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Gabrial McNair- Guitar, Keyboards
Kerry Wayne James- Bass, Guitar, Keyboards
OSLO is a band that knows what hard work means. Independent of any record label, and with a driven attitude the band has managed to cumulate a lot of success within the US. OSLO’s emotive and engaging live shows and self-titled, self-produced debut release (2005) garnered significant buzz and coverage from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Music Edge, LA Weekly and the Los Angeles Times, which named OSLO one of the top 10 bands to download in the Fall of 2006.
In 2007 OSLO released The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate, co-produced by Grammy Nominated engineer/mixer Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Mickey P (Beck, Peaches, The Eels) and Sam Fogarino (drummer, Interpol). The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate resulted in a publishing deal with SONGS Music Publishing, earning licensing placements on cable networks, major television shows and independent films.
After taking a short break to focus on live performances and other projects, OSLO is back, with a new series of recordings titled “High Mountain Sessions: Volume One and Volume Two”. The releases are scheduled for May and Fall 2011 and will be supported with West Coast tour dates.
The critical acclaim of both their live shows and their recordings are complimented not only with the band's onstage showmanship but the complexity and depth with which they compose music. Rich in texture, melody and fervor the OSLO sound conveys a layered listening experience that is as intricate as it is intelligent and evocative.
OSLO is recording new songs in 2015 with plans to release two EPs in 2016.
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Day One
Oslo Lyrics
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My situations real, sadness goin' through me
Because my love is not here for my kiss
All I have is thoughts of yesterdays bliss
Images of you stay on my mind
Anticipating and waiting for the clock to unwind
Anxiety plays me as dusk turns to dawn
But I could take the wait
As confidence grows, I start to ready myself
Prepare myself for what lies ahead
As I dread the every minute I have to face without you here
Close but so far as the time draws near
How much more can I take, how much more, what can I do?
Just hold on tight and be strong
I know I'll make it through
Now's the time for the needs to finally go away
I feel you near and it's a lovely day
Then I look at you
And the worlds all right with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be, it's gonna be, it's gonna be
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
That was then and this is now
My pulse rate beats fast and at last you're around
I great you
My eyes cannot leave you
I just wanna squeeze you
As I bestow a gentle hello
I couldn't front and play hard to get
Because the boy was wrong
And I felt strong
Ever since we met
When you appear
The tensions go
Mentally calm
Becomes the body the mind and the soul
Let's cut to the chase
Before the time will waste away
So we can enjoy
The walks conversational play
Take a cruise to nowhere
Is anyone out there
Who cares
As long as you're here with me
The best is yet to come
Together well be as one
Our love has just begun
Guaranteed my love
I'll never go away
As long as you're around
It's a lovely day
I wish they could last forever
The rendezvous of coming together
Meeting in places of pleasure
Times we spent were so real
And I could feel, the everlasting love coming through to my appeal
But now the time has come to mind
That we must part and separate to
Make a start with that thought in mind
There's only one thing to say
With you in my life
It'll be a lovely day!
The song Day One by Oslo is a narrative about a person waking up to another day without their loved one by their side. The opening lines are particularly evocative, describing the gloomy atmosphere created by the absence of the loved one. The singer mentions that despite the sadness, they are filled with thoughts of the happy moments they shared with their partner. As the day progresses and the time of their meeting draws near, the singer's emotions range from anxiety to anticipation, and as they get ready, they steel themselves to face the hours without their beloved. When they finally see their loved one, the tension disappears, and everything seems right with the world again. The song ends on a note of wistfulness as the singer talks about parting and returning to their everyday life but with the assurance of being able to face the future with newfound strength as long as their partner remains by their side.
Overall, the song deals with themes of love, absence, anticipation, and reunion. The lyrics capture the feeling of longing for a loved one and the joy that comes with their presence. The song structure is linear and follows a traditional verse-chorus-verse structure with some variations. The song's tone is melancholy but hopeful, with a smooth jazz-influenced backing track.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, here it is, another day, so dark and gloomy
Starting yet another day feeling sad and hopeless
My situations real, sadness goin' through me
Feeling genuine sadness due to the situation
Because my love is not here for my kiss
Missing the presence of the loved one
All I have is thoughts of yesterdays bliss
Remembering the happy moments with the loved one
Images of you stay on my mind
The thoughts of the loved one are constantly on the mind
Anticipating and waiting for the clock to unwind
Waiting for time to pass to be reunited with the loved one
Anxiety plays me as dusk turns to dawn
Anxiety builds up as night turns into day
But I could take the wait
Willpower to endure the wait
It wont be long
Reassurance that the wait won't be too long
As confidence grows, I start to ready myself
Feeling more confident and preparing oneself for the reunion
Prepare myself for what lies ahead
Preparing for the future with the loved one
As I dread the every minute I have to face without you here
Dreading the time spent without the loved one
Close but so far as the time draws near
Being close to seeing the loved one but still feeling far away
How much more can I take, how much more, what can I do?
Feeling overwhelmed with the distance from the loved one
Just hold on tight and be strong
Encouraging oneself to hold on and be resilient
I know I'll make it through
Believing that one can overcome the distance and adversity
Now's the time for the needs to finally go away
The time is right for the needs to be met and reunited with the loved one
I feel you near and it's a lovely day
Feeling close to the loved one and having a happy day
Then I look at you
Gazing at the loved one's face
And the worlds all right with me
Feeling content and happy when with the loved one
Just one look at you
The sight of the loved one brings joy
And I know it's gonna be, it's gonna be, it's gonna be
Feeling positive that the future will be bright together
Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day
Having a wonderful day with the loved one
That was then and this is now
Revisiting the past and acknowledging the present
My pulse rate beats fast and at last you're around
Heart rate quickens with the lover's arrival
I great you
Greeting the loved one
My eyes cannot leave you
Eyes fixed on the lover
I just wanna squeeze you
Craving physical closeness with the lover
As I bestow a gentle hello
Greeting the lover softly
I couldn't front and play hard to get
Not pretending to not care because the feelings are real
Because the boy was wrong
The past experiences with others have been wrong
And I felt strong
Believing in strength when with the true love
Ever since we met
The moment of meeting the true love changed everything
When you appear
The arrival of the true love brings joy
The tensions go
The stress and anxiety goes away
Mentally calm
Feeling a sense of peace and tranquility
Becomes the body the mind and the soul
Feeling whole and complete when with the true love
Let's cut to the chase
Getting straight to the point
Before the time will waste away
Not wanting to waste any time apart
So we can enjoy
Wanting to enjoy being with the true love
The walks conversational play
Enjoying conversations and strolls together
Take a cruise to nowhere
Travel together just for the sake of being together
Is anyone out there
Not caring about anyone else when with the true love
Who cares
Not worrying about anyone or anything when with the true love
As long as you're here with me
Being happiest when with the true love
The best is yet to come
Believing that the future will be even better with the true love
Together well be as one
Feeling a sense of unity and oneness
Our love has just begun
The feeling that the love has just started
Guaranteed my love
Promising the true love and commitment
I'll never go away
Ensuring that they will never leave the true love
As long as you're around
The true love is the most important presence in their life
I wish they could last forever
Wishing that the happy moments could never end
The rendezvous of coming together
The joy of being together again
Meeting in places of pleasure
Finding happiness in the places they visit together
Times we spent were so real
The moments shared together were genuine and meaningful
And I could feel, the everlasting love coming through to my appeal
Feeling the love being reciprocated
But now the time has come to mind
The realization that it's time to part
That we must part and separate to
Knowing that they must part ways to begin a new chapter
Make a start with that thought in mind
Starting a new beginning with the parting thought in mind
There's only one thing to say
The only thing there is to say is that their love was real and unforgettable
With you in my life
Grateful for having the true love in their life
It'll be a lovely day!
Knowing that even with the parting, everything will be lovely as long as they cherish the memory of their love
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYON COLE DAVID, DAVID BRYON COLE, MICHELLE VISAGE, ROBERT CLIVILLES, ROBERT MANUEL CLIVILLES, SKIP SCARBOROUGH, TOMMY NEVER, WILLIAM HARRISON WITHERS, WILLIAM HARRISON WITHERS JR.
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@Teddy8993
I liked it! 👍 I have had the same thoughts on pigeons. You see them everyday, strangely comforting like they're old friends.
@rhyacinthlevrini6577
Synchronicity at work! Earlier this evening I booked my flight from California to Oslo to arrive on 11 July. Booked hotel room for two nights; planning one full day to visit Vigelandparken, the City Hall, and the Opera House, wander and enjoy some eateries! I too like seagulls. I appreciate you showing 22 July Center, and pointing out some negatives about urbanization; I´m a street wise kid from NYC, but now live in the mountains of northern California. I left my Heart in Tromsø last March, so I want to pay my respects to Norway by visiting Oslo on my way back to Tromsø. Thanks for sharing.
@TheWonderingEnglishman
I hope you have a wonderful trip this summer! Thanks for posting and watching. I hope I’ll get to go back to Norway this year also.
@tresvecesno7071
Thanks so much for create and share
@dee74raz
Never been to Norway but I thought Switzerland 🇨🇭 and Iceland 🇮🇸 to me were the cleanest countries I’ve visited. Even the public toilets near a waterfall in Iceland which is packed full of tourists shocked me because it was so clean and well maintained.
@TheWonderingEnglishman
I think those are probably the Top 3. Certainly in my experience. :)
@SpaceflightSimulator
11:45 What you say here is not entirely true, because the roads and sidewalks in Oslo are salted with gravel which means that when the snow comes in contact with the ground, it melts. Leaving that aside, Oslo has never really had extremely much snow in the winter. If it comes, it only lasts for a few days before the rain drains it away.
@zigge1989
One of the best 'down to earth' and honest videos showing Oslo.
Both the good and tha bad" :D
@TheWonderingEnglishman
Thank you for joining on the journey and kind words 🙏🏻
@knutberg6764
Note, if you are 24 hours in Oslo, and you are going to take more than three trips on public transportation, you do not buy single tickets, but a day card which gives you the use of buses, trams, metro and ferries for the whole period.