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
World Bank
The Soundtrack of Our Lives Lyrics
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In the chain of change
I'm a link in a chain
An everlasting chain
Every choice that you make
All decisions you take
Will take you somewhere
Every movement you make
Every seal that you break
Will take you somewhere
Everything that you've done
Everything that you do
Is a meltdown to take us somewhere
Take us some, take us somewhere
Take us somewhere
Take us all the way
I'm a link in a chain
In the chain of change
I'm a fiber of change
A mother nature change
Every choice that you make
All decisions you take
Will take you somewhere
Every movement you make
Every seal that you break
Will take you somewhere
Everything that you were
Everything that you are
Is a meltdown to take us somewhere
Take us some, take us somewhere
Take us somewhere
Take us some, take us somewhere
Take us somewhere
To take us all the way
The Soundtrack of Our Lives's song "World Bank" explores the idea of change and the importance of individual actions in shaping the future. The lyrics suggest that each person is a small part of a bigger picture, linked in a chain of change that stretches through time. The song encourages listeners to recognize the power of their choices and movements, urging them to take responsibility for their impact on the world. Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "take us somewhere" emphasizes the sense of movement and progress, and suggests that change is inevitable and constant.
The lyrics of "World Bank" reflect a sense of optimism and hope, but there are also hints of frustration and urgency. Lines like "everything that you've done, everything that you do, is a meltdown to take us somewhere" suggest that there is a sense of urgency in making positive changes in the world. Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their role in shaping the future, recognizing that even small actions can have far-reaching consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a spasm of change
I am sudden and uncontrollable change
In the chain of change
Part of the ongoing process of change
I'm a link in a chain
I am a small but important part of a larger process
An everlasting chain
A process that will continue forever
Every choice that you make
All of your decisions have consequences
All decisions you take
Every choice you make affects your future
Will take you somewhere
Your choices will lead you down a path
Every movement you make
Every action you take
Every seal that you break
Every boundary you push past
Everything that you've done
The sum of all your past actions
Everything that you do
The result of all your current actions
Is a meltdown to take us somewhere
All of our actions lead to significant change
Take us some, take us somewhere
Our choices and actions direct us towards a certain outcome
Take us somewhere
We are constantly moving towards a future state
I'm a fiber of change
I am a small thread in the fabric of change
A mother nature change
A force of nature that cannot be stopped
Everything that you were
All of your past actions and states
Everything that you are
All of your current actions and states
To take us all the way
Leading us to a complete and final outcome
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN PERSON, FREDRIK SANDSTEN, KARL AKE GUSTAFSSON, MARTIN HEDEROS, MATTIAS BARJED, TORBJORN LUNDBERG
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