There is more than one artist using the name "The Ark".

1. The Ark w… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist using the name "The Ark".

1. The Ark was a short-lived group was formed by Music K Entertainment and debuted in April 10, 2015 with the song The Light. They later disbanded in early 2016. The members were
Yuna, Yujin, Minju, Halla, and Jane, members Minju and Yuna re-debuted in duo KHAN.

2. The Ark is a glam rock band from Växjö, Sweden. The band was formed in 1991 by Ola Salo, Mikael Jepson, and Lasse Ljungberg. Martin Axén joined the band in 1997, and Sylvester Schlegel in ‘99. Jens Andersson was the last one to officially join, in October 2006. Jens is a familiar face from many The Ark gigs, as he has played the keyboard with the band for several years. Their lyrics are mostly written by singer Ola Salo, and many of them are controversial, especially the earlier ones. For example, the 2002 single Father of a Son is about homosexuals’ right to have children. The band tour Scandinavia, Germany and Italy regularly and were one of the support acts to The Darkness on their 2006 UK tour.

The Ark participated in, and won, the Swedish Melodifestivalen 2007 with the song “The Worrying Kind”, written by Ola Salo. The song was also Sweden’s Eurovision 2007 entry and is included on their fourth album, Prayer For The Weekend. In the spring of 2010, the band relased their fifth album In Full Regalia and toured somewhat in connection with this. On December 8th 2010, the band announced on their website that they would release a greatest hits-album in early 2011, marking their 20th anniversary as a band. In connection with this, there is to be a club tour in Scandinavia. However, the band also announced that this would be their last club tour, only followed by some festival shows during the summer. The reason for this was said to be that the band felt they had achieved what they intended to artistically, and felt it was time to move on.

In early 2020 the band announced they will make a comeback with a summer tour around Sweden

Members:

* Ola Salo (lead singer)
* Mikael Jepson (guitar)
* Martin Axén (guitar)
* Lasse Ljungberg (bass)
* Sylvester Schlegel (drums)
* Jens Andersson (keyboard)

So far they have released five studio albums and an EP:

* Racing with the Rabbits - 1996
* We Are The Ark - 2000
* In Lust We Trust - 2002
* State of The Ark - 2004
* Prayer For The Weekend - 2007
* In Full Regalia - 2010

Disease
The Ark Lyrics

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And the lions ate the christians and the
Christians burned the witches
- And even I am out of explanations,
But maybe that doesn't matter anymore
Cause maybe you can read my thoughts
And going to school, going to work,
Doing the dishes, knife and fork
All of that, all in all, hand in hand,

Spring and fall
I believe I could get through it
I could even get into it
But only you can make me do it

And if there is disease in you
I want to have that disease too
'Cause I want everything
That is inside you
If there is disease in you
I want to have that disease too
'Cause if you'd die
Then I should die beside you

I beganto read your profile:
You are independent, mobile...
- Well I know just as little
'Bout perfection,
But we're running in the same direction,
So maybe that doesn't matter anyhow

Belly aches, hair falls off,
Skin gets covered with liver spots,
Blood in the mouth
And a racking cough,
Head gets filled
With feverish thoughts

I believe I could get through it
I could even get into it
But only you can make me do it

And if there is disease in you
I want to have that disease too
'Cause I want everything
That is inside you
If there is disease in you
I want to have that disease too
And if you'd die
Then I should die beside you

If there is disease in you...
- Fall asleep and I will wake beside you
And if there is disease in you
I want to have that disease too
'Cause I want everything
That is inside you

Inside you,
Inside you...

Overall Meaning

The Ark's song "Disease" is a song about the desire for intimacy and connection so deep that even if it means sharing in someone's pain and suffering, the desire for unity supersedes any desire for self-preservation. The opening lines of the song, "And the lions ate the Christians and the Christians burned the witches. And even I am out of explanations," refer to the repeated barbarism of humanity seen throughout history. The songwriter is highlighting the paradox of humankind's consistent violence and the inability to completely understand the complexity of human behavior.

The chorus of the song is where the message of the song becomes clear: "And if there is disease in you, I want to have that disease too. 'Cause I want everything that is inside you. If there is disease in you, I want to have that disease too. And if you'd die, then I should die beside you." The singer is looking to share not only the happy and joyful aspects of life but also the pain and hardships. In essence, even beyond death, their connection is so deep that they would willingly join their loved one.

Line by Line Meaning

And the lions ate the christians and the Christians burned the witches
Violence and intolerance have been prevalent in our history and society.

But maybe that doesn't matter anymore Cause maybe you can read my thoughts And going to school, going to work, Doing the dishes, knife and fork All of that, all in all, hand in hand, Spring and fall I believe I could get through it I could even get into it But only you can make me do it
Despite the monotony of life, the singer finds comfort in the presence of their loved one and relies on them for motivation.

And if there is disease in you I want to have that disease too 'Cause I want everything That is inside you If there is disease in you I want to have that disease too 'Cause if you'd die Then I should die beside you
The singer is so infatuated with their loved one that they would even take on their struggles and suffering, and would rather die together than live without each other.

I began to read your profile: You are independent, mobile... - Well I know just as little 'Bout perfection, But we're running in the same direction, So maybe that doesn't matter anyhow
The artist acknowledges their lack of understanding regarding their loved one's life, but they are willing to support each other through life's uncertainties.

Belly aches, hair falls off, Skin gets covered with liver spots, Blood in the mouth And a racking cough, Head gets filled With feverish thoughts
The artist describes symptoms of disease and illness, reinforcing the idea that they are willing to endure anything for their loved one.

If there is disease in you... - Fall asleep and I will wake beside you
The singer is willing to provide comfort and support for their loved one, even in their moments of vulnerability and weakness.

And if there is disease in you I want to have that disease too 'Cause I want everything That is inside you If there is disease in you I want to have that disease too And if you'd die Then I should die beside you
Repetition of the chorus emphasizes the depth of the singer's love and devotion for their loved one, even in the face of mortality and hardship.

Inside you, Inside you...
The artist becomes fixated on their loved one's inner qualities and desires to be connected with them on a deeper level.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLA SALO

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