Lodger is a name used by several bands and musicians:

The most promi… Read Full Bio ↴Lodger is a name used by several bands and musicians:

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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

Prefontaine
Lodger Lyrics

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Steve was a hell of a runner
He run like wind way ahead of all others
Pre was quite a stunner
Dream son in law for American mothers

Steve - mechanical rabbit for foreign greyhounds
1972 BRD
Steve - mechanical rabbit for foreign greyhounds

1972 BRD

World was a hell of runner
When he gave, he gave, gave it all
MGB quite a stunner
Even after to he hit the wall

Steve - mechanical rabbit for foreign greyhounds
1972 BRD

Steve had a nasty habit in his rebounds
1975 rest in peace

Overall Meaning

Lodger's song "Prefontaine" is an ode to Steve Prefontaine, an American long-distance runner who was a standout athlete in the early 1970s. The lyrics describe Prefontaine as a "hell of a runner", with an incredible speed that put him ahead of all his competitors. He was also considered a dream son-in-law for American mothers, a reference to his good looks and charm.

The song also references Prefontaine's nickname, "Pre", and his legacy as a symbol of American athleticism. The lyrics highlight his commitment to his sport, with the line "When he gave, he gave, gave it all." This dedication is juxtaposed with the image of Steve as a mechanical rabbit for foreign greyhounds, running tirelessly on a track.

The final lines of the song are somber, referencing Prefontaine's untimely death in a car crash in 1975. The lyrics read "Steve had a nasty habit in his rebounds / 1975 rest in peace", suggesting that despite his impressive career as a runner, Prefontaine struggled with personal demons.

Line by Line Meaning

Steve was a hell of a runner
Steve Prefontaine was an incredibly talented runner.

He run like wind way ahead of all others
Prefontaine ran very fast and was usually ahead of his competitors.

Pre was quite a stunner
Prefontaine was an impressive athlete and caught people's attention.

Dream son in law for American mothers
Prefontaine was seen as the ideal son-in-law by many American mothers due to his good looks and athletic success.

Steve - mechanical rabbit for foreign greyhounds
Prefontaine was so fast that he was compared to a mechanical rabbit that is used to motivate greyhounds in races.

1972 BRD
This is likely a reference to the 1972 Munich Olympics where Prefontaine competed for the United States.

World was a hell of runner
Prefontaine faced very talented competition in the world of running.

When he gave, he gave, gave it all
Prefontaine always gave his all in races, pushing his limits to try and win.

MGB quite a stunner
The MGB was a popular sports car in the 70s and this line may be referring to Prefontaine's love of the car or the fact that he was an impressive sight while driving one.

Even after to he hit the wall
Prefontaine would continue running hard even when he was tired and close to giving up.

Steve had a nasty habit in his rebounds
This is likely a reference to Prefontaine's style of running where he would often speed up during the final stretch of a race, leading to him 'rebounding' off of his competitors. This tactic was seen as aggressive and may be why it is referred to as a 'nasty habit'.

1975 rest in peace
This is likely a reference to the year that Prefontaine died at the age of 24. The phrase 'rest in peace' is often used to honor someone who has passed away.

Contributed by Jeremiah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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