Heavily influenced by acts like Yazoo, Human League, Depeche Mode, Rational Youth and Robert Marlow, Richard Johansson and Leslie Bayne started the band in 1988 under the name Pole Position.
Robert Enforsen joined the band as lead vocalist in 1989, and the band released their first demo, at which point they changed their name to elegant MACHINERY, a name derived from the album by Data.
Due to Leslie Bayne's stagefright, Johan Malmgren joined the band as a tour musician in 1992. He later became a permanent member.
The band was very successful in Sweden, with a number of successful singles and various awards. In the rest of Europe, their biggest break into the mainstream was with the single Process, which reached number 5 in the Spanish charts.
elegant MACHINERY disbanded in 1999.
In 2001, the band temporarily reunited (with Johan temporarily replaced by Jarmo Ollila of Daily Planet) for their first-ever American appearance, followed by a performance in Mexico. Over the next few years, the band performed a number of times in Europe.
In October 2004, after a successful gig at Romo Night in Gothenburg, the band decided to work on new music. Johan, Richard, and Robert have been joined by original member Leslie Bayne, and plan to release a new single in 2006.
During the band's hiatus, Robert Enforsen worked on a number of side projects, including Enforce, Hype, Gobble & Gag, and Red Light District. Meanwhile, Johan Malmgren joined the Swedish band S.P.O.C.K as a keyboardist, programmer and composer. Johan and Robert also produced the debut album "Lost in a Maze" of the Swedish-British band Univaque in 2004.
A Little Sacrifice
Elegant Machinery Lyrics
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What you mean with all that strange talk
You should know what it makes me feel
When I hear you say those words
Oh, can't you see the life is not so bad at all
And there's no need for all that pain
CHORUS
And keep them in your heart
Even if it takes a sacrifice
And if it should go wrong
Face it as it comes
It only takes a little sacrifice
I hear so many different stories
Every time I want to know
Why you live with false impressions
And why you let your feelings show
You should know, it's time to realize
Let's turn around and face the world
CHORUS
A little, a little
A little sacrifice
A little, a little
A little sacrifice
The song "A Little Sacrifice" by Elegant Machinery is about trying to understand someone who constantly talks strangely, and how their words can affect those around them. At the same time, it is also a call to embrace the positive things in one's life and not let negative experiences cloud our perception of reality. The chorus urges listeners to keep what is important in their hearts, and even if things do not go as planned, face the challenges with sacrifice and courage. Essentially, the song is about being open-minded and optimistic despite life's difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I have tried so hard to understand
I have put in a lot of effort to comprehend your thoughts and feelings
What you mean with all that strange talk
I am struggling to interpret the meaning behind your confusing speech
You should know what it makes me feel
I want you to know how your words affect my emotions
When I hear you say those words
The things you say have a powerful impact on me
Oh, can't you see the life is not so bad at all
Life can be good if you choose to see it that way
And there's no need for all that pain
There is no reason to experience so much emotional suffering
Embrace the things you've got
Learn to appreciate and cherish what you already have
And keep them in your heart
Treasure the things that are important to you and hold them close
Even if it takes a sacrifice
Sometimes it may require giving up something else to hold onto what is truly valuable
And if it should go wrong
In the event that things don't go as planned
Face it as it comes
Deal with the situation as it unfolds
It only takes a little sacrifice
Sometimes a small effort or compromise can make a big difference in your life
I hear so many different stories
I have heard many conflicting and confusing tales
Every time I want to know
Whenever I try to seek clarity
Why you live with false impressions
Why do you choose to keep holding onto misguided beliefs?
And why you let your feelings show
Why do you allow your emotions to dominate your actions and thoughts?
You should know, it's time to realize
I want you to recognize that it is time for a change
Let's turn around and face the world
We need to confront our problems and take control of our lives
A little, a little
Just a small
A little sacrifice
Compromise and effort can make a significant impact
A little, a little
Just a tiny
A little sacrifice
Compromise and effort can bring about positive change in our lives
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.