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.
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The Lost Patrol Band Lyrics
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I tried to tell you that the woman is blind
You can say whatever you want to say
While you were shining she was ready to glow
While you were running she was moving too slow
While you were staying she was ready to go
I know what to know but all you needed was to say good bye
And I say and I say
I say and I pray cause this love will never walk away
Cause I... I'll do anything to make you feel that it's alright
The world is on my side
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
No it's not too late to set the fire on fire
Twenty nights and I needed you so
Tried to tell you what you wanted to know
They left me in the haze for the chase
When I shined you were ready to glow
When I ran you were moving too slow
When I stayed you were ready to go
And I know and I know
I know what to know but all you needed was to say good bye
And I say and I say
I say and I pray cause this love will never walk away
Cause I... I'll do anything to make you feel that it's alright
The world is on my side
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
No it's not too late to set the fire on fire
And I know and I know
I know what to know but all you wanted was to say good bye
And I say and I say
I say and I pray cause this love will never walk away
Cause I... I'll do anything to make you feel that it's alright
The world is on my side
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
The world is on my side
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
The world is on my side
x 7
The Lost Patrol Band's song "Alright" tells a story of a failed love affair where the singer feels like he did everything he could to make his love interest stay, but eventually she left. The opening lines "Twenty days and I needed a sign, I tried to tell you that the woman is blind, You can say whatever you want to say" suggest the singer's frustration when he was trying to get through to his love interest but she couldn't see things the way he did. The next set of lines "While you were shining she was ready to glow, While you were running she was moving too slow, While you were staying she was ready to go" highlights the differences between the singer and his love interest. She was too different for him and that ultimately led to their break up.
As the song progresses, the singer goes through a phase where he misses his love interest and tries to get her back. He reminisces of the moments they shared together, and how he was always there for her when she needed him. However, as much as he tries to get her back, he knows deep down that it's over between them. The line "this love will never walk away" suggests that although the relationship is over, his love for her will always remain.
Overall, the lyrics to "Alright" talks about heartbreak, love, and loss. It shows that despite trying one's best, sometimes, things just don't work out, and that's okay.
Line by Line Meaning
Twenty days and I needed a sign
After waiting for twenty days, I was desperate for a sign
I tried to tell you that the woman is blind
I attempted to warn you that the person you trust cannot see the truth
You can say whatever you want to say
You have the freedom to express yourself
While you were shining she was ready to glow
While you were doing well, the other person was eager to excel too
While you were running she was moving too slow
While you were active, the other person was not keeping up pace
While you were staying she was ready to go
While you were content with the current state, the other person was looking for change
And I know and I know
I know what to know but all you needed was to say good bye
And I say and I say
I say and I pray cause this love will never walk away
I understand what's happening, and I acknowledge that you only needed to end the relationship, while I keep trying to hold on
Cause I... I'll do anything to make you feel that it's alright
The world is on my side
I am willing to go to any extent to make you feel okay, and the universe supports me in doing so
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
No it's not too late to set the fire on fire
Moreover, I will do whatever it takes to make you comprehend that things are not hopeless, and we still have the chance to fix things
Twenty nights and I needed you so
Tried to tell you what you wanted to know
They left me in the haze for the chase
For twenty nights, I felt the urge for your presence, but when I tried to help you understand what you wanted to, confusion took over
And I know and I know
I know what to know but all you wanted was to say good bye
And I say and I say
I say and I pray cause this love will never walk away
I recognize what is happening, you just wished to end things, and I keep denying it because our love is too great to let go of
The world is on my side
I feel as though the universe is conspiring in my favor
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
The world is on my side
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
The world is on my side
And I... I'll do anything to make you see that it's alright
The world is on my side
x 7
I am determined to make you understand that everything is alright and the universe is favoring us to work things out, and I will do so every way possible
Writer(s): Lisa Miskovsky Copyright: Arti Fact Music Publishing AB
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.