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.
Out of Date
The Lost Patrol Band Lyrics
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While my baby is calling someone else
Yeah, it seems like I was out of date
I'm thinking of all these things but it's too late
Right now there's nothing I can say
Cos any fool can regret yesterday
Here I am on my knees & pray
That love will, love will, love will come back my way
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you, yeah
You never wanna hear the words 'It's over now'
When you thought that this would last forever
Never felt so stunned as when you said goodbye
Cos I always say you, always say you, always say you right by my side
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you, yeah
Right now can't go on fooling myself
I sure as hell can't go on living this way
I can't go on
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
I can't go on
Just want you to feel it the way that I do
Just want you to feel it when I'm gone
Just want you to miss me
Just want you to miss me
Hey!
Just want you to feel it the way that I do
Just want you to miss me like I miss you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Just want you to feel the way that I do, the way that I do
Just want you to feel it the way that I do, yeah
Hey!
Walking away all by myself
While my baby is off with someone else
So here I am on my knees & pray
Hoping that love will, love will, love will come back my way
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you, yeah
The way that I miss you
The way that I miss you
The way that I miss you
The way that I miss you
The Lost Patrol Band's song Out of Date is a heartbreaking ballad about the regret and pain that comes with a lost love. The lyrics speak to the feeling of being left behind by someone who has moved on to someone new. The opening lines clearly set the stage for the rest of the song, as the singer is "walking away all by myself" while his love is "calling someone else." He is left feeling out of date, as though he has become obsolete and has nothing left to offer. Although he thinks of all the things he could have done differently, he realizes that it's too late and there is nothing he can do to change the past. He is left with nothing but regret and a sense of longing for his lost love.
Throughout the song, the singer asks the question, "who's going to miss me the way that I miss you?" This reoccurring theme highlights the pain that comes with unrequited love. Despite the fact that the singer is the one who has been left behind, he still feels a deep sense of loss and yearning for his former partner. He prays that love will come back his way, but ultimately he is left with the realization that he can't go on living this way. The song ends with a desperate plea for his former partner to feel what he is feeling and to miss him the way that he misses her.
Overall, Out of Date is a moving and poignant song that captures the pain and longing of lost love. The lyrics are beautifully written and the melody perfectly captures the melancholy and longing of the song. It is a powerful reminder of the pain that accompanies heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking away all by myself
Leaving without anyone else with me
While my baby is calling someone else
My love is with someone else and not focused on me
Yeah, it seems like I was out of date
I was behind the times and not the right fit for my love interest
I'm thinking of all these things but it's too late
Regretting my actions and decisions now that it's too late to change them
Right now there's nothing I can say
I'm speechless and have no words to express my feelings
Cos any fool can regret yesterday
It's easy to regret past mistakes
Here I am on my knees & pray
Hopeful and wishing for a positive outcome
That love will, love will, love will come back my way
Longing for my love interest to return their affection towards me
Who's going to miss me the way that I miss you
Wondering if anyone will feel the same way I do when they leave
You never wanna hear the words 'It's over now'
Not wanting to accept that the relationship has ended
When you thought that this would last forever
Believing that the love would never end
Never felt so stunned as when you said goodbye
Feeling shocked and surprised when my love interest left
Cos I always say you, always say you, always say you right by my side
Always thought my love interest would stick around for me
Right now can't go on fooling myself
I can't continue living in denial and pretending everything is okay
I sure as hell can't go on living this way
I can't keep living in misery and heartbreak
I can't go on
I can't continue to endure this pain and sadness
Just want you to feel it the way that I do
I wish my love interest could understand my emotions and feelings
Just want you to feel it when I'm gone
Wanting my love interest to realize what they lost when I'm no longer around
Just want you to miss me
Hoping that my love interest will long for my company
Hey!
Exclamation of frustration and sadness
The way that I miss you
Expressing the depth of my longing for my love interest
Writer(s): Dennis Sven Olof Lyxzen
Contributed by Elena G. 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?