Two of the band members completed school as late as Summer 2008 and they received a lot of publicity during 2007 including being featured in NME and on MTV2. They were also nominated for the Best Swedish Act prize at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2007.
They released a 5-track EP in Sweden before being signed by Wichita who in turn released the self-titled single, Those Dancing Days in October 2007. A second single followed called Hitten. Their debut full length album In Our Space Hero Suits was released on October 6th 2008, preceded by a single Run Run on September 29th.
Their second album, Daydreams and Nightmares, came out in March 2011. Later that year they announced on their website 'to put the band to bed for a while'.
Duet Under Waters
Those Dancing Days Lyrics
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You can't speak
You are that kind of creature
Talking through your eyes
I know your eyes point at your
Transparent inside
It's okay, your hair tells me
So here am I stuck within it
here am I stuck within it
so here am I stuck within it
and it burns
Follow me down under
Where air is full of water
Follow me down under
Where bubbles tickle our feet
You see my arms
They are hungry please explain
How the lonesome will get fed
When future friends just fly away
Don't treat me like that cold
Blooded monster you think I am
I know I am!
Follow me down under
Where air is full of water
Follow me down under
Where bubbles tickle our feet
Let us travel
Through the secret woods
In landscapes where no one
Can breathe, we'll see the
Mystic fairies dancing to tunes
I stole your words but I never heard you speak
I stole your words but I never heard you speak
I stole your words but I never heard you speak
Please don't call me thief…
Follow me down under
Where air is full of water
Follow me down under
Where bubbles tickle our feet
The lyrics of Those Dancing Days' song "Duet Under Waters" portray a narrative of connection and understanding between two creatures who cannot communicate through language. The singer acknowledges that the other creature cannot speak, and instead "talks" through their eyes. The lyrics also touch on the idea of hunger, both physically and emotionally, and the difficulty of finding sustenance when companionship is fleeting. Despite these challenges, the singer implores the other to follow them under the water, where air is full of bubbles and secrets abound.
The song is full of imagery and contrasts, such as the juxtaposition of air and water, and the idea of traveling through secret woods and landscapes where no one can breathe. These metaphors add depth to the narrative and emphasize the idea of exploration and discovery.
Overall, "Duet Under Waters" is a beautiful and poetic song about the beauty of connection, understanding, and exploration in the face of challenges and obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I know, you can't speak
I understand that you are unable to communicate verbally
You can't speak
You are unable to speak aloud
You are that kind of creature
You have unique characteristics that make you different from others
Talking through your eyes
Non-verbal communication is how you express yourself
I know your eyes point at your
I am aware of how your eyes convey emotions
Transparent inside
Your emotions and thoughts are open and honest
It's okay, your hair tells me
There are alternative ways that you communicate your feelings
What you soon will say
Your hair hints at what you want to communicate soon
So here am I stuck within it
I cannot escape from this emotional connection
and it burns
This emotional intensity is overwhelming and hard to handle
Follow me down under
Come with me on this journey
Where air is full of water
This place is new and unique
Where bubbles tickle our feet
This place is playful and fun
You see my arms
I am here and ready to help
They are hungry please explain
I need you to tell me what you need
How the lonesome will get fed
How can I help you feel less alone?
When future friends just fly away
It's hard to make and keep friends sometimes
Don't treat me like that cold
Don't judge me based on your assumptions
Blooded monster you think I am
You see me as a monster, but I am not
I know I am!
I understand that others see me differently
Let us travel
Let's go on an adventure
Through the secret woods
We will explore new and hidden places
In landscapes where no one
In places where we are alone and free
Can breathe, we'll see the
In these places we can be ourselves
Mystic fairies dancing to tunes
We will experience magical things together
I stole your words but I never heard you speak
I took credit for something I didn't do
Please don't call me thief…
I regret my actions and want to make it right
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.