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.

Dominos
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics

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Cause they dragged out of my dream
I sat for the stud light
Need to carefully hide my spine (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes
Like dominos (A chain reaction)
I could snap, crack, pop
Gonna rip it up
When you hit the spot
A chain reaction
Wa-wa-watch him shake
I could blue that red
I could drop down dead
A chain reaction I,
I know what [?] like
There's a diamond lost in my mind
Up, up and away I go
Need to carefully hide my spine (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes I don't wanna think about the morning after I don't wanna stick around [?] I don't wanna move [?]
Everybody let's go (Like dominos)
(Like dominos)
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me

Everybody goes
(Like dominos)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dominos" by Peter Bjorn and John present a situation of someone traveling on a downtown train with a ball and a person called Shane. As the clock strikes eight, a chain reaction happens, leading to the person being shown the door and being on the floor. The lyrics suggest dissatisfaction with the situation but also a sense of resilience to continue fighting and not wanting to think about the morning after or stick around.

The chain reaction mentioned throughout the song could refer to a series of events set off by a single action or a circumstance leading to another. The lyrics imply that the person might have experienced some setbacks in the past but is determined to keep moving despite the challenges faced.

Line by Line Meaning

On the downtown train
Starting the journey on the train in the heart of the city

With my ball and Shane
Carrying belongings and accompanied by someone named Shane

When the clock strikes eight
At a specific time in the evening

A chain reaction
One event sets off a series of connected events

I've been on the floor
Experiencing loss or defeat

I've been shown the door
Rejected or dismissed from a situation

That's what's next in store
Expecting more negative experiences

I couldn't be satisfied
Unhappy or unfulfilled

Cause they dragged out of my dream
Something or someone interrupted or ruined a desired outcome

I sat for the stud light
Waiting for an opportunity to shine or be noticed

Need to carefully hide my spine (A chain reaction)
Needing to protect oneself in anticipation of negative consequences

We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
Each person's downfall leads to the next person's downfall

You and me
Us, as individuals in this situation

Everybody goes
Everyone experiences the same negative consequences

I could snap, crack, pop
Feeling restless or anxious

Gonna rip it up
Taking control or causing destruction

When you hit the spot
Finding something that satisfies or fulfills

Wa-wa-watch him shake
Observing someone's physical movement or behavior

I could blue that red
Feeling powerful or in control

I could drop down dead
Feeling overwhelmed or defeated

I, I know what [?] like
Having knowledge or experience that others may not

There's a diamond lost in my mind
Feeling like something valuable is missing or forgotten

Up, up and away I go
Escaping from current reality

We fall like dominos
Reiterating that the negative consequences affect multiple people

You and me
Us, as individuals in this situation

Everybody goes
Everyone experiences the same negative consequences

I don't wanna think about the morning after
Avoiding thoughts of the future consequences

I don't wanna stick around [?]
Wanting to leave or escape from the situation

I don't wanna move [?]
Avoiding making any more decisions or changes

Everybody let's go (Like dominos)
Urging everyone to move forward together

(Like dominos)
Reiterating that the negative consequences affect multiple people

(A chain reaction)
Emphasizing the repetitive nature of the negative events

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03Do-Si-Do3:46

04What You Talking About?2:59

05Breakin' Point3:29

06A Long Goodbye3:45

07Nostalgic Intellect3:54

08In This Town3:31

09Hard Sleep3:14

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raai

6y↑8

Lyrics

[Intro]
And everybody goes
Like dominos

[Verse 1]
On the downtown train
With my ball and chain
When the clock strikes eight
A chain reaction
I've been on the floor
I've been shown the door
Now what's next in store
A chain reaction

[Pre-Chorus]
I couldn't be satisfied
Cause they dragged me out of my dream
I suffered, I stood in line
Need the kick from behind in my spine

[Chorus]
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me, everybody goes
Like dominos
(A chain reaction)

[Verse 2]
I go snap, crack, pop!
Gonna rip it up!
When you hit the spot
A chain reaction
Wha, wha, what you said?
I go blue than red
I could drop down dead
A chain reaction

[Pre-Chorus]
Ah, rattle and roll my soul
There's a diamond lost in the mine
Up, up and away I go
Need the kick from behind in my spine

[Chorus]
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me, everybody goes

[Bridge]
I don't wanna think about the morning after
I don't wanna stick around and play it safe
I don't wanna move, press forward faster
Head to toe, I let go!
(Like Dominos)
(Like Dominos)

[Chorus]
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me, everybody goes
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like Dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me, everybody goes
(Like Dominos)

M O

On the downtown train
With my ball and Shane When the clock strikes eight
A chain reaction
I've been on the floor
I've been shown the door
That's what's next in store
A chain reaction
I couldn't be satisfied
Cause they dragged out of my dream
I sat for the stud light
Need to carefully hide my spine (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes
Like dominos (A chain reaction)
I could snap, crack, pop
Gonna rip it up
When you hit the spot
A chain reaction
Wa-wa-watch him shake
I could blue that red
I could drop down dead
A chain reaction I,
I know what [?] like
There's a diamond lost in my mind
Up, up and away I go
Need to carefully hide my spine (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos (A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes I don't wanna think about the morning after I don't wanna stick around [?] I don't wanna move [?]
Everybody let's go (Like dominos)
(Like dominos)
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
We fall like dominos
(A chain reaction)
You and me
Everybody goes
(Like dominos)

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3y↑1

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raai

6y↑8

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8y↑1

So hype for the new album! This one feels different than most PB&J, it's interesting and I really like it!

Nicole Taco

7y↑2

I bloody adore this music!!!
Proceeds to hug Peter, Bjorn, and John

Triangle small Triangle all

7y↑1

this is the song I listen to every morning when I wait for the bus and I usually end up dancing like I am in the music video

Emilio Abcd

8y↑3

This sounds really good. The last 2 albums of PBJ are really clever

Eduardo Hypolitho Benedito

I agree. I came to fall in love with the band with those 2 latest and and didn't know the earlier material except from Young Folks. Young Folks is a piece of modern art in my opinion, but I din't hear in the past what I got from Gimme Some and this new one. I waited very much for this one after Gimme Some.