One of the gimmicks of the band is reocurring characters in their songs. One of these is "Doktor Cosmos" ("Doctor Kosmos" in Swedish). Doktor Kosmos is at the same time the stage name for the band's front man Uje Brandelius.
The band lineup is:
Uje Brandelius - Vocals, Keyboards
Twiggy Pop (Lina Selleby) - Vocals
Martin Aagård - Bass
Anders Bennysson - Guitar
Henrik Svensson - Drums
Goodnight
Doktor Kosmos Lyrics
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But before you say godnight and go to bed
is there something you have forgotten?
Maybe you have forgotten to give your love to someone today
Do that
Do that now
Good night
In the song "Goodnight" by Doktor Kosmos, the lyrics suggest that before going to bed, one should contemplate whether or not they have shared their love with someone that day. It is a reminder to express affection and care towards others, and not allow the busyness of life to overshadow the importance of human connection. The emphasis on expressing love is evident in the repeated refrain to "do that now", indicating an urgent call to action. The simplicity of the message is amplified by the gentle, soothing melody of the song that creates a sense of calmness and peacefulness, making it a perfect bedtime lullaby. Overall, the message of the song is to remind the listener to keep spreading love and kindness every day, and not take those around us for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it's time to say good night
The singer is acknowledging that it is bedtime and time to go to sleep.
But before you say godnight and go to bed
The singer is suggesting that the listener hasn't finished their day yet and may have forgotten to do something important.
is there something you have forgotten?
The singer is asking the listener if they have missed something.
Maybe you have forgotten to give your love to someone today
The artist suggests that the listener may have been too busy or preoccupied to show love and affection to someone close to them.
Do that
The artist encourages the listener to take action and show love to someone.
Do that now
The singer emphasizes the importance of showing affection to someone immediately, rather than waiting until later.
Good night
The singer bids the listener farewell and wishes them a good night's sleep.
Contributed by Violet H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.