The band made a breakthrough appearance at the 1999 Noorderslagfestival in Groningen, resulting in lots of record deal offers. Contracted by Sony's S.M.A.R.T. label, they released their first album Till Monkeys Fly in January 2000. Produced by Michael Schoots, former Urban Dance Squad drummer, the album hit the charts receiving nationwide airplay. Both the first single Feel Like Flying and the second one, Blue Days, became a 3FM megahit. Their festival appearances on Parkpop and Lowlands confirmed their image as a live-act.
Summer 2001 Here We Go, Stereo! was released as their second full-length record. Widely acclaimed, this record was their ticket to play at the Netherlands's largest festival: Pinkpop.
While working on their third album, Sony ended the record deal. With help from Dutch radio station 3FM and the producer of their first album, they signed a contract with PIAS, to release their 3rd album early 2005. The fresh and mature sound, combined with a more serious approach on songwriting got Another Day a slow start with Happy Family. The second single Love You More hits hard: they claimed 3rd spot on the Dutch Top 40; the album skyrocketed to 6th position in the Album Charts. A succesful club tour during autumn and winter 2005 resulted in the release of their first live DVD called Another Night. And the fans really found their true love back, voting Racoon to be Pinkpop's Gouden Tip ("Viewers Choice") for 2006, claiming a spot on the mainstage.
After this clubtour they decided to fulfill a long-lasting dream for the bands vocalist (Bart van der Weide) and went on a theatertour all across Holland, with the adition of a keyboardplayer (Manu van Os) and a re-write of most of the songs to slim them down a bit. They blew away most fans with the awsome sounding back to basics tour filled with emotions and a new track called Close Your Eyes.
After the theatertour Manu went on to join Di-rect for their theatertour. Currently the band is recording a new album
Members
- Bart van der Weide (vocals)
- Dennis Huige (guitar)
- Stefan de Kroon (bass)
- Paul Bukkens (drums)
Links
www.racoon.nl
Official fansite
PIAS Nederland
3FM
World On A Plate
Racoon Lyrics
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And I don't mind that you're wearing my shoes again
Pencilstripe joke still stuck upon my chin
But I don't ever try to argue about those silly moods you're in
Because I know I never win
But all this s mine
I'd give you the world on a plate anytime
But this stays mine, my world on a plate
All of this stays mine
I don't blame you for calling me names a bit
Go ahead, take all my money, I don't really give a shit
Because I never sit on it
But all this is mine
I'd give you the world on a plate anytime
If you can carry the weight
But this stays mine, my world on a plate
All of this stays mine
Oh what a feeling, what a joy
I guess I've finally found my treasure
Nothing anyone can measure though
You know my heart leaves me no choice
And to piss against the wind girl, That's another kind of matter
So that's why I let you know
That's why I can't let this go
I don't mind that you're pulling my hair again
And I don't mind that you're wearing my shoes again
I'd give you the world on a plate anytime
If you can carry the weight
But this stays mine, my world on a plate
All of this stays mine
The lyrics to Racoon's song "World On A Plate" speak about a relationship that is perhaps dysfunctional yet one person is willing to put up with it because of the intense love they feel for their partner. The singer does not mind the quirks and moods of their partner and is willing to endure their odd behavior because they cherish what they have. The singer talks about how they are willing to give their partner the world on a plate if they can carry the weight but stresses that this relationship and everything that comes with it is theirs and will always stay that way. They also talk about how they have found a treasure in their partner and how nothing can compare to that feeling.
In the chorus, the singer talks about how they would give anything and everything to their partner as long as they can handle it, but this relationship and everything that goes with it is precious to them and will never leave their grasp. The song reflects the complexity of love and how one can be willing to put up with many things for the sake of love. The metaphorical use of the world on a plate is used to show how much the singer is willing to give to their partner for the sake of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind that you're pulling my hair again
I am willing to tolerate your actions, even if it involves physical discomfort like hair pulling.
And I don't mind that you're wearing my shoes again
I am not bothered by the fact that you are wearing my shoes, which is an act of sharing between us.
Pencilstripe joke still stuck upon my chin
I am alright with having a joke drawn on my face with a pencil, and I still have it on my chin.
But I don't ever try to argue about those silly moods you're in
I avoid engaging in arguments with you regarding your irrational and unpredictable mood swings.
Because I know I never win
I am aware that I cannot convince you to change how you feel or react, so I do not try to win any arguments.
But all this is mine
I possess and own all the things that are important to me.
I'd give you the world on a plate anytime
I am willing to offer you anything you want or need.
If you can carry the weight
However, you need to be capable of handling the responsibilities and consequences that come with what you ask for.
But this stays mine, my world on a plate
Despite my willingness to give, I still want to maintain my own sense of ownership and control over my possessions and life.
All of this stays mine
Everything that is mine will remain to be mine, and I will not relinquish my sense of control over them.
I don't blame you for calling me names a bit
I understand that sometimes you may say unpleasant things to me, and I do not hold it against you.
Go ahead, take all my money, I don't really give a shit
I am not attached to material possessions, and I am willing to part with them if necessary.
Because I never sit on it
I am not passive when it comes to my money, and I use it for things that matter to me.
Oh what a feeling, what a joy
I am filled with happiness and a sense of fulfillment in my life.
I guess I've finally found my treasure
I have discovered something of great value to me, something that I cherish and treasure.
Nothing anyone can measure though
No one else can fully understand or appreciate the worth of what I have found.
You know my heart leaves me no choice
My feelings and emotions dictate my actions, and I cannot help but act on them.
And to piss against the wind girl, That's another kind of matter
Some things are futile and pointless, like trying to urinate against the wind, so I do not waste my time on them.
So that's why I let you know
This is the reason why I am communicating my thoughts and feelings to you.
That's why I can't let this go
Because of the value that I place on what I have found, I cannot easily let go of it.
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.