One of their songs from their debut album The Concretes, "Say Something New", has been featured on a number of television advertisements in the United States for Target. "You Can't Hurry Love", also from their debut album, has been heavily used in major motion pictures and other films. Their second album, In Colour, was released in 2006. It was followed shortly after by the departure of lead singer Victoria Bergsman, who has since moved on to her solo project, Taken By Trees.[1] Lisa Milberg now provides lead vocals for the band, both on stage and on the band's third album Hey Trouble, released early 2007.
In 2007, The Concretes recorded a cover version of Take That's "Back for Good" for Engine Room Recordings' compilation album Guilt by Association, released September 2007.
Maria Eriksson is also half of the band Heikki, with guitarist Jari Haapalainen. They released their self-titled debut, a mini-CD, in Scandinavia in 2002. The follow-up, Heikki 2, appeared in 2004.
The Concretes have recently announced that they are in the process of recording their fourth album, WYWH set to be released in October 2010. The first single released was Good Evening.
Lisa Milberg also makes music on her own, under the name Milberg. Her first solo album was released in 2009.
Chico
Concretes Lyrics
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When I'm out of love.
Chicofriend, chicofriend, chicofriend
Will be around.
He will ease, he will ease, he will ease
He will ease my mind.
Fill my heart, fill my heart, fill my heart,
He will carry me, carry me, carry me, carry me.
He was a fortune teller, he was a fortune teller.
So when I'm out, when I'm out, when I'm out,
When I'm out of love.
Chicofriend, chicofriend, chicofriend
Will be around.
He will carry me, carry me, carry me, carry me.
Cause he was a fortune teller, he was a fortune teller.
Teller, teller, teller
The lyrics of Concretes' song "Chico" are a reflection of the singer's state of mind when they are feeling dejected and out of love. The song talks about how the singer's friend Chico becomes a source of comfort for them during such times. The repetition of the phrase "when I'm out, when I'm out, when I'm out" emphasizes the singer's feeling of being lost and disconnected when they are not in a romantic relationship. However, the presence of Chico as a friend, or "chicofriend," gives them hope that they won't be alone.
The lyrics then transition into the idea of Chico as a "fortune teller," suggesting that he has a deep understanding of the singer's emotional state and can predict their future feelings of loneliness. Chico is portrayed as someone who can "ease" the singer's mind and "fill" their heart with hope and positivity. The line "fill my heart with blood" adds a layer of symbolism, suggesting that Chico's presence brings life back to the singer's loveless heart.
The repetition of "carry me" at the end of the song depicts Chico as a sort of savior, someone who can bear the weight of the singer's emotional baggage and provide them with a sense of security. The use of the phrase "he was a fortune teller" suggests that Chico's ability to comfort the singer is a part of his personality, almost like a superpower. In essence, the song portrays the importance of friendship in times of loneliness and how a person like Chico can be an emotional anchor for those who need it most.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm out, when I'm out, when I'm out, When I'm out of love.
The singer feels loveless and lonely.
Chicofriend, chicofriend, chicofriend Will be around.
The singer has a friend named Chico who will be there for her.
He will ease, he will ease, he will ease He will ease my mind.
Chico will help alleviate the singer's worries.
Fill my heart, fill my heart, fill my heart, Fill my heart with blood.
The singer wants Chico to bring back passion into her life.
He will carry me, carry me, carry me, carry me.
Chico will support the singer emotionally.
He was a fortune teller, he was a fortune teller.
Chico has a gift for predicting the future.
So when I'm out, when I'm out, when I'm out, When I'm out of love.
Chico will be there to help the singer when she's feeling loveless.
Chicofriend, chicofriend, chicofriend Will be around.
Chico will remain a supportive friend to the singer.
He will carry me, carry me, carry me, carry me.
Chico will continue to provide emotional support to the singer.
Cause he was a fortune teller, he was a fortune teller. Teller, teller, teller
Reiterating that Chico has the gift of foresight.
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