While you may not have recognized Karlsson and Winberg by their full names, you may have heard their work as production duo Bloodshy & Avant. The duo has written and produced for Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears and claimed a Grammy for their work on Britney Spears’ Toxic. Wyatt is fresh off co-production duties with Mark Ronson on Daniel Merriweather’s April release, Love And War.
Bavarian #1
Miike Snow Lyrics
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Is there a way in
It's gone so long now
With our faces at the wind
Would you come over
Forgive my hard ways
And stay up all night
Say you will
Say you will
Say you will
I won't climb out through the other door
If I ask you to
Say you will
Say you will
I can't be trusted
To wait on hard times
I'd rather run out
And be caught behind the lines
Open corridors
Light up the paintings
Aww, come on over
And keep away the shakes
Say you will
Say you will
Say you will
I won't climb out through the other door
They gave us their machines
They tried but they won't save us
The locked-up luxuries
You'll find that you don't need them at all
If you say that you will
Say you will
I won't climb out through the other door
If I ask you to
Say you will
Say you will
Say you will
I won't climb out through the other door
If I ask you to
The song "Bavarian #1" by Miike Snow seems to be about holding onto hope for a lost love or relationship. The first verse suggests that something has been gone for a long time, but the singer is still searching for a way back in. They are asking their lover to come over and forgive them for their mistakes, hoping to stay up all night together. The Chinatown parades could represent the colorful, lively atmosphere of a celebration, and the singer wants to rekindle that sense of joy and excitement with their partner.
In the second verse, the singer expresses their impatience and restlessness when it comes to waiting for hard times to pass. They would rather take action and risk getting caught than sit idly by. The open corridors and paintings could represent the possibility for something new and beautiful, and they invite their lover to join them and chase away their fears.
The chorus is a plea for the lover to commit to staying and not give up on the relationship. The line "I won't climb out through the other door" suggests a fear of abandonment or rejection, and the singer wants assurance that their partner won't leave them behind.
Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who is holding onto hope for a lost love and wants desperately to reconnect with their partner. The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the emotions involved in this struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we still find it
Is it possible to reclaim what we've lost?
Is there a way in
Is there a path to discovering what we've lost?
It's gone so long now
The thing we've lost has been gone for quite some time
With our faces at the wind
We've been searching for what we've lost, even against adversity
Would you come over
Are you willing to help me search for what's been lost?
Forgive my hard ways
Forgive me for being difficult to work with
And stay up all night
Be willing to put in effort and work tirelessly
Like the Chinatown parades
A metaphor for putting on a show and being lively
Say you will
Make a commitment to the search for what's been lost
I won't climb out through the other door
I won't give up or abandon the search
If I ask you to
I need your help to keep going and not give up
I can't be trusted
I'm not reliable when things become difficult
To wait on hard times
I won't be patient in difficult situations
I'd rather run out
I'd rather escape from difficult situations
And be caught behind the lines
But ultimately this leads to being trapped in difficult situations
Open corridors
Opportunities for a way out
Light up the paintings
Highlight the beauty in the world around us
Aww, come on over
Encouraging someone to help in the search for what's been lost
And keep away the shakes
Stay calm and focused in difficult situations
They gave us their machines
Technological advancements were given to us
They tried but they won't save us
Technology alone cannot solve our problems
The locked-up luxuries
The things we thought were important but are actually trapping us
You'll find that you don't need them at all
We can thrive without these material luxuries
If you say that you will
If we make a commitment to change and let go of these luxuries
Say you will
Make a commitment to change and let go of material luxuries
Say you will
Make a commitment to the search for what's been lost
I won't climb out through the other door
I won't give up or abandon the search
If I ask you to
I need your help to keep going and not give up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW WYATT, CHRISTIAN KARLSSON, PONTUS WINNBERG, HARRY NILSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ivi
Am I the only one that finds this song kinda nostalgic? That feeling never ceases to surprise me. Always seeking for it, never have enough of it.
Miracle man
It is quite a nostalgic song, agreed.
Cece
This song always puts me in such a good mood ☺️☺️☺️
Melisandre
this has been on repeat pretty much all day!
Aemari Reyes
this sounds like that part of the climax of a movie where things start to look up and everything falls into place
sarahspat
i love their first album so much, that i wasn't sure they could live up to it. but i have to say i am pleasantly surprised that this one is as good if not better. I LOVE THIS SONG. it's just beautiful :)))))))
digdog53
Playing this on youtube and on itunes at the same time. its epic.
Afrew Spines
Oh my god... Literally every time I listen to this song, I get a major feel. It's just so deep for me. Everything about this song just sends me away.
Angel Cocio
This album got me through the most stressful/ depressing time of my life. Good stuff.
Erika Glenn
Sooooo happy someone finally uploaded this!!! LOVE this album!!!