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.
Take it As It Comes
Grand Avenue Lyrics
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And it's time to go
The traffic's moving
Just like a circus show
There's a car crash in my head
And one on the road
And nothing seems to go
As I planned it to go
So I'll just take it as it comes
Cause it all just might be a joke
And I'll take it as it goes
It goes away with my better days
In every situation
There's a moment of hope
From 57th
To the streets of Rome
So we stand in line
And we quietly wait our turn
Just to see that nothing is
What it seems to be
So I'll just take it as it comes
Cause it all just might be a joke
And I'll take it as it goes
It goes away with my better days
So much to see
But I'm caught in between
All that I've got
Well I can't choose between
What's fake and what's real
Coax me to stop
Won't you come lift us up
I'll just take it as it comes
Cause it all just might be a joke
And I'll take it as it goes
It goes away with my better days
The lyrics of Grand Avenue's song "Take It As It Comes" capture the feeling of uncertainty and confusion that often accompanies life's unexpected twists and turns. The song opens with the singer awake at three in the morning, reflecting on the chaos and unpredictability of life. Traffic is moving like a "circus show," and the singer is struggling to make sense of his surroundings. There's a "car crash" in his head, which mirrors the chaos on the road. Despite his efforts to plan, nothing seems to go as he expects.
In the chorus, the singer resigns himself to "take it as it comes." He realizes that life may all be a joke, and he can't control everything. He must accept whatever comes his way and let it go when it's time to move on. He acknowledges that the good times will come and go, but he must embrace each moment as it passes.
Grand Avenue's lyrics continue to explore this theme of uncertainty in the second verse. The singer recognizes that life isn't always what it seems. Even the most mundane situations can hold moments of hope, although they're often fleeting. The singer expresses a sense of disillusionment with the world around him. He and others stand in line, waiting their turn, only to realize that nothing is as it appears.
The bridge of the song expresses the difficulty of determining what's real and what's fake. The singer feels stuck in the middle and unable to choose between the things he has. He pleads for someone to "lift us up."
In the end, the singer returns to the chorus's theme, accepting that he can't control everything and that life is unpredictable. He must take it as it comes and appreciate the good moments as they happen.
Line by Line Meaning
It's three o'clock in the morning
The time is late at night
And it's time to go
It's time to leave the current situation
The traffic's moving
Cars on the road are driving
Just like a circus show
The cars moving are chaotic and unpredictable, like a circus performance
There's a car crash in my head
Mentally, there is chaos and confusion
And one on the road
An actual car crash is occurring on the road
And nothing seems to go
Nothing is turning out as expected or planned
As I planned it to go
Describing that expectations have not been met
So I'll just take it as it comes
Accepting and dealing with things as they happen
Cause it all just might be a joke
Acknowledging that life's unpredictability may be humorous
And I'll take it as it goes
Going with the flow of life
It goes away with my better days
Bad experiences will eventually pass and better days will come
In every situation
Referring to all life situations
There's a moment of hope
There is always a chance for something good to happen
From 57th
Referring to a specific location
To the streets of Rome
Comparing two different locations
So we stand in line
Waiting for our turn in life events
And we quietly wait our turn
Learning patience as we wait for things to happen
Just to see that nothing is
Discovering that our assumptions are often incorrect
What it seems to be
About life's unpredictability and mysteries
So much to see
There is a lot to experience in life
But I'm caught in between
Feeling undecided or unsure about life choices
All that I've got
Describing that there are many choices
Well I can't choose between
Unable to decide between choices
What's fake and what's real
Uncertainty between genuine and artificial things
Coax me to stop
Trying to remain grounded in reality and not fall for deceptive options
Won't you come lift us up
Looking for support from others as we navigate through life
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom Pinion
Fantastic voice and great band. I will definitely seek out more!
Allan S. Rasmussen
This whole album is SO amazing.
Mike Henderson
How come I just discovered these guys! awesome music. Are they still together?
Verucarock
Muy buenos. El cantante me encanta.
Nicklas buch
Yeeeah! One of the best!
hellejoe
<3
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