The most promi… Read Full Bio ↴Lodger is a name used by several bands and musicians:
The most prominent is this entry:
1) Lodger is a Finnish indie band, formed by Teemu Merilä in 2002. Although largely unknown outside of Finland, they have established a cult-following on the internet due to the popularity of their flash music videos. Their first video "Doorsteps" and all their subsequent are designed by the bands lyricist Hannes Häyhä.
Their big break-through was with the internationally known flash-video 'I Love Death' which was later followed by the videos 'God Has Rejected The Western World' and '24h Candy Machine'.
Their first album, Hi-Fi High Lights Down Low, is rarely found in record-stores but can be bought over the internet at www.stupido.fi, also check amazon marketplace.
Their second album, How Vulgar, received lukewarm critical and fan response -- but don't let that stop you from listening. The tracks "Friends" and "Brunswick Centre" are among their best.
Their third and latest album, Honeymoon Is Over, is, to paraphrase Merilä, what How Vulgar should have been. Much of the music has a harsher tone than their previous work.
For flash videos go to lodger.fi and for news of tours, or updates, use their myspace www.myspace.com/lodger as this is actually updated from time to time.
In 2007 there was a small tour of America and there may have been a trip to the UK also in 2007.
2) Lodger was also a late 1990s indie 'supergroup' composed of Danny Goffey (Supergrass), Pearl Lowe (Powder), Neil Carlill (Delicatessen), and Will Foster (also Delicatessen). The band released one album, A Walk in the Park, in 1998.
3) Lodger may also refer to a music collagist, DJ and singer in Austin, Texas, who has also recorded under the names David Lodger, David Lodger's Hallucination (DLH), Thr33 Record Set, Supressed Laughter and Ziggy. He was a founding member of the underground, early 80's, Houston-based garage band Dead Eddie.
Some tracks can be heard at https://soundcloud.com/lodger-x-lodger
Everyone Got to Go
Lodger Lyrics
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public toilet floor
Old bag outside
bangs on the door
Try to move an inch
a big mistake
Call the ambulance
Everyone got to go
one day
Dear parents if you
could see your son
You would deeply regret
what you have done
The lyrics of Lodger's song "Everyone Got to Go" paint a bleak picture of desperation, loneliness, and regret. The opening lines describe the singer lying on a cold public toilet floor, presumably after passing out or collapsing due to drug use or some other form of self-harm. A voice is heard banging on the door, possibly an old bag, echoing the singer's own harsh thoughts and reminding him of the constant intrusion and lack of privacy in his life.
The second stanza highlights the singer's futility and hopelessness, as he attempts to move but finds it a big mistake. He realizes that he is in a perilous situation and needs medical help but struggles to even articulate this thought. The repeated line "call the ambulance, for God's sake" conveys his urgent need for intervention, for someone to rescue him from himself.
The final stanza adds a layer of sadness and poignancy to the song, as the singer addresses his parents directly. He states that if they could see him now, they would deeply regret what they have done. This could refer to their lack of support, understanding, or love for him, leading him down a path of self-destruction. The line "everyone got to go one day" suggests a resigned acknowledgment of mortality, but also a somber reminder that the choices we make in life impact the way we leave this world.
Overall, "Everyone Got to Go" is a haunting and powerful song that confronts the dark side of human existence with raw honesty and sensitivity. It captures the sense of isolation, disconnection, and despair that can accompany addiction, mental illness, or simply the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying on a cold
public toilet floor
I am lying on the cold and dirty floor of a public toilet.
Old bag outside
bangs on the door
An old lady is outside the toilet and she keeps knocking on the door.
Try to move an inch
a big mistake
I cannot even move an inch from the floor as it would be a huge mistake and might cause more damage to my body.
Call the ambulance
for God's sake
I urgently need medical help and the only thing that can save me is an ambulance. I hope that God gives me the strength to survive this.
Everyone got to go
one day
Death is an inevitable part of life and everyone has to die one day. It's a reminder that one should not take life for granted and live it to the fullest.
Dear parents if you
could see your son
You would deeply regret
what you have done
If my parents could see me in this state, they would regret all the mistakes they made and wish they had done things differently. It's a warning to everyone to treasure their loved ones while they are still alive and treat them well.
Contributed by Julian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.