The Actor
Michael Learns to Rock
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He takes you out and he takes you up Cause he can show you so much I go to bed and tomorrow again There´s a lot of work to be done He gives you gold and he will promise you The whole world will be yours I just can´t tell you I love you so Even though my odds are low I´m not an actor I´m not a star And I don´t even have my own car But I´m hoping so much you´ll stay That you will love me anyway The dirty games in the neon shows This is the world he knows Watching the stars satisfies my soul Thinking of him makes me feel so cold The fancy cars and the restaurants You´re just so fund of the man Sometimes I wonder if you are blind Can´t you see he´s got dirt on his mind I´m not an actor I´m not a star And I don´t even have my own car But I´m hoping so much you´ll stay That you will love me anyway
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Written by: Mikkel Lentz, Soren Madsen, Jascha Richter, Kare Wanscher
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"The Actor" is a soft-rock song performed by the Danish band, Michael Learns to Rock (MLTR). The band has a soft-rock sound and elements of pop music in their prolific music history.
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Album DetailThe song "The Actor" is one of the most popular songs from MLTR's debut album, which is self-titled "Michael Learns to Rock" released in September 1991.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the band's Danish roots, the song gained mass popularity in Asia and made it to the top of the many Asian music charts, securing the band’s footing in the international music scene.
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Song ThemeIt delves into the emotional dynamics of unrequited love, where the singer feels like an actor attempting to win over the woman he loves, who sees him as nothing more than a friend.
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Lyrics & CompositionThe song, written and composed by the band members, uses metaphors to describe the pain of being in love with someone who does not reciprocate those feelings.
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ImpactDue to the universal theme of unrequited love, the song's popularity has stretched across decades and has been covered by many artists worldwide.
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Musical Style"The Actor" is characterized by a soft-rock tune with strong, catchy choruses typical of its time. It also incorporates the use of keyboards and synthesizers, which were all the rage in the early '90s music scene.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by the original MLTR lineup, which included vocalist and keyboardist Jascha Richter, drummer Kare Wanscher, guitarist Mikkel Lentz, and bassist Soren Madsen.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Actor" was a bit of a cinematic adventure, which ties in nicely with the narrative of the song lyrics. It has been noted for its dramatic storytelling and emotion.
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LegacyDespite being released more than two decades ago, "The Actor" remains one of MLTR's legacy songs, loved and regularly performed at their concerts.
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