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.
http://www.northern-lite.de/
We Are
Northern Lite Lyrics
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And didn't know why
And felt a pain
That made you wanna die?
Did you ever feel
Just another child?
You're a human being
We are what we are
Can't change the facts
That we all suffer
'Til the final act
We are what we are
We are what we are
Did you see the stars
In a pair of eyes?
A love so pure
And free of lies
And you felt a magic
That left you paralyzed
We are humans
Coming from the skies
We are what we are
No matter how we act
We all need love
And that's a fact
And when we pass another test
We see one truth is gonna last
We are what we are
We are what we are
We are what we are
We are what we are
The song "We Are" by Northern Lite delves into the concept of human nature and individuality. The first verse talks about how sometimes people experience strong emotions like crying and feeling pain without understanding why. It highlights the common thread that runs through all of humanity, that we are all human beings with similar emotions and experiences. The second verse talks about the power of love and how it can be a unifying force that connects us all. It also acknowledges the magic and wonder that can be found in the world, and how it can leave us feeling paralyzed yet inspired.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of acceptance and self-actualization. It encourages the listener to embrace their true selves and not try to change who they are for anyone else. It also acknowledges that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but that it doesn't have to define us. We are all human, and that is something that cannot be changed.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to embrace one's individuality and to find solace in the fact that we are all human, and we are all in this together.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever cry
Have you ever shed tears
And didn't know why
Without understanding the reason behind it
And felt a pain
Experiencing agony
That made you wanna die?
To the point of feeling suicidal?
Did you ever feel
Have you ever had the sensation
Just another child?
That you are insignificant and unimportant?
You're a human being
But you are actually a living, breathing person
And can't deny
That you cannot refuse or deny
We are what we are
As much as we try to change it,
Can't change the facts
The truth cannot be altered
That we all suffer
We all experience pain and difficulty
'Til the final act
Until our last breath
We are what we are
Regardless of how we perceive ourselves
Did you see the stars
Have you ever witnessed the heavens
In a pair of eyes?
Reflected in someone's eyes
A love so pure
An affection so authentic
And free of lies
That doesn't contain deception
And you felt a magic
And you've felt how enchanting it is
That left you paralyzed
To the extent of being motionless?
We are humans
We are living, breathing people
Coming from the skies
Who originated from the heavens above
No matter how we act
Regardless of how we behave
We all need love
We all require affection
And that's a fact
That is unarguable
And when we pass another test
When we overcome another obstacle
We see one truth is gonna last
We realize that one truth will always remain
We are what we are
We cannot change who we are
We are what we are
And we need to embrace ourselves
We are what we are
Because that is what makes us human
We are what we are
Unique and irreplaceable
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Magicmarker231
Yeah, eine "knaller-band" wird immer besser. Grandioser Song! Das sind die Hits, bei denen es Northern-Lite-mäßig kracht ohne Ende. ;o)
@SuperBabels
Geiler Song!!! Ich freu mich schon auf Berlin und Leipzig.
@iamjusthappyatall
super!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am inlove yet
@norgizpiel7939
dann mal zum ohrenarzt, wenns "kracht" ;-)
@TheAsianStyle
egoFM!
@norgizpiel7939
schade, eine "knaller-band" wird immer mehr langweilig. langweiliger song! wo sind und bleiben nur die hits, wo es northern-lite-mäßig kracht ohne ende???