Discography:
- Thunder in My Heart (2002)
- Blood Panic (with singles) (2003)
- To Die Alone (with singles) (2005)
- Pengabrorsan (with singles) [Translated to English: "The Moneybrother"] (2006)
- Mount Pleasure (with singles) (2007)
- Real Control (with singles) (2009)
- This Is Where Life Is (2012)
Anders currently resides in Sweden's capital city, Stockholm.
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Showdown
Moneybrother Lyrics
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I should probably not talk to you
You do know what this means
So we're never be forgiven
You're standing much closer than you oughta be
If this girl right here wanna do this to me
I'm gonna let her
Been trapped on a balkony and time stands still
If I don't get her, somebody else will
What were out here has ended somewhere
Smiling, laughing, talking
You're averedge height, I see averedge lenght of hair
But averedge baby, stops right there
And you know it, don't you?
A warm and cloudless summer night
Who knows about wrong or right
Well I don't, do you?
We're not supposed to be out here
But we're not going anywhere
You know it, too
Just let me tell you 'bout tonight girl
I saw as you were entering with him
(Why did you search the trouble then?)
I don't know where to begin
'cause I guess I just should've been happy for the man
Congratulate, then vanished
But I took every motherfucking chance that I could get
Backslapping my best friend like a fool that I just met
Didn't I?
The point is: don't you know
He's gotta let you go and you know it, too
I'll try to steal you away
Cause I am ready for it now
Are you?
Let the music play
Let the waves roll in
And nothing left to say
Let it all begin
Get ready boys and girls
This is the showdown.
Moneybrother's song "Showdown" seems to reflect a narrative about an interspersing of love, lust, and a bit of angst. The song's first verse contains thoughts about the appearance of the person being sung about, commenting on the fact that the person looks much better than they ought to and how speaking to them could lead to some kind of repercussions. The lyrics suggest that it is possible that there is some kind of complicated relationship between two individuals, possibly a love triangle involving the singer, the person being sung about, and someone else. The chorus seems to introduce a new level of tension and "showdown," where the characters will have to face their feelings, whether they want to or not.
The second verse of the song changes the tone slightly, introducing the image of being trapped on a balcony while time stands still, and someone else might get the opportunity to win the affection of the person being sung about if the singer doesn't act fast. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer might not know what to do in this situation, but they're ready to take a chance at love, no matter the cost. In the end, the chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that something is about to happen, and that the resolution is inevitable.
Overall, Moneybrother's "Showdown" is a song about lust, love, and the risk involved in following one's desires, even if it means going against social norms or expectations. It's a story about a person who's willing to risk it all to come out the victor in a love triangle, but at what cost? The song leaves the listeners with a sense of tension and a feeling of anticipation, tempering its romantic tones with a sense of apprehension.
Line by Line Meaning
You look much better than you oughta do
You appear more attractive than expected
I should probably not talk to you
I shouldn't engage in conversation with you
You do know what this means
You understand the implications of our interaction
So we're never be forgiven
We will never be absolved of our actions
You're standing much closer than you oughta be
You're standing closer to me than appropriate
If this girl right here wanna do this to me
If this girl is interested in pursuing me
I'm gonna let her
I will permit her advances
Been trapped on a balkony and time stands still
I feel stuck in a situation and time feels stagnant
If I don't get her, somebody else will
If I don't pursue her, someone else will
What were out here has ended somewhere
Our initial enjoyment of the situation has dissipated
Smiling, laughing, talking
Initially, we were enjoying each other's company
You're average height, I see average length of hair
Physically, you are average-looking
But average baby, stops right there
But there's something special about you beyond looks
And you know it, don't you?
And you're aware of this, aren't you?
A warm and cloudless summer night
The night is pleasant and without clouds
Who knows about wrong or right
Morality is uncertain in this situation
Well I don't, do you?
I'm uncertain about what is right or wrong, are you?
We're not supposed to be out here
We shouldn't be in this situation
But we're not going anywhere
But we're not leaving either
You know it, too
You acknowledge this as well
Just let me tell you 'bout tonight girl
Allow me to recount what happened tonight
I saw as you were entering with him
I noticed when you arrived with your partner
(Why did you search the trouble then?)
(Why did you knowingly create tension?)
I don't know where to begin
I don't know how to properly express my feelings or thoughts
'cause I guess I just should've been happy for the man
Because logically, I should have been happy for your partner
Congratulate, then vanished
I should have congratulated him and left
But I took every motherfucking chance that I could get
But instead, I seized every opportunity to connect with you
Backslapping my best friend like a fool that I just met
I was pretending to act disinterested in you around my friend
Didn't I?
Did I not do these things?
The point is: don't you know
The essential point is, do you not realize
He's gotta let you go and you know it, too
Your partner needs to let you go and you are aware of that fact
I'll try to steal you away
I will attempt to lure you away from your partner
Cause I am ready for it now
Because I am ready to act on my feelings now
Are you?
Are you similarly ready to act on your feelings?
Let the music play
Let the music continue
Let the waves roll in
Allow the ocean waves to crash in
And nothing left to say
We have nothing left to talk about
Let it all begin
Let everything start
Get ready boys and girls
Prepare yourselves, everyone
This is the showdown.
This is the moment of truth or confrontation.
Contributed by James A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.