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
Clocks
Röyksopp Lyrics
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Tides that I tried to swim against
Have brought me down upon my knees
Oh I beg, I beg and plead, singing
Come out of the things unsaid
Shoot an apple off my head and a
Trouble that can't be named
You are, you are
Confusion that never stops
The closing walls and the ticking clocks gonna
Come back and take you home
I could not stop, that you now know, singing
Come out upon my seas
Cursed missed opportunities am I
A part of the cure
Or am I part of the disease, singing
You are, you are
You are, you are
You are, you are
And nothing else compares
And nothing else compares
And nothing else compares
You are, you are
Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go
Home, home, where I wanted to go (You are)
Home, home, where I wanted to go (You are)
The lyrics to Röyksopp's song "Clocks" describes a sense of helplessness and despair. The singer is struggling against the tides of life and has been brought down to their knees, begging and pleading for help. The second stanza introduces a sense of danger, with the singer asking for someone to "shoot an apple off my head" while a "tiger's waiting to be tamed." The confusion and anxiety that the singer is feeling is exacerbated by the closing walls and ticking clocks, creating a feeling of impending doom.
The next stanza introduces a sense of regret, with the singer questioning if they are a part of the cure or the disease. The repeated chorus of "you are" creates a sense of affirmation amidst the chaos, suggesting that despite the difficulties, the singer is still important and valued. The song ends with the lines "Home, home, where I wanted to go," suggesting that despite the struggles and confusion, there is still a sense of direction and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
The lights go out and I can't be saved
I'm in a dark place mentally and emotionally, and I feel like I can't be helped.
Tides that I tried to swim against
I've been fighting against the natural flow of things and it's been wearing me down.
Have brought me down upon my knees
I feel defeated and overwhelmed by the challenges I've been facing.
Oh I beg, I beg and plead, singing
I'm desperate for things to change and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
Come out of the things unsaid
I need to confront the things that I've been keeping hidden and speak my truth.
Shoot an apple off my head and a
I'm willing to take risks and face my fears in order to move forward.
Trouble that can't be named
There are issues and problems that I can't put into words or fully understand.
A tiger's waiting to be tamed, singing
There are challenges and obstacles in my way, but I'm determined to overcome them.
You are, you are
You are important and significant in my life.
Confusion that never stops
I feel constantly overwhelmed and uncertain about my direction in life.
The closing walls and the ticking clocks gonna
Time is running out and I feel trapped and helpless.
Come back and take you home
No matter how lost or scattered I feel, there's always a way back to center and stability.
I could not stop, that you now know, singing
I couldn't prevent certain things from happening, and that's weighing heavily on me.
Come out upon my seas
I need to embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
Cursed missed opportunities am I
I've missed out on certain chances and opportunities, and I regret it deeply.
A part of the cure
I'm doing what I can to heal and improve my situation.
Or am I part of the disease, singing
I'm concerned that I might be contributing to my problems, rather than solving them.
And nothing else compares
There's nothing else in my life that's as significant or valuable as you.
Home, home, where I wanted to go
I'm longing for a place of safety, stability, and comfort.
Home, home, where I wanted to go (You are)
You represent that sense of home and comfort that I'm looking for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY RUPERT BERRYMAN, JONATHAN MARK BUCKLAND, WILLIAM CHAMPION, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY JOHN MARTIN
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Winters Battle of Bands
It's sad, it's dark, it's brooding; and in "Clocks" way, it's hopeful. Never fails to bring a tear to my eye. I'm fortunate to have one of the 1,000 copies pressed. Found it in the used bins in San Francisco for $8.oo. Worth every penny. One of the prizes of my collection.
SD Dingo
And we would be friends
Eddie Talon
Instablaster...
Laura
Only 1,000? Now I feel special
Yuriy Akimkin
Не стареем, песня классная, вот это шедевр!❤
StacheKing
Such an awesome remix.
Gabriela Cornejo
A great remix I love it
Andres Chapman
The best version among hundreds!
Gumilang
love this version
aziz
Thanks for your great remix. Awesome 😂😢😊