Northern Lite is a electro/pop/rock band from Erfurt, Germany and is known … Read Full Bio ↴Northern Lite is a electro/pop/rock band from Erfurt, Germany and is known for its live concerts in small clubs in Germany and also in Spain, England and Japan later.
The band was formed by Andreas Kubat and Sebastian Bohn (DJ Boon) in 1997.
Their debut album "Small Chamber Works" was released in 2001 on their own label "1St. Decade Records".
Later, Larry Lowe (Guitars) joined the band and brought some rock influences. Since then they sound similar to bands like The Faint, Fischerspooner and Death in Vegas, with both rock and electro influences.
In 2004, Northern Lite released their sequel album called "Reach the Sun".
In the same year, Larry left Northern Lite again and Sascha Littek took over his work.
One year later the band won the German Dance Award as "Best Indie/Electronic Artist" and they released their third album "Temper". The album "Unisex" followed in 2006.
At the German "Bundesvision Song Contest 2007" Northern Lite represented their home state Thuringia, performing the song Enemy with the group "Chapeau Claque".
Later the same year, Sascha Littek left the band, too. He was replaced with Valerian Herdam. A fifth album "Super Black" followed in 2008.
Their latest album, "Letters & Signs - Part One", was released on the 18th September, 2009, followed by Letters & Signs - Part Two in 2010.

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Raise The Dead
Northern Lite Lyrics

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We know how to do it
'cause we understood
you should have been running as long as you could

(Repeat)

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It's time to raise the dead

It's time to raise the dead now

(Repeat 2x)
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No!
(Laughter)
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It's time to raise the dead
It's time to raise the dead now

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Northern Lite's "Raise The Dead" seemingly have a clear message about the need to raise the dead, but a closer analysis reveals a deeper meaning. The first verse, "We know how to do it 'cause we understood, you should have been running as long as you could," implies that the singer and the subject had knowledge of the dangers ahead and could have prevented the present situation, but they did not act on that knowledge. This leads to the chorus, which repeats the phrase "It's time to raise the dead," emphasizing the need to awaken something from its slumber or revive something that has been lost. The laughter in between implies a sort of macabre humor or a sense of release from the tension of the preceding lines.

The second verse again repeats the chorus, emphasizing the urgency of the situation, and followed by the line "No!" as if to cut off any dissenting opinions or hesitation. This sense of urgency and possible danger is reinforced by the final repetition of the chorus. The song can be interpreted as a call to action or a warning against complacency in the face of looming danger or a missed opportunity. Alternatively, it could express a desire to resurrect something that has been lost or forgotten, whether it be a personal relationship or a larger cultural phenomenon.

Line by Line Meaning

We know how to do it
We are experienced and skilled in the task at hand.

'cause we understood
We have a clear understanding of what needs to be done.

you should have been running as long as you could
You should have been prepared and taking action to avoid what is about to happen.

It's time to raise the dead
It's time to bring back to life something that has been forgotten or neglected.

It's time to raise the dead now
The situation has become urgent and immediate action is necessary.

No!
Expressing refusal or disagreement with a decision or action.

It's time to raise the dead
Reiterating the urgency and importance of the task at hand.

It's time to raise the dead now
Emphasizing the need for immediate and decisive action.

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