As part of The Prunes he has remixed tracks from famous international artists like: Beastie Boys, DJ Vadim, DJ Krush and The Roots.
In Denmark, he has worked with:
Den Gale Pose, Oh Land , Malk De Koijn and Blue Foundation.
On the 23rd of April, 2007, he put out his first solo album "And He Just Pointed To The Sky" on Ubiquity Recordings.
The album features collaborations with Ane Trolle, Joy Morgan, Dean Bowman and Nino Moschella.
A new album is on its way. Release will be early 2010.
Peder finds his own sound between artists like Tom Waits, Cinematic Orchestra, Portishead and film composers like John Barry and Ennio Morricone.
Daylight
Peder Lyrics
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They all walk down the same dead end street
Standing in line looking for a sign
Between the tall buildings where the sun never shines
It's taken the peace from the shade of these trees
Watching you fade away
You need some daylight
You need some sunshine
You need some daylight
And it makes me
Ever so sad to find that
You are going mad
Losing yourself within this maze
Just turn around and leave that place
You must turn around and leave this place
Please wake up and change your ways
You need some sunshine
You need some daylight
You need some sunshine
You need some daylight
You need some sunshine
You need some daylight
You need some sunshine
You need some daylight
You need some daylight
You need some daylight
The lyrics in Peder's song "Daylight" convey a sense of urban isolation and the effect it can have on a person's mental state. The first few lines are a commentary on the homogenization of city life, where everyone is walking down the same "dead end street" and searching for meaning or direction in a place "where the sun never shines." The singer of the song is watching someone they care about slowly slip away, losing themselves in the maze of the city. The chorus serves as a plea for this person to seek out the light and positivity that they need to break free from the darkness that surrounds them. The repeated line "you need some sunshine, you need some daylight" is a reminder that sometimes the simplest pleasures can make the biggest difference.
The second verse continues this theme of struggling in an urban environment. The shade of the trees used to bring peace, but now they are a reminder of what has been lost. The singer is saddened by the fact that the person they love is losing themselves, unable to find their way in this environment that is slowly wearing them down. The final lines of the song are a call to action, begging this person to turn around and leave this place that is dragging them down. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgency of this plea, driving home the idea that this person needs to find their way out of the darkness and back into the light.
Line by Line Meaning
They have all gone to the city
Everyone has left for the city, hoping for something better.
They all walk down the same dead end street
Despite their hopes, they are following each other blindly and heading towards a stagnant end.
Standing in line looking for a sign
They wait in line, hoping for something or someone to show them the way forward.
Between the tall buildings where the sun never shines
Their surroundings are dark and gloomy, causing them to feel trapped and hopeless.
It's taken the peace from the shade of these trees
The hustle and bustle of the city has disturbed the calm and peaceful nature around them.
Watching you fade away
Seeing someone you care about struggle in this environment is heartbreaking.
You need some sunshine
You need to find something that will bring light and positivity to your life.
You need some daylight
You need to step out of the darkness and into the light.
And it makes me
It saddens me
Ever so sad to find that
To discover
You are going mad
You are becoming overwhelmed and losing your sense of self.
Losing yourself within this maze
You are getting lost in the confusion and chaos of the city.
Just turn around and leave that place
The solution is to turn around and walk away from this toxic environment.
You must turn around and leave this place
It is imperative that you escape and seek something better for yourself.
Please wake up and change your ways
I implore you to wake up to the reality of your situation and take action to change it for the better.
You need some daylight
You need a fresh perspective and a new start in order to find happiness.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM NEAL BAILEY, CAMERON MAXWELL, BENJAMIN PEDERSEN, LEONARD ROBERT CHRISTIAN HALLING, ANTONIO MARRA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bouchramino
They have all gone to the city,
They all walk down the same dead end street,
Standing in line looking for a sign
Between the tall buildings where the sun never shines.
It's taken the peace from the shade of these trees,
watching you fade away.
You need some sunshine,
you need some daylight.
You need some sunshine,
you need some daylight.
And it makes me
ever so sad to find that
you are going mad,
losing yourself within this maze
just turn around and leave that place.
You must turn around and leave this place.
Please wake up and change your ways.
You need some sunshine,
You need some daylight.
@bouchramino
They have all gone to the city,
They all walk down the same dead end street,
Standing in line looking for a sign
Between the tall buildings where the sun never shines.
It's taken the peace from the shade of these trees,
watching you fade away.
You need some sunshine,
you need some daylight.
You need some sunshine,
you need some daylight.
And it makes me
ever so sad to find that
you are going mad,
losing yourself within this maze
just turn around and leave that place.
You must turn around and leave this place.
Please wake up and change your ways.
You need some sunshine,
You need some daylight.
@msh2093
my take is that he is grieving the past, a memory, a woman? and he is using this lady to remember even for a few minutes what it was like in the past. but soon he realizes that it is not real and he falls back into sadness. That is why the songs goes "you need to turn around and leave this place" he is stuck in the past and "he needs some sunshine"
@naylik2562
"You need some daylight" Pretty relevant these days.. Quarantine blues.
@bouchramino
They have all gone to the city,
They all walk down the same dead end street,
Standing in line looking for a sign
Between the tall buildings where the sun never shines.
It's taken the peace from the shade of these trees,
watching you fade away.
You need some sunshine,
you need some daylight.
You need some sunshine,
you need some daylight.
And it makes me
ever so sad to find that
you are going mad,
losing yourself within this maze
just turn around and leave that place.
You must turn around and leave this place.
Please wake up and change your ways.
You need some sunshine,
You need some daylight.
@rogerthat5176
Thanks. Do you know of any other songs similar to this one, style
@Rapjohnny10
+Rog crotch I think this one you'll like: Lera Lynn - My Least favorite Life ;)
@sulafakh
+Rapćančanin® very good choice
@TheSeliMD
this video is touching my soul. i see myself in the eyes of this poor man. the burden of the past, taunting memories of a woman, the situation of being not able to get over with... it is sad.
@Uphadis
Who was led here by "Wolfpack"?
@Dwight_Lee
Heard this playing in a grocery store the other day, been years since I've even thought of this tune. A happy reminder
@lilavissermusic
One of my favorite songs. I wish every person could hear this for a rainy day.