This eventually led Oh No Oh My to invade Europe, gallivanting around the continent wreaking havoc upon the entire population with their awesome and mighty "ROCK". In between rocking the face off of the people of Western Europe, the band took a small break in the summer of 2008 to record some songs that had been kicking around for a couple of years. These 5 songs formed the EP entitled "Dmtirij Dmitrij" named for their beloved driver and friend, Dima, who had become fast friends with the band whilst speeding like mad men across the Autobahn at night, for the show must go on!
After some more tours and self reflection, an epiphany was formed amongst the members of the road weary band. It had been almost 4 years since the band last attempted to write and record a large collection of songs. And even then, the previous "album" was never recorded with the intention of being released as such. So, to rectify this situation, it was decided that a big fat "HOLD" must be placed on all other band related activities at the time, and Oh No Oh My's first album (at least intentionally) was to be made!
So after much time passing while writing and recording, the band is now set to release a collection of 12 brand new songs upon the world, to collectively be called "People Problems". Because most problems in life stem from people, and what better thing to write about than people, and our problems with them? A fairly dramatic stylistic departure from the previous music Oh No Oh My was known for, the songs of "People Problems" are made up in a much more somber, yet grand scale, which include arrangements for a string quartet. Recorded sporadically over 8 months in Austin, Texas at Public Hi-Fi (owned by Spoon drummer/producer, Jim Eno) by Jeff Byrd and Brad Bell, as well as at the Sugarcube (Daniel's own studio).
Walk In The Park
Oh No Oh My Lyrics
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Nice day for a drive through the city.
This world is a warm, sunny park.
Nice day for a talk with your girl.
Nice day for your shop to get busy.
This world is of no empty part.
Please don't ask me all those questions i don't know.
And when you wake up early and the sun is shining,
Are you ready for a day that's comin'?
It's comin'.
Nice day for a walk in the dark.
Nice day for a drive-by shooting.
This world has a warm, sunny heart.
Yeah.
The lyrics to Oh No Oh My's song Walk in the Park capture the optimism of a sunny day, encouraging the listener to take a walk in a park or a drive through the city. The world in these lyrics is depicted as a warm and sunny park, conveying a sense of comfort and familiarity. The lyrics then shift to acknowledge the hustle and bustle of urban life, with the line "nice day for your shop to get busy." Despite the challenges of modern life, the world is not portrayed as empty; it has a heart that is full of warmth and sunshine.
The repeated refrain "please don't ask me all those questions I don't know" suggests a sense of uncertainty and hesitation. It feels like the singer is avoiding deeper conversations or difficult questions, perhaps to maintain the simplicity and pleasantness of the "warm, sunny park" setting. The final lines of the song, "And when you wake up early and the sun is shining, are you ready for a day that's comin', it's comin'," posit life as a cycle that repeats itself every day. The future is always arriving, and we have to be ready for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice day for a walk in the park.
It's a beautiful day to take a stroll in nature's lush greenery.
Nice day for a drive through the city.
The city is appealing today to take a car ride through it.
This world is a warm, sunny park.
The planet we live on is like a pleasant park full of radiance and warmth.
Nice day for a talk with your girl.
It's a good day to spend quality time conversing with your significant other.
Nice day for your shop to get busy.
It's a great day for business activities to flourish.
This world is of no empty part.
Our world is full of life and energy and is never a dull moment.
Please don't ask me all those questions I don't know.
I'm not knowledgeable about the subject at hand, so please don't quiz me.
And when you wake up early and the sun is shining,
If you're up early and greeted by a beautiful sunrise,
Are you ready for a day that's comin'?
Are you prepared for whatever the day might bring?
It's comin'.
The day is imminent, and there's no escaping it.
Nice day for a walk in the dark.
It's a pleasant day for a walk under the stars.
Nice day for a drive-by shooting.
No meaning. The lyrics are nonsensical and violent.
This world has a warm, sunny heart.
The planet we inhabit is akin to a warm and radiant heart.
Yeah.
An interjection indicating the artist's approval.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.