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
Steal & Lie
Lodger Lyrics
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It never ends
Lend me a fifty
Make it a hundred
Some go down
And Some get high
Some go down
World is unjust
And so am I
Nice night for a walk
Stop for a talk
Could you spare a fag?
Hand over that handbag
Some go down
And Some get high
Some go down
Some get high
World is unjust
And so am I
Some go down
Some get high
World is unjust
And so am I
Money spells crimes
Such a selfless times
Clearly understood
I'm no Robin hood
Some go down
And Some get high
Some go down
Some get high
World is unjust
And so am I
Some go down
Some get high
World is unjust
And so am I
World is unjust
And so am I
World is unjust
And so am I
The lyrics of Lodger's song Steal & Lie tackle the themes of friendship, injustice, and moral ambiguity. The opening lines, "What are friends, it never ends, lend me a fifty, make it a hundred," immediately sets up a context where the singer is in need of money and expects his friend to bail him out. However, the way the lyrics are phrased suggests that this is a common occurrence and that there is no end to this cycle of borrowing and lending. The next two lines, "Some go down and some get high," is a nod to the fact that life is not fair and that some people are privileged while others struggle.
The chorus of the song, "World is unjust and so am I," reinforces the idea of moral ambiguity - the singer acknowledges that the world is unfair, but he also accepts that he too is involved in shady dealings. The line, "Nice night for a walk, stop for a talk, could you spare a fag, hand over that handbag," continues the narrative with the singer trying to charm someone into giving him something. The last verse, "Money spells crimes, such selfless times, clearly understood, I'm no Robin Hood," expresses the singer's cynicism towards the idea that stealing from the rich to help the poor is a noble cause. He believes that the concept of selflessness no longer exists in the modern world and that he is not a hero like Robin Hood.
In summary, the lyrics of Lodger's song Steal & Lie describe a world where friendship is transactional, inequality is persistent, and morality is murky. The lyrics portray a character who is aware of the unjustness of the world but is also complicit in it.
Line by Line Meaning
What are friends
I question the loyalty of those around me, wondering if they are truly my friends.
It never ends
This doubt and suspicion is an ongoing struggle that never seems to go away.
Lend me a fifty
I ask for assistance and support, hoping that someone will help me out financially.
Make it a hundred
In fact, I need more than just a little bit of help - I need a substantial amount of money.
Some go down
Life is unpredictable and not everyone has good luck - some people experience negative consequences and hardships.
And Some get high
On the other hand, some people are lucky and end up doing well for themselves.
World is unjust
The world is not fair, and it seems like fate favors some while leaving others behind.
And so am I
I am not any more fair or just than the world - I am just as flawed and selfish as anyone else.
Nice night for a walk
The surface is calm and peaceful, but lurking beneath is an air of danger and desperation.
Stop for a talk
I approach someone, hoping to strike up a conversation and perhaps seek help or money from them.
Could you spare a fag?
I ask this person for a cigarette, perhaps as a way to get them talking or to establish a friendly rapport.
Hand over that handbag
However, my true motives become clear as I demand that this person surrenders their belongings to me.
Money spells crimes
I recognize that the desperation for money can lead people to commit crimes and engage in unsavory activities.
Such a selfless times
This is a difficult era where people seem to only care about themselves and their own survival, to the detriment of others.
Clearly understood
It is abundantly clear that nobody is going out of their way to help me, so I must resort to extreme measures to get what I need.
I'm no Robin hood
However, despite my actions, I am not trying to act as a hero - I am engaging in theft and other unsavory behaviors purely out of desperation.
World is unjust
Once again, I acknowledge that the world is not fair and that things may not work out in my favor.
And so am I
However, I do not try to pretend that I am any different - I am flawed and selfish, on par with the rest of the world.
World is unjust
Even if it seems like luck or fate has smiled on certain people, the world as a whole is still an unfair and unjust place.
And so am I
I acknowledge that I am not any more fair or just than anyone else, and it is simply the way of the world that some people get ahead while others do not.
World is unjust
Once again, I express my belief that the world is inherently unequal and that nobody can escape this fact.
And so am I
I, too, must accept that I am not any better or worse than anyone else - I am simply another person struggling to survive in an unfair world.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.