Takida, a five piece rock band from Ånge, Sweden, started out in 1999 and t… Read Full Bio ↴Takida, a five piece rock band from Ånge, Sweden, started out in 1999 and they have worked hard to get where they are today. They have been touring all around Sweden and built quite a reputation as a solid live rockband. Their fanbase is growing as we speak. Their first demo old was only produced in 500 copies and sold out immediately, old was recorded in year 2000. It was followed up by the EP T2 (2000), the full length album tAKiDA (2001), the ep Gohei (2003) and the ep Thorns (2004). These 4 EP's and one album has sold over astonishing 10,000 copies together, much thanks to many successful gigs that lead to an increased popularity.

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.

Sanctuary
Takida Lyrics

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Here we are, we're the flame,
Join us now be our slaves in the crowd
Let go of yourself, be the fuel tonight

Here we are once again, watch us now
From the pit, make us proud
The moment is here and the time is right
It's getting closer

We're not just another showdown

Into the night
Out of the underground
Forcing the light, shine up the sanctuary now

Here we are with a scream and your hands
Making love to the beat, the feeling is there,
No one is alone

Here we are just for you,
See the magic that grows in your eyes
The moment is here and the time is right
It's getting closer
We're not just an other showdown

Into the night
Out of the underground
Forcing the light, shine up the sanctuary now

You will see us again
Like a ray of light
You will see us again
But remember tonight

Into the night
Out of the underground
Forcing the light, shine up the sanctuary now

Into the night

Out of the underground
Forcing the light, shine up the sanctuary now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Takida's song "Sanctuary" tell the story of a powerful and thrilling live performance. The band invites the audience to join them, to become one with the energy and passion of the music. They encourage the crowd to let go of their inhibitions and surrender themselves to the experience, becoming the fuel that ignites the atmosphere.

The lyrics also emphasize the sense of unity and connection that is created during a live show. The band acknowledges that the audience is not alone in their love for the music, as everyone present is united in their passion. They describe this unity as a magical feeling that grows in the eyes of the audience.

The repeated line "We're not just another showdown" suggests that the band is determined to create a memorable and unique performance, one that stands out from others. They want to make a lasting impression on the audience, ensuring that they will be remembered long after the show is over.

Overall, "Sanctuary" celebrates the power of music to bring people together, creating a space where everyone can find solace and freedom from the ordinary.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we are, we're the flame
We, as a band, are the source of energy and passion

Join us now be our slaves in the crowd
Become part of our music, surrender to its influence

Let go of yourself, be the fuel tonight
Forget about your worries, let our music ignite your spirit

Here we are once again, watch us now
We are here to captivate your attention and entertain you

From the pit, make us proud
Support us from the crowd, show your enthusiasm

The moment is here and the time is right
This is the perfect moment to experience our music

It's getting closer
The excitement is intensifying

We're not just another showdown
We're not just a typical performance, we're unique

Into the night
Embrace the darkness, lose yourself in the music

Out of the underground
Emerging from obscurity, gaining recognition

Forcing the light, shine up the sanctuary now
Taking control, illuminating the place of refuge through our music

Here we are with a scream and your hands
We are here, receiving your loud cheers and applause

Making love to the beat, the feeling is there
Immersing yourself in the rhythm, feeling the connection

No one is alone
In this moment, we are united, no one is isolated

Here we are just for you
We are here, performing solely for your enjoyment

See the magic that grows in your eyes
Witness the enchantment that sparks in your gaze

You will see us again
You will have the opportunity to experience our music again

Like a ray of light
Our presence will shine brightly, bringing joy

But remember tonight
This memorable night should always remain in your thoughts

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PATRIK FRISK, MATTIAS LARSSON, FREDRIK PALSSON, ROBERT PETTERSSON, KRISTOFFER SODERSTROM, TOMAS WALLIN, ROBERT KARL PETTERSSON, THOMAS JAN VALLIN, KRISTOFFER OLOF SOEDERSTROEM, MATTIAS GUNNAR LARSSON, FREDRIK LARS OLOF PAALSSON, PATRIK PKA: FRESH FRISK, F

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