Speaking with Songfacts in an interview, Iversen explained how the song got in the Apple commercial: "We have this company working for us in the States called Synch, and they got in touch with Apple. I think they had this meeting with Steve Jobs himself, and he picked that song out of the bunch and said, 'This is it, this is the new track for the iPod Touch.' Apparently he just loved that track, but we never saw it as one of our singles. We have some other songs that we thought would be great singles, and that would work cool on for the radio, but he really loved that song."
The Asteroids reached instant global exposure when their song Around The Bend was featured in an Apple iPod Touch advert in late 2008. Their music also appeared in US hit TV series Gossip Girl, CSI Miami as well as Chuck.
Around The Bend was also chosen as one of the key tracks to the R.J. Cuttler documentary "The September Issue", based on Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.
Their song The Golden Age is featured in the latest Heineken advert The Entrance from 2011.
Their first show ever was as opening act for Amy Winehouse in their local Copenhagen and Katy Perry chose The Asteroids as opener for her European tour summer of 2009.
The band spend most of 2009 touring all around Europe and the US with their six piece live band which includes trumpet, saxophone, drums, guitar, keys, bass and more...
The press says:
Addictive quirky soulful Pop Music with attitude,
sweeping musical arrangements with one of the hippest vocals around, Known for their infectious live shows, shiny, shimmering, upbeat pop, albeit with a horn-infused, slightly psychadelic edge, C-walking, up rockin’ leg-splitting and hip-shaking their way through, infusion sound like no other,
effervescent music that reminds you of a dozen glorious summerskaleidoscopic monster, bubbly and hypnotic...
At the moment they are busy recording new material for future releases and getting ready for playing their "FRUIT" spring/summer tour around the world for festivals and club shows.
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Suburban Space Invader
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Lyrics
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They suck your soul,
They’ll be messing with your brain.
Suburban space invader,
Now you’re hot and cold
And you’ll never be the same.
Hey little girl, look at you
Just can’t wait, to get away
Get away, every day
See yourself on the silver screen
Dancing queen, just seventeen
You could do pretty fine in the shagged light
Life could be divine
It would do, it would do, it would do for you
It would do you over night
Say aha hey, aha hey.
Fill your lungs, have no fear,
Ask yourself, why you’re here.
Time’s running, they say
Time’s running, oho.
Hurry up, don’t ever stop,
No thinking about tomorrow,
Now hold it, hold it.
Open up your eyes!
Suburban space invader,
They suck your soul,
They’ll be messing with your brain.
Suburban space invader,
Now you’re hot and cold
And you’ll never be the same.
Hey little boy, where you’re at?
Money and fame got none of that
Can’t really run, but you’ve got a car.
It won’t get you there, but it’ll take you far.
Surf the grid, without a map
Serious fun turn into crap.
Silly boy, dry your eyes,
Don’t take up the fight.
It would do, it would do, it would do for you,
It would do you for tonight, yeah
Don’t freak out,
Don’t freak out.
Hey little boy, this is it
Hello hats and laser kits.
Push it up, they say
Push it up, oho.
Get it on, ‘til the break of dawn.
Cause when you stop pretending
You lose it, lose it.
Singing one more time
Suburban space invader,
They suck your soul,
They’ll be messing with your brain.
Suburban space invader,
Now you’re hot and cold
And you’ll never be the same.
Suburban space invader,
They suck your soul,
They’ll be messing with your brain.
Suburban space invader,
Now you’re hot and cold
And you’ll never be the same.
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour's song "Suburban Space Invader" is a commentary on the alienating and dehumanizing effects of consumerist suburban culture. The "suburban space invader" is a metaphor for the relentless consumerist culture that is constantly bombarding us with messages telling us what to buy and who to be. The song speaks to the way this culture can suck the soul out of people and leave them feeling lost and disconnected.
The song opens with the lines "Suburban space invader, they suck your soul, they'll be messing with your brain." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which describes the way this consumerist culture can leave people feeling disoriented and disconnected from themselves. The song then goes on to describe a little girl and a little boy who are both struggling to find their way in this culture. The girl is dreaming of being a superstar and the boy is searching for meaning through material possessions.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Suburban space invader" over and over again, driving home the point that this culture is everywhere and inescapable. The song ends with a call to action, encouraging the listener to keep pushing and not give up: "Get it on, 'til the break of dawn. Cause when you stop pretending, you lose it, lose it. Singing one more time:"
Overall, "Suburban Space Invader" is a thought-provoking commentary on the alienating effects of consumerist suburban culture, urging listeners to stay true to themselves and not get sucked into the endless cycle of buying and consuming.
Line by Line Meaning
Suburban space invader,
Living in the suburbs can be overwhelming and change the way you think and feel.
They suck your soul,
The suburban lifestyle can drain your energy and leave you feeling empty inside.
They’ll be messing with your brain.
The demands and expectations of suburban life can affect your mental health and wellbeing.
Suburban space invader,
The suburbs can invade your personal space and identity.
Now you’re hot and cold
The suburbs can make you feel conflicted and uncertain.
And you’ll never be the same.
Suburban life can permanently alter your perspective and personality.
Hey little girl, look at you
The pressures of fitting in can have a negative impact on young girls.
Sitting alone at a table for two
Feeling isolated and disconnected is a common experience for some suburban residents.
Just can’t wait, to get away
Many people in the suburbs dream of leaving their current situation behind.
Get away, every day
The monotony of suburban life can feel suffocating.
See yourself on the silver screen
Suburban residents often have unrealistic expectations of what life should be like.
Dancing queen, just seventeen
Suburban teenagers are often expected to fit into a certain mold and behave a certain way.
You could do pretty fine in the shagged light
People in the suburbs often engage in superficial behaviors to fit in and impress others.
Life could be divine
The suburbs hold the promise of a perfect life, but this is often not the reality.
Hurry up, don’t ever stop,
The pressure to keep up with the demands of suburban life can be intense.
No thinking about tomorrow,
Suburban residents can become so focused on the present that they lose sight of their long-term goals.
Now hold it, hold it.
Despite the difficulties, it's important to take a moment to breathe and think things through.
Hey little boy, where you’re at?
Boys in the suburbs face their own unique set of pressures and expectations.
Money and fame got none of that
Material possessions don't bring happiness, despite what some people in the suburbs might think.
Can’t really run, but you’ve got a car.
In the suburbs, car culture is often the only way to get around, even if it's not the most efficient or sustainable.
It won’t get you there, but it’ll take you far.
Material possessions can provide a temporary distraction from the harsh realities of suburban life, but they won't solve underlying problems.
Surf the grid, without a map
Navigating life in the suburbs can feel overwhelming and disorienting.
Serious fun turn into crap.
Suburban life can be a vicious cycle of striving for more while feeling unfulfilled and unhappy.
Silly boy, dry your eyes,
The expectations placed on boys in the suburbs can be damaging and unrealistic.
Don’t take up the fight.
Sometimes it's better to ignore the pressure to conform and just be yourself.
Push it up, they say
The pressure to succeed in the suburbs can come from all sides.
Get it on, ‘til the break of dawn.
Despite the difficult circumstances, it's important to keep pushing forward and striving for more.
Cause when you stop pretending
The pressure to fit in and conform can cause people in the suburbs to hide their true selves.
You lose it, lose it.
Pretending for too long can lead to a loss of identity and sense of self.
Singing one more time
Despite the challenges, there's always hope for a better future.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LARS IVERSEN, METTE LINDBERG PEDERSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fern Artemis
love this song, a phenomenal piece of music
5674 82
Disco never dies!
Emma Animas
De mis grupos favoritos, de mis canciones favoritas <3 ME ENCANTAAN!
Víctor McKenzie Raddcliffe
No amas a esta banda sin amar este disco, en especial esta canción. <3
ThomasFullery
Me encanta!!
Lee Eder
AGT Rocks, absolutely love it!
Itahi Cortes
Cual es el nombre de esta cancion
Matthew Schwartz
Sounds like hang me up to dry by cold war kids
Tim Olff
sounds like someone remixed talking heads
ThomasFullery
@Tim Olff you talking to yourself? Winner.