The members now vary from three to eight depending on who can make it. The core of the band is made up of Árni Rúnar Hlöðversson (Plúseinn, Hairdoctor, Motion Boys), Árni Vilhjálmsson(Motherfuckers in the house) and Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir and when the stars are aligned correctly the band consists of Sveinbjorn Hermann Pálsson(Terrordisco), Örvar Þóreyjarson Smárason (múm, Borko, Skakkamanage), Björn Kristjánsson (múm, Borko, Skakkamanage), Birgitta Birgisdóttir, Eiríkur Orri (múm, Kira Kira, Benni Hemm Hemm).
They played Live at the Iceland Airwaves festival in 2007, recently played the SXSW festival in the US (as well as some uber cool US tour dates), they will be playing Isle of Wight's Bestival in 2008. In 2009 they played at on3-Festival in Munich.
Here - with their hype already rolling - FM Belfast brings you their first ever official single release, a cover of Rage Against The Machine's Killing In The Name, Lotus.
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Tropical
FM Belfast Lyrics
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it's tropical
with my boyfriend and his name is Nelson
he tropical
he's tropical
Come on, Nelson it's time to swim
come on, Nelson it's time to swim
he's tropical
he chimpanzee
You are welcome to my rocky island
it's tropical
come on, Nelson it's time to swim
come on, Nelson it's time to swim
You are welcome to my rocky island
it's tropical
come on, Nelson it's time to swim
come on, Nelson it's time to swim
The lyrics to FM Belfast's song "Tropical" tell the story of the singer inviting someone, assumedly the listener, to visit their rocky island. The island is described as being tropical, with the singer sharing it with her boyfriend, Nelson. The song invites Nelson to go swimming and features the singer's friend Pedro, who is likened to a chimpanzee, playing keyboards.
The lyrics of the song are relatively straightforward and don't seem to convey any particularly deep or intricate meanings. The song appears to celebrate the carefree and fun lifestyle of the tropical island, with here the focus is on swimming and enjoying the company of loved ones.
As for the music, the song is a classic example of FM Belfast's style, featuring electro-pop beats, catchy hooks, and playful lyrics. The use of electronic sounds and synths adds to the song's tropical, party vibe. There is a cheerful, lighthearted energy to "Tropical," with the instrumental breaks providing space for the listener to dance and let loose.
Line by Line Meaning
you are welcome to my rocky island
The singer is welcoming someone to their island.
it's tropical
The island has a tropical climate.
with my boyfriend and his name is Nelson
The singer's boyfriend's name is Nelson and he is present on the island.
he tropical
The singer's boyfriend has a tropical vibe to him.
he's tropical
Re-emphasizing the tropical vibe of the singer's boyfriend.
Come on, Nelson it's time to swim
The singer is inviting Nelson to go swimming.
Playing keyboards is my monkey, Pedro
The singer has a monkey named Pedro who plays keyboards for them.
he's tropical
Re-emphasizing the tropical vibe of Pedro the monkey.
he chimpanzee
Pedro is a chimpanzee.
You are welcome to my rocky island
Repeating the invitation to the island.
it's tropical
Re-emphasizing the tropical climate of the island.
Come on, Nelson it's time to swim
Repeating the invitation for Nelson to go swimming.
Come on, Nelson it's time to swim
Repeating the invitation for Nelson to go swimming.
Writer(s): Loa Hlin Hjalmtysdottir, Arni Vilhjalmsson, Arni Runar Hlodversson Copyright: Neue Welt Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, M S Industries Juergen Soeder Thomas Morr Gbr
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.