After the breakup of Trip Shakespeare, Dan Wilson and John Munson joined up with drummer Jacob "Jake" Slichter to form Semisonic in 1995. An E.P., Pleasure, was released that year, and their first studio full-length release, Great Divide, followed in 1996 on MCA. Although they drew a cult following among 90s powerpop fans, mainstream success eluded the group.
Semisonic's breakthrough came two years later in 1998 when their sophomore effort, Feeling Strangely Fine, reached the Top 50 chart on the strength of the hit single "Closing Time". Their international career also blossomed when another song from the album, "Secret Smile," quickly became a U.K. radio favourite in the summer of 1999, eventually peaking at #13 on the official U.K. Singles Chart.
In early 2001, the band released its third album, All About Chemistry. The single "Chemistry" was a mainstay overseas; however, the album didn't fare as well in the United States. Another song, "Over My Head," was used in the 2001 teen movie Summer Catch, and Semisonic rode the wave of various tours in and around the U.K. In the fall of 2001, Semisonic contributed their cover of the Wings classic, "Jet," for the Paul McCartney tribute CD, Listen to What the Man Said.
Semisonic has been mostly on hiatus since 2001. Band members have since pursued other projects, such as Slichter's writing career and Wilson's solo recordings They performed for the first time in years on July 14, 2006 for the Minneapolis Aquatennial. They have also been spotted performing for private parties in basements. Dan Wilson's talented songwriting has lead to massively popular collaborations with Adele and other artists.
* The song "F.N.T." was used in the 1996 movie The Long Kiss Goodnight.
* "F.N.T." was also used in the 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
* "Never You Mind" appeared on the Never Been Kissed soundtrack in 1999.
* "Chemistry" appeared on the 40 Days and 40 Nights soundtrack in 2002.
Made To Last
Semisonic Lyrics
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And roll on
Made to move in style
And move along
Made to dream of flying
So high
Made to wake up crying
I don't know why
Beautiful one
Asleep in the sun
Secret sweet and sublime
I hope you last a long long time
Made to come alone
And pair up
Flash like a rolling stone
Seventy one
One time love affair
With the earth
Waiting on the air
For some re birth
(For what it's worth)
Wherever you are
Nearby or far
Black, white, lemon or lime
I hope you last a long, long time
The lyrics to "Made to Last" by Semisonic celebrate the enduring capacity of the human spirit. The song is a tribute to resilience, fortitude, and perseverance in the face of life's challenges. The opening lines, "Made to last awhile and roll on", suggest that human beings are designed to endure and keep moving forward, even in difficult times. The following lines, "Made to move in style and move along" evoke a sense of grace and dignity in the way people cope with adversity.
The song also touches on the themes of hope, dreams, and loss. The lines "Made to dream of flying so high, made to wake up crying I don't know why" express the human desire to reach for something beyond our grasp, even though it sometimes leads to sadness and disappointment. The chorus, which repeats the lines "Beautiful one, asleep in the sun, secret sweet and sublime, I hope you last a long, long time", is an ode to the beauty and fragility of life.
The second verse introduces a new set of images and themes. The lines "Made to come alone and pair up, flash like a rolling stone, seventy-one" suggest the cyclical nature of life, with its cycles of birth, death, and rebirth. The final lines, "Wherever you are, nearby or far, black, white, lemon or lime, I hope you last a long, long time" express a sense of universality and inclusiveness, suggesting that all human beings are deserving of a long and fruitful existence, regardless of their background, race, or nationality.
Line by Line Meaning
Made to last awhile
This song is about objects and people that are built to withstand the test of time and last a considerable length of time.
And roll on
These things can keep going and progressing through time smoothly.
Made to move in style
These objects or people are designed with an allure of elegance and class.
And move along
Yet, at the same time, they are meant to move on and progress forward in life.
Made to dream of flying
People or things can dream and imagine all the possibilities that life has to offer.
So high
These dreams and aspirations can be limitless and reach beyond the sky.
Made to wake up crying
Despite the boundless optimism and aspirations, there are moments of sadness or hardship that we experience in life.
I don't know why
It is natural to question why we experience difficult moments in life.
Beautiful one
The song also touches on the beauty of life and the things that life has to offer.
Asleep in the sun
There are moments of serenity and stillness where life can pass us by.
Secret sweet and sublime
These moments can be full of surprises and hidden beauty.
I hope you last a long long time
Despite the ups and downs of life, it is a beautiful journey and we hope to experience it for as long as possible.
Made to come alone
We all embark on our own journey in life as individuals.
And pair up
But along the way, we may find someone to share the journey with.
Flash like a rolling stone
Life can be unpredictable and relatively short.
Seventy one
This line symbolizes the brevity of life as indicated by the famous musician Bob Dylan's song "Like a Rolling Stone" which repeats the line "how does it feel to be 70?", as though asking how one feels to have come this far in life.
One time love affair
We may also encounter love and passion that is fleeting and only meant for a single moment in time.
With the earth
We are all tied to the earth and our experiences on it, both the good and bad.
Waiting on the air
We are all also waiting and hoping for something greater or something more in life.
(For what it's worth)
The singer acknowledges that these things may not have intrinsic value, but they are still worth striving for.
Wherever you are
This line reflects the idea that we are all on different paths in life.
Nearby or far
But despite these differences and distances, we can all appreciate the beauty and richness of life.
Black, white, lemon or lime
This is an inclusive line that symbolizes diversity and differences among people.
I hope you last a long, long time
Despite all the hardships and unpredictable nature of life, it remains a beautiful and precious journey that we all hope to experience for as long as possible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN WILSON
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