In 1983 Mauro Scocco were the only remaining member but was later joined by Johan Ekelund. The pair recorded five albums together during the 1980's and Ratata became one of the best selling and acclaimed groups in Sweden. Scocco and Ekelund broke up in 1989 with the album "Människor under molnen".
In 2002 Ratata released a new single called "Honung" to coincide with the release of the their career spanning compilation album "Kollektion".
Jackie
Ratata Lyrics
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lite nervs hur r det nu
det r farligt ltt att glmma
men den hr gngen blir du inte kvar
frstr honom s vl att han saknar dig
precis som jag som alltid vill vara hos dig
(ref)jackie jag tror att du frstr
den dr tiden satte spr
men jag saknar dig s
ja, jag vet det var lnge sedan
kanske kommer du snart igen
men d som en vn
det blir aldrig som d igen
genom club-land gr jag oberrd
dom hr dockorna har jag s svrt att frst
man glider undan och r mest fr sig sjlv
det blir regn ikvll, jag blir ensam ikvll
(ref)jackie jag tror att du frstr
den dr tiden satte spr
det kanske lter banalt
men jag saknar dig s
ja, jag vet det var lnge sedan
och den tiden den kommer aldrig igen
aldrig igen
(ref)jackie jag tror att du frstr
den dr tiden satte spr
det kanske lter banalt
men jag saknar dig s
ja, jag vet det var lnge sedan
och en dag s kommer du hem
men d som en vn
det blir aldrig som d igen
(ref)jackie jag tror att du frstr...
The song "Jackie" by Ratata is about missing someone and feeling alone. The lyrics describe the singer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through their life without Jackie. The lyrics also seem to suggest that the relationship has ended and that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their separation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Jackie, I think you understand" several times. This line suggests that Jackie may be aware of the singer's longing for her and that she can empathize with the pain of their breakup. The verses describe the singer's life without Jackie; they frequent clubs where they feel disconnected from others and are unable to form meaningful connections. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and longing as the singer reflects on their past relationship and the possibility of a future reunion.
Overall, "Jackie" is a poignant song about lost love and the deep sense of longing that comes with it. Despite its melancholic themes, the song remains hopeful that Jackie may one day return, if only as a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
drren ppnas och dr r du
The door opens and there you are
lite nervs hur r det nu
Feeling a bit nervous, how are you doing now?
det r farligt ltt att glmma
It's dangerously easy to forget
men den hr gngen blir du inte kvar
But this time you won't stay
frstr honom s vl att han saknar dig
Make him understand so well that he misses you
precis som jag som alltid vill vara hos dig
Just like me, who always wants to be with you
jackie jag tror att du frstr
Jackie I believe you understand
den dr tiden satte spr
That time left its mark
det kanske lter banalt
It may sound cliché
men jag saknar dig s
But I miss you so much
ja, jag vet det var lnge sedan
Yes, I know it was a long time ago
kanske kommer du snart igen
Maybe you will come back soon
men d som en vn
But as a friend
det blir aldrig som d igen
It will never be like it was
genom club-land gr jag oberrd
I wander through the club-land undisturbed
dom hr dockorna har jag s svrt att frst
These dolls here are so hard to understand
man glider undan och r mest fr sig sjlv
One slips away and is mostly for oneself
det blir regn ikvll, jag blir ensam ikvll
It will rain tonight, I will be lonely tonight
och en dag s kommer du hem
And one day you will come home
det blir aldrig som d igen
It will never be like it was
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@farmersjt
Lyssnade non stop på Jackie i gymnasiet. Fortfarande grymt bra.
@MegaBosse1234
Helt tidslös musik,den värmer och smärtar lika mycket nu,som den gjorde för 40 år sen ❤.
@eliotpenaloza2863
Top! Greetings from México!
@katarinadelogu7010
❤️Denna låt❤️ i hörlurar på ett plan på väg ensam till Korfu, första kärleken. Lämnad 💔😭förkrossad... O lyssna på alla ratata låtar. Memories 22-23 år.. 👊👊👊
@kristinastromberg3687
Gåshud fortfarande ! Och jag var bara 8 år då jag först hörde den ...
@galileofig
I'm here because of The Playlist
@amandasandberg1543
älskar ❤
@dreammfyre
Bara 39K views? Vad är detta? Vad är det för fel på folk?
@chowd.a.d.8309
Best Swedish song ever, all the way...
@southernswede1852
purdy dog