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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Step Aside
Efterklang Lyrics
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I suppose I fall off,
Access step aside,
I suppose I fall as I fly
Make me say,
I found A,
I follow your side,
Straps and booze,
I follow you blind.
In Efterklang's song "Step Aside," there is a sense of unease and uncertainty in the lyrics. The first line, "Dispose get around," could be interpreted as a feeling of being discarded or disregarded, as if the singer is not valued. This sense of disconnection is continued in the second line with "I suppose I fall off," indicating a sense of falling away from what is expected or wanted.
However, the next line, "Access step aside," begins to create a new narrative. The singer is willing to step aside, perhaps from their own expectations or desires, in order to gain access to something. The final two lines, "I suppose I fall as I fly, make me say I found A," suggest that this stepping aside may lead to a new discovery or understanding.
The final stanza, "I follow your side, straps and booze, if I lose, I follow you blind," is perhaps the most telling. The singer is willing to follow someone or something, even if they may be "strapped in" or unable to escape. They are willing to follow blindly, even if they may lose something (such as their own sense of self). Overall, these lyrics suggest a rocky journey towards self-discovery and understanding, with a willingness to sacrifice and let go of preconceived notions.
Line by Line Meaning
Dispose get around
I need to get rid of my worries and concerns and move forward.
I suppose I fall off
I may fail along the way, but I have to keep trying.
Access step aside
I need to make way for others to progress.
I suppose I fall as I fly
Although I may soar to great heights, I may also have setbacks and obstacles.
Make me say
I want to be inspired and motivated to speak up.
I found A
I have discovered something important.
I follow your side
I am loyal and supportive to someone or something.
Straps and booze
I sometimes rely on external substances or distractions to cope with my problems.
If I lose
In the event that I am defeated or fail.
I follow you blind
I trust and depend on someone else completely, even if it may not be in my best interest.
Contributed by Peyton R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.