What Else Is There?
Röyksopp Lyrics


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It was me on that road
But you couldn't see me
Too many lights out, but nowhere near here

It was me on that road
Still you couldn't see me
And then flashlights and explosions
Roads end getting nearer
We cover distance but not together

I am the storm and I am the wonder
And the flashlights, nightmares
And sudden explosions

I don't know what more to ask for
I was given just one wish

It's about you and the sun
A morning run
The story of my maker
What I have and what I ache for

I've got a golden ear
I cut and I spear
What else is there?

Roads end getting nearer
We cover distance still not together

If I am the storm, if I am the wonder
Will I have flashlights, nightmares
And sudden explosions

There's no room where I can go and
You've got secrets too





I don't know what more to ask for
I was given just one wish

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Röyksopp's "What Else Is There?" are filled with imagery and metaphor that speaks to feelings of isolation and disconnection. The singer, seemingly invisible to those around them, is walking down a road surrounded by darkness and far from anyone who might be able to see them. The flashlights and explosions that suddenly appear suggest a violent and chaotic world that the singer cannot control.


Despite this, the singer asserts their power, claiming to be both the storm and the wonder. The repeated use of "flashlights, nightmares, and sudden explosions" highlights the unpredictable and tumultuous nature of the world they inhabit. The final lines suggest a desire for connection and understanding, but also a recognition that there may be no one to turn to. The idea of having been given just one wish underscores the existential nature of the song's themes.


Line by Line Meaning

It was me on that road But you couldn't see me Too many lights out, but nowhere near here
I was on my metaphorical journey, but you couldn't recognize me. The area was too dark, but it wasn't even close to here.


It was me on that road Still you couldn't see me And then flashlights and explosions
I was still on my journey, but you still failed to see me. However, there were sudden physical events like flashlights and explosions.


Roads end getting nearer We cover distance but not together
The journey is coming to an end, but we still don't make progress together.


I am the storm and I am the wonder And the flashlights, nightmares And sudden explosions
I am the chaos of the situation, causing fear and instability, leading to sudden moments of enlightenment.


I don't know what more to ask for I was given just one wish
I don't have any other expectations as I was only given a single wish.


It's about you and the sun A morning run The story of my maker What I have and what I ache for
It's about you, the important person in my life, and the sun, as we go for a morning run. It's also about who made me and what I desire.


I've got a golden ear I cut and I spear What else is there?
I have a good sense of hearing and I'm sharp. What else is there for me?


Roads end getting nearer We cover distance still not together
Despite progress, we still aren't achieving togetherness.


If I am the storm, if I am the wonder Will I have flashlights, nightmares And sudden explosions
If I continue to be the chaos and the marvel, will there still be moments of surprise and panic?


There's no room where I can go and You've got secrets too
I can't go anywhere to escape, and you have your own secrets to deal with.


I don't know what more to ask for I was given just one wish
I don't have any other expectations as I was only given a single wish.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Roger John Reginald Greenaway, Tony Macaulay, Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer, Svein Berge, Torbjorn Brundtland, Robert Huxley, Danny Shoshan

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@1aggin_5amurai

It was me on that road
But you couldn't see me
Too many lights out, but nowhere near here
It was me on that road
Still you couldn't see me
And then flash lights and explosions



Road's end getting nearer
We cover distance, but not together
I am the storm and I am the wonder
And the flashlights, nightmares
And sudden explosions



I don't know what more to ask for

I was given just one wish



It's about you and the sun
A morning run


The story of my maker
What I have and what I ache for
I've got a golden ear

I cut and I spear
But what else is there?


Roads and getting nearer
We cover distance, still not together

If I am the storm, if I am the wonder
Will I have flashlights, nightmares
And sudden explosion?

I don't know what more to ask for
I was given just one wish



Roads and getting nearer
We cover distance, but not together

I am the storm, and I am the wonder
And the lashlights, nightmares
And sudden explosion!


There's no room where I can go and
You've got secrets too

I don't know what more to ask for

I was given just one wish



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@TheFinalRevelation1

Simply brilliant

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It is

@gregorizi

and sad

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... і це теж .

@jasonhoblin_audio

@@gregorizi disagree.
i interpret it as quite affirming actually. brilliant and motivating.

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Me too

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