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.
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Flunk Lyrics
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Every song, everyone
Every lover who's lovers gone
It's a soothing delight
And its moving my life
Everyone
Every singer and every song
Everyone, every faker and every fun
It's a cold , cold , ya, beautiful, everybody
Knows that life can be wonderful
It's a soothing delight
And its moving my life
It's a soothing delight
And its moving my life
It's a soothing delight
And its moving my life
Everyone , every singer,and every saint
Everything, every picture and lick of paints
Everyday, every sunrise and starry night
It's a cold,cold, ya, beautiful,
Everybody knows that life
Can be beautiful
It's a soothing delight
And its moviing my life
It's a soothing delight
And its moving my life
It's a soothing delight
And its moving my life
It's a soothing delight
And it's moving my life.
The lyrics to Flunk's song "Play" convey a sense of universalism and connectivity among all people through the power of music. The opening lines of "Everyone, every singer, every song, everyone" express the idea that music is a unifying force that transcends all boundaries and touches everyone in some way. The following lines, "Every lover who's lovers gone, it's a soothing delight and it's moving my life", suggest that music can provide solace and comfort in times of heartbreak and that it has the power to impact our lives in profound ways.
As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to reflect on music as a source of beauty and wonder that is accessible to all. The line "It's a cold, cold, ya, beautiful, everybody knows that life can be wonderful" seems to suggest that even in the midst of hardship and pain, music can be a source of light and hope. The repetition of the phrase "it's a soothing delight and it's moving my life" throughout the song further emphasizes the transformative power of music and its ability to touch our hearts and souls.
Overall, "Play" is a celebration of music and its ability to bring people together, heal our wounds, and enrich our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone,every singer
No matter who you are or what you do, music touches everyone.
Every song, everyone
Music has the power to move and connect people from all walks of life.
Every lover who's lovers gone
Music can provide comfort for those who have lost love.
It's a soothing delight
Music has a calming effect on the human psyche.
And its moving my life
Music has a profound and meaningful impact on the listener.
Every singer and every song
Every artist and every piece of music has value and importance.
Every faker and every fun
Even those who pretend or make light of music, still experience its power.
It's a cold, cold, ya, beautiful, everybody
Life can be harsh and unforgiving, but there is beauty to be found in every moment.
Knows that life can be wonderful
Despite hardships, life can also be incredibly rewarding and joyful.
Everyone , every singer,and every saint
Music is universally appreciated and celebrated by people of all backgrounds.
Everything, every picture and lick of paints
Music can inspire creativity and add meaning to other forms of art.
Everyday, every sunrise and starry night
Music is a part of daily life and can make even the simplest moments more meaningful.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KATE MARIE NASH
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