1). Nixon, from H… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists known by the name Nixon:
1). Nixon, from Halmstad, Sweden, is a project of Roger Gunnarsson (Free Loan Investments, The Garlands, Cloetta Paris...), and perhaps the one he is best known for. Gunnarsson began recording songs as Nixon with his cousin when he was a child in the mid 1980s. Some time later in the mid 1990s, he and friend Henrik Påhle recorded a Nixon demo which caught the attention of a few labels in their native Sweden and North America. Following a few EP releases, Nixon made their full-length debut with Only Ugly People Smoke in 2000, which also featured vocal and songwriting contributions from Anna Issakson. Gunnarsson continued to make Nixon records, now mostly alone, into the 21st century. A second full-length appeared in 2002 entitled November 1985 but after the Snow Day EP the following year, the project went on an unoffical hiatus and Gunnarsson continued to work with his other bands. In 2011, a new Nixon compilation of previously released material entitled Anorak Christmas came out on Anorak Records of France. The sleevenotes of this release announced that there would be a Nixon 7" EP of brand new recordings released on Cloudberry Records. This record eventually surfaced in late 2012 and is entitled This Town.
2). Nixon is a rock band formed in Almeria, Spain, by longtime friends in 2010. Previously known as Scaramusa, the band currently consists of Alex (lead vocals, guitar) Daniel Girona (lead guitar), Pedro Gil (drums, percussion, synthesizers), Juanmi (guitars, synthesizers), and Sergio (bass, synthesizers and backing vocals).
The quintet has toured widely throughout Spain supporting acts such as Second, Ninos Mutantes and Full. Following a two-year tour, the band released in 2006 it's full-length studio album titled El Ultimo Fuego after a successful crowdfunding campaign. This record made the band earn an unique sound by the use of synthesizers and analog drum machines.
They received attention due to their appearance in Los Conciertos de Radio3, reaching a huge audience with their performance at the 20th anniversary of Sonorama Ribera festival, Weekend Beach or Granada Sound among many others.
Alongside their critical acclaim and promising future, Nixon has found its place as an emerging act necessary in the Spanish music scene. Their brand of dark indie rock is commonly compared to the sound of bands such as Depeche Mode, Foals and U2.
calling
Nixon Lyrics
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All the same not changing who we are
We must have walked these roads a thousand times
But never stopped to notice what we're missing
What you're missing
The old man bends to plant another seed
For now, for when, for greener memories
Never stops to notice what he's missing
Calling yesterday
Come and save us with tomorrow
And I'll say calling yesterday
Come and save us if you can
Trees of steel are rising through these minds
Choose what you see and never look behind
We must have walked these roads a thousand times
But never stopped to notice what we're missing
Calling yesterday
Come and save us with tomorrow
And I'll say calling yesterday
Come and save us if you can
Show me to the end
If you can, show me that again
Here we are again beneath these stars
Calling yesterday
Come and save us with tomorrow
And I'll say calling yesterday
Come and save us if you can
The lyrics of Nixon's song "Calling" feature a contemplative and introspective tone which highlights the human tendency to get lost in the present moment and overlook the beauty and wonder of life. The opening two lines bring attention to the fact that we often find ourselves in similar situations and patterns, repeating the same actions and failing to recognize the unique qualities and essence of each moment. The phrase "All the same not changing who we are" implies a certain level of acceptance and resignation, suggesting that despite the predictable nature of life, we are still held accountable for making the most of it.
The second verse of the song shifts focus to the connection between past and present, with a reference to an old man planting a seed for the future. The line "For now, for when, for greener memories" suggests a sense of hope and optimism, and a recognition that our actions in the present can have an impact on the future. Despite this, we often fail to recognize the significance of our actions and the opportunities we have to make a difference.
The chorus features the repetition of the phrase "calling yesterday, come and save us with tomorrow," which suggests a desire to return to a simpler time and find meaning in the future. The final lines of the song return to the opening verse, highlighting the cyclical nature of life and the importance of taking time to appreciate the beauty of each moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again beneath these stars
Returning to the same place, we gaze upon the same sky above us.
All the same not changing who we are
Despite returning to the same place, we remain unaltered.
We must have walked these roads a thousand times
Familiarity breeds complacency, as we've trodden these paths many times before.
But never stopped to notice what we're missing
And yet, we have failed to take in our surroundings and all that's absent.
The old man bends to plant another seed
An elderly man is preoccupied with planting a new seed for future growth.
For now, for when, for greener memories
He thinks not only of today, but of tomorrow and memories yet to be made.
Never stops to notice what he's missing
Despite his focus on the future, he too misses out on what's present.
Trees of steel are rising through these minds
In our minds, we construct constructions of industry that surpass actual trees.
Choose what you see and never look behind
We focus on only what is in front of us and ignore what is behind or could be hidden.
Calling yesterday
We long for a return to the past, to what has already been seen and experienced.
Come and save us with tomorrow
We hope that tomorrow will hold something better than what we presently have.
And I'll say calling yesterday
I echo this call for Yesterday, for what has come before.
Come and save us if you can
I plead for salvation from our present circumstances.
Show me to the end
Demonstrate the entirety of what lies ahead - every twist and turn.
If you can, show me that again
If possible, repeat the past and its joys - show me that time again.
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Greg Hartman
I was in the Air Force and trained in communications, I understand the technology behind our best Transmission and Receiving equipment on this earth. America and Israel had the top technology in the 1960's, and NOTHING was close to pull off what NASA claims they did. We don't have the ability today either.
Don't we all loose cell connection while driving at times?...and our cell phones BLOW AWAY the technology from the 1960's!
That whole phone call, Nixon to Apollo, via satellite, Australia bounce to the Moon ever happen? In the 1960's we still had 'party-lines' and ALL phone calls went through 'LANDLINES' meaning wires hooked to telephone poles, how did this phone call make it to Australia, under water lines?...It is like a Dr. Sues novel, at best. FICTION.
Yes, a Hollywood production.
They practiced in a HUGE underwater tank, still present and used today. If they are careful to hide the AIR BUBBLES they get suckers to believe it!
I WAS a big believer in NASA, until I dug deeper....then I was angry and embarrassed for the idiots that work for our Government.
Also, no stars in the background picture of the earth???...should be loaded with stars!
I could go on and on, what a terrible joke on mankind.
Do your own research.....Look up what NASA means in Hebrew :)
Robert Thomas
Wow, another fake testimonial from a conspiracy theorist or troll with a puppet account.
Obviously he never heard of Telstar, commercial communications satellites launched in the early 60s.
For some time we've had satellite phones that work far out as sea. Network TV uses satellite uplinks for live reports from remote locations and downlinks to affiliates. And I guess the Air Force didn't tell you that NORAD uses satellites to monitor rocket launches.
Yes, on Earth astronauts practice underwater to simulate weightlessness. But you can see the "underwater" ISS passing overhead, even photograph its form with a telescope.
The Earth is much brighter than distant stars and requires a lower exposure. The stars are visible in ISS videos of the night side of Earth which used a higher exposure.
The phone call's landlines were connected to a network of radio transceivers.
What relevance is the definition of "nasa" in Hebrew? NASA is an English word, an acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration. FYI, In Hebrew the word pronounced as "nasa" means to bear or carry; that pronounced as "nasha" means to deceive. Research the word "superstition" in English.
I'm embarrassed that posts like this appear.
ALPHONSINE Aguillon
Greatest story ever told.
Dread One
2:42 the picture on the wall...
How did he get the picture if the event was happening in real time ?
Fake.
Sam Romero
@Dread One The picture "Earthrise" was taken a year earlier by Astronaut William Anders on December 24th 1968 they did not land they orbited around the Moon surface
Cordial man
@Sam Romero looks like a picture of the earth from the moon though
Paulo Clips
@Sam Romero right....and I've got a bridge to sell you.
Sam Romero
@Cordial man It was so close to the moon when the picture was taken byt certainly not on the moon
Crusty Teddy
I remember this Movie. I was always hoping for a part 2 tho.. Its been Over 50 years!!
Dan Severns
You never heard of Apollo 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17?
Sculptingstrength
there was a part 3, 4, 5, and six look em up
Bam Bam
This was the most expensive movie ever made!