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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I Was Playing Drums
Efterklang Lyrics
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a weapon or a dream
cause we belong to her.
What is soft to touch
forever we will be
and we belong to her.
Beneath the polaroid
and it gave, and it gave us hope
in the past when we were friends.
I deny, at the night
there's no where to walk no hurry
the machines, oh the machines they were all finre and full.
I can't grow without
a weapon or a dream
'cause we belong to her.
What is soft to touch
forever it will be
and we belong to her.
In Efterklang's song "I Was Playing Drums", the lyrics are symbolic and open to interpretation. The song speaks to the idea of growth and the need for both a weapon and a dream in order to do so. The weapon can be seen as a metaphor for the hard work, resilience and determination that is required to overcome life's obstacles, while the dream represents the hope and vision for a better future. The repetition of "we belong to her" suggests a sense of belonging to something greater than oneself, possibly to the natural world, to society or to a sense of purpose.
The mention of a polaroid in the lyrics symbolizes a moment frozen in time, one that can be revisited and used as a source of hope and inspiration. The walls that are growing on in the polaroid could refer to the passage of time and how memories can be distorted and change over time.
The song's chorus is particularly poignant in its emphasis on the importance of maintaining a sense of sensitivity and vulnerability ("what is soft to touch forever we will be"). The contrast between the harsh realities of the world, represented by the symbol of the machines, and the softness of human emotion and connection creates a tension throughout the song. The line "I deny, at the night there's nowhere to walk, no hurry" suggests a moment of introspection and quiet contemplation, a moment to reflect on the complexities of life and the self.
Overall, "I Was Playing Drums" is a complex and nuanced song that speaks to the struggles and triumphs of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't grow without
I am unable to develop and progress on my journey
a weapon or a dream
without the tools or aspirations to succeed
cause we belong to her.
because we are connected to something greater than ourselves
What is soft to touch
things that are gentle and nurturing
forever we will be
we will always remain this way
and we belong to her.
we are a part of something larger
Beneath the polaroid
under the surface of a snapshot of the past
the walls are growing on
the barriers and limitations are getting stronger
and it gave, and it gave us hope
it provided us with optimism and encouragement
in the past when we were friends.
during a time when we had a close bond
I deny, at the night
I refuse to acknowledge, when darkness falls
there's no where to walk no hurry
there is no urgency or clear direction
the machines, oh the machines they were all fine and full.
the technology and machinery were in good condition
Contributed by Aubrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oliver Cant
It must've taken ages to set up all those strings in place. Amazing vocals too.
ginoroc
art evolves and so their creators. Amazing work great video buy scary..greetings from Monterrey Mexico keep up the good work..............
livi marina
saw them live!! i was in germany and they played at a tiny club packed full of people. there was smoke in the air and beer on peoples breath. and it was the BEST concert i have ever been too. they are amazing!!
ginoroc
art evolves and so their creators, if u r a artist u would know!!. Amazing work love the new cd and video...grettings from Monterrey Mexico keep up the good work.....
Monica Albergo
Fantastica! Musica e video semplicemente grandiosi.
Dahlia Delgado
I feel different about this band, since the first song i ever heard from them was this precisly and i became a big fan of EFTERKLANG. wishing if they are touring come to Mexico . . . For me the songs are elocuent, brilliant, good lyrics. (I'm not fond with coldplay in ANY of their songs) . . . Wishing tou the best!!! dahlia =)
Marah Meek
Totally awesome video and song!!!!!!
2210nuno
What a great song!!! I hear before start to my day
Kim Bang Sivertsen
i'm looking forward to sing choir for this band on Thursday ^^
Eden S
"I can't grow without a weapon or a dream.." I used this sentence in my graduate project in arts.. such a powerful song.