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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Nail Varnish Is Good for You
Edson Lyrics
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Or simply tell them I won't stay
Cause I intend to let you down
Restore my pride and leave this town
In a few days I will breathe with two lungs
I don't believe in everything I do
I don't believe in everything that's true
I know a thing or two about you
And you know a thing or three about me
Lately we have been itchy
The more you sell, the less I live
And even when you grunt I give
In a tasteless extra large
I nick a hundred from the harsh
Buy myself some lovely glitter varnish
I don't believe in everything I do
I don't believe in everything that's true
Once I did believe in you
I know a thing or two about you
And you know a thing or three about me
Lately we have been itchy
The lyrics to Edson's song Nail Varnish Is Good for You are full of introspective thoughts and a desire for change. In the first verse, the singer wishes they could call in sick to avoid letting someone down and instead leave the town to restore their pride. They anticipate a time in the future where they will be able to "breathe with two lungs" which could represent a sense of freedom or sense of clarity that they are currently missing in their life.
The second verse delves into the singer's doubts and uncertainties. They don't believe in everything they do or everything that's considered true. However, there was a time when they did believe in the person they are addressing in the lyrics. The bridge highlights the idea that both parties in the relationship know things about each other, yet there is a feeling of discomfort or dissatisfaction present.
Finally, the last verse brings the song back to the singer's desire for change. They feel like they are losing themselves and their authenticity in a world that values materialism and selling out. They acknowledge that they give in even when something feels wrong or goes against their morals. The solution proposed is to buy some glittery nail varnish, which could be interpreted as an act of rebellion or a way to embrace their own unique style.
Overall, Nail Varnish Is Good for You is a song that speaks to the struggles of staying true to oneself in a world that can often feel suffocating and conformist.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I could call in sick today
I really don't want to go to work today and wish I could just stay home
Or simply tell them I won't stay
Alternatively, I could just let my job know I won't be staying anymore
Cause I intend to let you down
I plan on disappointing you
Restore my pride and leave this town
I want to regain my self-esteem and move away from this place
In a few days I will breathe with two lungs
Soon I'll finally be able to breathe and feel alive again
I don't believe in everything I do
I have doubts about my actions and choices
I don't believe in everything that's true
I'm skeptical about the truth sometimes
Once I did believe in you
I used to trust you and have faith in you
I know a thing or two about you
I'm well aware of some facts about you
And you know a thing or three about me
Similarly, you know some things about me too
Lately we have been itchy
Our relationship has been causing some discomfort or unease
The more you sell, the less I live
The more you prioritize making money, the less I feel alive
And even when you grunt I give
Even when you make unpleasant sounds, I still comply with your wishes
In a tasteless extra large
Consuming something oversized and not enjoyable
I nick a hundred from the harsh
I'll take a hundred dollars I don't really deserve
Buy myself some lovely glitter varnish
I'll treat myself to some nice nail polish
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.