About El Caco (MySpace)
One listen to the masters of the road El Caco and the smell of hot leather and burning rubber will return with vengeance. These Norwegian road bandits have the ability to grasp the finer elements of their influences and mould them into their own diverse sound. The band’s music is a culmination of three very talented individuals, each with a very eclectic taste in music. Inspired by the best, but never stripping themselves of their own unique identity. Formed in Lillestrøm on the outskirts of Oslo, Norway, the three band members Øyvind Osa, Thomas Fredriksen and Anders Gjesti have been working together since 1998. Their musical abilities however, started at a much earlier age, with Anders Gjesti and Øyvind Osa performing together with a variety of drummers and different band names since their school days, before Thomas Fredriksen came into the fold, and El Caco were born. El Caco’s debut album “Viva”, released in 2001 and licenced from Black Balloon Records to Music For Nations worldwide, received amazing reviews almost everywhere, which led to the album being on several critics lists of album of the year in various magazines. After playing several major festivals and various clubs throughout the year, the touring culminated in a 35 day European tour with Nebula in early 2002. This of course did nothing to ruin their reputation for being a phenomenal live band. In the summer of 2002, El Caco entered Dug-Out Productions in Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames) to record their follow-up album. The result of that session can be heard on “Solid Rest”, released in May 2003 on Black Balloon Records. “Solid Rest” is a diverse album, fantasticly produced, heavy and melodic at the same time, and yet again with amazing songs. “Solid Rest” also received loads of fantastic reviews and was nominated for best metal album of 2003 at the prestigious Norwegian Alarm Awards. El Caco also toured Europe twice in 2003 and made their first ever full Norwegian tour, as well as playing summer festivals. Most of 2004 were spent on home turf, touring Norway intensively the first six months, before heading into the recording session that was to become the third album “The Search”. Self produced, as their debut album, and mostly recorded in Anders’ and Thomas’ own Sound Riot studios, they couldn’t resist working with maestro Daniel Bergstrand again. Bergstrand invited the band back to Sweden to record all the vocals and take care of the mix. The total result was stunning. “The Search” blends the sonic corpulence of its predecessor with the sensuous resonance of debut, ‘Viva!’ and has what it takes to continue El Caco’s mission of becoming a household name in todays rock and metal scene. “The Search” was released to rave reviews and culminated in the band winning the prestigious Norwegian Alarm Award for best metal album 2005, and receiving a Norwegian Grammy nomination in the same category. Having worked with the band on their last two albums, Daniel Bergstrand is again responsible for what has become the bands fourth release. Featuring eleven bone-crushing tracks, “From Dirt” is a masterpiece that will stand tall for years to come. El Caco’s unique mix of rock and metal is winning them new fans everyday and has opened doors to live events in exotic countries like India and China. Further proof that El Caco’s sonic soundscapes know no boundaries. With four European tours and numerous Norwegian gigs and festivals under their belt, El Caco live is a force to be reckoned with. Something you can witness when they hit the road again soon at a venue near you.
Albums:
Viva (2001)
Solid Rest (2003)
The Search (2005)
From Dirt (2007)
Heat (2009)
All on Black Balloon Recordings.
Confessions
El Caco Lyrics
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I’ve done bad things since last time
Don ́t ask me why
Just hear me out
It just kinda happened
Was not even my fault
Well, I may have had an impact
It all started as a joke
And things got serious and went wrong
Now what ́s left are pieces that I must put together
What I need is a corner where I feel safe and sound
But I ́m about to lose it
I can ́t see the end
Can you fix it?
Just mend it somehow
Glue it together
Or nail me to a wall
I may need some guidance
And a path to walk
An eternal puzzle
And a place to talk
The song "Confessions" by El Caco is a powerful and introspective piece that explores the themes of guilt, regret, and the struggles of taking responsibility for one's actions. The opening lines of the song set the tone, as the singer admits to having done "bad things" since their last confession. There is a sense of desperation as the singer pleads with the listener to hear them out, without asking why they did what they did.
As the song continues, we learn that the singer's actions were not intentional - they "just kinda happened" - but the consequences of their actions were significant. The situation has spiraled out of control, and now the singer finds themselves trying to pick up the pieces and put them back together. The line "What I need is a corner where I feel safe and sound" speaks to a deep desire for comfort and security, but the singer acknowledges that they are on the verge of losing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey it`s me again
I am addressing you again
I’ve done bad things since last time
I have committed negative actions since our last interaction
Don ́t ask me why
Do not inquire as to the reasons behind my actions
Just hear me out
Please listen to what I have to say
It just kinda happened
The situation occurred spontaneously
Was not even my fault
I am not to blame for what happened
Well, I may have had an impact
I may have played a role in the situation
This situation is bad
The current circumstances are unfavorable
It all started as a joke
It began as something humorous or not serious
And things got serious and went wrong
The situation escalated and turned negative
Now what ́s left are pieces that I must put together
The aftermath is fragmented and must be reassembled
What I need is a corner where I feel safe and sound
I require a secure and comfortable space
But I ́m about to lose it
However, I am at risk of losing control
I can ́t see the end
I am unable to visualize a solution or conclusion
Can you fix it?
Are you able to repair the situation?
Just mend it somehow
Simply patch it up in any way possible
Glue it together
Rejoin the pieces with an adhesive
Or nail me to a wall
Alternatively, restrain or punish me severely
I may need some guidance
I require direction
And a path to walk
A clear course of action
An eternal puzzle
Endless complications or challenges
And a place to talk
A venue for communication or discussion
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.