The Bandstand Lyrics
A-Ha
Lyrics
You stand in the doorway
A block up the street
Ringing the doorbell
There’s tapping of feet
High, yellow hair
And a worn brown suit
Enter and break the news
Now, tell me the story
I give it the time
No need to worry
Everything’s fine
I’ll take you away
From this name-calling scene
Sure, you can bring your magazine
Cold and windblown on the old bandstand
You and I walking hand in hand
A neon-glow shining down on us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Now, tell me the story
I’ll give it the time
When you stop looking
Then you will find
I’ll take you away
From this name-calling scene
Just bring your magazine
Cold and windblown on the old bandstand
You and I walking hand in hand
A neon-glow shining down on us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Cold and windblown on the old bandstand
You and I walking hand in hand
A neon-glow shining down on us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Don’t wait up for us, don’t wait up for us
Song & Lyrics Facts
A-ha is a Norwegian synthpop band formed in 1982. The Bandstand, released on the album Cast In Steel in 2015, was written by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen and Pål Waaktaar-Savoy and produced by Steve Osborne.
It is one of A-ha’s most successful songs, reaching number one in Norway and charting in other countries as well. The song combines elements of pop and rock with its powerful chorus and catchy lyrics. The group consists of lead vocalist Morten Harket, guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and keyboardist Magne Furuholmen. The Bandstand is an uplifting song about love, life and hope for the future. Its nostalgic lyrics evoke memories of simpler times and are complimented by the dreamy music video which features footage from the band's early days in Oslo. With its upbeat tempo and positive message, The Bandstand has become a fan favorite over the years and remains a testament to A-ha’s timeless appeal.