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."
Time is Nothing
David & The Citizens Lyrics
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Cause I'm only here to conquer and divide
I sweep all over town everything you see or feel is made out of me
And everything is just how you want it no everything is the opposite of that
They beg me with eyes pathetic like puppets
I tell them to leave and to keep their opinions to themselves
So go down to the shore in december on the darkest day
Then remember that's the inside of you then you wouldn't have to ask me how big is the sea
Oh take that medicine don't ask these questions
Time is a pawn time is nothing
The lyrics of David & The Citizens's song Time is Nothing convey a sense of powerlessness in regards to the passage of time. The opening lines "Spread your legs for me don't say love is what you see/Cause I'm only here to conquer and divide" are a metaphor for how time seems to dominate and control all aspects of life. The following lines "I sweep all over town everything you see or feel is made out of me/And everything is just how you want it no everything is the opposite of that" suggest that time can both create and destroy everything in its path. The final lines "Time is a pawn time is nothing" serve as a reminder that despite its seeming omnipotence, time ultimately holds no real value or power.
Line by Line Meaning
Spread your legs for me don't say love is what you see
Don't mistake my lust for love - I'm only interested in using you for pleasure.
Cause I'm only here to conquer and divide
I'm not looking for a relationship, just a conquest to add to my list.
I sweep all over town everything you see or feel is made out of me
I'm omnipresent and time is the driving force behind everything you experience in life.
And everything is just how you want it no everything is the opposite of that
Although time may seem predictable, it will never be exactly as you want it - it's fickle and changeable.
They beg me with eyes pathetic like puppets
People are at the mercy of time and often feel helpless in its grasp.
I tell them to leave and to keep their opinions to themselves
As the ruler of all things, I am indifferent to the pleas and opinions of others.
So go down to the shore in december on the darkest day
If you want to witness the depth of your own emotions, face them head on in the most difficult of circumstances.
Then remember that's the inside of you then you wouldn't have to ask me how big is the sea
If you take the time to truly examine your own inner workings, you'll realize that the answers you seek are within yourself and not dependent on external factors like the size of the sea.
And what shall we do to get over this slumber? time passes like five years is five seconds
How can we overcome our own inertia and become more productive? Time moves so quickly that five years can feel like just a few seconds.
Oh take that medicine don't ask these questions
Stop questioning and accept what time and life have given you - it's the only cure.
Time is a pawn time is nothing
Although time may seem all-powerful, it is actually just a tool that can be manipulated and controlled.
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.