John Guldberg and Tim Stahl met in the mid-1970s, and they played together in a group called the Starbox Band.[1] After a poorly received show supporting the Kinks, the band split up, but the duo continued working together. Guldberg set up a small studio in downtown Copenhagen where the two musicians began exploring the possibilities that were being opened up by new technologies, such as multitrack tape recorders, synthesizers and drum machines.
Their debut album, simply titled Laid Back, was released in 1981, and the single "Maybe I'm Crazy" became a number-one hit in Denmark.[1]
The next year, the single "Sunshine Reggae" was released, and it became another chart-topper in their home country; it was later included on the band's second album, Keep Smiling, in 1983, and went on to become a number-one single in Italy, West Germany, and nineteen other countries around the world. In the US, however, it was the single's B-side that became the band's only big hit. "White Horse" is a funk-influenced dance track with a memorable bassline and ambiguous, drug- and/or sex-themed lyrics ("white horse" being a slang for heroin) that became popular in US clubs. After the song was re-released as an A-side on both 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl, it went on to spend three weeks at number one on Billboard's National Disco Action charts; it was also a crossover success, reaching the top five on the Hot Black Singles chart while peaking at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1984. Its relatively poor performance on the Hot 100 is most likely due to the track's controversial lyrics (including the word "bitch"), which prevented it from receiving radio airplay in much of the country. In 1989, the American rap act 2 Live Crew sampled "White Horse" heavily for their single "Get the Fuck Out of My House"; it was later sampled for Monifah's 1998 hit "Touch It".
Laid Back's next two albums, Play It Straight (1985) and See You in the Lobby (1987),[1] and singles such as "Abu Dhabi" and "Tricky Kind of Thing", were released to little fanfare and limited chart success.
The duo made a return to the European charts in 1989 with the single "Bakerman" (featuring Danish singer Hanne Boel[2]), which peaked at number nine on the West German chart, and number 44 in the United Kingdom in early 1990. It was accompanied by an unusual video, directed by Lars von Trier, which featured the band skydiving while "playing" their instruments. Guldberg and Stahl have both named this their favourite Laid Back track, and said the words were written by Guldberg during the recording session for the song. The lyrics are in English except for the phrase "Sagabona kunjani", which Guldberg has described as a Swahili phrase meaning "Hello, how are you?"[3]
Hoping to capitalize on the success of Bakerman, their label re-released "White Horse" (as "White Horse '89") with new remixes, although this was a commercial disappointment.
Over the course of the following two decades, Laid Back continues to work together, and have since released four albums, a handful of singles, and two greatest hits albums (Laidest Greatest in 1995 and Good Vibes – The Very Best of Laid Back in 2008). The duo also composed the soundtrack of the 2001 feature film Flyvende Farmor, for which they were awarded a Robert, the Danish equivalent of an Oscar. That same year, an exhibition of the band's artwork, including pieces that appeared on their records and promotional posters, took place in Copenhagen. In 2003 they featured on the track "Tango" by Danish band Hæst, produced by Umpff. They continue to make sporadic live performances, as well, including high-profile shows at the Isle of Wight Festival in 2004, and the Roskilde Festival in 2005. A remix of "Bakerman" by British DJ Shaun Baker reached number one in Greenland in 2006.
In 2010 Laid Back returned with the single "Cocaine Cool".
Blue Lagoon
Laid Back Lyrics
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It's a waste of time
Don't need to worry
It's a hurry inside
Don't need to worry
Leave your troubles behind
You don't need to worry
It will be allright
It will be allright
It will be allright
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Don't need to worry
It's a waste of time
Don't need to worry
It will be allright
Be allright
Be allright
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
The lyrics to Laid Back's song "Blue Lagoon" are a simple but effective message of relaxation and letting go of worries. The singer reassures the listener that worry is a waste of time and that they can leave their troubles behind. There is a sense of urgency ("it's a hurry inside") to the message, as though the singer knows that the listener needs to hear this and needs to hear it now. The repetition of "It will be all right" is a comforting mantra, driving home the message of the song. The chorus, with its repeated "Blue blue blue, blue lagoon" creates a sense of calm and tranquility, reinforced by the image of a tropical paradise.
Overall, the lyrics to "Blue Lagoon" are a reminder to slow down, let go of anxieties, and trust that everything will work out in the end. It's a simple but powerful message that is sure to resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't need to worry
There's no need to stress or fret
It's a waste of time
Worrying is unproductive and pointless
Don't need to worry
Reiterating that there's no need to worry
It's a hurry inside
Anxiety can make you feel rushed and panicked
Don't need to worry
Stressing that once again, there's no reason to be worried
Leave your troubles behind
Encouraging you to forget your problems
You don't need to worry
Another reminder that there's no need to be anxious
It will be allright
Assurances that everything will be fine in the end
It will be allright
Repeating that everything is going to be okay
It will be allright
Reaffirming that things will work out just fine
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Referring to a serene and peaceful blue lagoon
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Repeating the mention of the calming blue lagoon
Don't need to worry
Stressing that there is no need to be anxious
It's a waste of time
Reiterating that worrying is pointless and serves no purpose
Don't need to worry
Another reminder that there's no need to be stressed
It will be allright
Once again, reassuring that everything will be okay
Be allright
Encouraging you to focus on positive thoughts and outcomes
Be allright
Reaffirming that everything will be alright in the end
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
A calming mention of a tranquil blue lagoon
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Repeating the serene image of a blue lagoon
Writer(s): JOHN GULDBERG, TIM PETER STAHL
Contributed by Adrian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josue Cruz
amazing musicians I just find them but i really enjoy their music.
Ilya Tel Aviv-Yafo
Best moments in my life. Laid Back. Спасибо
Игорь Фисун
Согласен с Ильёй. А люблю только качественную Музыку любого жанра
Iona Sherozia
Don't need to worry
it's a waste of time
don't need to worry
it's a hurry inside
Don't need to worry
leave your troubles behind
you don't need to worry
it will be allright
It will be allright
it will be allright
it will be allright
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
blue blue blue, blue lagoon
Don't need to worry
it's a waste of time
don't need to worry
it will be allright
Be allright
be allright
Blue blue blue, blue lagoon
blue blue blue, blue lagoon
<3
Rudolf Vizi
✌️thnx mate ....i sing along now...😂
Paco
ქართველო
Rasim Huseyinov
👍👏👏👏
gnometooth
damn this is smooth
Алена Алена
2022 👍👏😻
Temo Akhalaia
bob marley would be proud