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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They were runnin' round, that's when we heard
Music (music)
When we had it come and when our thoughts begun
In a misty morn, just off load with
Music (music)
On the answering machine
There's a familiar voice, so easily recognized
Music on the windscreen of my dreams
Music in the dark end of the street
Every time there's music
It's gonna be all or nothin' at all, yeah
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
You can breathe it in, you can breathe it out
When you're out for the count I stick around like
Music (music)
They say what you do is comin' back to you
With a different view it's all connected
By the dots projected from the music (music)
On the wayward nights
For I will live forever through a melody
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
Music on the windscreen of my dreams
Music in the dark end of the street
Every time there's music
It's gonna be all or nothin' at all, yeah
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
Music (music, music)
Music (music, music)
Music (music, music)
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
The song "Music" by Peter Bjorn and John is an ode to the power of music and how it connects people across time and space. The lyrics paint a picture of the universal nature of music, as the singers hear it in a different city and world, but it still brings them together. The repeated refrain to "Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there" suggests that music has the ability to transport us and connect us with others, even if we're physically apart.
The verse "They say what you do is comin' back to you / With a different view it's all connected / By the dots projected from the music" speaks to the idea that music has the power to shape our perspective and understanding of the world. The dots projected from the music could refer to the various influences and inspirations that come together to create a song, but also to the way that music can inspire connections and insights in our own lives.
Overall, "Music" is a celebration of the transcendent power of music and the ways it can connect us even as we journey through different cities and worlds.
Line by Line Meaning
In a different city, in a different world
In a place far from here and in a different reality
They were runnin' round, that's when we heard
They were engaged in some activity when we caught their attention
Music (music)
The sound that grabbed their attention was music
When we had it come and when our thoughts begun
When the music arrived, it triggered a chain of thought
In a misty morn, just off load with
In a foggy morning, just after unloading something
Music (music)
The music continued to play its role
On the answering machine
On that device that stores missed calls and messages
There's a familiar voice, so easily recognized
There was a voice of someone well-known and easily noticed
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
Raising the volume will make the artist appear as if he's there
Music on the windscreen of my dreams
The music that fills my dreams, bright and vivid like projected on a window
Music in the dark end of the street
The music that emanates from the less lit corners of the avenue
Every time there's music
In every occurrence that revolves around music
It's gonna be all or nothin' at all, yeah
This will be of utmost importance or nothing at all
You can breathe it in, you can breathe it out
You can inhale and exhale music
When you're out for the count I stick around like
When you're too tired to go on, music keeps me going
They say what you do is comin' back to you
Common belief says that what you do will come back to you
With a different view it's all connected
With a new perspective, everything is intertwined
By the dots projected from the music (music)
The connections are the lines drawn by the music
On the wayward nights
On the nights that don't seem to follow any particular path
For I will live forever through a melody
I will be remembered through the music I create
Music (music, music)
The symbol of music persists
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
Loud music will convey the artist's presence
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up and I'll be there
Raising the volume will make the singer appear as if he's there
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjorn Yttling, John Eriksson, Peter Moren
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Jeffrey Lebowski
It's midnight, tomorrow I'm getting up early and I'm just sitting here, listening to this great piece of music over and over
Javier
Freaking incredible!! You guys never disappoint, everything is unique 🤙
0vnFrsh
‘On the wayward nights where i will live forever through a melody.’
This song represents my entire love for music as a whole. It’s the most important thing in my life!
Thank you so much for this complete masterpiece. It really means the world to this complete stranger ❤.
y tho
you guys are the best! keep up the good work <3
Logan
This is my favorite song of all time.
Brokemono
This feels like a song I would listen to during Christmas.
Hobodarkness
Thank you for the amazing music its absolutely amazing :D keep up the good work
K4000
fantastic track!
Brenda Cerz
Es una joya! Disfruto mucho escucharlos.
Carolina Dávila
Beautiful ❤️