Biography
A former football player, Nicolai was signed by the Telegram label of Warner records, releasing two albums that did not sell enough copies to enable him to give up his part-time job as a gardener.
A meeting with Ebbot Lundberg of the Swedish band Soundtrack of our Lives led to two further albums, a tour with Emiliana Torrini and the use of one of his songs in an advertisement for an oil company. This small influx of cash enabled the production of a trio of vinyl albums with the Esbjörn Svensson jazz trio.
This steady production of somewhat experimental acoustic music attracted the attention of Americana luminaries Will Oldham and Jonathan Donahue, and a contract with the Dolores Recordings branch of Virgin Records followed. The first album on this label, Soul Rush with backing from the Esbjörn Svensson trio attracted some limited attention in 2001, but the next album, 2003's Tranquil Isolation, achieved widespread, especially thanks to its input from Will Oldham.
A third album, Here's My Song, You Can Have It followed in 2004.
He is currently touring the USA with Mercury Rev.
Something In The Way
Nicolai Dunger Lyrics
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it's something in the way you talk that makes me realize.
it's something in the way you move that makes me happy.
sometimes when you're sad and blue, little darling, you take me down that riverside, that makes me holler.
And you tell me´bout these old times, when I was happy. When I was happy, to make me happy.
So, I sell my soul to happy eyes. I sell my soul to everyone that makes me happy inside. Yes, I do.
In the end of the day, when you want to be seen...
Nicolai Dunger's "Something In The Way" is a love song that explores the depth and beauty of a relationship. The lyrics are filled with admiration and appreciation of the little things that make the person he loves unique. It's not just about physical appearance, but also the way the person moves and talks that reveals their personality and makes him happy. Even when the person is sad and blue, being with them takes him down to the riverside, and he can holler away his worries. The person reminds him of the old times when he was happy, and in turn, makes him happy now.
The phrase "I sell my soul to happy eyes" is particularly intriguing. It suggests that the person he loves has a way of looking at him that fills him with joy and contentment. He's willing to sacrifice anything to maintain that happiness, to give everything to anyone who can make him feel that way inside. In the end, the person he loves makes him want to be seen, to share his love and happiness with the world.
Overall, "Something In The Way" is a touching tribute to the power of love and the little things that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
It's something in the way you move, little darling.
There is a certain quality in the way you move that catches my attention, little darling.
It's something in the way you talk that makes me realize.
Your words have a special quality that makes me become aware of something important.
It's something in the way you move that makes me happy.
Your movements bring me joy and happiness.
Sometimes when you're sad and blue, little darling, you take me down that riverside, that makes me holler.
When you are feeling down, you take me to a riverside that makes me scream with excitement.
And you tell me 'bout these old times, when I was happy. When I was happy, to make me happy.
You remind me of the old times, when I was happy, in order to bring me happiness once again.
So, I sell my soul to happy eyes. I sell my soul to everyone that makes me happy inside. Yes, I do.
I give myself completely to those who bring me happiness, both through their eyes and their actions.
In the end of the day, when you want to be seen...
At the end of the day, when you desire to be noticed...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: NICOLAI DUNGER
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Lexilc
he's awesome...really great voice.
kayrath sayarath
They could have made a more exiting video but the song's awesome
jldraw
Actually the song is a lot closer to "Something In The Way She Moves" by James Taylor. Harrison nicked the title for "Something" from the James Taylor song which preceded it. Ironically enough Taylor was going to call his song "I Feel Fine" but that was already a Beatles song. Dunger's song is almost a direct steal of Taylor's song theme-wise. From the "Something in the way she..." hook to how the woman lifts his spirits when he's down - those are all hallmarks of Taylor's hit song
Roland and The Intangibles
Good stuff.
garfreeek
know him from his colab with a camp! but i like him more solo! glad i found him ^_^
Morgan Mouse
A good boy !
Hash Vendetta
Why is it so goddamn hard to pull this song up on the internet. Not just YouTube, google too..
SpaQueenRocks
true :)
soolroos
är han svensk?? :D
Bounet B
:D