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
Happy Up Here
Röyksopp Lyrics
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I know I'll always be here
You know it makes my heart beat
You know I'm happy up here
World,
What you got for me?
Just bring it on!
I'm ready for it
People
What you got for me?
Just bring it on!
What's it gonna be?
I'm ready for it!
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
Whatever you do,
Whatever you say,
Nothing can push
The feeling away.
It's here in my heart and
It's here in my head
I feel like I'm part
Of a book I read
And every page,
And every paper
Seem to be part of
Human nature
Sending me back down memory lane
My favored record is playing again
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
You know it makes my heart beat
The lyrics of Röyksopp's song Happy Up Here evoke a strong feeling of self-confidence and positivity. The singer of the song appears to be ready for anything the world might throw at them, feeling invincible in the moment they are in. The chorus "you know I'm happy up here" implies a sense of contentment and happiness that is rooted in the present moment. Despite whatever challenges the singer may face, the feeling of happiness is here to stay, and nothing can take that away.
The lyrics are interspersed with references to music, specifically a favored record that is playing again. This adds a layer of nostalgia to the song, as though the singer is reliving a joyful moment from their past. The mention of a book also adds to this imagery, as though the singer is living out a story that they've read before. The final lines, "sending me back down memory lane," reinforce this theme of looking back fondly on happy memories.
Overall, the lyrics of Happy Up Here encourage the listener to embrace a positive, confident mindset and enjoy the present moment to the fullest, using music and nostalgia as tools to enhance the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I really like it
No matter what life throws at me, I have a positive attitude.
I know I'll always be here
I'm committed to living my life with purpose and passion, and I won't give up when faced with adversity.
You know it makes my heart beat
When I'm surrounded by the things I love, I feel truly alive.
World,
What you got for me?
I'm ready to take on whatever challenges come my way, and I'm excited to see what the future holds.
Just bring it on!
What's it gonna be?
I'm ready for it
No matter what obstacles I may face, I'm confident in my ability to overcome them.
People
What you got for me?
I'm open to new experiences and perspectives, and I'm eager to learn from others.
Whatever you do,
Whatever you say,
Nothing can push
The feeling away.
No matter what happens in my life, I'm determined to hold onto my optimism and hopefulness.
It's here in my heart and
It's here in my head
I feel like I'm part
Of a book I read
My passions and experiences shape who I am, and I feel connected to the world around me.
And every page,
And every paper
Seem to be part of
Human nature
All of the different aspects of life - both good and bad - contribute to the richness of the human experience.
Sending me back down memory lane
My favored record is playing again
Sometimes I'm reminded of the things I love and the memories I cherish, and it brings me joy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Garry Marshall Shider, George Clinton, Jr. George Bernard Worrell, Svein Berge, Torbjorn Brundtland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@glifo
Happy up here
Lyrics
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
You know it makes my heart beat
You know I'm happy up here
World
What you got for me
Just bring it on
What's it gonna be
I'm ready for it
People, what you got for me
Just bring it on
What's it gonna be
I'm ready for it
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
Whatever you do
Whatever you say
Nothing can push
The feeling away
It's here in my heart and
It's here in my head
I feel like I'm part
Of a book I read
And every page
And every paper
Seem to be part of
Human nature
Sending me back down memory lane
My favorite record is playing again
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
You know it makes my heart beat
@Aemet
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
You know it makes my heart beat
You know I'm happy up here
World,
What you got for me?
Just bring it on!
What's it gonna be?
I'm ready for it
People
What you got for me?
Just bring it on!
What's it gonna be?
I'm ready for it!
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
Whatever you do,
Whatever you say,
Nothing can push
The feeling away.
It's here in my heart and
It's here in my head
I feel like I'm part
Of a book I read
And every page,
And every paper
Seem to be part of
Human nature
Sending me back down memory lane
My favored record is playing again
You know I really like it
I know I'll always be here
You know it makes my heart beat
@arcanecrow7498
It's 2023, today is my 24th birthday and I'm taking a trip down memory-lane. This song used to my absolute favourite for the longest time, since around the time it first came out, and Röyksopp my favourite group throughout my childhood (even though I could barely pronounce it when people ask me what I listen to ahah). It's been many years now, and my musical horizon has broadened a LOT since then. But when I finally replayed this song, man, I instantly remembered why I was such a huge fan. Happy up here, and many other of Röyksopp's songs will stay with me forever. You guys are the best. <3
@alexeipotapov6604
Поддерживаю тебя друже!
@urban_phantom7750
Well, art and music are not things to be compared. It's like saying Apple Cinnamon tea was my favorite, but then I discovered the taste of Sumatra Coffee. The beauty is that widened horizons don't require a diminished appreciation for what we originally discovered. Cheers 🍻
@nathanielmansur5157
"roy-sop" Two syllables, short o on the sop. no K.
@oguzhanince7266
@@urban_phantom7750 "The beauty is that widened horizons don't require a diminished appreciation for what we originally discovered" this is so nicely put
@olirikable
I'm 35 and Happy Up Here always remains in my top 10 favorite songs&music videos. I won't ever stop coming back to Royksopp.
@AmpliFreQuency
2021 and this insanely energetic song still amps me up like no tomorrow, every time I listen to it.
@the.chronic.ironic
this came on my shuffle earlier. literally think 2014 was the last time i heard it and i’ve never been more pumped in my entire life 😂 SO GOOD.
@andrzejpe5891
It's already 2022, and it still pops good 🙂
@kheironmcmxcv1995
I think it's one of the most energetic songs ever, period.