The first record, ''Walking Home From Nicole's'', was released one year later with significant help from singer/songwriter Karen Jo Fields.
In November 2001 the band saw the addition of guitarist Jon Arild Stieng and the duo went on tour for the first time in the spring of 2002. Berczelly left the band and concentrated full-time on producing, which he has done for the band ever since.
The band's next album ''If I Told You'', ''You Were Beautiful'' was recorded in Stieng's house in Oslo that same summer, and was released in October. For the upcoming tour of spring 2003 keyboardist Harald Sommerstad joined, and the band was now a trio.
Prior to the Norwegian Quart-festivalen the same year, the band was extended further by drummer Halvor Høgh Winsnes (Fast Winston Doom of Thulsa Doom) and bassist Henrik Widerøe. The band was complete and in the late summer "Up For You & I" was recorded at Sommerstad's cabin near Halden in the south of Norway. The album was released in January 2004, and was an immediate success, boasting 24 weeks on the official Norwegian albums chart, a gold record and numerous price award nominations for best Norwegian pop album of the year.
After the following tour of more than 100 gigs both nationally and abroad (France, Switzerland and Germany), the band spent the greater part of 2005 in Berczelly's studio, and released their fourth album 'Reasons To Hang Around' in January 2006. For it, they were awarded the Norwegian Grammy equivalent Spellemannsprisen.
2007 saw the release of 'Candy Store', a compilation featuring 2 discs, the first one containing a selection of the band's favourites and the second one containing previously unreleased material. After the release of the album, the band embarked on a Norwegian tour in September, followed by tours of Germany, France and Switzerland during the first four months of 2008.
In 2009 the band released 'Either Way I Think You Know'. The music featured on this album has been compared to the works of Tindersticks and Midlake. After touring to promote the album, Minor Majority went on hiatus.
Leader Pål Angelskår decided to focus on his solo career and released 2 albums in 2012 and 2015.
Minor Majority returned with their first album in 10 years in 2019 entitled 'Napkin Poetry'.
It was followed by 'The Universe Would Have to Adjust' in 2021, the band's seventh studio album.
Pål Angelskår : vocals, guitar
Jon Arild Stieng : guitars, vocal
Harald Sommerstad : keys
Henrik Harr Widerøe : bass, banjo, vocals
Halvor Høgh Winsnes : drums
Walking Home From Nicole's - 2001
If I Told You, You Were Beautiful - 2002
Up For You & I - 2004
Reasons to Hang Around - 2006
Candy Store - 2007
Either Way I Think You Know 2009
Napkin Poetry 2019
The Universe Would Have to Adjust 2021
Smile At Everyone
Minor Majority Lyrics
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The hero he became on international TV
And even though the photo shown looked kind of old
The story of his life was beautifully told
When he was young he used to smile at everyone
Now he's gone
There's a feeling of loss that you just can't put aside
Then at one point you forget how to spell his name
And what breaks your heart, is how you manage to stay the same
When he was young he used to smile at everyone
Now he's gone
The lyrics of "Smile At Everyone" by Minor Majority reflect on the fragility of life and how the loss of someone, even someone not closely connected to us, can affect us deeply. The song starts with the reference to a pilot who passed away, but who became a hero posthumously. The image of the old photo serves as a reminder of the pilot's life and legacy, beautifully told in the media. The opening lines make us reflect on how we often fail to recognize someone's greatness until they are gone.
The chorus of the song, "When he was young he used to smile at everyone, now he's gone," delivers a powerful message. Smiling at everyone is a simple gesture that can make an immense impact on someone's life. The simple act of connection, acknowledging people with a smile, can create a ripple effect, touching many lives. The repetition of the line, "Now he's gone," gives the song a haunting and sorrowful tone, emphasizing the pain of losing someone who once brought joy into our lives.
The lyrics also convey a sense of regret about how we often take people for granted. While we may recognize the importance of someone in our lives, we may forget about it with time, letting their memory fade away. The song indicates that this is what breaks our heart, realizing that we remained unchanged, whereas the person who made a positive difference in our lives is no longer with us.
Overall, "Smile At Everyone" is a poignant tribute to those who have passed away and a reminder to appreciate the people in our lives before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
So, the plane fell down and the pilot never got to see
Unfortunately, the plane crashed and the pilot lost his life before he could witness his heroic act being broadcasted internationally.
The hero he became on international TV
The pilot became a hero and was recognized on international television for his bravery.
And even though the photo shown looked kind of old
Despite the photo shown being outdated, the story of his life was still beautifully recounted.
The story of his life was beautifully told
The life of the pilot was told in a captivating and touching way.
When he was young he used to smile at everyone
During his younger days, the pilot had a sociable personality and used to smile at everyone he encountered.
Now he's gone
Unfortunately, he passed away and is no longer with us.
Even though he's no part of your life
Although the pilot was not a part of your life, his death still causes a sense of sorrow and loss.
There's a feeling of loss that you just can't put aside
The sense of loss caused by the pilot's passing is hard to ignore and put aside.
Then at one point you forget how to spell his name
As time passes, people tend to forget the details of the deceased's life, including how to spell their name.
And what breaks your heart, is how you manage to stay the same
What's heart-breaking about the situation is how life goes on as normal despite the loss of someone special.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAL ANGELSKAR
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@sashoMK
Such beautiful song
@YourOldPalDP
My father worked for Sky West and though he wasn't involved in the September 11th attacks it gets to me every time
@anmiepunk
It is a very good and peachfull song! <3
@kikarach
So, the plane fell down and the pilot never got to see the hero he became on international TV and even though the photo shown looked kind of old the story of his life was beautifully told when he was young he used to smile at everyone now he’s gone even though he’s no part of your life there’s a feeling of loss that you just can’t put aside then at one point you forget how to spell his name and what breaks your heart, is how you manage to stay the same ... Lyrics from lyricsfreakcom