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.
Soon
EF Lyrics
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Went out for a while yesterday, in retrospect, only to see what I had and have not
Feeling cold, down in the middle of a coastal town
The bleeding wound
My body is so empty
My heart, drained of all its contents
Woke up to early this time
Bleeding wound
Misinform the uniformed
Insert picture here
Paint some pictures
Don’t paint them
Insert picture here
The manifesto is
There's no manifesto
The lyrics of EF's song "Soon" suggest feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and the struggle to find meaning or purpose in life. The opening line, "Four floors high, filled empty space, at bars, and empty space in cars," paints a picture of someone feeling trapped in their physical surroundings, disconnected from others, and going through the motions of daily life without a sense of purpose or direction. The line "Feeling cold, down in the middle of a coastal town" echoes this sense of disconnection and isolation, creating a vivid image of someone feeling lost in a place that should be lively and warm.
The repeated refrain of "The bleeding wound / My body is so empty / My heart, drained of all its contents" speaks to a deeper emotional pain, one that is not easily soothed or resolved. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to find a way to deal with this pain, waking up early and trying to distract themselves from the hurt. The lines "Never mind the bleeding wound / Misinform the uniformed" suggest a kind of numbness or resignation, a decision to ignore or downplay their pain in order to fit in with the norm. The repeated line "Insert picture here / Paint some pictures / Don’t paint them / Insert picture here" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle to make sense of life, to find meaning in the chaos and emptiness.
Overall, "Soon" is a deeply introspective and emotionally raw song that speaks to the pain of feeling disconnected, lost, and alone. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but ultimately suggest the importance of facing our pain and finding ways to heal and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Four floors high, filled empty space, at bars, and empty space in cars
I am in a high building, surrounded by emptiness. I have been to bars and driven in empty cars with no purpose.
Went out for a while yesterday, in retrospect, only to see what I had and have not
Yesterday I went out for some time and realized that I only went out to understand what I lacked and what I had.
Feeling cold, down in the middle of a coastal town
I am feeling alone and cold in the center of a town located near the ocean.
The bleeding wound
I have suffered a wound that has not yet healed and is still bleeding.
My body is so empty
I feel a sense of emptiness within me that engulfs my physical self.
My heart, drained of all its contents
I have lost all my emotions and my heart is now completely empty.
Woke up to early this time
I woke up too early this time and felt a sense of discomfort.
Bleeding wound
My wound is still bleeding and causing me pain.
Never mind the bleeding wound
I am trying to ignore the pain caused by my wound and move on.
Misinform the uniformed
I am deliberately deceiving others who are naive and unaware of the real situation.
Insert picture here
I am looking for something to fill this empty space, perhaps a picture will suffice.
Paint some pictures
I am trying to create something beautiful to fill the emptiness inside me.
Don’t paint them
At times, I feel like giving up and not creating anything at all.
Insert picture here
I am still looking for something to fill the emptiness inside me, perhaps a picture will suffice.
The manifesto is
I have created a set of ideas and beliefs to live by.
There's no manifesto
In reality, I have no set of beliefs or ideas to guide me in life, despite pretending otherwise.
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
North House
This music always does something incredible to me...
Andrew Reid
One of the most amazing bands on the planet. D: Trying to find tabs = impossible. Gonna have to work it out myself I think
Belzebong
What an amazing piece of music! I could lost myself in space by listening to this. It makes me feel very different feelings. Good and bad. Can someone tell me what the man is saying? I am to bad in english to hear it.
Maddi Garrett
crazy