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
What You Do To Me
Minor Majority Lyrics
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And how it makes me feel
It's how you look when there's nothing to say
You say it, 'coz you never thought you would
It's how you turn me 'round
And how you make it sound
It's how you talk when there's people around
It's what you hide away
Things you never cared to say
You think I'm strong, and don't get me wrong
But I'm nothing, nothing on my own
So now you wanna be mine
You just don't want to all the time
Here's the deal,
You've gotta want me for real,
'Coz time is such a selfish thing to keep
It's what you do to me
And how it makes me feel
It's how you look when there's nothing to say
Then you say it, and you never thought you would
The lyrics of Minor Majority's "What You Do To Me" explore the complicated and multifaceted emotions that arise in a romantic relationship. The singer speaks directly to their love interest, detailing the various ways in which their actions, words, and even their silence affect them. The song explores the way that a partner can elevate and empower the other person, but also acknowledges the vulnerability that comes with being dependent on someone else.
The opening lines, "It's what you do to me, and how it makes me feel" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is clearly deeply affected by their partner, and finds it difficult to articulate exactly what it is about them that is so compelling. They go on to describe the way their partner looks when there's nothing to say - a subtle gesture that has tremendous meaning to the singer. The line "you say it, 'coz you never thought you would" suggests that the partner is surprised by their own vulnerability and willingness to express themselves.
The second verse delves even deeper into the complexities of this relationship. The singer describes being "turned 'round" by their partner, which suggests that they are able to see things from a new perspective because of them. They also note the way their partner talks when there are people around - this could mean that the partner acts differently in public than they do in private, or that they become more animated when they're surrounded by others. The final lines of the verse are particularly poignant, as they express the fear that the partner might one day become critical of the singer.
Overall, "What You Do To Me" is a beautiful and nuanced exploration of the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. It acknowledges the joy and connection that can come from being deeply attached to someone, but doesn't shy away from the fear and insecurity that can also arise.
Line by Line Meaning
It's what you do to me
The way you affect me emotionally and mentally
And how it makes me feel
The impact it has on my overall state of being
It's how you look when there's nothing to say
Your expression and demeanor in moments of silence
You say it, 'cause you never thought you would
The surprise and spontaneity in your words
It's how you turn me 'round
The way you change my perspective or outlook
And how you make it sound
The way you express yourself through language or tone
It's how you talk when there's people around
Your behavior and communication in a group setting
May you never find that urge to put me down
I hope you never have the desire to criticize or belittle me
It's what you hide away
The things you keep to yourself or don't reveal
Things you never cared to say
The thoughts or feelings you don't consider important enough to share
You think I'm strong, and don't get me wrong
You have a perception of my strength, but you may be mistaken
But I'm nothing, nothing on my own
Without your presence or influence, I feel inadequate or incomplete
So now you wanna be mine
You express a desire to be in a relationship with me
You just don't want to all the time
You have reservations or doubt about committing to a relationship with me
Here's the deal,
This is what I expect or require from you
You've gotta want me for real,
You need to have genuine interest and attraction to me
'Cause time is such a selfish thing to keep
I don't want to waste my time waiting for you to make a decision
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.