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.
Die Alone
Takida Lyrics
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Is your heart alive, your heart is so much older?
And you will find out there will be no doubt
There is no way back home
Waiting for the day, it will/will it come your way?
The greatest fear, die alone
You wanna change, yeah you want to remember it all
It's darker now and you think you're all alone
Moving closer, let go
Getting weaker and still you don't know
Why tomorrow comes alone
And now it's gone
Are we seeking life, are we feeding from pain?
I can hear you cry, are you feeling the same?
I can see it now, you are leaving to day
Swallow the pride
Don't think of tomorrow, don't think of today
The lyrics of Takida's song "Die Alone" are full of emotion and leave room for interpretation. The chorus invites the listener to question the meaning of life and ponder the possibility of dying alone. The first verse asks if the subject's heart is still alive but older. The imagery of being colder than water is significant in that water is often associated with life and rejuvenation. The hook of the chorus, "Waiting for the day, it will/will it come your way? The greatest fear, die alone," drives home the idea that everyone fears dying alone.
The second verse describes someone who is helpless and falling. This person wants to change and remember everything, but they can't. It is dark, and they feel alone. The lines "Moving closer, let go" imply the person is giving up or accepting their fate. The lines "Getting weaker and still you don't know/Why tomorrow comes alone/And now it's gone" suggest a sense of hopelessness or regret.
The bridge of the song asks if we are seeking life or feeding from pain. The repetition of "are you feeling the same" emphasizes the loneliness and highlight the importance of seeking connection. The last line, "Don't think of tomorrow, don't think of today," is a plea to live in the moment and not worry about the future or past.
Overall, "Die Alone" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks to the human condition. It reminds us that life is fleeting, and we must live in the moment and seek connection with others. The imagery of being cold and alone is haunting, but it also highlights the beauty of human connection and the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you colder now, are you colder than the water
Is your heart colder now than how cold water feels?
Is your heart alive, your heart is so much older?
Has your heart been living, but feeling older than it should?
And you will find out there will be no doubt
You will eventually figure it out with no question in mind
There is no way back home
There's no option to turn back and start again
Waiting for the day, it will/will it come your way?
Are you expecting the day when everything will be alright?
The greatest fear, die alone
The significant worry is that of dying alone
You're helpless now, and you're about to fall
The feeling of being futile and on the verge of collapse
You wanna change, yeah you want to remember it all
You want to change the situation while remembering everything that happens
It's darker now and you think you're all alone
The darkness is deeper, making you feel like there's no one around to help
Moving closer, let go
You're drawing near to your end, it's time to let go
Getting weaker and still you don't know
You're becoming weak, and yet you don't know what to do
Why tomorrow comes alone
Why do you have to face tomorrow all alone?
And now it's gone
What's happening right now is gone
Are we seeking life, are we feeding from pain?
Are we looking for a happy life, or do we enjoy living with hardships?
I can hear you cry, are you feeling the same?
I can hear you sob, do you feel the same?
I can see it now, you are leaving today
I can see now that you're departing today
Swallow the pride
Put your pride aside
Don't think of tomorrow, don't think of today
Don't worry about the future, and don't worry about what's happening right now.
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Utena91
I really love this song! one of the best I ever know! <33333
GojiraLink
Jävlar, Takida var jävulst bra förut, Detta är verkligen riktigt bra! Synd att de rent av inte gör lika bra låtar idag =(
kallemydia grym
this song is one of the best but i prefer the old version
micael wikman
tAKiDA <3
Linnéa Fransson
tAkiDA <33333
Johan Lagerstam
Ni är bäst
Anders Karlsson
jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa like!!!!!
Alex Johansson
har annan verasion på denna låt, detta va nått nytt :)
gurksam
i agrre(:
pijemtablete
Anyone from 2021?