They released through the leaf label Springer EP (2003), Rumraket (2005), Tripper (2004), Under Giant Trees EP (2007), Parades (2007) and the live recording with The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, Performing Parades (2009) before releasing their 2012 4th album ‘Piramida‘.
Along the new album Efterklang also launched ‘The Piramida Concerts’ which premiered in a concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Sydney Opera House May 26th 2012. In Total the band played 16 of these orchestral concerts in connection with the release of the ‘Piramida‘ album.
Efterklang also dabbles with filmmaking (see ‘The Ghost of Piramida’ by Andreas Koefoed & An Island, their collaborative film with Vincent Moon) and they also use to run the tiny, but prolific label Rumraket.
The project went into hiatus in 2014 after the formation of Liima by Tatu Rönkkö, Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen and Rasmus Stolberg.
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Black Summer
Efterklang Lyrics
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Tell me can you walk me there?
Enough, I am not.
Enough, I am not real.
Go on let your ears define (it).
Tell me if you want me still?
Enough, I am not.
Back doors are swinging,
All black is it to defend?
I'm going to walk back injured.
I'm going to walk back injured.
I'm going to walk back into it.
All that you said is heartfelt.
Nobody's protest, it's nobody's protest,
It's nobody's protest.
All that you said is haunted.
Nobody's protest, it is nobody's protest,
It is nobody's protest it is.
Heartbroken,
I breath it.
What are the reasons in
Cutting a million tracks,
Folded but I'm rolling.
What are the reasons,
Don't wanna to walk back, that's the spirit,
Love you fellow.
Dull black summer,
Can you read the sign?
To an awful setting,
Telling public lies.
Different colors,
Different light that hope you trigger's
Talking to my eyes.
The lyrics of Efterklang's "Black Summer" may seem abstract at first, but they hint at themes of disillusionment, protest, and personal identity. The song begins with an invitation to "let your ears define it," suggesting that the truth of the song can only be understood through the sensory experience of listening. From there, the singer asks if the listener can "walk me there," perhaps indicating a desire for guidance or connection.
The repeated refrain of "Enough, I am not" suggests a rejection of social norms or expectations, as well as a sense of unrealness or disconnection. The line "Back doors are swinging / All black is it to defend?" suggests a sense of danger or oppression, and the following lines about "walking back injured" may indicate a willingness to face that danger head-on.
The song's chorus shifts slightly with each iteration, with references to "nobody's protest" and the haunting quality of what has been said. These lines could suggest a disappointment or betrayal in the face of a failed movement or cause. The final lines about the "dull black summer" and the "different colors" that "hope you trigger" may suggest a longing for change or transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on let your ears define (it).
Listen closely to the music and let it create its own meaning.
Tell me can you walk me there?
Can you guide me towards the truth?
Enough, I am not.
I am not sufficient.
Enough, I am not real.
I am not even real.
Tell me if you want me still?
Do you still want to be with me?
Enough, I am not.
I am not enough.
Enough, I'm a lot less.
In fact, I am much less than enough.
Back doors are swinging,
Doors are opening and things are changing.
All black is it to defend?
Is everything done only to protect ourselves?
I'm going to walk back injured.
I am willing to suffer through this.
I'm going to walk back into it.
I am going to walk back into the situation.
All that you said is heartfelt.
All that you said came from the heart.
Nobody's protest, it's nobody's protest, It's nobody's protest.
No one is objecting, but everyone is affected.
All that you said is haunted.
All that you said is eerie and unsettling.
Heartbroken, I breath it.
I am trying to cope with heartbreak.
What are the reasons in, Cutting a million tracks,
What is the point of creating so much music?
Folded but I'm rolling.
Despite being beaten down, I continue to move forward.
What are the reasons, Don't wanna walk back, that's the spirit, Love you fellow.
I do not want to go back to the past, but I still love and support others.
Dull black summer, Can you read the sign?
The tough time I am going through is clearly visible.
To an awful setting, Telling public lies.
The environment is negative and full of deceit.
Different colors, Different light that hope you trigger's, Talking to my eyes.
Music with varying emotions and meanings is generating deep feelings within me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CASPER CLAUSEN, MADS BRAUER, RASMUS STOLBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dreamscape Chaser
The Piramida album should have gotten more attention when it was first released. Efterklang are great.
KoRo?
one of their best songs, probably the best of the album
karmlol
Oh wow, this is just stunning. Such a powerful story, showing only the everyday things as they happen... Absolutely beautiful, I am not able to express how well the music goes with the video. The innocents adopted, abandoned, their lives completely taken over, their time running out. Devestating, especially with us being able to love those creatures *so much*.
Denis Angelov
Greetings from Bulgaria! You guys were amazing in Sofia Live Club last night! Thank you for the wonderful experience!
MTwoOne
Absolutely amazing, guys. Thank you.
jksynth
I wish I had a large piece of land with a fence around it and could go rescue a lot of dogs from the pound. Very nice video and music. I love dogs. I miss Amanda too and our dogs.
Scubadevils
Such a wonderful and powerful song, but a very difficult video to watch - has me in tears every time.
Drew Baker
god dam dude. keep it up. your rocking it.... mad props. 👌👌
jksynth
I wish I had a large piece of land with a fence around it and could go rescue a lot of dogs from the pound. Very nice video and music. I love dogs. I miss Amanda too and our dogs.
CS:GO K!ngs
Keep up good work<3