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.
Honey's In Love
Flunk Lyrics
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Could be that magic potion
One love, two hearts
You've got to tear your doubt apart
I just couldn't fake an emotion
Faking is poison, my love
This is the one shot
The magic potion
The magic potion
The lyrics of Flunk's song Honey's In Love seem to speak about love and the impact that it can have on people. The first line, "one drop in the ocean could be that magic potion" suggests that love is like a powerful elixir, capable of changing a person's life. It seems to suggest that even a small amount of love can have this kind of profound impact. The next two lines, "one love, two hearts, you've got to tear your doubt apart" suggest that love is something that has to be nurtured by two people working together. The line "tear your doubt apart" seems to suggest that doubt can be an obstacle in building a lasting relationship.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this idea of love as a "magic potion". The line "I just couldn't fake an emotion, faking is poison, my love" suggests that pretending to feel love can be harmful. It is important to be honest about one's feelings and not to fake them, even if faking them seems like the easier choice. The chorus also emphasizes that this love that the singer is experiencing is the "one shot", the real deal, the magic potion. It seems to be a kind of declaration of the singer's commitment to this love, and a warning to others not to take it lightly.
Overall, Honey's In Love speaks to the power of love and the importance of being genuine in one's feelings. The song seems to suggest that love is not something to be taken lightly, but rather something that can have a profound impact on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
One drop in the ocean
A single act or decision can have a significant impact, even in a vast sea of possibilities.
Could be that magic potion
That one small thing could be the key to success or happiness.
One love, two hearts
A relationship requires two individuals to be fully committed and invested in each other.
You've got to tear your doubt apart
To truly love and be loved, one must overcome their own insecurities and fears.
I just couldn't fake an emotion
Honesty and authenticity are crucial in relationships and life in general.
Faking is poison, my love
Pretending or hiding emotions can be harmful and damaging to oneself and others.
This is the one shot
Life is short, and opportunities must be seized when they arise.
The magic potion
The one thing that can make a difference and bring success or happiness.
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