Having released four acclaimed studio albums during the last 7 years, the band is one of the most productive and beloved indie-acts in Denmark. They are both darlings of the critics and enjoy a thoroughly devoted fan base.
Moi Caprice creates grandiose, romantic indiepop, that is not only clever, sophisticated and ambitious, but also astonishingly catchy and addictive. The celebrated lyrics of lead singer Michael Møller capture themes such as love and longing in a way that is poetic, profound, cerebral and dry-witted.
The band has released a Singles Collection entitled “All We Fear Is Love” .
Born To Run
moi Caprice Lyrics
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At night we ride through mansions of glory in suicide machines
Sprung from cages on Highway 9
Chrome-wheeled, fuel-injected, steppin' all over the line
Maybe this skin rips the bones from our backs
It's a death trap
It's a suicide rap
'Cause bums like us
Maybe we were born to run
Please, let me in, I wanna be your friend
I wanna guard your visions and dreams
Just strap your legs 'round these velvet rims
And hold on to my themes
Together we can break this trap
We'll run 'til we drop, maybe we'll never go back
Will you walk with me on the wire?
'Cause I'm just a scared and lonely rider
With all that's missing glum
Well, bums like us
Maybe we were born to run
This highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive
Everybody's on the run tonight, but there's no place left to hide
Together, we can live with the sadness, I love you with all the madness in my soul
Someday, girl, I don't know when
We're gonna get to that place we really wanna go, and we'll walk in the sun
But 'til then, bums like us
Maybe we were born to run
Maybe we were born to run
Maybe we were born to run
The lyrics of "Born To Run" by moi Caprice vividly depict the struggles and aspirations of the working-class youth of America. The first verse talks about the dual nature of the American dream and how it manifests itself during the day and night. During the day, the youth sweats it out on the streets, trying to make their dreams come true. At night, they ride through mansions of glory in their cars, which might be old and worn out but still have power in them to take them wherever they want to go. The second verse talks about how the youth is willing to risk everything to achieve their dreams, even if it means living a life full of risks and dangers. The line "It's a death trap, it's a suicide rap" portrays the exhilaration and the fear of living on the edge. But the youth is willing to embrace life to the fullest while they are young, hoping that they were born to run.
The chorus talks about the solidarity the youth has with each other. The line "bumps like us maybe we were born to run" highlights the fact that they are not alone in their struggles, and they have each other to rely on. The third verse talks about their hopes and dreams, and how they will make them happen no matter what. The line "We'll run 'til we drop, maybe we'll never go back" emphasizes that the youth is determined to keep moving forward, and they have no plans of going back to the life they had before. The last verse talks about the youth's undying love and support for each other. The line "I love you with all the madness in my soul" speaks about the depth of their emotions towards each other.
Line by Line Meaning
In the day we sweat it out on the streets of a runaway American dream
During the day, we work hard on the streets to achieve the American Dream that seems to be running away from us.
At night we ride through mansions of glory in suicide machines
At night, we drive our cars recklessly like suicide machines through the mansions of the rich and famous, dreaming of our own success.
Sprung from cages on Highway 9
Chrome-wheeled, fuel-injected, steppin' all over the line
We were born in poverty in the vicinity of Highway 9, but we have worked hard to elevate our status and now, our high-end cars, with chrome wheels and fuel-injected engines, cross over boundaries.
Maybe this skin rips the bones from our backs
It's a death trap
It's a suicide rap
We're gonna do it while we're young
'Cause bums like us
Maybe we were born to run
Our lives are full of struggles, and every step forward feels like we're risking everything, but we're young and resilient enough to keep going. Maybe it's our destiny to keep pushing forward and chasing our dreams, despite the odds being against us.
Please, let me in, I wanna be your friend
I wanna guard your visions and dreams
Just strap your legs 'round these velvet rims
And hold on to my themes
Together we can break this trap
We'll run 'til we drop, maybe we'll never go back
I want to be close to you, understand your dreams, and help you achieve them. Together, we can break free from the boundaries of our current lives and pursue our goals without holding back.
Will you walk with me on the wire?
'Cause I'm just a scared and lonely rider
With all that's missing glum
Well, bums like us
Maybe we were born to run
Life feels like a tightrope walk, and I'm scared and lonely. But maybe we can find comfort in each other's company and motivate each other to keep running towards our dreams.
This highway's jammed with broken heroes on a last chance power drive
Everybody's on the run tonight, but there's no place left to hide
Together, we can live with the sadness, I love you with all the madness in my soul
Everyone's trying to make their last ditch effort to change their fortunes, but there's nowhere to run anymore. We can find solace in each other and the love that we share, even amidst the struggles and sadness of our lives.
Someday, girl, I don't know when
We're gonna get to that place we really wanna go, and we'll walk in the sun
But 'til then, bums like us
Maybe we were born to run
Maybe we were born to run
Maybe we were born to run
We don't know when we'll finally make it to the place we've been dreaming of, but until then, we'll keep running, together. Maybe that's what we were always meant to do.
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.