The group was formed in 1988 by singer, songwriter, and keyboard player Jascha Richter (b. 1963) alongside drummer Kare Wanscher (b. 1969), guitarist and producer Mikkel Lentz (b. 1968), and Soren Madsen (b. 1967) in Aarhus, Denmark. The group now consists of three members, with the rest parting ways with Madsen. The group started as a little cafe band, but they soon won the annual talent contest in Aarhus in July 1988. MLTR signed with one of the judges, JP Andersen, as their new manager, and the group got a recording deal with Medley Records, who later became a part of EMI.
MLTR's eponymous first album hit the top 5 of the album charts in both Denmark and Norway, selling tens of thousands of copies over and over again. Since that international debut in September 1991, with 'Michael Learns To Rock' being a sensation, the group has sold more than 12 million legal albums, and it has been performing ever since. Their song catalog continues to be very popular as well, with many singles sold online. Since 'Michael Learns To Rock' came out, they have released 'Colours' (1993), 'Played on Pepper' (1995), 'Nothing to Lose' (1997), 'Michael Learns to Rock - Greatest Hits' (1999), 'Blue Night' (2000), 'Take Me to Your Heart' / 'Michael Learns to Rock' (2004), 'The Best Of Michael Learns To Rock – Live' (2007), and 'Eternity' (2008).
MLTR is one of the most popular bands in their homeland. Thanks to social media such as YouTube and Facebook, MLTR's fan-base continues to grow worldwide. They're unusual for a European group in that they have strong popularity both in Asia (particularly China and India) as well as several Anglo-American nations.
Band website: www.mltr.dk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaellearnstorock?v=wall
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/OFFICIALMLTR
Salvation
Michael Learns to Rock Lyrics
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Would it be a clever thing to do
And should I stay away from you for a little while
Should I leave it all behind
[Chorus]
When you are giving me salvation just like someone heaven sent
This wasn't meant to be baby can't you see
Though I'm flying now, I'm gonna be crying over you
Should I stop dancing on the edge of a knife
Would it be a clever thing to do
Should I lock my door should I stop kissing life
Should I get rid of you
[Chorus]
This love is forbidden fruit (baby just stop looking at me)
I should have cut you off by the root (this love just wasn't meant to be)
[Chorus]
The song "Salvation" by Michael Learns to Rock speaks about the dilemma of a person who has fallen in love with someone they know is not good for them. The song starts with the singer contemplating whether it would be wise to avoid this person and not see their smile. They are aware of the risks of getting involved with this person and are considering leaving this person behind.
However, the chorus reveals that the other person has a significant impact on the singer's life, and they feel like they have been saved from something. Even though it wasn't meant to be and this love is the beginning of the end, the singer feels like they have been given salvation by this person. They are flying now, but they know they will eventually cry over this person.
The second verse emphasizes the consequences of being involved with this person. The singer questions whether they should stop dancing on the edge of a knife and if it would be wise to get rid of this person's influence on their life. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that this was not meant to be but that the singer has been given salvation by the other person.
Overall, the song portrays the conflict between wanting to be saved by someone and knowing that the relationship will not work out. The singer's inner turmoil is portrayed through the lyrics, highlighting the pain of being caught in a love that is meant to end.
Line by Line Meaning
Should I close my eyes so I don't see your smile
Wondering whether closing one's eyes to avoid seeing the person's smile is a good idea.
Would it be a clever thing to do
Asking whether it would be wise to avoid seeing the person's smile.
And should I stay away from you for a little while
Wondering whether staying away from the person for a period of time is a good idea.
Should I leave it all behind
Thinking about whether leaving everything behind is the solution.
When you are giving me salvation just like someone heaven sent
The person is providing the singer with comfort and relief, just as if they were sent from heaven.
This wasn't meant to be baby can't you see
Realizing that the relationship wasn't meant to be.
This is an open invitation for the beginning of the end
The situation is an invitation for the end of the relationship.
Though I'm flying now, I'm gonna be crying over you
Even though the singer is happy now, they will ultimately be heartbroken over the person.
Should I stop dancing on the edge of a knife
Wondering whether risking danger by continuing the relationship is a good idea.
Should I lock my door should I stop kissing life
Wondering whether avoiding all risks and staying locked up is a good idea.
Should I get rid of you
Asking whether ending the relationship is the solution.
This love is forbidden fruit (baby just stop looking at me)
Acknowledging that the love is forbidden and shouldn't continue.
I should have cut you off by the root (this love just wasn't meant to be)
Realizing that they should have ended the relationship early on since it wasn't meant to be.
[Chorus]
Reiterating the chorus lyrics.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9
Written by: MIKKEL LENTZ, LARS PEDERSEN, JASCHA RICHTER, KARE WANSCHER
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