The band made a demo tape in 1996, which included the song "Hestevisen", which was featured on the hugely popular DR P3 radio show Tæskeholdet. This instantly propelled the band to national stardom, despite not having recorded an album yet.
The band went to the studio and recorded their debut album Bagsiden Af Medaljen in 1998, but the album failed to make a commercial breakthrough. For the following seven years, not much was heard from the band and Terkel, Niklas and Anders joined the band. In 2005, Magtens Korridorer caught the attention of Karrierekanonen, a program for discovering new musical talents in Denmark. Same year, the band released the album Friværdi, which was a commercial and critical success. Several singles were released such as "Lorteparforhold", "Picnic (på Kastellet)", "Nordhavn Station" and "Sara har..."
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Ida
Magtens Korridorer Lyrics
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Ida
Hvorfor får du aldrig fred
Ida
Ida
Hvorfor får du aldrig fred
Du sagde farvel
Til den aller sidste sommerdag
Dine smukke øjnes lys
Skal den aller sidste aftensang
Handle om hvor godt det var engang
Ida
Ida
Hvorfor får du aldrig fred
Ida
Ida
...
Du sagde farvel
Til den aller sidste sommerdag
Og mørket kom og spiste
Dine smukke øjnes lys
Skal den aller sidste aftensang
Handle om hvor godt det var engang
...
Ida
Ida
Ida
The lyrics of Magtens Korridorer's song "Ida" speak of a girl named Ida who never finds peace. The singer repeatedly asks why Ida can never find peace, before reflecting on her departure from the world as darkness consumed her once bright eyes. The singer questions whether the last evening song should celebrate the good times of the past, and repeats Ida's name three more times by the end of the song.
The song is open to interpretation, but it seems to be about the difficulty of letting go of the past and moving on. The repetition of Ida's name suggests that her memory continues to haunt the singer, even though she is no longer with him. The imagery of darkness consuming her eyes could represent Ida's descent into depression or sadness, and the fact that the singer questions whether the last evening song should focus on the past suggests that he too is struggling to let go of the memories.
Overall, "Ida" is a poignant and reflective song that speaks to the challenges of accepting loss and moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Ida
Addressing the person who the song is about, creating a sense of familiarity.
Ida
Repeating the name for emphasis and emotional effect.
Hvorfor får du aldrig fred
Asking why the person can never find peace, implying a sense of restlessness or inner turmoil.
Du sagde farvel
Referring to a moment of departure from someone or something.
Til den aller sidste sommerdag
Describing the context of the departure, as the last day of summer.
Og mørket kom og spiste
Using darkness as a metaphor for something that swallowed up the light or happiness.
Dine smukke øjnes lys
Referring to the person's eyes as a source of beauty or light that is now gone.
Skal den aller sidste aftensang
Asking whether the final song of the night should be about something somber and nostalgic.
Handle om hvor godt det var engang
Suggesting that the song should focus on the past, and how good things used to be.
Ida
Repeating the name for emphasis and emotional effect.
Ida
Repeating the name for emphasis and emotional effect.
Writer(s): magtens korridorer
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.