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'.
Forest Of Love
Those Dancing Days Lyrics
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Could I survive or would I die
Fighting the evil, the ghosts and the stars
The cold and the dark
Would it become my home with needles for a bed
Stone for a home
But nowhere to park my car
Or would I leave the engine running
The moon is sleeping and I am lost
The ground is leaning and I'm falling off
Feathers of eagle, come lift me up
Carry me home to the cold stone of love
If I lived in a tree in a forest of love
Could I stay put or would I fall
Breaking my body, my bones and my heart
My brain and my thoughts
Would the hungry tree become my home
With leaves as a pillow, tree for a home
But no friends at all
Or would it eat it all including me
And leave me to starve
The wind is blowing and I'm swept off my feet
Lifted above the trees and it's oh so sweet
Drops of purest water, pour me back down
Wash me home to the hungry tree of love
The wind is blowing and I'm swept off my feet
Lifted above the trees and it's oh so sweet
Drops of purest water, pour me back down
Wash me home to the forest of love
The lyrics to Those Dancing Days's song Forest Of Love explore the idea of finding shelter and a sense of home in a seemingly uninhabitable and dangerous forest. The author questions whether they would survive or perish in such an environment, battling against the elements and supernatural entities like ghosts and stars. She muses on the possibility of living under a stone or in a tree and wonders if it would become a home to her, even if it lacked familiar comforts like a car or friends. The lyrics are infused with a sense of uncertainty and apprehension, suggesting the forest may simultaneously be alluring and perilous.
The author also references the moon and wind, which are capable of lifting her up and carrying her home to the "cold stone of love" or the "hungry tree of love." This evokes a sense of being at the mercy of these natural elements, as if they have a will of their own. Additionally, the author uses water to symbolize cleansing and purification, suggesting that even in the midst of danger and confusion, there may be a way to find renewal and clarity.
Overall, Forest Of Love is a haunting and contemplative song that explores themes of survival, home, and the power of nature. Its lyrical imagery is vivid and memorable, painting a picture of a mysterious and unsettling forest.
Line by Line Meaning
If I lived under a stone in a forest of love
Wondering if living in a forest of love under a stone would sustain or end one's life
Could I survive or would I die
Contemplating the possibility of living in the forest and what it may bring
Fighting the evil, the ghosts and the stars
Facing various unknowns and challenges that the forest may contain
The cold and the dark
The harsh conditions the forest may impose
Would it become my home with needles for a bed
Imagining the possibility of making the forest a permanent dwelling with uncomfortable living conditions
Stone for a home
Using a stone as shelter in the forest
But nowhere to park my car
Realizing the forest is not equipped for modern living and possessions
Or would I leave the engine running
Considering using modern conveniences in an otherwise primitive environment
In case it would go too far
Taking precautions in case things get out of hand
The moon is sleeping and I am lost
Feeling lost and alone in the dark forest
The ground is leaning and I'm falling off
Experiencing instability and unease in the forest
Feathers of eagle, come lift me up
Desiring help and guidance to escape from the overwhelming nature of the forest
Carry me home to the cold stone of love
Asking for assistance to return to the familiar, albeit difficult, home in the forest
If I lived in a tree in a forest of love
Imagining living in a tree as another possible scenario in the forest
Could I stay put or would I fall
Considering the stability of living in a tree as well as the possibility of falling
Breaking my body, my bones and my heart
Understanding the dangers and risks that the forest presents
My brain and my thoughts
The mental and emotional toll that the forest may have on a person
Would the hungry tree become my home
Wondering if a tree would make a more sustainable home in the forest
With leaves as a pillow, tree for a home
Adapting to living in a tree with makeshift bedding and shelter
But no friends at all
Lamenting the lack of companionship in the forest
Or would it eat it all including me
Fearing the forest's dangers may consume and harm its inhabitants
And leave me to starve
The possibility of not being able to survive in the forest due to lack of resources
The wind is blowing and I'm swept off my feet
Getting caught up in the natural movements of the forest
Lifted above the trees and it's oh so sweet
Experiencing the wonder and beauty of the forest's nature
Drops of purest water, pour me back down
Returning to the forest after being swept up by the wind
Wash me home to the hungry tree of love
Returning to the tree and its hunger for survival in the forest
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.