2001
Torsby, Sweden

Top Cats is a Swedish rockabilly band formed… Read Full Bio ↴2001
Torsby, Sweden

Top Cats is a Swedish rockabilly band formed in 2001. The earliest line-up was made up of Jon Kleppenes (as lead singer), Daniel Kjellberg (drummer), Henrik Törnevik (contrebass), Fredrik Lilja (guitar), Olle Sätterström (guitar, trumpet, piano), Erica Larsson and Sandra Zackrisson (both backing vocals).

When in 2004 drummer Daniel Kjellberg left, he was replaced by Robert Jansson. In 2007, contrebassist Henrik Törnevik left and was replaced by Martin Lindahl.

It took part in Melodifestivalen 2012 with "Baby Doll" where they ended up at 6th place.

More info at http://www.topcats.se/about

Time For Love
Top Cats Lyrics

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Too guns one car
one bang so far
left wind, no stars
Let them speed the stars
rewind, we win
our weel starts to spin
two cops we grin
life is just to say

So drag me from my head
to the high highway
tonight

i can change the speed of life
so let me burn in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Top Cats' "Time for Love" are filled with vivid imagery and complex emotions. The opening lines "Two guns one car, one bang so far, left wind, no stars" set the tone for the entire song, painting a picture of a dangerous and uncertain world. The image of "two guns" suggests that the characters in the song are involved in some kind of criminal activity, which is further reinforced by the mention of "one bang" and the feeling of unease that comes with driving through the night without any visible stars to guide their way.

Despite the danger and uncertainty that surround them, the characters in the song are defiant and resolute. The phrase "let them speed the stars" implies that they are willing to take risks and push the limits of what is possible. The repetition of the word "we" throughout the lyrics also suggests that they are united and determined to succeed in their goals.

As the song progresses, the emphasis shifts to the idea of love and its transformative power. The lines "So drag me from my head to the high highway tonight / I can change the speed of life / So let me burn in love" suggest that the characters are seeking escape and transformation through love. The image of being "dragged" from one's head implies a kind of release or surrender, while the reference to "burning" suggests a passionate intensity.

Line by Line Meaning

Too guns one car
We have two guns and only one car.

One bang so far
We have fired only one shot up until now.

Left wind, no stars
We are traveling in a direction where there is wind, but we cannot see any stars.

Let them speed the stars
We are not concerned with the speed at which the stars are moving.

Rewind, we win
If we had to do it all over again, we would still come out victorious.

our weel starts to spin
Things are beginning to fall into place for us.

two cops we grin
We smile at the sight of two police officers, as if their presence does not intimidate us.

life is just to say
Life exists for the sole purpose of being experienced and appreciated.

So drag me from my head
Take me away from my thoughts and reality.

to the high highway
Let's hit the open road and see where it takes us.

tonight
This is happening at this very moment.