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.
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Grand Avenue Lyrics
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And all the lights are fading out
A parade has passed
And you were already gone
We're just a quiet explosion in
A situation that won't win
We're in slow motion now
Let a whisper
Be heard by everyone
We stayed for a while
And we got caught in the sun
We're just a quiet explosion in
A situation that won't win
We're in slow motion now
We fall through the night and day
We're still the same
We move in slow motion to
The sound of the parade
The lyrics of Grand Avenue's song Slow Motion capture the feeling of a quiet, introspective moment near the end of the night, when the lights are starting to go out and the energy of the day or evening is winding down. The afterglow of a passing parade is juxtaposed with the realization that someone has already left, creating a sense of melancholy and nostalgia. The song is a reflection on the transient nature of life and relationships, and the feeling of being caught in slow motion while everything else is moving on. Despite the bittersweet tone, there is a sense of beauty and hopefulness in the way the lyrics suggest that even in moments of stillness, there is a sense of movement and growth.
The line "We're just a quiet explosion in a situation that won't win" is particularly poignant, conveying the sense of being caught in a moment that is both fleeting and significant. The feelings of love, loss, and nostalgia are all present in the lyrics, but they are expressed in a way that is both introspective and deeply emotional. The song's melody and understated instrumentation amplify the emotional resonance of the lyrics, providing an appropriately introspective soundtrack for the end of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
It's closing time
The venue is closing and it's time to leave
And all the lights are fading out
As the night comes to an end, the lights are gradually turning off
A parade has passed
A celebration or event has just ended
And you were already gone
The person the singer is addressing has already left without saying goodbye
We're just a quiet explosion in
Despite having a strong presence, they are not being recognized or acknowledged
A situation that won't win
The circumstances they are in are unlikely to have a positive outcome
We're in slow motion now
Time seems to be moving slowly, and the current situation is dragging on
Let a whisper
The singer is suggesting that even the softest sound can be heard
Be heard by everyone
Their message should be spread and acknowledged by all
We stayed for a while
The singer and the person they are addressing spent some time together
And we got caught in the sun
They were caught up in the moment, experiencing something special
We fall through the night and day
Time is passing and they are living their lives
We're still the same
Despite the changing times, they remain true to themselves
We move in slow motion to
Their lives are moving slowly, and they are not making much progress
The sound of the parade
The background noise and chaos of the world around them is overwhelming
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.