The Northern Territories was an electronic synthpop act from Uppsala, Swede… Read Full Bio ↴The Northern Territories was an electronic synthpop act from Uppsala, Sweden. They consisted of Stefan Sääf (vocals and programming) and Alexander Ericson (vocals, instruments and programming). In 1994 they released the album Midnight Ambulance to some critical acclaim. They had some success with the single Midnight Ambulance from the album with the same title. In 1997 they released the album Orange Moon which took one step away from the electronic synth pop and one step towards acoustic guitar soundscapes. In 1999 they released the album Satellite People.

1. Midnight Ambulance (1994 - Machinery)
2. Orange Moon (1997 - Visage)
3. Satellite People (1999 - Nova Tekk)

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Secret World
The Northern Territories Lyrics

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In your secret world
Eternal light
You say you feel best
When your thoughts can rest
Let it all slip away
Fever
Wet matches
Holding you

Down by the tracks

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Secret World" by The Northern Territories paint a vivid picture of a person seeking solace in their own private thoughts. The phrase "in your secret world" suggests that the person is retreating into their own mind, but the mention of "eternal light" hints at an almost spiritual experience. The repetition of the phrase "let it all slip away" underscores the idea that the person is seeking escape from whatever problems they may be facing in the real world. Meanwhile, the juxtaposition of "fever" and "wet matches" suggests a state of confusion or disarray - perhaps the person is dealing with a difficult situation that they can't quite make sense of.

The lyrics become even more haunting with the line "holding you down by the tracks." This is a powerful image that conjures up feelings of helplessness and being trapped. The person has retreated into their own mind, but they are still weighed down by their troubles. Overall, "Secret World" is a song that captures the feeling of wanting to escape from the real world, but also the difficulty of truly being able to let go.

Line by Line Meaning

In your secret world
Behind closed doors, within your personal inner world

Eternal light
A constant glow that illuminates the truth within you

You say you feel best
Expressing the idea that the highest state of joy and contentment is found in a space of honesty and vulnerability

When your thoughts can rest
Free from the constant chatter of external stimuli, when there is only stillness in mind

Let it all slip away
Releasing and surrendering to the flow of life, letting go of attachment

Fever
The intense desire that burns from within

Wet matches
The potential danger and volatility of chasing one's desires

Holding you
Being controlled and consumed by one's passions

Down by the tracks
Standing at a crossroads, making a choice that will determine one's path in life

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