The band began as a project between Ulf and Jo in Oslo, Norway in the winter of 2000-01. Starting out as an instrumental and sampled vocal project, they were signed for a track on a compilation by Beatservice Records in Winter 2001. On hearing the finished track, label manager Vidar Hanssen signed the unnamed band for a full album.
During early Summer 2001, Ulf and Jo recorded most of the album and Anja improvised the vocals. After their vocals, Jo layered the guitars, but it would be a year before the album would be completed and released.
In Spring 2002, the band was known as Flunk and they released their first single, a cover of New Order's Blue Monday in April. The track was well received in the UK and was included on numerous compilations in North America and Europe. Later in April, their debut album For Sleepyheads Only was released which garnered great reviews in Norway. With the success of their album, BBC invited them to do a recording session for the Radio 1 show The Blue Room in London. Shortly after Notting Hill Art's Club would become the location to their live debut. In the United States, they became signed to Guidance Recordings.
By Summer 2002, raving reviews were being returned by British electronica magazines and in July they played Norway's finest rock festival. In October For Sleepyheads Only was released in the US through Guidance Recordings. By November they played the London Jazz Festival.
Throughout 2003 their debut, For Sleepyheads Only was still being echoed across the globe in staggered releases with special editions released to Russia and Greece. Beatservice Records then went on to release Treat Me Like You Do (For Sleepyheads Only Remixed) in June. While their debut continued to make it's way around, the band wasted no time and began work on their second album for the majority of the year, which was recorded in Paris in October.
Their sophomore album, Morning Star was finished in March 2004 and saw a Norwegian release in May while the rest of the world received it in June. In 2005, Play America was released on Beatservice Records which included bonus tracks from the US version of Morning Star along with remixes.
A third effort, Personal Stereo was released in 2007, with the accompanying remix album Democracy following soon after.
All My Dreams on Hold
Flunk Lyrics
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They're glittering like gold
Waiting to unfold
I'm seeking what new kind (?)
Of spirit to untwine
The secrets of my mind
Spirit of my kind
In my mind this time
Forever mine to find
I'm seeking what new kind (?)
And who would think I'd find
A spirit of my mind
You're in my mind this time
Spirit of my mind
In my mind this time
Forever mine to find
The lyrics in Flunk's song "All My Dreams on Hold" convey a sense of hope and anticipation for the future. The opening line reveals that the singer's dreams are glittering like gold, which suggests that they are precious and valuable to the individual. However, they are currently on hold, which implies that obstacles or setbacks are preventing the dreams from being realized. Despite this, the singer is hopeful that the dreams will eventually unfold, suggesting that there is a sense of optimism and determination to persevere through any challenges.
The next stanza reveals the singer's desire to seek a new kind of spirit to untwine the secrets of their mind. The lyrics suggest a sense of introspection and a desire for personal growth and self-discovery. The following lines reveal that the singer has found such a spirit, which is now forever in their mind to find. This sense of discovery and connection with oneself is reflected in the repetition of the line "You're in my mind this time, spirit of my mind."
Overall, the lyrics in "All My Dreams on Hold" suggest a deep desire for personal growth and inner peace, as well as an unwavering determination to overcome any obstacles that may stand in the way of achieving one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
All my dreams on hold
My aspirations have been put on hold for the time being
They're glittering like gold
Despite being put on hold, my dreams still seem valuable and desirable
Waiting to unfold
My dreams are waiting to be realized and come to fruition
I'm seeking what new kind (?)
I am searching for something new and different, although it is unclear what that is exactly
Of spirit to untwine
I am trying to untangle and understand the essence of my being
The secrets of my mind
I want to uncover the hidden thoughts and ideas in my own mind
You're in my mind this time
Someone is currently occupying my thoughts and feelings
Spirit of my kind
This person has a similar or complementary nature to mine
In my mind this time
This person is currently on my mind and has my attention
Forever mine to find
I am determined to pursue this person and make them mine
And who would think I'd find
It comes as a surprise to me that I have found someone like this
A spirit of my mind
This person has a deep connection to my thoughts and feelings, and understands me on a spiritual level
Contributed by Brayden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.