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.
No New Manifesto
The Lost Patrol Band Lyrics
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No explanations
Everybody understands
Everybody understands
No one can feel what I feel
No one can see what I see
No one can hear what I hear
Everybody understands
Everybody understands
No solutions
No not this time
Everybody understands
Everybody understands
No one can feel what I feel
No one can see what I see
No one can hear what I hear
Everybody understands
Everybody understands
Talk about honesty
This is as honest as I'll ever be
Talk about honesty
This is as honest as I'll ever be
Talk about honesty
This is as honest as I'll ever be
Talk about honesty
This is as honest as I'll ever be
The Lost Patrol Band's song "No New Manifesto" explores the idea of feeling isolated and misunderstood, despite the desire for everyone to understand each other. The lyrics repeat the phrase "No manifestos, no explanations, everybody understands" to emphasize the fact that the singer doesn't feel the need to explain themselves or offer solutions because they believe everyone should already understand their situation. However, the following lines reveal the opposite - that no one else can perceive the emotions and experiences that the singer is going through, making them feel alone and disconnected from others. The repetition of the lines "Talk about honesty, this is as honest as I'll ever be" suggests a level of vulnerability and openness in expressing these feelings, even if they still can't be fully understood by others.
The song's minimalistic structure and monotone melody reinforce the themes of isolation and detachment. The repetition of the same lyrics over and over, combined with the lack of a clear climax or resolution, creates a sense of desolation and hopelessness. At the same time, there is a certain beauty in the simplicity of the song's composition, as it allows the lyrics to be the focal point and gives them space to breathe.
Line by Line Meaning
No manifestos
We don't need to spell out our beliefs or intentions
No explanations
We don't owe anyone else an explanation for our actions or choices
Everybody understands
Our experiences and emotions are universal, and others can relate without our having to explain them
No one can feel what I feel
Even though some may understand, ultimately my emotions are unique to my own experience and cannot be replicated by anyone else
No one can see what I see
I have a perspective that belongs only to me and cannot be fully conveyed to others
No one can hear what I hear
Even if I try to explain my experiences, my perceptions are subjective and others won't fully understand
No solutions
We don't have an answer or fix for every problem or challenge
No not this time
We can't solve or fix everything, despite our best intentions
Talk about honesty
We're going to be straight-up and tell it like it is
This is as honest as I'll ever be
We're being completely open and truthful in this moment, and won't hold back on our emotions or beliefs
Writer(s): Dennis Lyxzen
Contributed by Thomas K. 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?