1) Holger is an indie rock band fr… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named Holger;
1) Holger is an indie rock band from São Paulo, Brazil. The band started out as a musical project called That’s All Folks in which friends from different bands like Efeito Colateral and Cagedream got together for jam sessions melding folk, country, indiepop and neofolk music. After recording over 30 songs and releasing 5 EPs online the guys decided to turn the project into a permanent band, Holger, re-working several songs by That’s All Folks and recording new material with influences from bands like I’m from Barcelona, Pavement, New Order, Flaming Lips and Broken Social Scene. In 2008, after many months of rehearsal, Holger emerged from the studio to promote their songs and play a series of gigs. In 2009 they played SXSW. The band has also opened for No Age and Matt & Kim in São Paulo. All their songs are in English.
2) A swedish folkband
Toothless Turtles
Holger Lyrics
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i'm out of here
traffic girls are so hard to get
through
but as far as it goes i'm not here for the
show, what about you?
toothless turtles can bite a
long dream wont hide
the tapes
all around, the shrins of the days that
are gone and wont come back
cause you know that's
something so sad that just comes along
drinking
coke and coffee makes me feel better after a long
night of tequila and strong pepper
there is always
a girl who reminds of cinderella but when she put
her shoes on
and the prince is a fag who cant even tell his
feet from his head
all around, the shrins of the
days that are gone and wont come back
cause you
know that's something so sad that just comes
along
These lyrics are full of metaphors and imagery, painting a picture of someone who is trying to escape the chaos of their life. The singer is addressing someone they refer to as "the master," telling them that they are leaving because they are unable to navigate the difficult and unpredictable traffic girls that they encounter. The singer is not interested in putting on a show or pretending to be something they are not. They acknowledge that toothless turtles can still bite, meaning that just because something seems weak or insignificant does not mean it can't have an impact. They urge the master to make sure to rewind the tapes, perhaps suggesting that they don't want to be forgotten or left behind.
The second verse describes how the singer copes with the stresses of their life. They drink Coke and coffee to feel better after a night of tequila and strong pepper, indicating that they have been indulging in some self-destructive behavior. They also mention a girl who reminds them of Cinderella, but then subverts the fairy tale by revealing that the prince is a "fag" who can't even tell his feet from his head. This suggests that the singer may be disillusioned with traditional notions of romance and happy endings, and that they are frustrated with people who lack the ability to take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell the master
Inform the person in charge
i'm out of here
I am leaving this place
traffic girls are so hard to get through
It's difficult to navigate through crowded streets
but as far as it goes i'm not here for the show, what about you?
I'm not here to be entertained, are you?
toothless turtles can bite
Even seemingly harmless things can cause harm
a long dream wont hide
An extensive dream cannot be concealed
just make sure you rewind the tapes
Be sure to review previous events
all around, the shrins of the days that are gone and wont come back
Everywhere are reminders of past times that will never return
cause you know that's something so sad that just comes along
It's a painful reality that can unexpectedly arise
drinking coke and coffee makes me feel better after a long night of tequila and strong pepper
Sodas and coffee are soothing remedies after a night of heavy drinking and spicy food
there is always a girl who reminds of cinderella but when she put her shoes on
There's always someone who seems magical until they reveal their flaws
and the prince is a fag who cant even tell his feet from his head
The supposed nobleman is incompetent and confused
all around, the shrins of the days that are gone and wont come back
Everywhere are reminders of past times that will never return
cause you know that's something so sad that just comes along
It's a painful reality that can unexpectedly arise
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.