The bands initial line-up featured Pär Wiksten (vocals, guitars), Christina Bergmark (keyboards, vocals), Stefan Schönfeldt (guitars) and his younger brother Frederick Schönfeldt (bass) with Gunnar Karlsson (drums) and Björn Malmquist (violin). Karlsson was later replaced by Erik Dahlgren.
Early influences included Australian band The Go-Betweens as well as The Sisters Of Mercy.
The band released six studio albums in their 21 year career including the commercially successful Be A Girl (1994) and Bagsy Me (1997).
Part-way through recording their seventh studio album the band officially announced their split in April 2009 with Pär Wiksten going solo.
2020 the band returned together and released the single Can't Kill The Musikk and will tour during 2021.
Silent People
The Wannadies Lyrics
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Because I've been told, silence is gold
Being without being heard, without a word
And I would nod, there's a god
And you, how about you
A whole new flavor
If you hear it, taste it
You can be a humble dream boy too
I want to go where the silent people dream
About simple things, everyone's a king
Being without being hurt, oh how absurd
If there's a god, he's in that world
And you, how about you
A whole new flavor
If you hear it, taste it
Soon is not too soon
You can be a humble dream boy too
And if you hear it, maybe
You can go there too
You can be a humble dream boy too
The lyrics to The Wannadies' song Silent People convey a desire to escape the noisy and chaotic world and seek refuge in a place where there are no words or sounds, only silence. The artist wishes to be among the silent people who dream of simple things and live as kings without being hurt. By being silent, they can listen to their inner selves and connect with the divine. The song suggests that living in silence and inner peace is the key to finding God and achieving happiness.
The lines "Being without being heard, without a word" implies that true happiness and inner peace come from a lack of attachment to external validation and recognition. That true contentment comes from within and is found when we choose to be silent and not speak, but listen to our inner selves. The phrase "Silence is gold" describes the value of being silent.
The chorus of the song, "If you hear it, taste it, soon is not too soon, you can be a humble dream boy too" suggests that anyone can find this state of peace and spiritual connection by being silent, and it is never too late to start. The phrase "A whole new flavor" highlights that by being silent, the artist has discovered a new way of experiencing life and would recommend it to anyone.
Overall, the song Silent People is a musing on the transformative power of silence and the importance of finding peace and inner contentment in a world which is often loud and chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to go where the silent people go
I desire to visit the place where the quiet individuals reside.
Because I've been told, silence is gold
I have heard that silence is a valuable asset.
Being without being heard, without a word
Existing without drawing attention, remaining silent.
And I would nod, there's a god
I would acknowledge the presence of a higher power.
And you, how about you
And what about yourself?
A whole new flavor
A completely new experience or sensation.
If you hear it, taste it
If you perceive it, experience it.
Soon is not too soon
It's never too early to begin pursuing your dreams.
You can be a humble dream boy too
You can also be someone who dreams modestly.
I want to go where the silent people dream
I aspire to visit the place where the quiet individuals dream.
About simple things, everyone's a king
Dreaming about basic things, where everyone is considered important.
Being without being hurt, oh how absurd
Existing without experiencing pain, how ridiculous.
If there's a god, he's in that world
If there is a deity, they are in that realm.
And if you hear it, maybe
And if you listen to it, perhaps
You can go there too
You can reach that place as well.
You can be a humble dream boy too
You can also be someone who dreams modestly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTINA BERGMARK, FREDRIK SCHONFELDT, PAR WIKSTEN, STEFAN SCHONFELDT
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