In 2023 the duo competed in Melodifestivalen, the Swedish selection show for Eurovision, where they came in second with the song "Air".
Guitar
Marcus & Martinus Lyrics
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Outta town
Took my guitar
And I made a sound
Well all the people came a runnin'
From near and far
Listened to the poet
With a whiskey soaked guitar
Fell to the ground on their knees
Above us was a clear blue sky
Whispered on a warm summer breeze
This is not the day that I die
No, this is not the day I die
So I played some more
Old guitar
Along the road
I met a man
Ticket for Memphis
Was in his hand
He said 'Son let me tell you
What I know.
You can dance with the devil
But you'll never steal the show'
Fell to the ground on my knees
Above us was a clear blue sky
Whispers on a warm summer breeze
This is not the day that I die
No, this is not the day I die
So I played some more
Whiskey soaked guitar
And I danced with the devil
In a honky-tonk bar
Well he could dance
Yeah he could play
Said he may be coming back here someday
Looked to the doorway
But he was gone
Finished off the bottle
I thought my time had come
Fell to the ground on my knees
I could see a star-lit night
Whispers on warm summer breeze
This is not the day that I die
No, this is not the day I die
So I took a walk
Outta town
Took my guitar
And I made a sound
The lyrics of Marcus & Martinus's song "Guitar" tell a story of a musician who takes a journey with his guitar, experiencing encounters and moments that shape his artistic and personal growth. The narrative begins with the singer going on a walk outside of town, accompanied by his guitar. As he starts playing, people gather around to listen, drawn to the poet with the music that resonates from his whiskey-soaked guitar. The scene is described vividly, with the poet being surrounded by awe-stricken listeners, while a clear blue sky above creates a sense of freedom and possibility. The lyrics emphasize that this moment is not the end of his journey or his life; it is a reaffirmation of his passion and purpose as he continues playing his old guitar.
Further into the song, the musician encounters a man on the road who holds a ticket to Memphis. The man imparts wisdom about the temptations of dancing with the devil, cautioning the musician that it may not lead to true success or fulfillment. Despite the warning, the musician acknowledges the allure of the devil's dance but remains committed to his own path and continues playing his whiskey-soaked guitar. The encounter ends with the man disappearing, leaving the musician to finish the bottle, thinking his time had come. However, instead of meeting his demise, he falls to his knees and witnesses a star-lit night, feeling the reassurance that this is not the day he will die.
The song "Guitar" explores themes of artistic expression, determination, and the significance of staying true to oneself despite external influences or distractions. It depicts the journey of a musician who finds his voice through his instrument, connecting with others through his music and remaining steadfast in his pursuit of his passion. The lyrics capture the sense of liberation and resilience that come from embracing one's creativity and staying committed to one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I took a walk
I decided to go for a walk
Outta town
Outside of the city
Took my guitar
Brought my guitar with me
And I made a sound
Started playing and creating music
Well all the people came a runnin'
Crowds of people quickly gathered
From near and far
People came from both close and distant places
Listened to the poet
They paid attention to the artist's words
With a whiskey soaked guitar
Despite the artist's guitar being soaked in whiskey
Fell to the ground on their knees
They dropped down to the ground, overwhelmed
Above us was a clear blue sky
The sky above us was clear and blue
Whispered on a warm summer breeze
Words were carried by a gentle summer breeze
This is not the day that I die
Today is not the day of my demise
No, this is not the day I die
Absolutely not the day that I will meet death
So I played some more
I continued playing music
Old guitar
With my trusty, well-used guitar
Along the road
While traveling on the road
I met a man
I encountered a stranger
Ticket for Memphis
He had a ticket to Memphis
Was in his hand
He was holding the ticket
He said 'Son let me tell you
The man then said to me
What I know.
Sharing his knowledge with me
You can dance with the devil
You have the ability to associate with evil
But you'll never steal the show'
However, you will never become the main attraction
So I fell to the ground on my knees
I dropped down to the ground, overwhelmed
Above us was a clear blue sky
The sky above us remained clear and blue
Whispers on a warm summer breeze
Soft murmurs carried by a gentle summer breeze
This is not the day that I die
Today is not the day of my demise
No, this is not the day I die
Absolutely not the day that I will meet death
So I played some more
I continued playing music
Whiskey soaked guitar
Using my guitar, soaked in whiskey
And I danced with the devil
I engaged in a risky activity
In a honky-tonk bar
At a lively, noisy bar
Well he could dance
The devil was a skilled dancer
Yeah he could play
Additionally, he was adept at playing music
Said he may be coming back here someday
He mentioned a potential future return to this place
Looked to the doorway
He turned his gaze towards the entrance
But he was gone
However, he had already departed
Finished off the bottle
I emptied the entire bottle of alcohol
I thought my time had come
I believed that my end was near
So I fell to the ground on my knees
Once again, I dropped down to the ground, overwhelmed
I could see a star-lit night
I witnessed a night sky filled with stars
Whispers on warm summer breeze
Words carried softly by the warm breeze
This is not the day that I die
Today is not the day of my demise
No, this is not the day I die
Absolutely not the day that I will meet death
So I took a walk
I decided to go for another walk
Outta town
Outside of the city
Took my guitar
Brought my guitar with me
And I made a sound
Started playing and creating music
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Marcus Lazarus
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