Edson was formed by Pelle Carlberg in the summer of 1998, and he named the … Read Full Bio ↴Edson was formed by Pelle Carlberg in the summer of 1998, and he named the band after the great soccer player Edson Arantes do Nascimento, i.e. Pelé. The first couple of months the piano took a prominent part in the sound, giving the songs a tangible jazz pop flavour. Initially the band was Pelle's solo project, but since then it has more and more developed into a democratic unity, with Pelle as the songwriter and lead singer.

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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T.G.I.F.
Edson Lyrics

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When I wake up on a Friday
I just know it will be good
You are long gone to your work, babe
And in minute you'll be home

When I wake up on a Friday
I just know it will be my day - my day

I, I'm gonna stay indoors
In a place that used to be yours
Now this place is yours and mine
My name is on the sign
This place is yours and mine

I will stay in bed for hours
With the paper and the sun
And before I hit the shower
I might vacuum just for fun

Skimming recopies and wonder
Whether fennel goes with flounder - flounder

I, I'm gonna stay indoors
In a place that used to be yours
Now this place is yours and mine

My name is on the sign
This place is yours and mine

Overall Meaning

In Edson's song T.G.I.F., the lyrics talk about the joy of waking up on a Friday morning, knowing that it will be a good day. The singer is happy to have some time alone in the house, now that his significant other has left for work, but will be back soon. He enjoys staying indoors on this day, in a place that used to only belong to his partner, but now it's their shared space. As he lies in bed, he reads the newspaper and basks in the sunlight. He ponders over recipes and wonders if fennel goes well with flounder, all while enjoying the magic of this day.

The song's lyrics depict a feeling of contentment and a sense of familiarity with one's surroundings. There is a certain feeling of peacefulness that comes with staying at home and indulging in simple pleasures, such as reading the newspaper or experimenting with recipes. The song embraces the idea of finding joy in the little things and enjoying the spaces we call our own.

Line by Line Meaning

When I wake up on a Friday
I expect that this day is going to be great

I just know it will be good
I have a positive outlook on this day

You are long gone to your work, babe
You have already left for work

And in minute you'll be home
But you will be back home soon

I'm gonna stay indoors
I plan to remain inside

In a place that used to be yours
In a space that was originally yours

Now this place is yours and mine
But now it is ours to share

My name is on the sign
I have put my mark on the place

I will stay in bed for hours
I intend to lounge in bed for an extended period

With the paper and the sun
Reading the newspaper and enjoying the sunlight

And before I hit the shower
Before I take a shower