In december of 1999 the band got the formation it has today: Pelle sings, Filip Carvell plays the acoustic and the electric guitar and sings, Helena Söderman plays the flute, melodica, harmonica, glockenspiel, Wurlitzer and sings, Mårten Josjö plays the electric guitar, Mats Deltin plays the bass and Ulf Lundberg the drums.
In 1999 Edson made about 30 live appearances, e.g. one at the demo stage of the Hultsfred festival in Sweden. After the performance Edson met John Cloud, who was interested in releasing something on his label Stormstreet records. In September a four-track EP was released containing the songs Sunday, Lovely Sunday, I Didn´t Mean to be Mean, 22:22 {We Need a Quarrel, We Need a Fight} and Terry Whips.
The same year the band contributed with two songs on the compilation CD The Sound of Young Sweden and with one song each on Sound Affects Magazine's »Hultsfred special-CD« and the »Demoscenen«-CD of the Hultsfred festival. The Sunday, lovely sunday EP was also released by Matinée Recordings in the US, but with a slightly different tracklist.
In the autumn of -00 Edson was signed to Summersound Recordings and recorded their debut album Unwind with edson, which was released February 14 2001 and was received well.
Album number two, For Strength, was recorded and mixed during ten intensive days in the end of December of 2001, once again with Andreas Ahlenius as technician and once again mainly in the rock metropolis of Gävle, Sweden. The result is very satisfactory. Edson has evolved as a unity, and their sound is more homogenous and personal.
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I Won't Lie To You
Edson Lyrics
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I know he's just not right for you
And you can tell me if I′m off
But I see it on your face
When you say that he's the one that you want
And you're spending all your time
In this wrong situation
I know I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Tell me why are we wasting time
On all your wasted time crime
When you should be with me instead
I know I can treat you better
Better than he can
I′ll stop time for you
The second you say you′d like me too
I just wanna give you the loving that your missing
Baby just to wake up with you
We'll be everything I need and this could so different
Tell me what you want to do
′Coz I know I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Tell me why are we wasting time
On all your wasted time crime
When you should be with me instead
I know I can treat you better
Better than he can
Better than he can
Give me a sign, take my hand, we'll be fine
Promise I won′t let you down
Just know that you don't have to do this alone
′Coz I know I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Tell me why are we wasting time
On all your wasted time crime
When you should be with me instead
I know I can treat you better
Better than he can
Better than he can
The lyrics to Edson's song "I Won't Lie To You" discuss a situation where the singer sees that the person they are speaking to is in an unhealthy and unsatisfying relationship. They acknowledge that the current partner is not right for the listener, and they can see it in their face whenever they talk about their significant other. The singer believes they can offer better treatment and love than the current partner, emphasizing that the listener deserves someone who can treat them well and be a gentleman. They express frustration at the wasted time and energy spent on this wrong relationship when they could be together instead.
The song suggests that the singer is deeply interested in the listener and wants to give them the love and care they desire. They mention stopping time for the listener and being everything they need. The singer wants to know the listener's true desires and be with them, emphasizing that they can provide a better relationship than the one they are currently in.
Overall, "I Won't Lie To You" is about someone recognizing the flaws in the listener's current relationship and offering themselves as a better option, promising love, support, and a healthier dynamic.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't lie to you
I will always be honest with you
I know he's just not right for you
I understand that he is not the right person for you
And you can tell me if I'm off
You have the freedom to correct me if I am wrong
But I see it on your face
I can see it in your expression
When you say that he's the one that you want
Even though you claim he is the one you desire
And you're spending all your time in this wrong situation
You are investing all your time in this incorrect relationship
And anytime you wanted to stop
And if you ever wanted to end it
I know I can treat you better than he can
I am confident that I can treat you better than he can
And any girl like you deserves a gentleman
Any girl like you deserves a respectful man
Tell me why are we wasting time
Let me know why we are wasting time
On all your wasted time crime
Engaging in pointless activities
When you should be with me instead
When you should choose to be with me instead
I'll stop time for you
I will do anything to make time slow down for you
The second you say you'd like me too
As soon as you express your desire for me as well
I just wanna give you the loving that your missing
I simply want to provide you the love that you lack
Baby just to wake up with you
Darling, only to wake up by your side
We'll be everything I need and this could so different
Together, we can fulfill all my needs and make everything better
Tell me what you want to do
Share with me your desires and plans
'Coz I know I can treat you better than he can
Because I am confident in my ability to treat you better than he can
Give me a sign, take my hand, we'll be fine
Show me a sign, hold my hand, we will be okay
Promise I won't let you down
I assure you that I will not disappoint you
Just know that you don't have to do this alone
Just understand that you do not have to face this alone
I know I can treat you better
I am aware that I can treat you better
Better than he can
Superior to how he treats you
Better than he can
Better than his treatment towards you
Writer(s): Pelle Carlberg
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.