Takida were also included on the rock collection Played Out Vol. 1 (2000) with the tracks It's a sin and Jaded and on Played Out Vol. 2 (2002) with the tracks One of A Kind and Evil Eye
They were picked up by the local indie rock label Ninetone Records in 2005 and the first single Losing from the album ...Make YOU Breathe was released in January and peaked at second place on the Swedish singles chart and was the most played song on swedens largest alternative rock radio channel, Bandit rock. The album ...Make YOU Breathe was released on the fifth of April 2006 and peaked at nr. 7 on the album charts and one nr. 1 on the hard rock charts. The album later turned out to be the best selling hard rock album in Sweden 2006. Their first single Losing was followed up with the (unofficial) singles Jaded and Reason To Cry. The album remained on the Hard Rock charts for 136weeks. However it only lasted on the general charts for ten weeks.
They began writing new material for their sophomore album Bury the Lies in late 2006 and the first single off the album Halo was released on march 23rd, the track did not make it big and never entered the singles charts. The album was released on May 16th and peaked as number one on the swedish album charts.
The second single off the album Curly Sue was the first song by Takida to make the the tracks list and peaked on 1st place and remained there for 10 straight weeks, and accomplishment that has only been done by Celine Dion and Bryan Addams before, the track did however beat the longevity record on the chart. The track also made it into the Swedish singles charts peaking at Nr. 1 and is on its 43'rd week on the chart.
Bury the Lies was an enourmous breakthrough for Takida and it has currently remained for 83 weeks on the general albums chart in Sweden and for over 100 weeks on the Hard Rock charts, many of those weeks in pole position. The album was nominated for two Swedish Grammy awards and a Sundsvall Music Award. They won best hard rock album of the year at the Bandit Rock Awards and "Bästa Utomsocknes" at Sundsvall Music Awards. Both the album Bury the Lies and it's second single Curly Sue went platinum in Sweden.
The third single from the album is Handlake Village
Won the award "Swedish Group of the Year" at Rockbjörnen 2008.
The band starting writing material for a third album in April 2008 and they also started considering an international release, to be started in remaining Scandinavia and Germany. The first single off of the album called A Darker Instinct As You Die was released to Swedish radio stations on June 12th 2009. The album is due August-September.
Takida is to embark on their first international concerts in the summer of 2008, starting off with two concerts in Germany.
Their third album The Darker Instinct was released September 2 2009 and with it their second single off the album, The Things We Owe which turned out to be their largest hit since Curly Sue. A video was released to accompany the single.
As You Die
Takida Lyrics
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As you die
As you die
The formation of gangs is a sure sign of spring,
A new season approaches, please sign up for the kid,
Leave home and lead sun, prepare for the long runs.
Always here
Be strong, hold on, another day will rise
Be strong, love is gone, heart is cold as ice
As you die
Prove yourself to the father, he will praise you in mind
Alarming future is traced, the contract is already signed.
Always here
Be strong, hold on, another day will rise
Be strong, love is gone, heart is cold as ice
As you die
As you die
As you die
So long, love is gone, your heart is cold as ice
Be strong, good son, another day will rise and you have to
Be strong, hold on, another day will rise.
Be strong, love is gone, heart is cold as ice
As you die
As you die
It isn't where I'm free
Maybe another time
The lyrics of Takida's "As You Die" are full of emotion and meaning. The refrain "Be strong, good son, another day will rise, as you die" is an expression of encouragement to someone who is going through a difficult time, possibly even at the point of death. This is further emphasized in the next stanza where the solace is not only directed to the individual but those around him or her as they're urged "Be strong, love is gone, heart is cold as ice". The lyrics discuss the importance of standing firm, facing challenges with courage, and pushing through the pain because another day will come soon. The song's overall message is one of survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity.
In the second verse, the artist refers to the formation of gangs as a harbinger of a new season, hinting at the idea of this difficult time as simply the beginning of a new chapter. The lyrics then shift back to a personal level with the lines, "Prove yourself to the father, he will praise you in mind, alarming future is traced, the contract is already signed. Always here." These lines allude to the expectations that we often experience from those close to us, as well as hints at the idea that the trials are necessary parts of our journey through life.
The song incorporates a strong message of resistance and strength that can be interpreted in various contexts. It may reflect on how to deal with loss, inner demons, or simply standing up to the adversities that life throws at us. The song's juxtaposition of love's departure and strength present a significant lesson for listeners to endure through hardships, no matter how tough the situation may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Be strong, good son, another day will rise
The singer is encouraging someone to be strong and keep going because tomorrow is a new day.
As you die
A repetition that emphasizes the inevitability of death.
The formation of gangs is a sure sign of spring,
The formation of gangs is meant to symbolize renewal as spring approaches.
A new season approaches, please sign up for the kid,
The artist is urging someone to participate in the new season or phase that's forthcoming.
Leave home and lead sun, prepare for the long runs.
The message being conveyed is that the person should go out, live and prepare for future circumstances.
Always here
This is a reference that someone will always have your back regardless of the situation.
Be strong, hold on, another day will rise
The song is all about instilling hope and perseverance in order to overcome a difficult situation.
Be strong, love is gone, heart is cold as ice
This is a line that speaks to the emotional aftermath of a breakup where love once existed but is now gone.
Prove yourself to the father, he will praise you in mind
The father figure in this verse could be a metaphorical representation of society or an authority figure who one has to prove themselves to.
Alarming future is traced, the contract is already signed.
This line could be a reference to the idea of fate, where someone's predetermined future is already set in stone.
So long, love is gone, your heart is cold as ice
Another reference to the emotional effects of losing love.
As you die
A repetition of the previous line that speaks to the inevitability of death.
It isn't where I'm free
This final line could be interpreted in different ways but it could mean that the singer doesn't feel free in the current situation they are in.
Maybe another time
A possibility of things getting better or the situation improving in a different time frame in the future.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT KARL PETTERSSON, THOMAS JAN VALLIN, KRISTOFFER OLOF SOEDERSTROEM, MATTIAS GUNNAR LARSSON, FREDRIK LARS OLOF PAALSSON
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@PlinyTheYounger333
Still here in 2021!!! Love this band and Robert is SUCH a nice guy!
@teammusketeers
never heard about these guys before.... found them by browsing...all i can say...u guys rock....new vibe....u've now got my ears attention....#takida
@dariovaldez6440
Im totally sure I will still be listening to this band in 2050 not just now =)
@sundberg6815
Im here in 2020 still listening😁
@leevancleef4124
2021 check ✌🏼
@Coast_dweller_of_DayZ_Temp
2021 still listening to Takida
@cadefalls474
def top 5 of songs i've heard, i'm out of breath! this is crazy good!
@unbiased29opinion
Love this band!!! Wish all of their songs were available on YT.
@magorzataworoch1002
swietny videoclip oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol takida
@TheGuldGossen
Great band and song from sweden love it!