They received critical and popular acclaim internationally. They first came to notice in the UK when BBC radio DJ John Peel played "Birthday", later voted by his listeners as no.1 in the 1987 Festive Fifty, and no. 23 in the Millennium (All Time Chart). The band's music was characterized by psychedelic sound, whimsical yet heartfelt lyrics, and the imploring, girlish voice of Björk Guðmundsdóttir, who later went on to great success as a solo artist. The band's name was assumed by its fans to be an LSD usage reference; the drug had regained widespread popularity while the band was releasing music.
The Sugarcubes released their first album, Life’s Too Good, in April 1988. Inspired by the success of the album in Europe, their second album followed shortly after in October 1989. Here Today, Tomorrow, Next Week! took it’s name from the Kenneth Grahame novel Wind in the Willows. It was also released in an Icelandic version titled Illur Arfur. The second album wasn’t as well received by critics as their debut.
The third and final studio album by the band, Stick Around For Joy, was released in 1992, and featured the successful single Hit which reached No: 17 in the UK charts.
While not as successful as Björk's solo career would be, the band is still very highly regarded and was the most influential Icelandic group until the rise of Sigur Rós.
The Sugarcubes dissolved in 1992 as different members of the band had realised they all had different ambitions; instead of risking their friendship, the band went on an indefinite hiatus. They remain friends to this day and are all still involved in the management of Smekkleysa/Bad Taste (not to be confused with the Swedish label of the same name).
On November 17 2006, the band had a one-off reunion concert at Laugardalshöll sport arena in Reykjavík, Iceland, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut single with all profits going to the non-profit Smekkleysa SM to promote Icelandic music. They were supported by fellow Icelandic groups múm and Rass. Despite this reunion, the group has expressed that it has no intention to play future shows or record new material.
Bandmembers:
* Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals, keyboards)
* Einar Örn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet)
* Sigtryggur Baldursson (drums)
* Þór Eldon (guitar)
* Bragi Ólafsson (bass)
* Margrét (Magga) Örnólfsdóttir (keyboards) - 1989+.
* Einar Melax (keyboards) - 1987-89
Hit
The Sugarcubes Lyrics
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I was happy by myself.
Accidently, you seduced me,
I'm in love again.
I lie in my bed,
Totally still,
My eyes wide open.
I don't believe this,
I'm in love again!
This wasn't
Supposed to happen,
I've been hit
With your charm.
How could you do this
To me?
I'm in love
Again...
I lie in my bed,
Totally still,
My eyes wide open.
I'm in rapture.
I don't believe this,
I'm in love again...
This wasn't supposed to happen!
This wasn't supposed to happen!
A small story which never happened
I said ouch! This really hurts...
That can't be this has been
Practised for millions of years
Therefore we are
Yes, but I, I'm a boy.
A small story which always happens
I said ouch! This really hurts...
This could well be
But this has
Been practised for millions of years,
Therefore we are
Yes, but, you're a girl!
I lie in my bed,
Totally still,
My eyes wide open.
I'm in rapture.
I don't believe this,
I'm in love
Again...
This wasn't supposed to happen.
I lie in my bed,
Totally still,
My eyes wide open.
I'm in rapture.
(rapture)
You've put a seed inside me,
(oh)
And while you're away,
(see...)
It's growing silently,
(to be a life)
Starts in my stomach.
Embraces my insides,
(in time..)
And about to reach my heart.
This wasn't supposed to happen!
This wasn't supposed to happen!
This really hurts!
The Sugarcubes's "Hit" is a song with lyrics that are about unexpected love. The singer of the song starts by saying that she was not looking for love and was happy being alone. But someone accidentally seduced her, and she has fallen in love again. She lies in bed, unable to believe what's happening, but she's in rapture. She's hit with the other person's charm and wonders how they could do this to her. The song then takes an interesting turn as there's a brief interlude with a dialogue that suggests a gender role reversal. The second stanza of the song continues with the same melody and structure as the first, building on the theme of unexpected love. The final stanza adds a new dimension to the song as the singer reveals that the other person has impregnated her, and she's now carrying his baby. The song ends with the repeated line: "This wasn't supposed to happen," leaving the listener wondering about the singer's feelings towards her newfound love.
The lyrics of "Hit" are open to interpretation, but they explore the universal theme of unexpected love. The song shows how love can hit us unexpectedly, and we might resist it, but it has a way of seeping into our hearts and changing us. The interlude in the middle of the song adds an interesting gender perspective, suggesting that both genders experience love and pain in similar ways. The final verse adds an element of surprise, revealing that the singer is carrying a child. This adds another layer to the theme of unexpected love and creates a powerful emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
This wasn't supposed to happen,
I didn't expect to fall in love
I was happy by myself.
I was content with my life before you came along
Accidently, you seduced me,
You didn't mean to make me fall for you, but you did anyway
I'm in love again.
I'm experiencing the feeling of love once more
I lie in my bed,
I'm laying down
Totally still,
I'm not moving
My eyes wide open.
My eyes are open
I'm in rapture.
I'm ecstatic
I don't believe this,
I can't fathom the situation
I'm in love again!
I'm feeling the same love again
This wasn't supposed to happen!
I can't believe this is happening
This wasn't supposed to happen!
I wasn't ready to fall in love again
A small story which never happened
A hypothetical scenario
I said ouch! This really hurts...
Physical pain
That can't be this has been
It's hard to believe something has been happening for so long
Practised for millions of years
An action repeated for millennia
Therefore we are
It's a fact
Yes, but I, I'm a boy.
But I'm different
A small story which always happens
A common scenario
I said ouch! This really hurts...
Physical pain
This could well be
It's likely
But this has
Despite this happening before
Been practised for millions of years,
A repeated action for a long time
Therefore we are
It's a fact
Yes, but, you're a girl!
But you're different
You've put a seed inside me,
You've impregnated me
And while you're away,
While you're not here
It's growing silently,
The baby is growing inside me without being noticed
Starts in my stomach.
The baby's life begins in my womb
Embraces my insides,
The baby is enveloping my internal organs
And about to reach my heart.
The baby is almost developed to a point where it can affect me emotionally
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sigtryggur Baldursson, Einar Benediktsson, Bj�rk Gudmundsdottir, Thor Eldon Jonsson, Margret Oernolfsdottir, Bragi Olafsson
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@JP-ew3bx
As crazy as it sounds, I saw The Sugarcubes and Public Enemy open for U2 on their Zoo TV tour and to this day, it is still the greatest show I have ever seen.
@druid187
dude that sounds dope as shit...
@jimwerner9785
that does sound crazy - crazy awesome!
@username27626
dam
@andy_sometimes
The Sugarcubes sounded like nothing else at the time and 30+ years later. Same. Bjork is irreplaceable and we are so lucky to have her.
@randombro89
Actually, I have to disagree. It sounds like Brit pop. a lot of music sounded like this at the time I know a lot about music
@thomaspotschka5387
Hit and Birthday would also fit to the cure f.e.! But I love björk, no question!
@heatherdolores
@@randombro89this song, maybe..it was popular on alternative/college radio. Some of of their other songs however are uniquely them.
@johnwojciech5245
Agree totally. Had all albums on CD. Tried and tried and tried to "get over it", but sorry, Einar ruined their catalog. IMHO, every song would be better w/o any contribution vocally from him. Back in the day, the radio stations would frequently opine the same thing. Ugh. Re-master?
@randombro89
@@heatherdolores yea i mean just this song only