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."
Everything You'll Never See
David & The Citizens Lyrics
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And though we lived beyond the end of the world with motor waste and wasteland all around
At least it was ours
Yeah time stood still and every morning was the same old thrill
Will I see you again will you speak or let them devils do that for you?
Just let me wrap my tongue around this taste
The picture you gave never goes away
How you give your life to meaningless things and all that you dream about but never will see
Yeah time stands still ten years passes just like that
Should I come up with some conclusion over what has happened
Well somewhere in america they still put poison in their foreheads for fifteen more minutes of fame
That hasn't changed it hasn't changed it's still the same still the same
And you give your life to meaningless things and all that you dream about but never will see
And here you once laid on your back in the yellow sunburned swaying grass
In the yellow sunburned swaying grass in the yellow sunburned swaying grass
The opening lines of David & The Citizens' song "Everything You'll Never See" poetically describe the beauty and stillness of a moment in time, specifically the month of July. The following lines paint a picture of a desolate environment, where the only things left are motor waste and wasteland. The singer acknowledges the bleakness of their surroundings but finds comfort in the fact that at least it belongs to them. Time seems to hold no meaning in this setting, with every morning feeling the same old thrill. The singer's thoughts turn to a person who they may or may not see again, wondering if they will speak or let others speak for them. They cherish a picture that was given to them, which never leaves their mind.
The second verse of the song continues with a reflection of the passing of time, ten years seeming to slip away with the same ease as seconds. The singer questions whether they should try to find any meaning or conclusions about what has happened in their life. Despite the passage of time, the world seems to remain unchanged. The final lines of the song return to the theme of the singer and their focus on the person they mention in the first verse. They reflect on their life, realizing that they have given their life to meaningless things and dreams that they will never achieve. However, they take comfort in a memory of lying on their back in the yellow, sunburned swaying grass.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on the fleeting nature of time and the impact of the people and moments we experience during it. The contrast between the beauty of moments like July standing still and the harshness of a wasteland environment creates a sense of duality that speaks to the human experience of both clarity and confusion. The focus on a specific person in the verses and the repeated theme of dreaming about things that will never come to fruition suggests a romanticized view of life and the idea that we often get lost in our own hopes and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
And time stood still july was prettier than anything
Despite living in a desolate environment, time seemed to freeze in a beautiful moment in July.
And though we lived beyond the end of the world with motor waste and wasteland all around
Despite living in an area devoid of nature and overrun with pollution, we made do with what we had.
At least it was ours
Even though our surroundings were less than ideal, we took pride in what we had created and possessed.
Yeah time stood still and every morning was the same old thrill
Every day seemed to blur together, but there was still a sense of excitement in experiencing the same routine over and over again.
Will I see you again will you speak or let them devils do that for you?
Uncertainty over whether or not we would reunite with a loved one, or if they would let others speak on their behalf.
Just let me wrap my tongue around this taste
Hoping to savor a moment or a memory for as long as possible.
The picture you gave never goes away
A memento from a loved one constantly reminds us of their presence and love, even if they are physically absent.
How you give your life to meaningless things and all that you dream about but never will see
Reflecting on the fact that we often invest our time and energy into things that ultimately won't bring us fulfillment or lead to our dreams coming true.
And here you once laid on your back in the yellow sunburned swaying grass
Recalling a peaceful moment in nature and basking in the warmth of the sun and the gentle sway of the grass.
Yeah time stands still ten years passes just like that
Time seems to freeze in certain moments, but before we know it, a decade has flown by.
Should I come up with some conclusion over what has happened
Questioning whether or not we should try to make sense of past events and experiences.
Well somewhere in america they still put poison in their foreheads for fifteen more minutes of fame
Commenting on the dangerous and often futile quest for fame and the lengths some will go to achieve it.
That hasn't changed it hasn't changed it's still the same still the same
Despite the passing of time, some things never change and certain societal issues persist.
And you give your life to meaningless things and all that you dream about but never will see
Reiterating the idea that we often pour ourselves into things that don't bring us true satisfaction or lead to our dreams coming to fruition.
And here you once laid on your back in the yellow sunburned swaying grass
Recalling the peaceful moment in nature once again.
In the yellow sunburned swaying grass in the yellow sunburned swaying grass
Repeating the imagery of the tranquil landscape to emphasize its importance and beauty.
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@swampjammer3058
“I've done some bad things
in my life, Nicolai.
Things I'm not proud of.
I promised someone
that I love very much
that I would never go back
to being that person.
But for you...
I'm gonna make an exception.”
My favorite line.
@AndiGravity
@@Stealcurtains64e -- Of course. Nikolai thought he was this inscrutable X factor, completely impervious to any sort of analysis. Bob told him the story not just to let Nikolai know that he was aware of his identity, but to let him know he could see right through him, that he was easy to read.
And he did it to answer Nikolai's question in the coldest way possible.
"What do you see when you look at me?"
"A scared little boy."
That's what the story is about. It's Bob looking at Nikolai and telling him what he sees under the surface-- even underneath the monster Nikolai is to everyone else-- is nothing more than an abused, scared little boy.
@egmont5044
Everybody gangsta until Denzell starts monologuing.
@ssjwes
or checking his watch
@blackstardragon_
Me, an intellectual:
releases a grenade under a table while he is monologuing
@wjzav1971
@@blackstardragon_ What do you do next?
@camlucas4623
@@blackstardragon_ he already put one in your seat
@blackstardragon_
@@camlucas4623 dam
@Middlestepofficial
"When you pray for the rain, you got to deal with the mud too" - priceless
@michaelmoore9518
I use this line day by day dollar by dollar when I have to work at my amazing job lol
@slickwilly6868
I use it when my boss expects more out of me when but don't wanna give me a raise.
@stealthassasin1day291
The fact Denzel answered Nikolai's simple question without a straight answer with a story of possibly the guy's own childhood is fantastic writing.