A few years later Peo recorded with Leviticus and toured the world as their lead singer, while Dan played in local rock and AOR bands, mostly in clubs and churches. They continued during the 90's to play in different bands and constellations.
In the early 90's, Dan was invited to Peo for a preview of his highly acclaimed solo debut, ´Look what I've started` (co-written with Rod West, Australia), and they both shared demos of music ideas. But it wasn't until the turn of the Millenia that the two friends decided to start writing music together.
From the early 2000's to the present day, both guys have also worked on their own projects. Peo has continued to produce other artists, release several solo albums and record with Limited Edition and Nocturne Alliance. Dan has explored the world of progressive metal, jazz and fusion with local fellow musicians and been writing music for his project Beyond Known.
Living a ninety minutes drive apart and working just a few weekends a year, Kings & Dreams began as more of a side project than a band. But soon Peo and Dan found that their collaboration and songwriting was something beyond a friendly jam.
At the time Peo recorded everything on tape (something he would later return to after a decade in the digital jungle). Peo and Dan have written, mixed and produced the whole album. Most of the material was recorded at Peo's studio in Götene in the western countryside, and occasionally in Dan's studio in Jönköping. Trying to migrate into the world of digital recording, Dan and Peo built their songs initially on guitars, keyboards, samplings and programmed drums. But after a few years they decided to throw it away and start afresh with real musicians.
In came drummers Peter Björklund (Jazz drummer / Independent), Petter Karlsson (Therion, Holocoaster) and Bengan Andersson (Johan Randén, Machine, Niva, Peo, Lena PH), and excellent bassists Björn Millton (Salt) and Simon Dahlström (Lava Engine, Beyond Known). With a new solid base to their songs, Peo and Dan re-arranged and re-recorded what had now become a full length album.
Although both had their roots in blues and hard rock, they've also found inspiration in classical, jazz, pop, soul, fusion. Never compromising on melody, Kings & Dreams will continue to follow in the footsteps of Journey, Toto, ABBA, Mr Mister, but a bit more hard rock oriented.
In 2011 Kings & Dreams released a teaser, a promotion single with two songs from the upcoming album; the smooth and soulful ´It's been so long´ and the more mysterious and dreamy rock shuffle ´How can I go on´. Fellow musicians and producers gave praise and labelled it ´World class´ and eagerly awaited more.
And finally, thirteen years after the initial jam session, Kings & Dreams debut album was released. 11 strong songs ranging from pop, soul to hard rock. Peo, ´One of AOR's Best Voices` (Amazon.com review), does most of the lead vocals, with Dan singing the lead on ´In your arms`, ´Mayday` and ´Save my soul`.
The lyrics are thoughtful, honest and deal with relations to life, people and places and are meant to raise hope and faith in the listener.
What maybe makes Kings & Dreams special, aside from good songwriting, great vocals, great guitar playing and strong melodies, is the ”good spiritual and positive vibe about them” (according to a CD Baby review).
This marks the start of Kings & Dreams journey. Kings & Dreams is no more a side project... In the future, Peo and Dan will continue to release albums and also work with other artists when and if there's time.
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Give It All Up
Kings & Dreams Lyrics
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I wished it death, I shot the sky down
It is a dead land that I invited you in
It's always cold and night, I heard you like it
The sand was used to be golden
And rivers blue, no more, no more
My heart was used to kick hard
I would give it all for your love
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I would give it all for your love
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I would never beg for something I can't have
I am glad my head is down to earth yet
My manners might seem to upset
I am my lover's nightmare
The sand was used to be golden
And rivers blue, no more, no more
My heart was used to kick hard
Now it only make a tik tok, oh, no
I would give it all for your love
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I would give it all for your love
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I would give it all
I would give it all
It ought to be a massacre
From my heart to yours
It ought to be a massacre
From my heart to yours
I would give it all for your love
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I would give it all for your love
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I would never beg for something I can't have
I am glad my head are down to earth yet
My manners might seem to upset
I am my lover's nightmare
(I would give it all)
(I would give it all)
In the song "Give It All Up" by Kings & Dreams, the artist sings about the desolate state of his world before he met his love. He describes feeling burned by the sun, wishing for its death and shooting the sky down. The land he invites his love into is dead and always cold and dark. The sand was once golden and the rivers blue but now they are not. His heart, which used to beat strong now only makes a tik tok. Despite this, he says he would give it all up for his love because he has never been loved like that before. He would never beg for something he can't have and is glad his head is still down to earth. He acknowledges that his manners might seem upsetting but still considers himself his lover's nightmare. He wants the love to be a massacre from his heart to hers.
The lyrics are metaphorical and describe the profound effect that love has had on the artist's life. He is aware of the state of his world and acknowledges it but is willing to give it all up for love. His use of metaphors to describe the world around him and his own heart give the song a poetic quality which makes it all the more emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time I felt the sun, it burned deep my skin
The last time I experienced happiness, it had an intense and painful impact on me
I wished it death, I shot the sky down
I wanted my happiness to end so badly that I tried to destroy the source of it
It is a dead land that I invited you in
My life is bleak and unfulfilling, and I know it's unfair to drag you into this state with me
It's always cold and night, I heard you like it
My life is filled with loneliness and darkness, and although I know you deserve better, I'm hoping you'll stay by my side despite this
The sand was used to be golden
There was once beauty and abundance in my life, but that's no longer the case
And rivers blue, no more, no more
Even the once-vibrant aspects of my life have lost their color and vitality
My heart was used to kick hard
I used to have passion and energy in my life, but now my heart is stagnant
Now it only make a tik tok, oh, no
My heart is just going through the motions of living, without feeling anything truly meaningful
I would give it all for your love
Despite my bleak outlook on life, I'm willing to do anything for your love, because it's the one thing that brings me hope and joy
'Cause I ain't never was loved like that
I've never experienced love like the love that you give me, and it's a profound and transformative feeling
I would never beg for something I can't have
I'm willing to work hard and strive for our love, but I won't waste my energy and emotions on things that are impossible
I am glad my head is down to earth yet
I'm grateful for my practical and realistic outlook on life, even though it sometimes makes me feel pessimistic
My manners might seem to upset
I may not always act or speak in ways that are polite or socially acceptable, but that's just who I am
I am my lover's nightmare
Sometimes my flaws and fears can make things difficult for us, but I hope you'll see that I'm worth the effort
It ought to be a massacre
I want to express the depth of my feelings for you, even if it means tearing apart the parts of myself that hold me back
From my heart to yours
I want to share my love with you in the most genuine and direct way possible
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Heyl Kings
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