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.

Start Making Sense
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics

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I was drinking what you drank
Still I don't feel good
Not at all
Not at all

I was having what you had
Still I don't feel good
Not at all

Not at all

I'll prepare to take a stand
Normal people talk
About it all
About it all

I decided to make sense
Stop acting strange

Nevermore
Nevermore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Start Making Sense" by Peter Bjorn and John seem to be addressing a situation where the singer is with someone who is going through a tough time, possibly due to substance abuse or other self-destructive behavior. The singer mentions that they have been drinking and doing the same things as the other person, but still don't feel good about the situation. The repetition of "Not at all" emphasizes this feeling of dissatisfaction and unease.

The second verse suggests that the singer has decided to take a proactive approach to the situation, preparing to take a stand and encouraging others to talk about it. The final line, "I decided to make sense / Stop acting strange / Nevermore," implies a resolution to the issue at hand, possibly involving the singer distancing themselves from the negative influence and prioritizing their own well-being.

The song's lyrics were written by Peter Moren and the music was composed by Moren, Bjorn Yttling, and John Eriksson. It was released on their sixth studio album, "Breakin' Point," in 2016.

Line by Line Meaning

I was drinking what you drank
I tried to relate to you by drinking the same thing as you did

Still I don't feel good
Despite my attempt to connect, I still don't feel right

Not at all
Not even a little bit

I was having what you had
I tried to understand you by experiencing what you experienced

I'll prepare to take a stand
I'm willing to take a firm position on something

Normal people talk
Regular people engage in conversation and discussion

About it all
They talk about things in general, without any specific focus

I decided to make sense
I came to the conclusion that I need to start making sense and acting more rationally

Stop acting strange
I need to stop behaving in an odd or unusual manner

Nevermore
I will no longer be like that again

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ERIKSSON, PETER MOREN, BJï¿½RN YTTLING

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