Figurines was formed in the mid 90s by Christian Hjelm, Andreas Toft, and Claus Salling Johansen. In 2001 the debut EP "The Detour" was released, and later that year Kristian Volden joined. The EP got them a contract with Morningside Records - a label that has continued to contribute with releasing the work from indie and lo-fi acts from Jutland (West Denmark).
In april 2003 "Shake a Mountain", was released and the single "Bright" got some airplay. The band signed with german label Pop-U-Loud. The same year they played the Roskilde Festival.
In 2005 the longplayer "Skeleton" got them an american deal with The Control Group and a favorable reception in the US.
24th of May bass player Andreas Toft left the band and was replaced by Mads Kjærgaard..
On their last release "When the Deer wore Blue" the band also included Jens Ramon.
The band was signed in 2007 to Ben Watt's new label Strange Feeling Records in the UK.
In 2010 the band reunited, but with only three of its former members: Christian Hjelm, Jens Ramon & Claus Johansen. In september 2010 they released their latest album "Figurines".
All Night
Figurines Lyrics
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I danced like a blurry phantom all night
Forever wasting time
Watch your back in this terrain
Screw up in the final chapter all night
All night all night all night
Four stools in a crowded room
Lean back and you'll make it someday all night
Forever wasting time
Keep it down in this terrain
Dead eyes when you're greeting someone all night
All night all night all night
Slow down in a crowded room
I'm not going to hurry
Proceed to the final chapter all night
Forever wasting time
Watch your back in this terrain
I laughed and swore to keep it all night
All night all night all night
All night all night all night all night all night
The lyrics to Figurines' song "All Night" seem to describe a character who plans on going out with someone and expects to spend all their money carelessly. The singer then proceeds to dance frantically, wasting time, and ultimately screwing up in the final chapter of the night. The phrase "all night" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of timelessness and endlessness that often accompanies a night out.
The second verse mentions "four stools in a crowded room" and how there's only one way to make it through, suggesting that in a social setting, there's a certain way to navigate and survive the crowd. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has some anxiety about the situation and the people in the room; they advise to "keep it down in this terrain" and warn to "watch your back."
Overall, the song seems to convey a feeling of restlessness and anxiety in social situations, particularly during a night out. The repetition of "all night" emphasizes the idea that these feelings can last for an extended period of time, and that the night seems never-ending.
Line by Line Meaning
I planned to tag along and then I'll waste all our money
I had intended to join along and spend all our money
I danced like a blurry phantom all night
I danced frenetically, almost like a ghostly apparition, throughout the night
Forever wasting time
Constantly squandering precious time
Watch your back in this terrain
Be wary of your surroundings in this setting
Screw up in the final chapter all night
Making errors repeatedly during the conclusion of the event
All night all night all night
Continuously throughout the night
Four stools in a crowded room
Four chairs within a busy space
There will be only one way
There will be just one approach to this situation
Lean back and you'll make it someday all night
Relax and wait for success to eventually come
Keep it down in this terrain
Remain subdued in this environment
Dead eyes when you're greeting someone all night
Expressionless eyes when greeting others throughout the night
Slow down in a crowded room
Take it easy while in a busy area
I'm not going to hurry
I will not rush
Proceed to the final chapter all night
Advance towards the end of the event throughout the night
I laughed and swore to keep it all night
I promised to retain the enthusiasm throughout the night
All night all night all night all night all night
For the entire duration of the night
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.