The original lineup, consisting of Šarčević (vocals & bass), Ohlsson (guitar), and Färm (drums), released their first demo tape, Goofy, in early 1993. Soon afterwards, Larzon joined the band to play drums, allowing Färm to perform as the second guitarist. In the summer of 1993, they recorded a second demo tape, Melack. The band sent the tape to Burning Heart Records, a new record label formed earlier that year. They signed Millencolin to do a CD single, which culminated in the release of Use Your Nose in November 1993. Success of the single prompted Burning Heart to sign the band to release a full album. In July 1994, the band released Skauch, initially planned to be a single for their new album. However, the band decided to record four cover songs as well and released it as an EP instead. They put out their first major release, Tiny Tunes, in 1994. The recording and mixing of the album took two weeks. Legal trouble with Warner Brothers over the title and cover artwork of the album led the band to re-release it in 1996 under the name Same Old Tunes.
Millencolin continued to tour and in 1995 brought out their second full-length album Life on a Plate. This coincided with Millencolin beginning to tour outside of Scandinavia. At the end of 1995, the US record company Epitaph wanted to release Life on a Plate in the US, and the band agreed. They then toured further afield, touring Japan, Australia, Brazil and Canada, and played as part of the 1997 Warped Tour.
Further albums For Monkeys and compilation The Melancholy Collection followed, but the band's popularity increased in 2000 with the release of Pennybridge Pioneers, an album with more of a rock influence than the band's previous skate punk/ska punk sound. The recording took six weeks and they started their first major worldwide tour. Millencolin played in Wellington, New Zealand, followed by an Australian tour. This led to an early release of the album in Australia and New Zealand. Millencolin wrote on tour and release Home from Home in 2002. In 2003, the band received the Best Swedish Rock award from the Swedish Hit Awards.
Kingwood, released in March 2005, marked the band's return to a faster and more traditional punk rock sound, collaborating it with their recently founded rock sound, and completed a world tour in follow up of the album. The album debuted at No. 2 in the Swedish chart.
On October 22, 2007 the band entered the studio to start writing and recording songs for their seventh album Machine 15.
The band has hosted a skateboard contest at their own skatepark in Örebro, Sweden named the Millencolin Open. They say they started this annual contest because skateboarding is what brought them together and now they have the chance to make something good of their town and of skateboarding.
Šarčević released his second solo album entitled Roll Roll and Flee, whilst Färm promoted his side-project Franky Lee.
They wrote and released a single dedicated to their hometown football club Örebro SK titled Örebro in 2009. It was played in the stadium for the first time on May 11, 2009 in the home game vs Hammarby Fotboll.
In 2010, they toured in Canada and South America, where they played Pennybridge Pioneers in its entirety. They also played the 2011 Soundwave Festival in Australia.
In 2012 Millencolin celebrated 20 years as a band, they simply put up their own festival. "Millencolin 20 Year Festival" was a 2-day Open Air Festival at Brunnsparken, Örebro, Sweden on the 8th & 9th of June 2012. Millencolin closed both nights by doing two exclusive sets from the band’s entire 20-year long career with different songs each night. In addition to Millencolin, a bunch of international and national bands has played on stage. A temporary festival site was built, including a huge catering tent with food and drinks. Besides this, WESC presented a skate contest with invited pro skaters. There were also a camp just 5 min from the festival and with their own waterpark.
The band announced on facebook a limited "yellow bird" toy would be available in the festival but due on delay in the production the sale was only possible in future tours. Carry You single from the compilation album The Melancholy Connection was released on vinyl limited to 500 copies in this festival.
On April No Fun At All canceled their appear at 20 Years Festival due their disbandment [10]. So then the canadian trio Danko Jones was invited to join it the festival.
A Day To Remember's Jeremy McKinnon has stated that Millencolin has been a big influence on A Day to Remember.
On May 29, 2012, Millencolin released The Melancholy Connection, a follow-up compilation to The Melancholy Collection featuring b-sides from Pennybridge Pioneers onward. The album also features a DVD of a behind-the-scenes look at the previous decade of the band.
In February 2015, Millencolin announced their latest album True Brew would be released in April. The first track "Sense & Sensibility" premiered on YouTube, with a three-part mini documentary about the making of the album being posted leading up to the release. The album was released at different times in different regions; on April 22 in Sweden; April 24 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; April 27 in the rest of Europe and on April 28 in the US.
Come On
Millencolin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There's gleam on every traffic light, like some kind of sign.
So if you're ready for a thrill, we do not have much time to kill.
Oh, it's the right time to advance, so let's take a chance.
Come on, come on, come on,
We got to make a try.
And dream on, dream on, dream on,
We got to make a try,
So please, come on.
Let's venture out into the light, let's get up the nerve.
And gamble if the feeling's right, it's what we deserve.
You got the efforts to improve, so come on and make a move (And make a move).
In your eyes I see a spark, was a shot in the dark.
So come on, come on, come on,
We got to make a try.
And dream on, dream on, dream on,
It's easy as pry.
We got to make a try,
So please, come on.
Now we all long for a good distraction,
To get us through the trip,
What's in the wall? We need some kind of action,
An opportunity to get away.
Now we all long for a new attraction,
Something to focus on,
To get by, to get us through the trip for the sky,
Together we can make a choice.
So come on...
There's something in the air tonight, it's hard to define.
Yeah, there's gleam on every traffic light, it must be a sign.
So come on, come on, come on,
We got to make a try.
(Come on, come on, come on,
We got to make a try).
And dream on, dream on, dream on,
It's easy as pry.
(Dream on, dream on, dream on,
It's easy as pry).
Come on, come on, come on,
We got to make a try.
(Come on, come on, come on,
We got to make a try).
And dream on, dream on, dream on,
It's easy as pry.
(Dream on, dream on, dream on,
It's easy as pry).
We got to make a try,
We got to make a try,
We got to make a try,
It's easy as pry.
Yeah, come on, come on, come on.
Come on, come on.
(Come on, come on, come on.
Come on, come on).
Yeah, come on, come on, come on.
Come on, come on.
The lyrics to Millencolin's "Come On" are all about seizing the moment and taking chances. There's a sense of urgency and excitement throughout the song, as the band urges the listener to venture out into the world and try something new. The opening verse sets the tone with lines like "There's something in the air tonight, it's hard to define" and "There's gleam on every traffic light, like some kind of sign." These words create an atmosphere of possibility and anticipation, suggesting that something significant is about to happen.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more direct and energetic. The chorus features a simple but powerful call to action: "Come on, come on, come on, we got to make a try." This is a clear exhortation to take risks and pursue your dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem. The line "And dream on, dream on, dream on, it's easy as pry" reinforces this message, implying that taking action and chasing your goals is actually easier than you might think.
The lyrics to "Come On" are catchy and motivational, inspiring listeners to embrace their ambitions and live life to the fullest. The song has a universal appeal, as the message of taking chances and seizing opportunities is something that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. It's a song that encourages perseverance and positivity, reminding us that anything is possible if we're willing to take a chance and work hard to achieve our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something in the air tonight, it's hard to define.
There's a feeling of excitement and possibility in the air that we can't quite put our finger on.
There's gleam on every traffic light, like some kind of sign.
The world seems to be aligning in our favor, as if each traffic light is a good omen.
So if you're ready for a thrill, we do not have much time to kill.
If you're willing to take a risk, now is the time to do it. We can't waste any more time.
Oh, it's the right time to advance, so let's take a chance.
This is the perfect moment to move forward and take a leap of faith.
Come on, come on, come on,
I'm urging you to join me in this adventure.
We got to make a try.
We need to make an effort to pursue our dreams.
And dream on, dream on, dream on,
We can dream big and make those dreams a reality.
It's easy as pry.
All it takes is a bit of effort and determination to make our dreams come true.
So please, come on.
I'm encouraging you to join me on this adventure and pursue our dreams together.
Let's venture out into the light, let's get up the nerve.
Let's step out of our comfort zone and take a chance on something new and exciting.
And gamble if the feeling's right, it's what we deserve.
If the circumstances are in our favor, we owe it to ourselves to take a risk and see what happens.
You got the efforts to improve, so come on and make a move (And make a move).
You have the ability to succeed if you put in the effort and take action.
In your eyes I see a spark, was a shot in the dark.
I sense a glimmer of hope and potential in you, even if it's not yet fully realized.
Now we all long for a good distraction, to get us through the trip,
We're all seeking something to break up the monotony and provide excitement and meaning in our lives.
What's in the wall? We need some kind of action, an opportunity to get away.
We're looking for a way to break down the barriers and limitations that hold us back and find a path to freedom and adventure.
Now we all long for a new attraction, something to focus on,
We're searching for a new goal or challenge that will provide meaning and purpose to our lives.
To get by, to get us through the trip for the sky,
We need something to help us persevere through the difficult times and keep our eyes on the prize.
Together we can make a choice.
We can work together to find and pursue our dream and build a better future for ourselves.
Yeah, come on, come on, come on.
I'm urging you to join me in this adventure and embrace the possibilities of life.
Come on, come on.
Together, we can face any challenge and achieve our dreams.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK HANS OHLSSON, FREDRIK OLOF LARZON, MATHIAS LARS AKE FARM, NIKOLA SARCEVIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind