The group's 3 albums all feature guest vocalists. On their latest, "Koop Islands", the singers are Yukimi Nagano, Ane Brun, Hilde Louise Asbjornsen, Rob Gallagher and Mikael Sundin. Also contributing to the percussion, solos, and bass are Mattias Ståhl, Magnus Lindgren, Karl Frid, Nils Berg, Martin Höper, Ola Bothzén, Dan Berglund and Mats Lindfors.
Live, Koop transforms into a 7-9 piece swing orchestra including 1-3 singers. The lineup varies from time to time.
Koop prefers to label their music "romantic swingtronica".
Tonight
Koop Lyrics
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Must time fly
Tonight.
And hush, don't you cry
When I say: I do
Time oh time
Give me time
Tonight.
Why oh why
Must time fly
Tonight.
And why don't you you smile
When I say: Love you
Time oh time
Give us time
Tonight.
Tonight
Koop's song "Tonight" is a nostalgic and wistful reflection on the fleetingness of time and love. The song opens with the plaintive lament, "Why oh why, must time fly tonight?" The singer seems to be wondering why time passes so quickly and why he can't slow it down or make it stop altogether. He urges his partner not to cry or be sad, but instead to cherish the present moment.
The chorus brings a note of hope and optimism, as the singer declares his commitment to the relationship, saying "When I say I do, time oh time, give me time tonight." He seems willing to put in the work to make the relationship last, but he also recognizes that time is a finite resource, and he wants to make the most of it.
The second verse continues the theme of time passing too quickly, but also speaks to the power of love to make time feel more meaningful and significant. The singer urges his partner to smile and enjoy their time together, saying "When I say love you, time oh time, give us time tonight." The repetition of the word "tonight" throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and importance of the moment, reminding us that time is always slipping away and we should seize every opportunity for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Why oh why
Expressing frustration or confusion about the passage of time.
Must time fly
Questioning why time seems to pass so quickly.
Tonight.
Referring to a specific time, possibly indicating a desire for something specific to happen.
And hush, don't you cry
Asking someone to calm down and not become emotional.
When I say: I do
Possibly referring to a wedding or commitment, asking the person to not become emotional at the confirmation of the commitment.
Time oh time
Continuing to express frustration or confusion about the passage of time.
Give me time
Asking for more time or a slower passage of time.
Tonight. Tonight.
Repeating the desire for a specific time or event to occur, possibly indicating urgency or excitement.
And why don't you you smile
Asking someone to be happy or positive.
When I say: Love you
Expressing love or affection to someone, possibly hoping for a positive reaction in return.
Time oh time
Repeating the frustration or confusion about the passage of time.
Give us time
Asking for more time for a situation or relationship.
Tonight. Tonight
Repeating the desire for a specific time or event to occur, possibly indicating urgency or excitement.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRIAN BRIDGES, JACOB ELISHA LUTTRELL, JUSTIN SCOTT FRANKS, LAUREN CHRISTY
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