The band had three very successful records in Sweden before their critically acclaimed breakthrough US release in 2001, Behind the Music, which was nominated for the Best Alternative Album award at the 2003 Grammy Awards.
Led by singer Ebbot Lundberg, they were influenced by sixties rock giants like The Who and The Doors and seventies psychedelic bands like Pink Floyd.
Known for their marathon live shows and crazy on-stage antics, Q magazine named them as one of the "50 Bands To See Before You Die" in September of 2002.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) used their song Big time as one of Wrestlemania 21's theme songs in 2005. "Big Time", along with Mother One Track Mind, was featured on the Gran Turismo 4 soundtrack.
They toured the US in 2005 with friends Oasis in support of their album Origin Vol. 1.
Their last album Throw It To the Universe was released in April 2012, followed by a farewell tour which saw the band play their last concert in Stockholm in December 22, 2012
Flipside
The Soundtrack of Our Lives Lyrics
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And get along with what you believe
And get along with the ones that you have around
Get along with lobotomy
And the future of reality
And get along with the ones who think they understand
I'm just doing everything I can to make you see
The flipside of it all
The flipside of it all
Get along with the family way
And sing along to what they all say
And get along with the ones that you're off
And get along with the coming of age
Bad rhymes and your minimum wage
And get a way when you realize you've had enough
Cause I'm just doing everything I can to make you see
The flipside of It all
For pretty soon you're gonna end up to be just like me
The flipside of it all
Stay away from the ones who rule your scheming
You know the ones who made you feel real small
Yesterday was a long time ago
If you're dying to know the flipside of it all.
In the lyrics to "Flipside" by The Soundtrack of Our Lives, the singer is encouraging the listener to embrace all aspects of their life, both positive and negative because they are all interconnected. He advises them to get along with their own beliefs and the people around them, including those who may not fully understand them. He also mentions the idea of lobotomy and the future of reality, perhaps alluding to the pressure to conform or the dangers of blindly following a prescribed path.
Line by Line Meaning
Get along with your gravity
Embrace who you are and accept your own gravitational pull in life.
And get along with what you believe
Stay true to your beliefs and values and find others who share them.
And get along with the ones that you have around
Connect with the people in your life and build relationships with them.
Get along with lobotomy
Be open to change and growth, even if it means a drastic shift in mindset and perspective.
And the future of reality
Be aware of the impact your actions have on the world and strive to create a positive future.
And get along with the ones who think they understand
Be willing to listen and learn from those who have different perspectives and ideas than you do.
I'm just doing everything I can to make you see
I am trying my best to help you understand.
The flipside of it all
The alternative way of looking at the situation or issue.
Cause pretty soon you're gonna end up to be just like me
If you don't consider different perspectives, you may end up being closed-minded like me.
Get along with the family way
Follow the traditions and values of your family, even if they differ from your own beliefs.
And sing along to what they all say
Support and participate in the customs and rituals of your family, even if they don't align with your personal opinions.
And get along with the ones that you're off
Attempt to resolve conflicts or differences with the people in your life, even if you don't necessarily get along with them at the moment.
And get along with the coming of age
Embrace the process of growing up and becoming an adult, with all its challenges and changes.
Bad rhymes and your minimum wage
Struggle with poverty and a lack of opportunities.
And get a way when you realize you've had enough
Take action and make changes when you reach your breaking point and can no longer tolerate a situation.
Stay away from the ones who rule your scheming
Avoid those who manipulate or control you and have their own self-serving agenda.
You know the ones who made you feel real small
You are aware of the people who have made you feel insignificant or inferior.
Yesterday was a long time ago
The past is behind you and it's time to look towards the future.
If you're dying to know the flipside of it all.
If you are curious to see a different viewpoint or way of looking at things.
Contributed by Kennedy F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
charles olson
great song. underapprecited but once you get hooked no turning back they are head and shoulders above the rest in their genre
tommybass40
This band is so good that I can't believe that they're virtually unknown in the US. American rock radio is a disgrace.
Peter Wasylina
They will go down as one of the most underrated bands to ever exist. Mystery as to why they never became as popular as their great music deserves but it did allow people to see them perform in small venues and to be part of an amazing live experience. Will never ever forget their live shows. Thx Soundtrack.
Tony McCall
I love this band.
ruin3r
@tommybass40 yeah.. I actually stumbled on them by accident years ago and bought their older album (Behind The Music).. but ive never heard them on the radio once in my life, although I have seen them on the occasional late-night show as musical guest.
Jim Robertson
I like this because not only is it a great song, but it looks like George Harrison has come back from the dead. You gotta love that
Jack Passmore
I thought TSOOL was a bunch of bands with a unifying existential motif- But one's better than none. Hey wait! These guys should find Leonard Cohen and all come to my house. :0)
Xiringuito Garnica
great evolution of TSOOL, getting better everyday
poxolo30
I have a dude: Is the keyboard player and second voice Björn Dixgård from Mando Diao?
elduuude
12 years later ( :-D ): No, he isn't. But I see the similarity ;-)