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".
Waltz
Koop Lyrics
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We're always on the run, away from the sun
And we've only just begun
You say we've overcome, nothing is wrong
You say our job is done, the battle is won
But we've only just begun
But we've only just begun
The lyrics of Waltz for Koop by Koop and Cecilia Stalin talk about the idea of never finding peace of mind as we are always on the run, chasing something, and never truly stopping to enjoy the present moment. The line “We're always on the run, away from the sun” suggests that we are running towards something or away from something, like a shadow trying to escape the light. The phrase “And we've only just begun” implies that there is still a long way to go, with many new experiences waiting to be discovered.
The second verse suggests that some people might think that they have overcome all their struggles and hardships and that they have won the battle, but the singer believes otherwise. They remind us that “we've only just begun”, implying that there is still so much to explore, learn, and experience in life – and that we should never stop our pursuit of growth and self-discovery.
Overall, the lyrics of Waltz for Koop are a reminder to slow down and enjoy life, to not get too caught up in the day to day and remember to appreciate the present moment. Despite any conflicts, struggles, and challenges that we face, there is always an opportunity to grow and learn something new.
Line by Line Meaning
We never seem to find peace of mind
We are constantly struggling and feeling unsettled; we cannot seem to find tranquility.
We're always on the run, away from the sun
We are constantly moving and avoiding light, possibly due to a fear of being seen or judged.
And we've only just begun
Despite these struggles, we are just starting out on our journey and have a long way to go.
You say we've overcome, nothing is wrong
Someone is reassuring us that we have succeeded and that there are no problems or obstacles to overcome.
You say our job is done, the battle is won
This person believes that we have accomplished our goal and that we can stop fighting.
But we've only just begun
However, we know that there is still much more to accomplish and that the journey is far from over.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Magnus Gustaf Zingmark, Oscar Simonsson
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