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.
Restating the Obvious
The Lost Patrol Band Lyrics
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I hear your breathing on the other side of the line
Gotta make it alright
But we ran out of things to say right now
I try to make it out like
Th'r' was somehow to change your mind
We hang up the phone
You left me alone this time
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
It's all quiet now
I could listen to your breath all night
Just want you here
Right in my arms, but how?
Would never leave you
The way you wanna leave me now
Please don't hang up the phone
Cos I want you around somehow
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
Just want you to call
Knock on my door
Don't let it go
The Lost Patrol Band’s "Restating the Obvious" is a song that encapsulates the feeling of longing for someone who is no longer there. The opening line, "It's all quiet now" sets the scene for a somber atmosphere. The singer hears the breathing of someone on the other side of the line, but the conversation has run out of topics, and they hang up. It's a situation that many of us have been in, where you desperately want to hold on to the person's presence, but the reality is they are gone.
The chorus, "Just want you to call, knock on my door, don't let it go" speaks to the vulnerability of being left alone with the fear that the other person may not be coming back. The singer wants to hold on to the possibility of a reconnection, but also acknowledges that it might not happen. The second verse talks about the desire to have the person in their arms, but the reality is that the person wants to leave. The line "Please don't hang up the phone, Cos I want you around somehow" underscores the sense of desperation that the singer is experiencing.
The song's somber tone is highlighted by the slow tempo, and the melancholic melody. It is a beautiful song that reminds us of the vulnerability of our human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all quiet now
There is no sound or noise around me at the moment
I hear your breathing on the other side of the line
I am able to hear the sound of your breath as we speak over the phone
Gotta make it alright
I need to make things okay or resolve our issues
But we ran out of things to say right now
We don't have anything else to talk about at the current moment
I try to make it out like th'r' was somehow to change your mind
I attempt to convince you that there was a way to alter your thoughts or opinion
We hang up the phone
We finish our conversation and end the call
You left me alone this time
You left me by myself or without company on this occasion
Just want you to call
I desire for you to contact me through a phone call
Knock on my door
I want you to physically come to my door and knock
Don't let it go
Please don't dismiss or ignore my attempts to communicate with you
I could listen to your breath all night
The sound of your breath is pleasant or comforting to me, and I could listen to it for a long time
Just want you here
I want you to be physically present next to me
Right in my arms, but how?
I don't know how to make it possible for us to embrace each other
Would never leave you
I promise that I will never abandon or desert you
The way you wanna leave me now
In the same manner or fashion that you wish to leave me currently
Please don't hang up the phone
I ask that you don't disconnect the call we are currently having
Cos I want you around somehow
Because I desire for you to be present or near me in some way
Don't let it go
Please don't ignore or overlook my request or desire
Writer(s): Dennis Sven Olof Lyxzen
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