Fast paced rock compositions, irresistible mel… Read Full Bio ↴Copenhagen, DK (2008)
Fast paced rock compositions, irresistible melodies, original lyrics and an outstanding vocal characterize the new Danish rock band, Striving Vines. After a hard touring schedule the last year the band is an interesting live experience – 2009 is dedicated to the recording of their debut album.
Critics have placed the band in the fine company of artists such as Patrick Watson, The Killers and Franz Ferdinand.
Striving Vines consists of:
Jonas Miller
Jacob Haubjerg
Michael Noe
Jens Bach
See also www.strivingvines.com
Hard Drive On Standby
Striving Vines Lyrics
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You never get enough
That's why you'll wind up alone in a
house of your own
The windows are shut and the gate's
securely locked
The kind that money brings
You light up in smiles
every time
something new has arrived
to the garage full of cars you rarely drive
You should be getting outside
into the sunlight
put the hard drive
on standby
for a little while
Into all the good times
baby just go on
have alittle fun
before the whole thing is over
With a little less we could make it work
Are you satisfied?
Looking at your life
You could have done more long before
found the guts engaged the war
Should have done more when the chance
was at your door
Lord don't you know if I had the chance
I would do it all over?
Take of my tie
breath once in a while
Put my briefcase down
leave this town for good now
But the minutes passed
slipped right out of my hands
Now it's much too late
to change a thing at all
You should be getting outside
into the sunlight
put the hard drive
on standby
for a little while
Into all the good times
baby just go on
have alittle fun
before the whole thing is over
With a little less we could make it work
The song "Hard Drive On Standby" by Striving Vines paints a picture of a person who is consumed by work and material possessions but deep down feels unfulfilled and alone. The lyrics suggest that although the person has achieved financial success, they have neglected their personal life and missed out on opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The first two lines of the song, "All you love is work, you never get enough," sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The chorus provides a contrast to the busy and materialistic lifestyle described in the verses, urging the person to put their hard drive on standby and enjoy the good times. They suggest that with a little less focus on work and material possessions, it is possible to make a meaningful life. The song also touches on the theme of regret, with the line "Lord, don't you know if I had the chance, I would do it all over?" portraying the sense of missed opportunities.
Overall, "Hard Drive On Standby" is a poignant reflection on the importance of finding balance in life, making time for leisure activities, and cherishing human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
All you love is work (yeah)
You focus solely on work, and nothing else brings you joy.
You never get enough
You are constantly seeking more work and success, never satisfied with what you have achieved.
That's why you'll wind up alone in a house of your own
Your obsession with work will alienate those around you, leaving you alone in your own house.
The windows are shut and the gate's securely locked
You have isolated yourself, shutting out the world and any possibility of genuine human connection.
All you want are cold things
You are only interested in material possessions and the status symbols that come with them.
The kind that money brings
Your desire for material wealth is all-consuming, and you believe that money will bring you happiness.
You light up in smiles every time something new has arrived to the garage full of cars you rarely drive
Your joy comes solely from acquiring new possessions, such as expensive cars, which you rarely use but take comfort in owning.
You should be getting outside into the sunlight
You need to break free from your workaholic tendencies and experience the world outside.
put the hard drive on standby for a little while
Step away from work and technology for a period of time in order to give yourself a much-needed break.
Into all the good times baby just go on have a little fun before the whole thing is over
Life is short, and you need to enjoy the good times while you still can before it's too late.
With a little less we could make it work
If you step away from your obsession with material possessions and dedicate time to building genuine relationships, you can find happiness with less.
Are you satisfied? Looking at your life
You need to take a step back and evaluate whether your current lifestyle is truly fulfilling and bringing you the happiness you seek.
You could have done more long before found the guts engaged the war
You could have pursued your true passions and desires earlier on in life, but lacked the courage to do so.
Should have done more when the chance was at your door
You missed opportunities to pursue your true happiness, and must now confront the reality of your unfulfilling life.
Lord don't you know if I had the chance I would do it all over?
You regret not pursuing your true passions and long for a second chance at life.
Take of my tie breath once in a while Put my briefcase down leave this town for good now
You need to step away from work and embrace life outside of the office, leaving behind the trappings of your current life.
But the minutes passed slipped right out of my hands Now it's much too late to change a thing at all
You wasted precious time pursuing a life that was not truly fulfilling, and now it may be too late to truly change.
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.