During the first 3 years they recorded and released 4 CD-R demos and began playing in various locations around Sweden. In the summer of 2005 they were contacted by US label Raise the Red Flag. They decided to co-op, and a full length album was released during 2006.
First European tour took place during 3 weeks in October/November 2005. They did 16 shows.
First proper release was the 2-track 7" released by independent label Jezebel Recordings in November 2005.
The debut full-length album was released in May 2006 by Swedish label And the Sound Records.
It was followed up with a 12-day European tour.
It was also licensed to Japan-based label Thomason Sound (a division of Inpartmaint) for a July 5th release.
Appendix
EF Lyrics
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Sometimes my stomach hurts
I want them to disappear
Or at least move on to the not so present slots
Oh, my body is so, so empty
My heart has drained of all its competence
Woke up too early this time
It's finally winter, but no snow
Let go of all restrictions
Empty catering lounge and a (??????) building
Let go of all restrictions
Finally home, turn outside
Sick of winter inside
It's all a blur to me, a blur to me
It's filled out, conquered (ELLER??????)
It's finally winter, but no snow
Silk around the heart
Let go of all restrictions
The lyrics of "Appendix" by EF touches upon the topic of emotional pain and the struggle of trying to let go of certain memories or people. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that there are three people who have been occupying certain slots in their mind for some time, causing them to feel physical pain. The singer expresses the desire for these people to disappear or at least move on to other memories that are not so present in their mind. The next few lines show how this emotional pain has affected the singer physically, with their stomach hurting and their heart feeling drained of all competence.
The second verse discusses the change of season, where it is finally winter but there is no snow. The singer mentions that they woke up too early this time, possibly indicating that they are experiencing insomnia or struggling to sleep due to their emotional turmoil. They want to let go of all restrictions but are unable to, as they are stuck in an empty catering lounge or abandoned building, which might represent their mind. The song ends with the singer finally coming home, but feeling sick of winter inside, possibly indicating that they are still struggling to let go of their emotional pain.
Overall, "Appendix" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the theme of emotional pain and the difficulty of letting go. The lyrics are beautifully written and the somber music adds to the heartfelt tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Three persons have occupied certain slots of my mind for some time now
There are three people in my life who have been on my mind a lot lately.
Sometimes my stomach hurts
My anxiety about these three people causes me physical discomfort.
I want them to disappear
I wish these three people would leave my thoughts entirely.
Or at least move on to the not so present slots
If I can't stop thinking about them entirely, I hope I can push them to the back of my mind.
Oh, my body is so, so empty
I feel emotionally drained and hollow inside.
My heart has drained of all its competence
I feel like I can no longer emotionally handle the situation with these three people.
Woke up too early this time
I couldn't sleep because of my anxieties about these people.
It's finally winter, but no snow
The season has changed but nothing else in my life has.
And I can't even touch my heart
I am so emotionally disconnected that I can't even feel what's in my own heart.
Let go of all restrictions
I need to release any limitations or expectations that are holding me back.
Empty catering lounge and a (??????) building
I feel alone and adrift in a large, empty space.
Finally home, turn outside
I am home now, but still looking outside myself for answers.
Sick of winter inside
I'm tired of feeling this way on the inside.
It's all a blur to me, a blur to me
Everything feels hazy and unclear.
It's filled out, conquered (ELLER??????)
I have managed to overcome my emotional struggles and feel more in control.
Silk around the heart
I am trying to soften the hardness I've built up around my emotions.
Let go of all restrictions
Again, I need to release any limitations or expectations that are holding me back.
Contributed by Chase W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@benuastha7628
Coming back to this song after 1 year. Nevet knew it could fit so well.
@benuastha7628
Finally a winter outside to suit the winter inside,,,,,,,,,,,It's all blur to me.....