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".
The Wonder
Figurines Lyrics
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Memories from the dunes and the beach forever
We made plans and we had our theories
There were times when we spoke of changing feathers
Drift on the tidal waves
Drift on the tidal waves
Take your time to grow and leave forever
Because it takes time to get it together for a long time
You know it takes time to get it together for a long time
Time
Suddenly there's an area I want to see
In a week I will make it, I will make it forever
In a dream I saw everybody speaking so honestly
What an effort
Drift on the tidal waves
Drift on the tidal waves
Take your time to grow and leave forever
Take your time to grow and leave forever
Because it takes time to get it together for a long time
You know it takes time to get it together for a long time
Time
I took a chance and I finally hit the road
In a dream I will make it, I will make it forever
I read a book by an author unknown
It nearly swallowed me, thank God I was saved by the phone
Take your time to grow and leave forever
Take your time to grow and leave forever
Because it takes time to get it together for a long time
You know it takes time to get it together for a long time
Time
The Figurines's song "The Wonder" is a reflection on the passage of time and the way in which memories and experiences shape us. The lyrics describe the idea of being adrift, carried along by the currents of life, as we try to make sense of our place in the world. The lines "Summaries from the years that are out of reach/Memories from the dunes and the beach forever" suggest that our past experiences, although distant and out of reach, still shape our present selves.
The chorus repeats, urging the listener to take their time to grow and leave forever, acknowledging the fact that it takes time to come to terms with who we are and where we are headed. The image of drifting on tidal waves implies that we are carried along by the force of nature, reflecting the idea that much of life is beyond our control.
The verse "I took a chance and I finally hit the road/In a dream I will make it, I will make it forever" suggests a sense of determination and the need to take risks in order to make progress. The reference to reading a book that nearly swallowed the singer but was saved by the phone suggests the idea of being distracted or pulled in different directions but ultimately being able to stay grounded through connection with others.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to embrace the uncertainty of life and to take their time in figuring out who they are and where they are heading.
Line by Line Meaning
Summaries from the years that are out of reach
Reminiscences of the past that are too far away to be relived
Memories from the dunes and the beach forever
Recollections of times spent on the beaches and dunes that will always remain in the mind
We made plans and we had our theories
We crafted schemes and had beliefs about things yet to come
There were times when we spoke of changing feathers
There were moments when we discussed adapting or evolving to new situations
Drift on the tidal waves
Move and flow with the natural forces and changes taking place
Take your time to grow and leave forever
Take as much time as needed to mature and move on permanently
Because it takes time to get it together for a long time
It requires patience and effort to establish stability and success that lasts a significant amount of time
You know it takes time to get it together for a long time
It's a common knowledge that achievements that endure require a considerable amount of time and effort
Time
The passing of moments, progression of events and duration of situations experienced
Suddenly there's an area I want to see
Out of nowhere, there's a place I'm keen on visiting
In a week I will make it, I will make it forever
In a week, I'll make the visit and it will always be remembered in my mind
In a dream I saw everybody speaking so honestly
I dreamt of people conversing candidly and truthfully
What an effort
It was very challenging
I took a chance and I finally hit the road
I seized an opportunity and finally departed
In a dream I will make it, I will make it forever
In a dream, I'll arrive and it will forever be etched in my mind
I read a book by an author unknown
I perused a tome written by an obscure author
It nearly swallowed me, thank God I was saved by the phone
It nearly engrossed me, luckily I was interrupted by a phone call
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN DAHLBACK
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