In 2007 the song became frequently played on Swedish radio and MTV, as well as the band received international publicity by NME and MTV2.
Besides the meaning of the word in English, "Hitten" also is a Swedish word simply translated to "The Hit."
Hitten
Those Dancing Days Lyrics
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I need to find peace, anywhere in me
I feel like I'm under water struggling to get air
I feel like I'm lost in this body, trying to get inside my head
I wanna know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
What I want my life to be
I wanna know how I like plan to make things easier
Tell me, please tell me
What to do, now that I know myself
Do you really think I could rely on this new person I have become
Do you really think I give a damn now that I can do whatever I want
Now I know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
What I want my life to be
Now I know how I like to make things easier
For everyone including me
Now I know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
What I want my life to be
Now I know how I like to make things easier
For everyone including me
Now I know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
What I want my life to be
Now I know how I like to make things easier
For everyone including me
Now I know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
What I want my life to be
Now I know how I like to make things easier
For everyone including me
The lyrics of Those Dancing Days's song "Hitten" express the need for personal introspection and self-knowledge. The song begins with a plea to slow down and find peace within oneself, as the singer feels like she is struggling to stay afloat and lost in her own body. She yearns to understand her thoughts, emotions and desires, and wants to make her life easier for herself, as well as for others.
The chorus announces that she has finally achieved this understanding, recognizing her thoughts, feelings, and life goals. She no longer needs anyone to tell her what to do, yet she wonders if this "new person" she has become can be relied upon. The lyrics suggest a sense of empowerment and confidence in her newfound self-knowledge, but also the uncertainty that comes with change and growth.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to strive for self-awareness and to recognize the importance of making life easier not just for others, but also for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow down, please slow down
I need to take a break and find some peace within myself, so I'm asking the world to slow down for a moment.
I need to find peace, anywhere in me
I'm searching for inner peace that I can't seem to locate, as it feels like it could be anywhere inside me.
I feel like I'm under water struggling to get air
I'm suffocating under life's pressures, just like someone who's drowning underwater and fighting to breathe.
I feel like I'm lost in this body, trying to get inside my head
I feel disconnected and adrift within my own physical being, and I'm struggling to access my thoughts and emotions.
I wanna know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
I have a deep desire to understand myself better by grasping the thoughts and emotions that are flowing through me.
What I want my life to be
I'm curious about what kind of life I truly want to create for myself.
I wanna know how I like plan to make things easier
I'm seeking clarity about how to simplify my life in a way that works for me personally.
For everyone but me
I tend to focus on helping others more than I do myself, which can feel draining and unfulfilling at times.
Tell me, please tell me
I'm asking someone to share their wisdom with me, because I'm feeling lost and unsure of what to do next.
What to do, now that I know myself
I'm grappling with how to move forward in life now that I have a deeper understanding of who I am at my core.
Do you really think I could rely on this new person I have become
I'm questioning whether I can trust this newer, wiser version of myself to make the right decisions going forward.
Do you really think I give a damn now that I can do whatever I want
Now that I've gained some much-needed confidence and independence, I'm wondering if I even care about the opinions of others anymore.
Now I know, what I'm thinking what I'm feeling
I've finally gained some introspection and self-awareness, which has allowed me to understand my thoughts and emotions more clearly.
Now I know how I like to make things easier
I've figured out some helpful ways to simplify my life and reduce stress, which feels empowering.
For everyone including me
I've learned the importance of taking care of myself first and foremost, and recognize that doing so benefits everyone around me as well.
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@miriamcastillo1268
Who's listening to this magic in quarantine
@tomharding
My (now) wife dragged me along to one of their concerts a long time ago and I sulked the entire way there because I wanted to stay home and play Xbox. That sulk lasted until the very first chord was played live - they absolutely blew me away, it's one of the best gigs I've ever been to.
@ebbelille
For me it's the opposite. I discovered them sometime in 2007 listening to the recorded tracks, and then I went to one of their last concerts, in Luleå, and the sound was mixed entirely wrong. Made the whole experience terrible. This is still one of the bands I hold closest to my chest, though. De kom som ett yrvärder en aprilafton och försvann lika fort och omtumlande, men jag blir aldrig likadan något mer.
@jinkysmith
One of the greatest singles EVER !! They should have been massive.
@JackFromBeatStrings
+jinkysmith Yeah, just discovered this song last week; but it's one of the most incredible things I've ever heard.
@grahamgodfrey900
Yes agreed one of my favourite tracks ever.
@4ndr4kn0wz
Listening to this song I'm 18 again, falling in love with my first ever boyfriend and full of excited anticipation for what the future might bring. Summers were warm with endless nights and late mornings, forbidden cigarettes and overly sweet coffee, and unwavering trust that it's all gonna be ok.
@ebbelille
This is EXACTLY what it means to me as well.
@1aerjen1
After all these years I'm still in love!!!
@SLAYLORDFOCKER
I’ve been playing this song for 10 years and love it more every time I hear it. 💞