Electrelane are a band from Brighton, England. They were formed in 1998 by … Read Full Bio ↴Electrelane are a band from Brighton, England. They were formed in 1998 by Verity Susman (aka Vera November also making music under her own name Verity Susman) (keyboards, farfisa organ, lead vocals, guitar, saxophone, clarinet) and Emma Gaze (drums). In its last incarnation, the band was composed of these two plus Mia Clarke (guitar, backing vocals) and Ros Murray (bass) (aka Ray Rumours). Their music draws from a wide range of influences including Neu!, Sonic Youth, and The Velvet Underground. Their mostly instrumental debut album, Rock It To The Moon was released in April 2001. A second album, The Power Out, which was recorded by Steve Albini, added more vocals and structure to the songs. It was released on Too Pure in February 2004. A third album, Axes, which was also recorded by Steve Albini, was released on 9 May 2005.

The band's fourth album, No Shout, No Calls, was written in Berlin during the 2006 World Cup, recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan in late 2006, and released in May 2007 worldwide.

In November 2007, the band went on "indefinite hiatus," but announced in February 2011 that they would play several dates in England.

“This summer we’re going to play some festivals, including Field Day in London, and a few gigs. We’re still confirming everything, so will be announcing dates soon. It’s very exciting for us to be playing together again after more than three years, and we’re just sorry that we won’t be able to make it to the US this time. At the moment our plan is just to play live this summer, so we hope to see you!" (Source: Electrelane website)

The band announced in November of 2021 that they are working together on their first new music since No Shouts, No Calls in 2007 and that "playing together again feels really, really good.

In Berlin
Electrelane Lyrics

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There is thunder in Berlin
We fell down under a moving sky
When you walked into the room tonight
Lighting took hold of my heart for a while
You are all that I want
You are all that I need
Snow will come and cover this town
If we freeze I want to freeze next to you

City lights shine overheads
I never want to leave you
You are all that I want
You are all that I need

You are all that I've longed for this wintertime
You are all that I need

Overall Meaning

The song "In Berlin" by Electrelane has a dreamy and nostalgic tone to it that captures the essence of a romantic winter night in the bustling city of Berlin. The opening line, "There is thunder in Berlin", sets the scene for a dramatic and lively atmosphere. The lyrics then go on to describe falling under a moving sky and feeling a connection with a person who has just walked into the room. The singer's heart is struck by lightning and they declare that this person is all that they want and need.

The second verse continues the theme of winter romance as the singer imagines the snow covering the town, but they don't mind because they want to be frozen next to this person. The city lights shine overhead and the singer declares that they never want to leave this person. The chorus repeats the sentiment that this person is everything the singer has longed for in the wintertime.

Overall, the song captures the feeling of being swept away by a sudden and intense connection with someone on a winter night in the city. The combination of dreamy instrumentals and poetic lyrics transports the listener into this romantic and nostalgic world.

Line by Line Meaning

There is thunder in Berlin
The atmosphere is charged with electricity and energy in Berlin.

We fell down under a moving sky
We were overwhelmed by the dynamic and ever-changing cityscape of Berlin.

When you walked into the room tonight
Your presence illuminated the room and caught my attention.

Lighting took hold of my heart for a while
I felt a spark of passion and excitement upon seeing you.

You are all that I want
You are the object of my desire.

You are all that I need
You are the one thing that I require to be happy and fulfilled.

Snow will come and cover this town
Winter is coming and the city will soon be blanketed in snow.

If we freeze I want to freeze next to you
I want to be close to you, even in the coldest of times.

City lights shine overheads
The lights of the city twinkle above us like stars in the sky.

I never want to leave you
I want to stay by your side forever.

You are all that I've longed for this wintertime
You are the one thing that I have been yearning for during this cold and lonely season.