Oh Land is a Danish singer-songwriter and record producer, whose birth name… Read Full Bio ↴Oh Land is a Danish singer-songwriter and record producer, whose birth name is Nanna Øland Fabricius. Born on May 2 1985 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Nanna is a daughter of an opera singer mother and an organist father, and a former ballet student who decided to adopt a music career after an injury caused by a slipped disc and spinal fracture forced her to give up dancing. Oh Land's debut album, Fauna, was released in her native Denmark on November 10, 2008 by Danish independent label Fake Diamond Records. Following that, she sailed across the sea to the artistic haven of Brooklyn, NY where she worked with producers Dan Carey, Dave McCracken and Pharrell Williams for her self-titled follow-up, which also served as her debut disc in the United States. The album was released on March 14, 2011 in Europe and the following day in the US.

With her opera singer for a mother, theater organist father and Björk’s Homogenic on constant rotation, Oh Land was enraptured by the combination of experimental and classical arts. “My goal is to sound like I’m from 2050, but still feel really classic, like the music is an old friend,” said Oh Land. She spent her days pirouetting as a ballet dancer at the Danish Royal Ballet Academy when an injury forced her to reinvent herself and discover her true talent and passion as a musician. Oh Land was discovered by Kasper Bjørke who soon released her first album, Fauna, which garnered critical acclaim in her homeland of Denmark. Her soundscapes are lavish, crunchy, symphonic, brute and captivated with rhythms that fly apart. She translates the sounds live via her contraption - a homemade one-woman-band music box topped with balloon video projections (seeing is believing). Her music is for movement and new songs such as the thumping Sun of a Gun and euphoric White Nights have proven to make even the most portentous get up and dance. Having been discovered by Epic Records at 2009’s SXSW, she is currently putting the finishing touches on her US debut album and an EP to be released this fall.

www.ohlandmusic.com

Twist
Oh Land Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Set me free from the prison of the past
Don't trap in your story
You will fall from the shaggy... you stand
On guard and protect your dynasty
To fend the fall intruders
It's the sign of the fear that you bring

You twist dismiss my memory

Now let's twist things into a harmony
You twist dismiss my memory
So let's twist things into a harmony

Assembly line is diversity of threat
Breaking all the borders
I don't think this is as far as we can get
Control a chance to prove your power
Hope seems so distant
When you think we're all cowards

You twist dismiss my memory
Now let's twist things into a harmony
You twist dismiss my memory
So let's twist things into a harmony
You twist dismiss my memory
Now let's twist things into a harmony
You twist dismiss my memory
So let's twist things into a harmony

Get me in assembly line, control, control
Listen the... listen me in power, tick, tick
Breaking we're all, breaking we're all
Get, get, control

You twist dismiss my memory
Now let's twist things into a harmony

You twist dismiss my memory
So let's twist things into a harmony

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oh Land's song Twist seem to be a call to break free from the shackles of the past and to embrace change. The singer encourages the listener to let go of their own story and not to let fear hold them back from protecting their own autonomy. The mention of an 'Assembly Line' and breaking past the borders, alludes to the theme of unity and coming together to achieve a common goal. The final verse echoes this message of changing the status quo and calling for control over our own lives.

The repetition of the phrase 'twist dismiss my memory' reinforces the importance of growth and the need to move on from past mistakes. By letting go of our past and embracing new experiences we can create a harmony in our lives. The use of the verb 'twist' has a playful aspect to it, as if suggesting that change and growth can be fun and exciting. The lyrics also suggest that growth is a collective effort and requires a unity of purpose that transcends borders and diverse backgrounds.

Overall, the lyrics to Twist by Oh Land seem to be a call to break free from the constraints of the past, let go of our fears, embrace change and work together to create a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Set me free from the prison of the past
Release me from the burden of my past mistakes and regrets.

Don't trap in your story
Don't be confined and limited by your own narrative.

You will fall from the shaggy... you stand
You are vulnerable and can lose whatever you have achieved if you do not remain vigilant.

On guard and protect your dynasty
Be watchful and safeguard what is yours.

To fend the fall intruders
To repel those who want to harm you or undermine your success.

It's the sign of the fear that you bring
Your actions show that you are fearful and insecure.

You twist dismiss my memory
You want me to forget my past and move on.

Now let's twist things into a harmony
Now let's find a way to integrate and reconcile conflicting parts into a cohesive whole.

Assembly line is diversity of threat
The standardization of production can cause a homogenization of ideas and perspectives, jeopardizing diversity.

Breaking all the borders
Going beyond artificial boundaries that separate people and ideas.

I don't think this is as far as we can get
I believe that there is still room for further progress and advancement.

Control a chance to prove your power
Seizing control is an opportunity to demonstrate your strength and superiority.

Hope seems so distant
It seems unlikely that the situation will improve anytime soon.

When you think we're all cowards
When you perceive others as weak and cowardly.

Get me in assembly line, control, control
Make me a part of the standardized production process, where conformity is emphasized and individuality suppressed.

Listen the... listen me in power, tick, tick
Listen to me as I assert my dominance and control over others.

Breaking we're all, breaking we're all
Disrupting and challenging the status quo, regardless of the consequences.

Get, get, control
Obtain and maintain power and authority over others.

Contributed by Skyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS