Even though, Michal still performs solo shows now and then, Niceland has recently became more of a band than a solo project. Niceland is a prolific indie pop artist influenced by a bit of rock and country and bands like Placebo, R.E.M., the Cure and solo artists such as Johnny Cash and Linda Perry. The current line up consists of:
Michal Motycka - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Tomas Koula - lead guitar, backing vocals
Premysl Cernik - bass, lead vocal (when drunk)
Michal Budinsky - drums, lead vocal (when drunk)
and here is how it all started up...
(Official Sony BMG biography)
The most exciting moment of this year´s semifinals of the prestigious authors´ music contest „Coca-Cola PopStar“ (CCPS) had come quite unexpectedly right at its beginning. The very first of ten semifinalists - for the first time in the history of the contest - one single "man in black" - came on a stage, played a few songs and ...won.
Well, at least for the day, because there was still one round ahead: a final concert in front of the public.
When this happened, it verified the power of pure melody and emotions which (amplified by a unique voice and personality) NICELAND delivers in his songs and performances. After the announcement of the results it was clear that 364 more or less --oud and multi-member bands participating in this year´s edition of the contest were "beaten" by a single, alien-looking guy with an acoustic guitar.
And another surprising moment came right after his victory (the first prize of the contest is an exclusive contract with SONY BMG) - it turned out that the performance at the CCPS final concert was actually NICELAND´s first public performance ever!
It was back in July 2007 and if the story wouldn´t already be enough of the proof of saying "the best way to learn how to swim is to be thrown to the water" , then this is: November 2007 „sent“ NICELAND on an acoustic tour with one of the most respected Czech music bands Krystof (5 times Czech Music Awards winners) as their exclusive guest.
The tour itself was named one of the best Czech music projects of 2007. NICELAND´s performance built him a great fanbase and a lot of positive buzz, making his upcoming album one of the most anticipated Czech debuts of 2008.
By the way - the first prize of the contest – the contract to make the record…well the record was actually around the whole time - although not introduced to the world, there were more than 40 songs ready in Mr. NICELAND´s drawer to choose from for his debut album.
Recorded during the tour and finished in January 2008, produced by one of the most respected Czech producers and guitarists Yarda Helesic (a double Czech Music Award winner) NICELAND´s album „Little Black Book“ is ready to be released in March 2008.
„NICELAND is perhaps the most unique songwriter that has appeared on the Czech music scene in the last few years.“ (Rock Pop)
„He has both charisma and strong songs… one of the best Czech newcomers.“ (Filter)
„Among 364 competing BANDS the finals of the CCPS competition was won by ONE GUY with the guitar acting and singing as though from a different world. (REPORT )
(2) Niceland, formerly Iceland, was a post-punk Icelandic group established in 1983 by Jaz Coleman from Killing Joke and the Icelandic band Þeyr.
Come On
Niceland Lyrics
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Take the little boy inside me
Think of all your friends and burn my clothes down
Just play a little more
Just play a little... harder
Take another round trip around the globe
I can't take more
I can't put your pieces together now
from the things you've said now
Or you have seen too much
And you're so sad now
You're so far
But we collide
Just... Come on back, come on now
Try to think of every hour and every night
'cause nothing
can stop us now
Come on back, come on now
Try to forget how our fates torn us apart
'cause nothing
can stop us now
Believe it or not
I've been praying for us
But now it seems it wasn't enough
In an unexpected way
You've changed in front of my eyes
And I just had to realize
Take me in
Or make me forget you
There are people waiting for my turn
Only you can save me
From my growing possession
I am drowning now and
You're so far
But we collide
Just... Come on back, come on now
Try to think of every hour and every night
'cause nothing
can stop us now
Come on back, come on now
Try to forget how our fates torn us apart
'cause nothing
can stop us now
And nothing can happen now
And nothing can happen now
The lyrics of Niceland's song "Come On" depict a plea from the singer for their significant other to come back to them or at least make them forget. The singer is torn between their feelings of love and their growing sense of possession towards the other person, and they are struggling to deal with their emotions. The lyrics "Take my baby, take the little boy inside me" suggest that the singer is asking their partner to take care of them, perhaps implying that they feel vulnerable or weak. They also mention burning their clothes down, which could represent a desire to start fresh or leave the past behind.
The chorus of the song provides a sense of hope, as the singer implores their partner to come back and forget whatever tore them apart. They seem convinced that nothing can stop them now, but it's unclear whether this optimism is grounded in reality. Towards the end of the song, the singer expresses their sadness that their partner has changed in front of their eyes, and they are left feeling helpless and unable to do anything to fix the situation.
The lyrics of "Come On" can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's own experiences and emotions. Some may see it as a sad love song about two people being torn apart, while others may interpret it as a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and possessiveness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my baby
Take the part of me that is innocent and pure, like a baby.
Take the little boy inside me
Take the vulnerable side of me, like a little boy who needs protection.
Think of all your friends and burn my clothes down
Forget about our past and get rid of any object or memory associated with it.
Just play a little more
Continue with the game of life, even if it gets tough.
Just play a little... harder
Put in more effort and dedication to succeed.
Take another round trip around the globe
Experience life from different perspectives and keep exploring new opportunities.
I can't take more
I am at the limit of what I can handle emotionally.
I can't visit your lands
I cannot relate to your experiences or emotions.
I can't put your pieces together now
I cannot understand or make sense of your thoughts or feelings.
from the things you've said now
Based on what you've shared with me, I cannot fully comprehend or empathize.
Or you have seen too much
Perhaps you have witnessed or experienced too many difficult situations.
And you're so sad now
You feel overwhelmed with sadness and despair.
You're so far
You are emotionally distant and hard to reach.
But we collide
Despite our differences, our paths inevitably cross.
Just... Come on back, come on now
Please come back to me, let's reconcile and move forward together.
Try to think of every hour and every night
Reflect on the time we spent together and the memories we shared.
'cause nothing can stop us now
With our love and commitment, we can overcome any obstacle.
Try to forget how our fates torn us apart
Stop dwelling on the past and accept that we were destined to go separate ways.
Believe it or not, I've been praying for us
I have been hoping and wishing for our relationship to work out.
But now it seems it wasn't enough
Despite my efforts, our relationship still fell apart.
In an unexpected way, You've changed in front of my eyes
You transformed in a way I did not anticipate or understand.
And I just had to realize
I came to the realization that sometimes things don't work out no matter how much we try.
Take me in
Accept me for who I am and let's try to rebuild our relationship.
Or make me forget you
If we cannot reconcile, help me forget you so I can move on.
There are people waiting for my turn
There are others in my life who are waiting for their chance to be with me.
Only you can save me
Only your love and affection can make me feel whole again.
From my growing possession
From my increasing emotional attachment and desire for you.
I am drowning now and
I am overwhelmed with emotions and struggling to keep my head above water.
You're so far
You are emotionally distant and hard to reach.
But we collide
Despite our differences and distance, we are still connected in some way.
And nothing can happen now
We have reached a point where nothing can be done to change our situation.
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.