The band broke up in 2000, but some band members have had continued (perhaps with greater success): Håkan Hellström recording solo and Dreijer as half of The Knife and solo as Fever Ray.
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past members
Karin Dreijer
John Jern
Staffan Larsson
Fredrik Wennerlund
Johan Hagstrom
Anders Gothberg
Hakan Hellstrom
Carl Larsson
Dan Lepp
Paul Kallman
Christina "Tina" Weibull
Drums And Boys
Honey is Cool Lyrics
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I've put a spell and thats on you
you make my whole world true
I've done mine, now its up to you
Compared to me you are a voyager
show me your strength,
show me your fist
nothing I have ever missed
Get it on;
They've got us a nice room,
here put it on,
they've got us a fresh room here
How sweet,
you bought a t-shirt with a monkey on it for me
Meija, Meija
one day came down from the sky above
to find me left alone in the bushes
behind your home - what a coincidence!
Do it now,
my lips are sealed
eyes are searching, bodies stiff
Please try me,
I've got yours revealed
.. why if, just if
{I met a man, he lives in the sand
I fell in love,
I live in a hole,
I took a trip
I started to hit - cherish them old -
they made us a goal}
Nikodemus, here's the truth
I've put a spell and thats on you
I dig you,
now your dance is art
You're a rocker, break my heart!
The lyrics of the Honey is Cool song "Drums and Boys" are cryptic and abstract. The opening lines address someone named Nikodemus, stating that the singer has put a spell on him, and mentions that Nikodemus makes her whole world true. The singer challenges Nikodemus to prove himself, to show his strength, and fights off the crowd of humans. The song then shifts to a scene where the singer is with someone named Meija, who arrived from the sky, and makes a request that they try something. Finally, the song arrives back at Nikodemus, informing him that he is a talented dancer and a heartbreaker.
Overall, the theme of the song seems to be about exploring and expressing individuality and self-discovery. It's a song that speaks about finding oneself amid the chaos that life brings. The lyrics seem to be about a person or persons who enjoy their own unique identities and seek to separate themselves from the anxieties of modern life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nikodemus, here's the truth
I want to be upfront with you, Nikodemus
I've put a spell and thats on you
I've cast a spell on you, Nikodemus
you make my whole world true
You complete my world, Nikodemus
I've done mine, now its up to you
I've done my part, now it's your turn, Nikodemus
Compared to me you are a voyager
You are an adventurer compared to me, Nikodemus
show me your strength,
Demonstrate your inner power, Nikodemus
show me your fist
Show me your determination and willpower, Nikodemus
There's an awful crowd of humans out there
The world is filled with people who can be cruel, Nikodemus
nothing I have ever missed
I have no regrets, Nikodemus
Get it on;
Let's do this, Nikodemus
They've got us a nice room,
They've provided us with a comfortable space, Nikodemus
here put it on,
Wear this, Nikodemus
they've got us a fresh room here
They've given us a new and clean room, Nikodemus
How sweet,
That's very kind, Nikodemus
you bought a t-shirt with a monkey on it for me
You purchased a shirt with a monkey design for me, Nikodemus
Meija, Meija
Referring to a person named Meija
one day came down from the sky above
Meija appeared unexpectedly
to find me left alone in the bushes
To discover me alone in the shrubs
behind your home - what a coincidence!
Interestingly, it was behind your home, Nikodemus
Do it now,
Take action immediately, Nikodemus
my lips are sealed
I promise to keep a secret, Nikodemus
eyes are searching, bodies stiff
We are alert and tense, Nikodemus
Please try me,
Please test me, Nikodemus
I've got yours revealed
I have uncovered your secret, Nikodemus
.. why if, just if
Just wondering, if only
{I met a man, he lives in the sand
Telling a story about a man who lives in the sand
I fell in love,
I became infatuated, Nikodemus
I live in a hole,
I reside in a hollow space, Nikodemus
I took a trip
I went on a journey, Nikodemus
I started to hit - cherish them old -
I began to make music and appreciate the classics, Nikodemus
they made us a goal}
It inspired us to strive for greatness, Nikodemus
Nikodemus, here's the truth
One more time, I want you to know, Nikodemus
I've put a spell and thats on you
I've cast a spell on you, Nikodemus
I dig you,
I admire and like you, Nikodemus
now your dance is art
Now your movements are artful, Nikodemus
You're a rocker, break my heart!
You're a musician who rocks out, and you have my heart, Nikodemus!
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.