The Knife won a Swedish Grammy award for best pop group of the year 2003, but they boycotted the ceremony by sending two representatives of another artist group dressed as gorillas with the number 50 written on their costumes, apparently as a protest against male dominance within the music industry. Their album Deep Cuts was also nominated for a Swedish Grammy as the best record of the year 2003, although that award went to The Cardigans. It was also in 2003 that the The Knife was featured as Artist of the Week at HitQuarters, which helped them gain greater attention in the worldwide music community.
The group became prominent in late 2005 when JosƩ GonzƔlez covered "Heartbeats" on his 2003 album, Veneer. The song was used by Sony in a commercial for Bravia television sets, and released as a single in early 2006. The group commented on this in a Dagens Nyheter article, claiming that Sony paid a large sum of money to use the song. In view of the group's left-wing views and non-commercial philosophy, they excused this transaction on the basis that the money was needed to establish their record company.
The Knife's song "We Share Our Mothers' Health" from their album Silent Shout was featured by the iTunes store as a free song of the week in late 2006. This song was also featured in the ABC series Ugly Betty, as well as an episode of CSI: NY.
In February 2005, the Knife performed their first ever live show at London's ICA, appearing with Rex the Dog and playing in front of a video created for the event by artist/film maker Andreas Nilsson. With this one live performance The Knife embarked on a major tour in 2006, and after selling out shows worldwide, a DVD of the tour was announced. The DVD was released in Sweden on November 8, 2006, and is titled Silent Shout: An Audio Visual Experience.
Silent Shout was named the best album of 2006 by Pitchfork Media.
At the Swedish Grammy awards in January 2007, The Knife won in all six categories they were nominated in: Composer of the Year, Music DVD of the Year, Producer of the Year, Pop Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Artist of the Year. Again, they did not attend the award ceremony.
In 2009 the duo wrote the opera Tomorrow, In a Year, celebrating 150 years since Darwin's Origin of Species was published.
In April 2013 they released the album Shaking The Habitual.
In 2014 Karin Dreijer revealed in a interview that the Knife were calling it quits for good. "When we finish the tour now in November we will close down, itās our last tour," they said. "We donāt have any obligations to continue, it should only and always be for fun."
Listen Now
The Knife Lyrics
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When you told me I was special
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
Listen now, I keep forgetting your name
When you laid down on the kitchen floor
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
Some revolutionary
And you will never get a hold
We seek and we will find
Reason to stay alive
The price has never been this low
Listen now, I was afraid of everything
Then I straightened my head up
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
The Knifeās āListen Nowā is a melancholic song that expresses a sense of fear and anxiety that comes with being alive. The first few lines of the song, āListen now, I am afraid of everything,ā set the tone for the rest of the song, and the imagery that follows reinforces the singer's fear. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty, as if the singer is unsure of their place in the world and is struggling to find meaning in their existence.
The second stanza of the song is particularly poignant, as it describes a moment of intense happiness that occurred for the singer after they were told they were special. The joy that they felt in that moment contrasts sharply with the fear that permeates the rest of the song. The happiness seems fleeting, as the following lines reveal a sense of forgetfulness that creeps in, making it hard to remember even the most basic things like a loved one's name.
The repeated phrase "We seek new, seed new" suggests that the singer is searching for something new and revolutionary. They are looking for a reason to stay alive, and they are willing to pay the price to find it. The closing lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope, as the singer describes how they were able to overcome their fear and find happiness. Overall, "Listen Now" is a powerful reflection on the human condition, and the emotions that we all experience as we navigate the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen now, I am afraid of everything
I am currently experiencing a large amount of fear and trepidation in my life.
When you told me I was special
The moment when you expressed your admiration for me made me feel incredibly happy and validated.
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
This particular moment gave me a sense of joy and fulfillment that had been absent from my life for quite some time.
Listen now, I keep forgetting your name
I am having trouble remembering your name, possibly indicating that our relationship is not particularly strong or meaningful.
When you laid down on the kitchen floor
This event may have been a significant moment, as it is being recounted as a particularly happy memory.
We seek new seed new
We as a society are constantly searching for new ideas and innovations to improve our lives.
Some revolutionary
We are looking for ideas and people who are willing to think outside the box and create real change.
And you will never get a hold
These revolutionary ideas are often difficult to grasp or control, and may evade capture or manipulation by established power structures.
We seek and we will find
Regardless, we will continue to search and discover new ways of improving our world.
Reason to stay alive
These innovations and discoveries may offer us new hope, motivation, and inspiration to continue living and striving for a better future.
The price has never been this low
Perhaps the cost associated with these changes is becoming more accessible or affordable, making these decisions more appealing and attainable for more people.
Listen now, I was afraid of everything
In the past, I was plagued with fear and uncertainty, creating a significant roadblock to my happiness and well-being.
Then I straightened my head up
However, something compelled me to change my thought patterns and perspective, leading to a significant improvement in my mental state and attitude.
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
This shift in perspective may have led to a long-awaited sense of happiness and fulfillment that was missing from my life for quite some time.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARIN ELIZABETH DREIJER ANDERSSON, OLOF BJORN DREIJER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rodrigonetto2912
Lyrics:
Listen now, I am afraid of everything
When you told me I was special
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
Listen now, I keep forgetting your name
When you laid down on the kitchen floor
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
We seek new seed now
Some revolutionary
And you will never get a hold
We seek and we will find
Reason to stay alive
The price has never been this low
Listen now, I was afraid of everything
Then I straightened my head up
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
@gauchojoplin7788
deep cuts is that kind of album which every new time you listen it to you find it better and discover things you hadn't before
@pablorojascoppari
That is so true
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@rodrigonetto2912
Lyrics:
Listen now, I am afraid of everything
When you told me I was special
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
Listen now, I keep forgetting your name
When you laid down on the kitchen floor
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
We seek new seed now
Some revolutionary
And you will never get a hold
We seek and we will find
Reason to stay alive
The price has never been this low
Listen now, I was afraid of everything
Then I straightened my head up
It was the happiest moment for a long, long time
@SknkH0electro
so energetic! this song really puts me in a good mood.
@bonnieolsson3883
how can you not like the knife? they are so awsome <3
@draigan
I have always loved how innocent she sounds in this song. Just like a little girl who needs love! Sick song by the Knife is Rock Classics. Sick ass song!!!
@yonibatrip
When you first heard this song, it was the happiest moment for a long long time
@micahmontemayor9359
This song needs a new comment. The knife!!!! 2018 and 2020!!!! Still poetic and gorgeous as fuckšš