Reeperbahn is a punk and power pop influenced rock band from Sweden. They r… Read Full Bio ↴Reeperbahn is a punk and power pop influenced rock band from Sweden. They released a self-titled LP in 1979, which featured the locally successful single "Havet ligger blankt" (English: "The Empty Sea") that became their signature song. Later singles and albums proved unable to match the initial appeal, but the group has maintained a loyal fan base; they have continued to play to audiences into the 2010s. They have garnered some international attention after their aforementioned single was featured in the multi-artist musical collection 'Shake Some Action', cited as an example as great non-Anglo-American power pop.

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Reeperbahn Lyrics

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Jag dansar på krossat glas - belyses av raketer
Balanserar på fädersarv - konsumerar immunitet
Da da da da da da da da da da da.
...Dansar

Jag dansar traditionellt - steg för steg - följer spår
Da da da da da da da da da da da.
...Dansar

Smaken i munnen - kommer i otakt
Man i värja ser förvånad ut - när tomheten brister ut i skrik
Da da da da da da da da da da da.
...Dansar

Jag dansar och blundar - och blundar och dansar
Da da da da da da da da da da da.
...Dansar

Smaken i munnen - kommer i otakt - Hey!
Dansar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song talks about dancing on broken glass that is illuminated by rockets. The line "Balanserar på fädersarv - konsumerar immunitet" can be translated to "Balancing on an inheritance - consuming immunity". This particular line could be interpreted in different ways - it could speak about a person's cultural or family heritage, which is being challenged by the modern world, or it could be about the consequences of excess or extreme behavior, which could erode the immunity.

In the second verse, the lyrics emphasize the traditional way of dancing - step by step and following a path. This verse seems to be in contrast with the first verse, where dancing on broken glass is an act of rebellion or defiance. The line "Smaken i munnen - kommer i otakt" translates to "The taste in the mouth - comes offbeat", which could suggest that the dancer is losing control or getting carried away.

The chorus of the song features repetitive "da da da" sounds, which generate an infectious and catchy rhythm. The chorus speaks about the joy of dancing - with eyes closed, immersing oneself in the moment, and letting go. The final line of the chorus, "Dansar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar" adds a playful and playful tone to the song, accentuating the idea of dancing.

Line by Line Meaning

Jag dansar på krossat glas - belyses av raketer
I am dancing on broken glass, illuminated by fireworks

Balanserar på fädersarv - konsumerar immunitet
Balancing on inherited legacy, consuming immunity

Da da da da da da da da da da da. ...Dansar
I dance to the beat, da da da da da da da da da da da

Jag dansar traditionellt - steg för steg - följer spår
I dance traditionally, step by step, following a trail

Smaken i munnen - kommer i otakt Man i värja ser förvånad ut - när tomheten brister ut i skrik
Taste in my mouth becomes out of sync. A person with a sword looks surprised when emptiness breaks out in screams

Jag dansar och blundar - och blundar och dansar
I dance and close my eyes - and close my eyes and dance

Smaken i munnen - kommer i otakt - Hey! Dansar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar
Taste in my mouth becomes out of sync - Hey! I dance - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar - daaaanssssar

Writer(s): Dan Sundquist, Olle Ljungström

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