Brundtland and Berge were schoolmates in their hometown Tromsø, experimenting with electronic instruments in the early 90s and being a part of their city's techno scene. As they grew up in northern Norway, they listened to local artists like Bel Canto and Biosphere. The band has also expressed their interest in the music of Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Giorgio Moroder, Art of Noise, Vangelis, Erik Satie, and Francis Lai. They were members of various electro acts in their youth, such as Alanïa, Drum Island and Aedena Cycle. After recording as part of Aedena Cycle, Berge and Brundtland left the group to form their own band, Röyksopp.
In 8 October 2001, Röyksopp released their debut album Melody A.M. on Wall of Sound label. This critically acclaimed downtempo album reached #1 in Norway charts, #9 in UK Albums Chart, #18 in US Top Electronic Albums. Melody A.M. spawned five singles: "So Easy" (released in 1999, re-released in 2002), "Eple" (released in July 2001, re-released in 24 February 2003; #16 UK), "Poor Leno", featuring Erlend Øye (released in 3 December 2001, re-released on 18 November 2002; #38 UK), "Remind Me", featuring Erlend Øye (5 August 2002; #21 UK), and "Sparks", featuring Anneli Drecker (2003; #41 UK).
The band became famous for their original music videos (the infographic-styled video by French company H5 for the track "Remind Me", won the 2002 MTV Europe Music Award for best music video). The single "Eple" (meaning "apple") was used by Apple Inc. as the music for the startup video for Mac OS X 10.3.
In 4 July 2005, the band issued their sophomore album The Understanding on Wall of Sound. The album was preceded by the hit single "Only This Moment", featuring Kate Havnevik (27 June 2005; #33 UK). Another four singles followed: "49 Percent" (26 September 2005; #55 UK), "Curves" (non-album single; 3 October 2005), "What Else Is There?", featuring Karin Dreijer of The Knife (5 December 2005; #4 Norway, #32 UK) and "Beautiful Day Without You" (26 June 2006).
Röyksopp's Night Out EP was released in 27 February 2006 and it contains live recordings from a concert in Norway, Rockefeller (Oslo) in November 2005. The album contains a new dance version of their single "Sparks" and a reinterpretation of the song "Go With the Flow”, originally by Queens of the Stone Age. In 5 March 2007, the group issued Back to Mine: Röyksopp, a compilation album from the Back to Mine series, compiled and mixed by the band.
On 23 March 2009, Röyksopp released their third album Junior on Wall of Sound. Röyksopp have invited several guest artists, like Robyn, Anneli Drecker, Karin Dreijer, Lykke Li, to perform on various songs from Junior. The first single "Happy Up Here" was released on 19 January 2009 (digital)/16 March 2009 (vinyl) and peaked on #3 in Norway and on #44 in UK. Another two singles supported the album' sales: "The Girl And The Robot", featuring Robyn (15 June 2009; #2 Norway) and "This Must Be It", featuring Karin Dreijer (2 November 2009).
Since 2010, the band started posting on their official site new exclusive songs available for free download (usually a song every month), known as Röyksopp.com Track Of The Month.
In 13 September 2010, Röyksopp released the fourth album Senior, the atmospheric counterpart of Junior. The first single from the album, "The Drug", was released on 9 August 2010.
Official site: http://www.royksopp.com
Beautiful Day Without You
Röyksopp Lyrics
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Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (ah)
Like rays of gold (I honestly can)
Now can I (forget the pain)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (without you)
Feeling spoiled
In this world
Fighting beliefs
Now can I
I
Know
My
Tragedy
Notion took about
Still I wonder how
Morning after rain
Clear away the pain
Then after all
When all are gone
It's plain to see
Just who we are
In the light of hate
The way we talk
Enacting shame
Causing harm
Defend yourself
And keep your guard
We realize
We belong apart
'Cause we entice
We've got ways of knowing
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (ah)
Like rays of gold (I honestly can)
Now can I (forget the pain)
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fatheless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (without you)
Feeling spoiled in this world
Fighting beliefs
Now can I
When I'm alone
And all are gone
The painted leaves
Onto the sun
In the light of god
I see myself
Improving things
Oh every day
The open sky
The breathing stars
When .... Come
In a world apart
'Cause in these times
There's no way of knowing
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (ah)
Like rays of gold (I honestly can)
Now can I (forget the pain)
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
A beautiful day without you (without you)
And still I'm spoiled
Feeling refined
This beautiful day
Makes me sigh...
The lyrics to Röyksopp’s song “Beautiful Day Without You” offer an introspective portrayal of living life alone and on guard. The first three lines depict the physical environment that surrounds the singer, describing the need to protect oneself from the outside world. The line “Beautiful day without you” brings a sense of relief and freedom from a past relationship or situation that was perhaps holding the singer back. The phrase “like rays of gold” is used to describe the beauty of this new day and suggest the possibility of moving forward.
The second stanza begins by acknowledging the inner turmoil the singer is experiencing, feeling “spoiled” in a world with conflicting beliefs. The line “I know my tragedy” suggests that the singer has come to terms with their past and is working on healing themselves. The phrase “the morning after rain clears away the pain” brings hope that even after a difficult period, there is a chance for a brighter future. The final lines of the song highlight the singer’s growth and self-improvement, realizing the need for self-defense and maintaining personal boundaries. The last line “This beautiful day, makes me sigh…” suggests a positive outlook and appreciation of the present moment, despite the struggles of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Living on my guard
Being cautious and careful in life
Wind is on my neck
Feeling uncertain about the future
Sun is on my face
Having hope and courage to face challenges
Beautiful day without you
Being happy and content without someone
Like rays of gold
Feeling pure and positive
Now can I
Feeling relieved and free
Forget the pain
Moving on from past hurts and regrets
Feeling spoiled in this world
Feeling privileged and lucky
Fighting beliefs
Struggling with personal values and beliefs
When I'm alone
Being introspective and reflective
The painted leaves onto the sun
Finding beauty and wonder in nature
In the light of god
Feeling spiritual and connected to a higher power
Improving things
Making progress and positive changes
The open sky, the breathing stars
Feeling awe and wonder for the universe
Feeling refined
Feeling sophisticated and cultured
Makes me sigh
Feeling content and satisfied
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SVEIN BERGE, TORBJORN BRUNDTLAND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ZephyreanMusic
Actual lyrics (from the full album version) below:
Living under God (Glory)
Wind is on my neck (Fearless)
Sun is on my face (Courage)
A beautiful day without you
Like rays of gold
In all this decay
Now, can I forget the pain?
Living under God (Holy)
Wind is on my neck (Fearless)
Sun is on my face (Courage)
A beautiful day without you
Feel unspoiled
In this world
Confiding beliefs
Now, can I...
I know my tragedy
Notion took a bow
Still I wonder how
Morning after rain
Clears away the pain
Then, after all
When all are gone
It's plain to see
Just who we are
In light of hate
The way we talk
And act in shame
Causing harm
Defend yourself
And keep your guard
We realise we belong apart
'Cause beyond ties
We've got ways of knowing
Living under God (Glory)
Wind is on my neck (Fearless)
Sun is on my face (Courage)
A beautiful day without you
Like rays of gold
In all this decay
Now, can I forget the pain?
Living under God (Holy)
Wind is on my neck (Fearless)
Sun is on my face (Courage)
A beautiful day without you
Confiding beliefs
Now, can I...
When I'm alone
And all are gone
The pain it leaves
Unto the sun
In light of good
I see myself
Approving things of everyday
The open sky
The breathing stars
Will leave me calm
In a world apart
'Cause in these times
There's no way of knowing
Living under God (Glory)
Wind is on my neck (Fearless)
Sun is on my face (Courage)
A beautiful day without you
Like rays of gold
In all this decay
Now, can I forget the pain?
Living under God (Holy)
Wind is on my neck (Fearless)
Sun is on my face (Courage)
A beautiful day without you
Still unspoiled
Feeling refined
This beautiful day
It's a sign
@robbie4860
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (ah)
Like rays of gold (I honestly can)
Now can I (forget the pain)
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (without you)
Feeling spoiled
In this world
Fighting beliefs
Now can I
I
Know
My
Tragedy
Notion took about
Still I wonder how
Morning after rain
Clear away the pain
Then after all
When all are gone
It's plain to see
Just who we are
In the light of hate
The way we talk
Enacting shame
Causing harm
Defend yourself
And keep your guard
We realize
We belong apart
'Cause we entice
We've got ways of knowing
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (ah)
Like rays of gold (I honestly can)
Now can I (forget the pain)
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fatheless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (without you)
Feeling spoiled in this world
Fighting beliefs
Now can I
When I'm alone
And all are gone
The painted leaves
Onto the sun
In the light of god
I see myself
Improving things
Oh every day
The open sky
The breathing stars
When .... Come
In a world apart
'Cause in these times
There's no way of knowing
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
Beautiful day without you (ah)
Like rays of gold (I honestly can)
Now can I (forget the pain)
Living on my guard (guarded)
Wind is on my neck (fateless)
Sun is on my face (have courage)
A beautiful day without you (without you)
And still I'm spoiled
Feeling refined
This beautiful day
Makes me sigh...
@h.donnellgrayiii4276
"I...
Know...
Love's...
Tragedy...
Emotion to come out
Still i wonder how
Morning after rain
Still remained the pain
Then...
After all
Of those are gone
It's plain to see...
Just who were are
In light of hate
The way we talk
And act in shame
Causing harm, to
Defend your "self"
Give's all gone
We realize
We belong
ApartCause we all dance
With no chance of knowing" - Royksopp
@davidsarkar6668
Must have been 17 then, now I'm 31, nostalgic. 14 years hah
All thanks to Jesus for blessing me with life and lots of other huge blessings all these years so far, all thanks and praise be to Him, He's so gracious.
@ahran_beanie
Wow. 14 years. I get nostalgic remembering things from 3 years ago, I wonder how it must feel to listen to music you've heard over a decade ago.
@paulgoogol2652
@@ahran_beanie 3 years ago feels like yesterday when you are in your 30s.
@ahran_beanie
@@paulgoogol2652 at the moment I can only imagine. Soon enough I'll get there, though.
@omarvgarcia
The song's production is impeccable, with a variety of electronic sounds and effects complementing the vocals and acoustic guitar, the result is a song that is both calm and emotional, with a sense of hope amid the sadness.
@paulgoogol2652
The video too. I hope they didn't sink a fortune for this.
@anelson3586
Been listening to these guys for 20 years, my favorite hidden treasure! 2019
@M0rdFustang
Same my friend, since 2005 🙏
@jeremynikijuluwstanevil7551
this is my first time founding them
@farckasxopct4014
in 2012, when I was 15, I saw this for the first time on 2x2 - a russian television channel. I don't usually listen to music on TV, but then I was amazed by the sound and the atmosphere, to this day it remains my favorite track by royksopp