The EP ‘Yellow Flavour’ in 2011 and steady gigs in Budapest clubs and in other Hungarian cities earned them a devoted audience. Their debut LP ‘Mama Don’t You Recognize Ivan & The Parazol?’ was released in 2012. The album was praised by the Hungarian press and the result was not left out. Ivan & The Parazol made to Austin, Texas to play at the SXSW showcase. The good performance resulted them a spot at the New York CBGB festival and the group also achieved the attention from music industry professionals so later on their song ’Take my hand’ was chosen to be the promo song of SXSW 2014. The song also was a hit in Hungary, being Nr.1 for weeks in the Hungarian National Radio - MR2 Petofi.
During the past years the band toured a lot, and became one of Hungary’s most popular upcoming band. In the winter of 2013 the band won an MTV Europe Music Award in the category Best Hungarian Act. In February 2014 they got the opportunity to open for Deep Purple in the Budapest Sportarena in front of 8.000 people.
Their second album, ‘Mode Bizarre’ came out in March 2014 and got positive feedback from both the fans and critics. SZIGET Festival, the well-known European Festival and Hungary’s biggest one, has chosen the song ’Together’ to be the anthem of the festival in 2014. The guys are a regular act at festivals and clubs all around Hungary and also played shows in London, New York, Austin, Houston, Amsterdam with acts like the Birth of Joy, Fun Loving Criminals and Hanni El Khatib.
Iván Vitáris - Vocals
Bálint Simon - Drums
Máté Balla - Guitar
János Tarnai - Bass
István Beke - Keys
ALBUMS:
Mode Bizarre - 2014
digital album: http://smarturl.it/mode_bizarre
Mama Don't You Recognize, Ivan & The Parazol? - 2012
digital album: http://smarturl.it/ivan_mama
LINKS:
http://www.ivanandtheparazol.com/
Newsletter signup: http://smarturl.it/ivan_news
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ivanandtheparazol
Whatever
Ivan & the Parazol Lyrics
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Waiting for the last bus to leave
The birds are singing the song of the sun
you know that this night is gone.
Change your shirt from black to white
call your friends and tell 'em you're all right
the birds are singing the song of the sun
Whatever happens in London, stays in London
Whatever happens in London, stays in London.
Wo wo
I can hear them rollin’
Wo wo
With a sound so sweet
wo wo
all night long
wo wo
Hey you always stand on the street
Waiting for the last bus to leave
the birds are singing the song of the sun
you know that this night is gone.
Whatever happen is London, stays in London.
Whatever happens in London stays in London!
Wo wo
With a sound so sweet
wo wo
I can hear them rollin’
wo wo
well we’re movin’ down
wo wo
Ah come on
wo wo.
Do the sound, it’s so sweet
Wo wo
I can hear them rollin’
Wo wo
Every day and night
Wo wo
The lyrics of "Whatever" by Ivan & the Parazol tell the story of a night of freedom and letting go. The singer is waiting for the last bus to leave, signaling the end of the night, while the birds sing the song of the sun, symbolizing the arrival of a new day. This setting captures a sense of transition from darkness to light, from night to day, reflecting a change in the singer's mindset.
The mention of changing the shirt from black to white could signify a shift in emotions or intentions, as if the character is turning a new leaf or leaving behind past worries. Calling friends and letting them know that everything is alright suggests a sense of reassurance and connection during a transformative moment. The repetition of the birds singing the song of the sun reinforces the theme of renewal and starting anew after a night of change.
The chorus, "Whatever happens in London, stays in London," suggests a sense of spontaneity and letting loose without worrying about consequences. London here serves as a metaphor for a place where anything can happen, a city of adventure and liberation. The repetition of this line emphasizes the idea of embracing the moment and not dwelling on the past or fearing the future.
The energetic and repetitive "wo wo" sections in the lyrics create a sense of motion and rhythm, mirroring the feeling of movement and momentum in the night. The singer seems to be caught up in the thrill of the night, with the music rolling and the sound so sweet, capturing the euphoria and excitement of the moment. The song ends with a call to action, urging the listener to embrace the sound and the experience, encapsulating the carefree spirit of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you always stand on the street
You often find yourself at a crossroads, unsure of which path to take.
Waiting for the last bus to leave
Contemplating what comes next and trying to figure out the best course of action.
The birds are singing the song of the sun
The world around you is alive and vibrant, reminding you of the beauty in life.
You know that this night is gone
Acknowledging that the past is behind you and focusing on moving forward.
Change your shirt from black to white
Embracing change and starting fresh with a new perspective.
Call your friends and tell 'em you're all right
Reaching out for support and letting your loved ones know you're okay.
Whatever happens in London, stays in London
Accepting that some things are better left in the past and not dwelling on them.
Wo wo
Expressing a sense of wonder and excitement.
Every day and night
Reminding yourself that every moment is a new opportunity for growth and change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Billy Idol, Kevin Hunter
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@TamasLadi
Nagyon jó! Rég hallottam már jó magyar feltörekvő zenekart!
@dartagnan982
Bakker. Ez is ....a jó :-) Köszönöm az élmény srácok!(53 old years man...)
@SuperSuperregi
Szerintem is mehetne Eurovízióra a válogatott borzalmak helyett.:)
@viragovari9092
Csak ti és a Punnany zenéje tudtok jobb kedvre deríteni. Akkor is ha reménytelennek látok mindent. Köszönöm :D
@rekafekete9071
Perrrrrrrrrfect!3
@Lichtenstein1961
Like this band.
@mihalyponyiczki1855
Ha bárkit érdekel, a dal open g hangolásban van, capoval a harmadik bundon, az az alapriff akkordjai pedig: X 0 0 0 0 0 (csak egyszer pengeted le), X 13 13 13 13 13 (egy oktávval magasabb), X 8 8 10 8, X 8 8 8 8 8 és X 8 10 10 9 8. Lehet, hogy nem teljesen pontos, de hallásról így jött le. 😊
@cinemamado
Stones feelingem van :)
@sean22noon
Az első pár pillanatra Stones-, majd összességében és alapvetően INX-koppintás vagytok a fülemnek: mi lesztek, ha nagyok lesztek? Hamvasarcú kortársaitoknak minden poén új, ezért nekik még így is bejöttök. Kíváncsian várom, hogy a karaoké-show-t kinőve milyen lesz a saját hangotok. Mert ZENEILEG az lesz a Nagy Vízválasztó: (tehetség annyi van, hogy Dunát lehet rekeszteni velük) ha abból a zenélésből, amely csak ürügy a csajozásra, váltotok azért, mert MEG AKARTOK SZÓLALNI... Ne adjátok föl!!!
@peksutemeny4974
At last, ohhhh . . . No more Laszlo Des and similar soap-opera, but real music. Elore!!!