1) A Swedish New Wa… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that have used this name:
1) A Swedish New Wave group
2) A Finnish instrumental rock band in the early 1960s
3) A 1950's doo wop group on the Cascade label
1) The Sounds are a Swedish new wave band from Helsingborg, Scania, formed in 1999. The band consists of Maja Ivarsson (vocals) Felix Rodriguez (guitar), Johan Bengtsson (bass), Jesper Anderberg (keyboards) and Fredrik Nilsson (drums). They have released four albums to date: 2002's Living In America, 2006's Dying To Say This To You, 2009's Crossing the Rubicon and 2011's Something To Die For on Original Signal Recordings and Side One Dummy Records.
www.the-sounds.com
2) The Sounds were a Finnish instrumental and pop group from Helsinki. Their most famous record is an instrumental version of "Emma" which was recorded in January 1963. The Sounds are still one of the most significant and influential Finnish instrumental rock bands. Their other instrumental record "Mandshurian Beat" is known to be the first Finnish record which sold over one million copies abroad. The Sounds were active between 1962 and 1965. Johnny Liebkind played drums in the first line-up of the band. (Source of information: Finnish Wikipedia)
Midnight Sun
The Sounds Lyrics
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And the world outside, seems to pass me by
Embrace the land, where the ocean meets the sand
And emotion fades away, until you take my hand
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
You will set me free
Still so young and anxious to be free
But now I'm trapped inside, with all these memories
There's more than this, if you open up your eyes
And then soon you will realize, those days are all gone
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You will set me free
We need to find a way to live
There's more to take, there's more to give
We try so hard, we try so hard and this time
We're on our way
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You will set me free
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
The lyrics of The Sounds song Midnight Sun depict the feeling of being lost, wanting to break free from the past and being with someone who can bring new light into one's life. The opening verse talks about waking up with sunbeams in the eyes and feeling disconnected from the world outside. The singer of the song seeks refuge in the land where the ocean meets the sand, and all emotions fade until someone takes their hand. The singer wants to be with this person who can be their guiding light tonight.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they are still young and anxious, but they are trapped inside with memories of the past. They want to live more and find something more significant in life. They attempt to try harder and achieve what they want to. The chorus of the song repeats the intent of the singer to be with the person they love and set free from the burden of past memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up, with sunbeams in my eyes
I am waking up and the sunrays are shining in my eyes
And the world outside, seems to pass me by
It feels like life is happening around me but I am not participating
Embrace the land, where the ocean meets the sand
I should appreciate the beauty of nature where the sea and shore merge
And emotion fades away, until you take my hand
My feelings dissipate when I am with you and your touch brings them back
I will be coming with you, tonight
I will go with you tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
I desire you above all else, and you are everything to me
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
You will light up my life
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You are my savior and can liberate me like a sun in the night
You will set me free
You will free me from my troubles
Still so young and anxious to be free
I am youthful and eager to be emancipated
But now I'm trapped inside, with all these memories
Currently, I am imprisoned by my past recollections
There's more than this, if you open up your eyes
You will discover that there is more than what meets the eye if you look closely
And then soon you will realize, those days are all gone
Eventually, you will come to the realization that those times have passed
We need to find a way to live
We must discover how to exist happily
There's more to take, there's more to give
There is more to receive and more to contribute
We try so hard, we try so hard and this time
We attempt incessantly, and this instance is no exception
We're on our way
We are making progress
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You are my means of escape, like a nocturnal sun
Like a midnight sun
Similar to a sundown sun
Like a midnight sun
Similar to a sundown sun
Like a midnight sun
Similar to a sundown sun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESPER LJUNGGREN, ALEXANDER PERISTERIS, JOSEFINA NILSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MonsterMarionMomsen1
Waking up, with sunbeams in my eyes
And the world outside, seems to pass me by
Embrace the land, where the ocean meets the sand
And emotion fades away, until you take my hand
[Chorus]
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You will set me free
Still so young and anxious to be free
But now I'm trapped inside, with all these memories
There's more than this, if you open up your eyes
And then soon you will realize, those days are all gone
[Chorus]
We need to find a way to live
There's more to take, there's more to give
We try so hard, we try so hard and this time
we're on our way
[Chorus]
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
@tropicwave1
Midnight Sun
The Sounds
Album: Crossing The Rubicon
Waking up, with sunbeams in my eyes
And the world outside, seems to pass me by
Embrace the land, where the ocean meets the sand
And emotion fades away, until you take my hand
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You will set me free
Still so young and anxious to be free
But now I'm trapped inside, with all these memories
There's more than this, if you open up your eyes
And then soon you will realize, those days are all gone
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
We need to find a way to live
There's more to take, there's more to give
We try so hard, we try so hard and this time
We're on our way
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
Composer: Jesper Anderberg, Felix Rodriguez, Fredrik Nilsson, Maja Ivarsson, Adam Schlesinger, James Iha
Writer: Jesper Anderberg and Felix Rodriguez
℗ 2009 Arnioki Records
@revemupman
This album is a classic in my opinion. Every song is just a number 1 in my book. I never skip.
@dhjhardcore
After two really rock'n'roll LP's, this is one crap. I skip more songs that I listen to.
@garethcooley1318
Yeah, I find that this isn't as strong as their other albums, but this song is tops.
That's not a bad album, They just have so many amazing songs on their other ones compared to this one.
@wanderless783
My boyfriend love this song.. Made me cry hearing it coz i know what he's been thru in life.. I would love him to sing this for me.. ❤️
@SL04
I cannot accurately express how much I love this song.
@MonsterMarionMomsen1
Waking up, with sunbeams in my eyes
And the world outside, seems to pass me by
Embrace the land, where the ocean meets the sand
And emotion fades away, until you take my hand
[Chorus]
I will be coming with you, tonight
You're all that I want, you're all I have, you're all I need
Oh, oh you will be shining on me
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
You will set me free
Still so young and anxious to be free
But now I'm trapped inside, with all these memories
There's more than this, if you open up your eyes
And then soon you will realize, those days are all gone
[Chorus]
We need to find a way to live
There's more to take, there's more to give
We try so hard, we try so hard and this time
we're on our way
[Chorus]
Like a midnight sun you're the only one who can set me free
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
Like a midnight sun
@MikeRx
Thanks!!
@lizardking939
this song is like a van gogh painting, When first heard this song while listening to this album, i knew it was something special,.
@markkukalliomaki8531
Sounds EVEN better today than back then :-)
@davidwilhelmsson1149
Goosebumps ... brilliant song