They began playing together in 1991, before they were even in their teens, eventually winning a "battle of the bands" contest in 1995. On the back of their debut EP Suits Anyone Fine they became a live favorite around Sweden in 1997. A debut album (C'mon Let's Pretend) followed in 1999, and the band made inroads in Europe and the US with Jennie Bomb in 2002.
In 2007 they released What If Leaving Is a Loving Thing. The band also released a covers set entitled Sparks in early 2009.
Current line-up: Maria Andersson (guitars, lead vocals), Jennie Asplund (backing vocals, guitar), Johanna Asplund (backing vocals, bass) and Josephine Forsman (drums).
Neon Lights
Sahara Hotnights Lyrics
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Without a warning sneaking up from behind
It is improper it is rude and unkind
Showing up from nowhere not giving a sign
I overheard somebody mention your name
Covered my ears and tied both of my hands
Bit my tongue to stop the fire and flames
Never take me back to the neon lights
I was a lost little wreck up all night
Never take me back to the neon lights
I was on the wrong track help me get on right
I said fine I will get over you with time
And your memory will fade along the line
But you sent out your most talented spy
To look me up and then track me down
I was committed to always tell the truth
Naive and confessional I blame it on my youth
Now I don't breathe a word it won't do anybody good
Mistakes that I have done still can not undo
The lyrics of Sahara Hotnights's song, "Neon Lights", depict the feelings of someone who is haunted by a past lover. The song begins with the singer expressing surprise and irritation at the sudden reappearance of their old flame in their thoughts, seemingly out of nowhere. The singer recognizes that this is detrimental to their healing process and finds it impolite and unkind for their ex-lover to show up without any signs of warning. The chorus then sets in, with the singer expressing their desire to stay away from the past and move on, never to return to those nights of neon lights when they were lost and wrecked, and asking for help to get back on track.
The second verse of the song shows the singer's determination to get over their ex-lover and move on. They have accepted that time would heal the wounds and their lover's memory will eventually fade. Unfortunately, they are found and followed by a "talented spy" hired by their ex-lover, who once again brings their past back to them. The singer confesses to being naïve and unguarded before, but they have learned their lesson and will not speak of their previous mistakes.
The central theme of the song is the struggle to move on and the desire to leave the past behind. The singer stresses that revisiting the past will only be damaging and therefore requests to never be taken back to the neon lights – a symbol of their past wild and reckless nights.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh there you go again you are back in my mind
You have once again entered my thoughts unexpectedly
Without a warning sneaking up from behind
You came without any prior notice, catching me off-guard
It is improper it is rude and unkind
Your arrival is inappropriate and discourteous
Showing up from nowhere not giving a sign
You appeared suddenly without any indication beforehand
I overheard somebody mention your name
I caught someone mentioning your name unintentionally
Covered my ears and tied both of my hands
I physically prevented myself from reacting to the mention of your name
Bit my tongue to stop the fire and flames
I refrained from saying anything to avoid stirring up strong emotions
So the excitement wouldn't turn into shame
I tried to control my excitement to avoid regretting any potential actions later on
Never take me back to the neon lights
I do not want to return to the reckless lifestyle I had with you
I was a lost little wreck up all night
When I was with you, I was lost and in a bad state, staying up all night
I was on the wrong track help me get on right
I was living my life in a harmful way, and I need guidance to turn things around
I said fine I will get over you with time
I told myself that I would eventually move on from our relationship
And your memory will fade along the line
I expected to forget about you as time passed
But you sent out your most talented spy
You went to great lengths to keep tabs on me through a skilled person
To look me up and then track me down
You made an effort to find me and keep yourself informed about my life
I was committed to always tell the truth
I had a strong desire to always be honest in everything I said
Naive and confessional I blame it on my youth
I admit that my tendency to be open and honest was due to my innocence and lack of experience
Now I don't breathe a word it won't do anybody good
I no longer speak about certain things since it would not have a positive impact on anyone
Mistakes that I have done still can not undo
I am unable to change or erase the mistakes I made in the past
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.