The band got their name while in the USA. The four often got coffee at Starbucks, and in the USA, Konstantin was known as 'Stan' - and at Starbucks they write your name on the cup when you order. The waitress asked them if they were a band and suggest the name therefore.
In September 2007 Stanfour released their debut single, Do It All, which jumped in the German single charts, and reached place 46. Their second song, For All Lovers, was chosen by Sat.1 as trailer music for the TV show 'Nur die Liebe zählt' (Only Love Counts) and ran in September 2007. Their debut album 'Wild Life' came out on February 29, 2008. From April 2 to May 5, the band were the main opening act for the Backstreet Boys on their European Tour (Germany, Belgium & Luxembourgh).
Stanfour has also toured with John Fogerty (Creedance Clearwater Revival) and played shows with Daughtry, One Republic and Bryan Adams. In addition to the heavy hitters they’ve performed with, Stanfour has had some powerful players in the music industry working on this project. Writers Max Martin [Pink, James Blunt], Lindy Robbins [Backstreet Boys], Jess Cates [Backstreet Boys], Ryan Tedder [Singer, OneRepublic], and Desmond Child [Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Kiss] all contributed to the album, with Randy Staub [Nickelback, Metallica] mixing the final product and Martin Hansen [The Rasmus] producing.
Strange Lights
Stanfour Lyrics
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Son be careful now
People never are
What they seem somehow
I keep rolling down
The streets at night
Never biting nails
I keep roaming the
Silent plains and I’m
Captivated by
Flaring signs once again
Strange lights, strange lights
Shining down on me wherever I go
Strange lights, strange lights
Watching out for me whatever I do
And I keep on waiting
I’ve been waiting all my life
For strange lights, strange lights
And they found me here
To carry me home
Did you ever fear
Utter loneliness
I won’t let it get me
That’s my bliss
If I ever am
On the critical list
I just have to wait
For the beams to shift
I keep roaming the
Silent plains and I’m
Captivated by
Flaring signs once again
Strange lights, strange lights
Shining down on me wherever I go
Strange lights, strange lights
Watching out for me whatever I do
And I keep on waiting
I’ve been waiting all my life
For strange lights, strange lights
And they found me here
To carry me home
In Stanfour's song Strange Lights, the lyrics suggest a theme of mystery and captivation by the unknown. The first verse begins with a warning to be mindful of people's true intentions, leading to the singer's preference of roaming the streets at night rather than being in the spotlight. The second verse shifts to a reflection on the fear of loneliness, with comfort found in waiting for the strange lights to guide and protect them. The chorus repeats the phrase "strange lights," indicating the continued fascination and reliance on these otherworldly beacons.
The song's message can be interpreted in various ways, but it seems to suggest a longing for something more, perhaps an escape from life's mundane routines. The continuous search for the strange lights can be seen as a metaphor for the search for purpose and meaning in life. It's possible that the strange lights represent hope, faith or even love that provides comfort and guidance in a world that can be both beautiful and mysterious.
Overall, Strange Lights is an anthem for those who feel lost and are searching for something that is beyond their reach. The song encourages listeners to appreciate the journey as much as the destination and to find comfort in the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I was always told
From a young age, I have been given advice
Son be careful now
My elders have always warned me to be cautious
People never are
People are often not authentic
What they seem somehow
They often hide their true intentions or character
I keep rolling down
I frequently navigate through
The streets at night
The roads after sunset
Never biting nails
I am not nervous
In the dim limelight
When it's difficult to see
I keep roaming the
I often wander about
Silent plains and I’m
Quiet, deserted areas
Captivated by
Fascinated by
Flaring signs once again
Bright, glowing indicators repeating themselves
Strange lights, strange lights
Mysterious illumination
Shining down on me wherever I go
No matter where I travel, it supervenes
Watching out for me whatever I do
Guarding me, regardless of my actions
And I keep on waiting
I continue to hold out
I’ve been waiting all my life
I've waited for this opportunity perpetually
For strange lights, strange lights
For those enigmatic, alluring lights
And they found me here
And they came for me at this location
To carry me home
To take me to my final destination
Did you ever fear
Have you ever been afraid of
Utter loneliness
Complete isolation
I won’t let it get me
I will not allow it to affect me
That’s my bliss
It is my form of happiness
If I ever am
If I ever find myself
On the critical list
In dire condition
I just have to wait
I merely need to be patient
For the beams to shift
For the lights to change direction
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AmbrociousXP
I forgot to say thank you for posting this. Thank you. This is really strange indeed...
silkcat51
You're exactly right! Thanks for pointing that out. I thought I'd seen that uploaded by dutchsinse in 2011. It's Japan. "9/29/2011 -- strange orb in Japan .. look @ 16 sec - UFO, or just the sun? in THREE cams" watch?v=nZKjOWBbq1k
Carl
After the light flashes at 2:15, a shooting star passes above the clouds at the top of the video at 2:18, but that looks fake because the trail disappears all of a sudden which doesn't look organic to me. Then that electrical surge seems to return to the light from the right at 2:20
TrailerParkTrish
Wow, very strange, creep even.
entimes777
thank you!
entimes777
Thank you and your video is now attached to this video.
siouxbrat
Earquake lights from high resonance harmonic tremors. Is that a volcano in the background?
Keith
The test firing of a jet engine perhaps
entimes777
hmmm it apears this video is indeed from an earlier event...however I still would like to know what it is.
darcia beckstrand
When did this happen?