However, I have distanced myself from him

And ever since you left the earthly life
Since the moment you departed from this mortal existence

There's not much to spin the world around
There is little to make the world seem captivating or remarkable

I looked and I found nothing's what it seems
I examined and discovered that nothing is as it appears

It seems they're building Babylon towers
It appears that they are constructing imposing structures resembling the Tower of Babel

Any direction that I turn
Regardless of the direction I face

I look and I see the world it scares me
I gaze at the world and it fills me with fear

Was it like this for you? (I'll keep the secret a secret)
Did you experience a similar situation? (I will preserve the confidentiality of your answer)

Did you scream until your face turned blue? (Nothing will reach you)
Did you shout until your face became discolored? (No communication will reach you)

After all you think you got away with it
Ultimately, you believe you escaped the consequences

Second by second, minute by minute
Continuously and incrementally

Your'e fading, your'e fading, your'e fading
You are gradually diminishing, vanishing, disappearing

and it's such a shame
and it is truly regrettable

(Seconds come, and seconds leave
(Moments arrive and depart swiftly

all turning into minutes, days and weeks
all transitioning into longer durations such as minutes, days, and weeks

I've looked and I found I can't find nothing)
I have searched and discovered that I am unable to find anything)

And ever since you cut the world in two
Since the moment you divided the world into two parts

One half with, and one without you
One part inclusive of you, and one part lacking your presence

Without you I don't know what to do
In your absence, I am unsure how to proceed

But I hang on, hang on, hang on
Nevertheless, I persevere, endure, and cling on

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN STAFFAN BJERKERT, MAGNUS CARL BJERKERT, CONNY ANDREAS FRIDH, DAVID JOHAN FRIDLUND

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