Amandine was an alt-country band formed by songwriter Olof Gidlöf and piani… Read Full Bio ↴Amandine was an alt-country band formed by songwriter Olof Gidlöf and pianist John Andersson from the small Swedish town Sandviken. They released two full-length albums and some eps on Fatcat Records UK.
Between 2004-2008 the band toured actively around Europe and the US, eventually playing their last show in Cadiz, Spain in 2008. The group disbanded officially 2012 and put out an untitled third album as a free download.

Members:
John Andersson – piano, accordion
Andreas Bergqvist – drums and percussion
Olof Gidlöf – vocals, guitar, banjo, dulcimer
Andreas Hedström – bass, backing vocals
Kristina Lundin - Violin, viola & harmonies

Stitches
Amandine Lyrics

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I broke though the stitches
of your wounded heart
and ruined the sketches
for our brand new start

So this is where I ended up
(a loveless place)
'cause I never know when to stop

(came face to face)
with a liar's grace

I broke all the mirrors
to keep you at bay
A brutal reminder
No matter what you say

So this is where I ended up
(a loveless place)
'cause I never know when to stop

(came face to face)
with a liar's grace

Overall Meaning

Possible interpretation:

The lyrics of Amandine's song Stitches suggest a relationship that started with hope and promise, but ended up in pain and disappointment. The singer acknowledges that they were responsible for causing the other person's heart to break, by failing to honor their commitments and expectations. The singer also regrets that they destroyed the creative visions that they had shared with the other person, perhaps indicating that they lacked the imagination or the courage to pursue them. The use of the metaphor of stitches implies that the hurt was not just emotional but physical, as if the two lovers were once joined by a bond that was now torn apart. The singer expresses a sense of guilt and regret, as they realize that they have ended up in a loveless place, where they are unable to connect with anyone, not even themselves. The final line of the chorus, "with a liar's grace", suggests that the singer may have deceived themselves or others into thinking that they were more capable or sincere than they really were, and that their actions have consequences that they cannot escape.

The verses of the song amplify the theme of regret and self-punishment, as the singer describes how they broke all the mirrors in their home to avoid seeing themselves or being reminded of their mistake. The mirrors could also symbolize the truth or the reflection of the other person's feelings, which the singer could not handle or accept. The singer seems to be aware that their behavior was abusive and hurtful, as they pushed the other person away instead of facing their issues or communicating honestly. The use of the word "brutal" to describe the reminder that the broken mirrors provide suggests that the singer is not only punishing themselves but also seeking to punish the other person indirectly. The melody and the arrangement of the song enhance the emotional intensity of the lyrics, with a melancholic piano and a haunting voice that convey a sense of longing, sadness, and resignation.

Line by Line Meaning

I broke though the stitches
I damaged the healing process of your wounded heart

of your wounded heart
referring to the emotional pain of the person's heart

and ruined the sketches
I destroyed our plans for a fresh start

for our brand new start
referring to the new beginning of our relationship

So this is where I ended up
Describing the current state of their relationship

(a loveless place)
Without love or affection

'cause I never know when to stop
due to my inability to control my actions

(came face to face)
coped with or confronted directly

with a liar's grace
I used deceitful tactics without getting caught

I broke all the mirrors
I avoided facing my own reality

to keep you at bay
I created distance between us to keep you away