The four band members met at a music college in London in 1997. Frontman Walter-Hansen and lead guitarist Bærentzen started to write songs together and with the addition og Stebbing and Thygesen Grand Avenue was formed. The band released a single in 2003 called "What's On Your Mind", which became "Ugens Uundgåelige" (the most played number on the radio station for a week) on National Danish Radio P3, which caught the attention of EMI. The band signed with the record company, and released their debut album Grand Avenue in 2003.
In 2005, the band moved to New York to record their follow-up album She and work with producer Bryce Goggin. The album was released in 2005.
During 2006, the band started working on their third album, The Outside which was released in 2007. Again, the band had a "Ugens Uundgåelige" with the single "The Outside".
Frontman Walter-Hansen dated supermodel Helena Christensen for two years from 2004 to 2006.
On Your Side
Grand Avenue Lyrics
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The lyrics "se van ala conchadesumadre nadie tiene esa letra" in Grand Avenue's song On Your Side are a phrase in Spanish that roughly translates to "they are going to the motherf*cker, no one has that handwriting." This line could be interpreted in a few different ways depending on the context of the song, but one possible interpretation is that the singer is frustrated by others not understanding or appreciating their unique perspective or style. They may feel like they are constantly getting overlooked or dismissed, and this line is a way of expressing their anger and disillusionment with the situation.
The use of Spanish in this line is interesting, as it adds an extra layer of meaning and depth to the lyrics. It also showcases the multicultural nature of Grand Avenue's music, which incorporates elements from a variety of different genres and cultures. Overall, this line speaks to the universal human desire to be recognized and valued for one's individuality and creativity, and the frustration that can arise when that recognition is not forthcoming.
Line by Line Meaning
se van ala conchadesumadre
They are leaving to hell with it all
nadie tiene esa letra
No one has that handwriting
no dejes que te hagan creer que es normal
Don't let them make you believe that it's normal
porque para ti lo normal no es normal
Because what's normal for you isn't normal
soy un puto gringo que quiere probar el chile
I'm a damn gringo who wants to taste the chili
si no piensas en mi no pienses en mi
If you don't think about me, don't think about me
yo se que a veces no es facil
I know that sometimes it's not easy
la vida no esta hecha para creer que es facil
Life isn't made for believing that it's easy
lo unico que pido es que estes en mi
The only thing I ask is that you are with me
porque si estas en mi, estoy en mi sitio
Because if you're with me, I'm in my place
yo se que no somos todos iguales por dentro
I know that we're not all the same on the inside
yo solo quiero estar de tu lado
I just want to be on your side
Contributed by Bella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I can see now where The Killers got their inspiration!