Langer writes the majority of his repertoire alone, but also collaborates with among others Marcus Winther-John , Tim Christensen , Daniel Ahearn , Edie Kuhnle , and Justin Hawkins . Tim Christensen has contributed to several songs with backing vocals, guitar and bass on Langer's earlier albums, and Justin Hawkins sings backing vocals on Langer's upcoming album. He has announced that he will also be working with several artists and producers from the United States, including Ryan Tedder . About his approach to music, Langer says: "I'm very inspired of the way Keith Jarrett just lets his hands run out of control and create big poetic moments out of improvisation. The same can be said for other big artists like Ryan Adams and Jeff Buckley. I can relate to all three because they all seem to let their intuition and playful musicality take them to beautiful places. My own music originates in the same way.” Other musical influences he names are Chris Cornell , John Mayer , Prince , Coldplay , Rickie Lee Jones , Stevie Wonder , The Beatles , Nick Drake , The Band , Radiohead , Fionn Regan , Bob Dylan , Neil Young , and Ray Lamontagne . His voice is often compared to Thom Yorke's and Jeff Buckley's. His band, both in the studio and live, is composed of Søren Lund on guitar, Nis Tyrrestrup op bass, and Asger Møller on drums and percussion. On March 30, 2011, Langer introduced Simon Luth as his sixth band member and announced he will be the opening act for his shows in May 2011. Langer plays among others guitar, piano, Mellotron, and keyboard.
Langer grew up in the town of Skive, Denmark. His parents are both teachers and share a love for music. At age three, he started learning the piano and he listened to his father's record collection. When he was 15, he dreamt of moving to New York and becoming a rock star. In high school, he was in a Rage Against the Machine cover band. After finishing high school, a local audition in Skive got him in touch with a talent scout who suggested him to move to Copenhagen and present his homemade demos there. He studied jazz piano at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, but eventually he just started writing music It was during this time he started playing guitar. Ultimately this landed him a record deal with Copenhagen Records. Langer debuted on March 20, 2006
in Denemark with Attention Please, an album containing potent pop rock songs. It was scheduled to be released a year earlier, but in post-production he connected so well with Søren Balsner of Carpark North that Langer requested his label to scrap the recordings and start over with Balsner as producer. Despite an intense media hype and good reviews, the album had limited success in Denmark. According to Langer, his record label is to blame for raising unrealistic expectations: "As it often happens, when something is overhyped, then the media just gives you the finger afterwards when it comes out. Because of course this record isn't a masterpiece, but I think it's a very good debut for a very young guy, but that's never where we came to because they had been told that it was a masterpiece from the record label. So the minute it came out, it flopped." The song "Breaking News" became a hit. The American spotter Sat Bisla picked up on him which enabled Langer to perform in Great Britain and Germany, to move to New York City and from there often travel back and forth to Los Angeles, where he among others played before record company executives. This media circus life was taxing on him at such a young age, he had grown tired of other people's visions on his career, questioned his talent and got homesick, so in 2007 he quit his rock star life and returned to Skive. Equipped with only a map and his guitar, he roamed through Europe like a troubadour, playing about 100 acoustic shows (other sources say about 60[6]) for gas money to fuel his c. 1987 Volkswagen Polo which he bought after his return. He lived off the money he collected by selling his CDs after each show. The tour helped him to find himself again and garnered him a growing fanbase. Later in 2007, he composed and conducted the Danish performance of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Nørrebros Theater in Copenhagen starring Anders W. Berthelsen.
For his second studio album, Langer had written over 90 songs, of which he wrote "Say No More" together with Tim Christensen. He explains the cause of this large quantity as follows: "A minute doesn’t go by, not even a second, without a stream of new musical ideas or familiar phrases running through my head. My songs spring from that source." The record was eponymous because he felt this album made it clear in which direction he is headed in style and genre, whereas he felt the songs on his first album did not reflect him, but were what he thought others wanted from him. The album was released in Denmark on February 9, 2009. The critical reception was bland; critics judged that the music was more of the same and lacked a soul because it was too polished. He did score hits with "Wake Me Up in Time" and Fact-Fiction, a song he wrote in the United States in less than ten minutes and describes his confusion during that time. He started his tour as opening act for Tim Christensen and The Script before continuing his tour as main act. The songs "The River has Run Wild" and "Beauty of the Dark" have been used in the American television series The Vampire Diaries, On En Hyldest til Sebastian ("A Tribute to Sebastian"), released in October 2009, Langer covers the song "Stille Før Storm" ("Silence before the storm"). Sebastian originally wrote this song for Lis Sørensen, which led to her breakthrough.
Langer grew up in the town of Skive, Denmark. His parents are both teachers and share a love for music. At age three, he started learning the piano and he listened to his father's record collection. When he was 15, he dreamt of moving to New York and becoming a rock star. In high school, he was in a Rage Against the Machine cover band. After finishing high school, a local audition in Skive got him in touch with a talent scout who suggested him to move to Copenhagen and present his homemade demos there. He studied jazz piano at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, but eventually he just started writing music It was during this time he started playing guitar. Ultimately this landed him a record deal with Copenhagen Records. Langer debuted on March 20, 2006 in Denemark with Attention Please, an album containing potent pop rock songs. It was scheduled to be released a year earlier, but in post-production he connected so well with Søren Balsner of Carpark North that Langer requested his label to scrap the recordings and start over with Balsner as producer. Despite an intense media hype and good reviews, the album had limited success in Denmark. According to Langer, his record label is to blame for raising unrealistic expectations: "As it often happens, when something is overhyped, then the media just gives you the finger afterwards when it comes out. Because of course this record isn't a masterpiece, but I think it's a very good debut for a very young guy, but that's never where we came to because they had been told that it was a masterpiece from the record label. So the minute it came out, it flopped." The song "Breaking News" became a hit. The American spotter Sat Bisla picked up on him, which enabled Langer to perform in Great Britain and Germany, to move to New York City and from there often travel back and forth to Los Angeles, where he among others played before record company executives. This media circus life was taxing on him at such a young age, he had grown tired of other people's visions on his career, questioned his talent and got homesick, so in 2007 he quit his rock star life and returned to Skive. Equipped with only a map and his guitar, he roamed through Europe like a troubadour, playing about 100 acoustic shows (other sources say about 60) for gas money to fuel his c. 1987 Volkswagen Polo which he bought after his return. He lived off the money he collected by selling his CDs after each show. The tour helped him to find himself again and garnered him a growing fanbase. Later in 2007, he composed and conducted the Danish performance of Hedwig and the Angry Inch at the Nørrebros Theater in Copenhagen starring Anders W. Berthelsen.
For his second studio album, Langer had written over 90 songs, of which he wrote "Say No More" together with Tim Christensen. He explains the cause of this large quantity as follows: "A minute doesn’t go by, not even a second, without a stream of new musical ideas or familiar phrases running through my head. My songs spring from that source." The record was eponymous because he felt this album made it clear in which direction he is headed in style and genre, whereas he felt the songs on his first album did not reflect him, but were what he thought others wanted from him. The album was released in Denmark on February 9, 2009. The critical reception was bland; critics judged that the music was more of the same and lacked a soul because it was too polished. He did score hits with "Wake Me Up in Time" and Fact-Fiction, a song he wrote in the United States in less than ten minutes and describes his confusion during that time. He started his tour as opening act for Tim Christensen and The Script before continuing his tour as main act. The songs "The River has Run Wild" and "Beauty of the Dark" have been used in the American television series The Vampire Diaries, On En Hyldest til Sebastian ("A Tribute to Sebastian"), released in October 2009, Langer covers the song "Stille Før Storm" ("Silence before the storm"). Sebastian originally wrote this song for Lis Sørensen, which led to her breakthrough.
In December 2010, Langer offered a free download of "The River has Run Wild" off this album to anyone who joined his mailing list. In March 2011, the single "Microscope" was offered to new subscribers instead. "Microscope" entered the Italian charts at #25. It was written in around 30 minutes and came out of nothing. It was intended to be a happy song, but turned melancholic as the lyrics were written. Langer has already explained the theme of some of the other songs. "Last Flower" was written in memory of a Danish fan who committed suicide. In her suicide note she requested Langer to play at her funeral, where he performed this song. "Death has Fallen in Love" is about stopping to realize that someone you love could die too. The idea for the song came about while Langer' girlfriend was brushing her teeth.
A song that has not made its way onto the album is "Bowie and Champagne", which refers to a girl he fooled around with when he was growing up, but who tried everything and ended up a drug addict. The original lyrics were written after Langer woke up from a dream and jotted a few lines down about Aerosmith and wine. At that time he thought they might just be the best lyrics in the world, but when he checked them over the following morning, he felt they were too cheesy but could be improved with some changes.
From May 11 through to 14, Langer will go on a mini-tour through Denmark.
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3AM
Mads Langer Lyrics
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Not until it crashes onto the beach
Your lovin's got me caught like a slave
Let me touch you but you're still out of reach
I'll never jump off the train
Not until it comes off the rails
I can't stop holding on to you
Oh I'm hanging by my fingernails
Ride around 3am
We're making out again
I don't mind - what we do
Long as I'm inside of you
Can't deny it anymore
Babe you're worth waiting for
We can go where you choose
Long as I'm - I'm inside of you - I'm inside of you
You say you're falling in love
Loving my eyes but I can't have a name
I don't care cause you burn in my blood
And you're only adding fuel to the flame
Can't blame you - but I blame you
You're the only one I got on my mind girl
Can't blame you - but I blame you
You're the only one I got on my mind
Ride around 3am
We're making out again
I don't mind - what we do
Long as I'm inside of you
Can't deny it anymore
Babe you're worth waiting for
We can go where you choose
Long as I'm - I'm inside of you - I'm inside of you
3-6-5 24 - Babe you're worth waiting for
We can go where you choose
Long as I'm - I'm inside of you - I'm inside of you
Can't blame you - but I blame you
You're the only one I got on my mind girl
Can't blame you - but I blame you
You're the only one I got on my mind
Ride around 3am
We're making out again
I don't mind - what we do
Long as I'm inside of you
Can't deny it anymore
Babe you're worth waiting for
We can go where you choose
Long as I'm - I'm inside of you - I'm inside of you
The lyrics of Mads Langer's song "3AM" express a longing for a person who is out of reach. The singer is caught up in the intensity of their feelings, and is unwilling to let them go even though it feels like they are holding on by their fingernails. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to wait for the object of their affection to reciprocate their feelings, no matter how long it takes.
The chorus speaks of the physical aspect of their relationship, and how it's worth the wait. The singer is willing to be "inside of you" as long as they can, and they know that the other person is worth waiting for. There is a sense that the relationship is somewhat secretive, as the singer mentions not being allowed a name despite the intensity of their feelings.
The repeated line "Can't blame you - but I blame you" encapsulates the singer's conflicting emotions – they are both aware that the other person cannot help being the way they are, but at the same time, they cannot help feeling hurt or frustrated by the situation.
Overall, the song captures the intense feelings that can come with being in love, even when it's painful, and the singer's willingness to hold on in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never step off the wave
I will never give up on this situation
Not until it crashes onto the beach
Not until it reaches a definitive conclusion
Your lovin's got me caught like a slave
Your affection has me captivated and dependent
Let me touch you but you're still out of reach
I want to be closer to you, but it seems impossible
I'll never jump off the train
I will not abandon this journey
Not until it comes off the rails
Not until it goes completely off course
I can't stop holding on to you
I cannot let go of my feelings for you
Oh I'm hanging by my fingernails
I am anxiously holding on by a thin thread
Ride around 3am
We spend our nights together
We're making out again
We are getting intimate once more
I don't mind - what we do
I am willing to do anything with you
Long as I'm inside of you
As long as I am with you physically
Can't deny it anymore
I can no longer pretend I don't have feelings for you
Babe you're worth waiting for
I am willing to wait for you, because you are worth it
We can go where you choose
We can do what you want to do
3-6-5 24 - Babe you're worth waiting for
You are worth waiting for every single day of the year
Can't blame you - but I blame you
I hold you responsible even though I don't blame you
You're the only one I got on my mind girl
I cannot stop thinking about you
I'm inside of you
I am physically connected with you
Contributed by Miles H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@newyyykkll
Denmark has a lot of hidden talents that I feel like should be internationally famous. GREAT SONG
@kkelarsen
+URCHIN SAM Here's another "hidden" danish talented band/singer: Phlake - Angel Zoo
@newyyykkll
kkel OMG that is actually so good!!! Eargasm!! Thanks for sharing.
@kkelarsen
+URCHIN SAM You are welcome =)
@nikolaibalck8570
The Best XD
@newyyykkll
Why do Danes n Swedes hate each other though? I am learning Swedish, i just wanna know xd
@nia1785
This is so under rated. This is such a good song with a good beat.
@TheRavenMask
American fan here. Been listening since Fact-Fiction
@blengkleng2709
Sounds good that people from America Like Danish Music hits
@sandrakjaerkrogh6885
;-)