In 1999, Lyxzén put together "Songs in the Key of Resistance" which was written in the political vein that Lyxzén's fans best know him for. The album received mixed reactions. Critics often blasted the album for straying from its creator's punk roots, while others were impressed by Lyxzén's ability to diversify his musical output.
The Lost Patrol Band returned in 2003 with "Songs about Running Away". According to Lyxzén, the album had been supposed to be just as subversive and political as his previous album, yet due to relationship problems, it ended up being an emotional outburst. Guests such as David Sandström (Refused), Stefan Granberg (Randy) and Lisa Miskovsky helped to make this album one of Lyxzén's most experimental.
As of 2005, Burning Heart Records reports that The Lost Patrol Band has grown from Lyxzén's solo project into a full-fledged band. This is reflected in the title of the 2005 album The Lost Patrol Band. The album also represents a further change in style, this time encompassing the upbeat sounds of 1970s/'80s power pop.
Left and Leaving Blues
The Lost Patrol Band Lyrics
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Now I'm in it, and it's taking the best of me
Cause I can't stand, when you get up and you leave
It's in my hands, but it's so far away from me
What if?
I've been waiting a lifetime for this
What if?
Wait a second; don't want it ever to be over
Make it happen, second that will last forever
Cause I can't take, not ever feeling you again
But I'm afraid, that you will tell me that
What if?
I've been waiting a lifetime for this
What if?
You regret not giving me a kiss
Lonely nights and troublesome days
Through light and darkness I want you to stay
Cause I don't ever want to close the door again
You told me that you had to leave
I didn't want to believe
I just want you to stay with me
The Lost Patrol Band's "Left and Leaving Blues" is a tale of heartbreak and uncertainty, as the singer is left to grapple with the sudden absence of a loved one. The opening lines, "Wait a minute, this was not suppose to happen / Now I'm in it, and it's taking the best of me" sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer struggles to come to grips with the reality of the situation. The contrast between the past and present is palpable, as the singer is left yearning for the way things used to be, and grappling with the fear of what the future may hold.
The lines "Cause I can't stand, when you get up and you leave / It's in my hands, but it's so far away from me" highlight the singer's sense of powerlessness, as they try to grasp on to something that is slipping away. The chorus is a poignant reflection of the singer's deepest fears and desires, as they ask, "What if? / I've been waiting a lifetime for this / What if? / You regret not giving me a kiss". The sense of uncertainty is palpable throughout the song, as the singer tries to come to grips with what has happened, while still holding out hope for a better future.
The lines "Lonely nights and troublesome days / Through light and darkness I want you to stay / Cause I don't ever want to close the door again" express the depths of the singer's emotional pain as they struggle to move on from the past. The final lines, "You told me that you had to leave / I didn't want to believe / I just want you to stay with me", encapsulate the central theme of the song, which is the terror of being left alone and the desperate desire for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute, this was not suppose to happen
I did not plan for us to separate
Now I'm in it, and it's taking the best of me
This situation is affecting me deeply
Cause I can't stand, when you get up and you leave
I hate it when you go away
It's in my hands, but it's so far away from me
I have the power to change it, but it feels impossible
What if?
I've been waiting a lifetime for this
What if?
You regret not giving me a kiss
What if this is my chance with you? What if you regret not being with me?
Wait a second; don't want it ever to be over
I don't want our time together to end
Make it happen, second that will last forever
Let's create a moment that will never be forgotten
Cause I can't take, not ever feeling you again
I can't bear the thought of losing you forever
But I'm afraid, that you will tell me that
I'm scared you'll reject me
Lonely nights and troublesome days
I've been feeling lonely and sad without you
Through light and darkness I want you to stay
I want you by my side no matter what happens
Cause I don't ever want to close the door again
I don't want to lose you again
You told me that you had to leave
I didn't want to believe
I just want you to stay with me
I didn't want to accept that you were leaving. Please stay with me.
Writer(s): Dennis Sven Olof Lyxzen
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brownlee
Thanks for posting this!! Hard to get this awesome album..makes me think something happened with the record label .. ? It’s the one album not available on Apple…anyone know?