Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1999. Made up of m… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Bjorn and John were formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1999. Made up of members Peter Morén on vocals, guitar, and harmonica; Björn Yttling on vocals, bass, and keyboards; and John Eriksson on drums, percussion, and vocals. The band has released six albums: "Peter Bjorn and John" (2002), "Falling Out" (2004), "Writer's Block" (2006), "Seaside Rock" (2008), "Living Thing" (2009) and "Gimme Some" (2011). The band is influenced by the sounds of classic '60s baroque pop, power pop, and new wave

The band gained recognition in the United Kingdom and United States during 2006 and 2007 due to the success of their single "Young Folks", whilst staying virtually unknown in their homeland, Sweden.

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Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics

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It's a dream, it's a dream
And we're gonna rein it in
Reap the rewards of what we've grown
It's a team, it's a team
I'm the keeper of the scene
But I don't wanna play this part alone

Keep a close watch on the good thing you found

Clear out the cobwebs of the mind
We can rise above, unwise and unkind
Leave all that pettiness behind
Ain't gold that glitters but it's mine

It's a dream, it's a dream
And we're gonna rein it in
Reap the rewards of what we've grown
It's a team, it's a team
I'm the keeper of the scene
But I don't wanna play this part alone

Decades in, you wake up all in a daze
Yet all of the goals so far away
Time's a thief, a hardened act to defeat
But we're built to last and run the course
This one's for the team, this one is yours

It's a dream, it's a dream
And we're gonna rein it in
Reap the rewards of what we've grown
It's a team, it's a team
I'm the keeper of the scene
But I don't wanna play this part alone
It's a dream, it's a dream
And we're gonna rein it in
Reap the rewards of what we've grown
It's a team, it's a team
I'm the keeper of the scene
But I don't wanna play this part alone
It's a dream, it's a dream
Hey, man, we gonna rein it in
Reap the rewards of what we've grown
It's a team, it's a team
I'm the keeper of the scene
But I don't wanna play this part alone

There's no one coming home tonight
I'm out here on my own tonight

It might be a bumpy ride
But we're still here by your side

Overall Meaning

In "1 in 2," Peter Bjorn and John sing about chasing dreams and working together as a team. The lyrics capture the thrill of a shared dream, and the desire to reap the rewards of hard work. The opening verse states that "It's a dream, it's a dream / And we're gonna rein it in / Reap the rewards of what we've grown / It's a team, it's a team / I'm the keeper of the scene / But I don't wanna play this part alone." The song encourages listeners to keep a close watch on good things that are found, to clear out negative thoughts, and to rise above small-mindedness. The track acknowledges the hard work of chasing dreams, and that the journey may be tough at times, but emphasizes the importance of working together as a team.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a dream, it's a dream
We have a vision, a goal that we want to achieve.

And we're gonna rein it in
We are going to take control and steer ourselves towards the realization of our goal.

Reap the rewards of what we've grown
We will finally enjoy the fruits of our hard work.

It's a team, it's a team
We are in this together as a group, supporting each other towards our common goal.

I'm the keeper of the scene
I am responsible for overseeing and managing the progress towards our goal.

But I don't wanna play this part alone
I need the help and support of my teammates to achieve our goal and make it a collective success.

Keep a close watch on the good thing you found
We must be vigilant in protecting and nurturing the progress we have made towards our goal.

Clear out the cobwebs of the mind
We need to get rid of any negative, distracting or unhelpful thoughts that may prevent us from achieving our goal.

We can rise above, unwise and unkind
We can overcome any challenges or obstacles thrown our way, using compassion and wisdom to guide us.

Leave all that pettiness behind
We need to let go of any petty, selfish or negative attitudes that do not help us move forward towards our goal.

Ain't gold that glitters but it's mine
The success we achieve may not always be obvious or flashy, but it is valuable and important to us in our own way.

Decades in, you wake up all in a daze
As we get older, we may realize that time has passed us by, with our goals still seemingly far away.

Yet all of the goals so far away
Despite the passing of time, our aspirations still feel like they are out of reach.

Time's a thief, a hardened act to defeat
Time can be a cruel force that is difficult to overcome, stealing away our chances to achieve our goals.

But we're built to last and run the course
Despite the challenges we face, we are resilient and can persevere, staying committed to our goals over the long term.

This one's for the team, this one is yours
We are doing this for each other as a group, sharing in the success and supporting each other along the way.

Hey, man, we gonna rein it in
We are hyping each other up, getting excited about taking control and working towards our goal.

There's no one coming home tonight
We are all in this together, working hard towards our goal without any distractions or external influences.

I'm out here on my own tonight
I am taking responsibility for my role in achieving our goal, but I am not alone in this journey.

It might be a bumpy ride
The journey towards our goal may be difficult or challenging at times.

But we're still here by your side
Regardless of any setbacks or obstacles, we are committed to supporting each other and working towards our goal together.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Moren, Johan Eriksson, Bjorn Yttling

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