Erik played guitar in a post-punk band and had not sung officially before. But at the end of high school, he started writing songs on his own. He got tired of the electric guitar and all the effects and started to play more acoustic.
Erik's music is cinematic and even fits in the movie proven when his single was used recently in a scene of the series ''The Vampire Diaries''. Great for a Swedish songwriter any use of American series like that, and a good springboard in career. But it is not only the soundtrack Erik draws inspiration from.
It's mostly single songs, he had listened a lot to the Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds. Since he love ''Time'' by Hans Zimmer from the Inception soundtrack and classic like Nils Frahm.
He started playing pick-accompaniment on the guitar after he had seen Anna Ternheim. Certainly there is no unusual way to play on, but for Erik it was new, artists such as José González, Elliott Smith and Regina Spector.
Erik is currently working on new songs in Gothenburg. He will follow up the debut single with a new song this summer.
Horizon
Erik Jonasson Lyrics
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You don't know what′s out there, that's why you wanna go
I'm trying hard to see why you wanna go
I′m staying in my cathedral, staying with my gold
I don′t know why you wanna go
I don't know why you wanna go
Why do you wanna go?
And I try to be your everything
I don′t wanna be your ghost
I try to be the best I can
So why do you wanna go
I try to be your everything
I don't wanna be your ghost
I try to be the best I can
So why do you wanna go
I′m staring at the horizon, staring at my gold
I'm staying in my cathedral, staying with my gold
I don′t know why you wanna go
I don't know why you wanna go
Why do you wanna go?
Why do you wanna go?
And I try to be your everything
I don't wanna be your ghost
I try to be the best I can
So why do you wanna go
I try to be your everything
I don′t wanna be your ghost
I try to be the best I can
So why do you wanna go
The lyrics in Erik Jonasson's song "Horizon" are reflective of a pull between adventure and stability. The singer of the song is looking out to the horizon, contemplating the unknown beyond, as he stays with the things he knows - his "cathedral" and his "gold." He cannot understand the urge to leave because he cannot see what is out there. He questions the other person's motivation to go, unable to find a reason that justifies leaving their current situation.
The chorus is a plea to the other person, expressing a desire to be everything for them and questioning why they would want to leave when the singer is trying their best to be present and a positive force in their life. The repetition of "I don't wanna be your ghost" emphasizes the fear of being left behind and forgotten, while "I try to be the best I can" portrays the effort put into the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the ambivalence of change and the strain it can put on relationships. The singer wants to hold onto what is familiar and stable, but also wants to understand and support the other person's desire for something more. The lyrics leave the resolution open-ended, allowing the listener to interpret the ending of the story in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm staring at the horizon, staring at my gold
I'm focused on my own goals and possessions, contemplating the vast possibilities ahead.
You don't know what's out there, that's why you wanna go
You are curious about the unknown, seeking new experiences beyond what you already have.
I don't know why you wanna go
I don't understand your desire to leave, to chase something you haven't found yet.
Why do you wanna go?
Why are you so eager to leave, to abandon what you already have? I just don't get it.
And I try to be your everything
I put effort into being everything you need, fulfilling your desires and wishes.
I don't wanna be your ghost
I don't want to just be a memory, a shadow of who I once was for you.
I try to be the best I can
I strive to be the best version of myself for you, to be the person you deserve.
So why do you wanna go?
Despite my efforts, your desire to leave persists. I'm left wondering why you want to go.
I'm staying in my cathedral, staying with my gold
I'm choosing to stay in my familiar surroundings, surrounded by my treasures and comforts.
Writer(s): Erik Ingemar Jonasson, Love Per Gabriell Sivik
Contributed by Gianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Slađana Babović
on Autumn Falls
I'm wearing winter clothes when the autumn falls
to be prepared for the rain.
So I can't say I was surprised
when you took it back everything you said
without admitting that you were wrong,
so please don't call me a liar
'cause you said we should be friends.
'Cause you can make it hurt
and I know it hurts for you too, I know.
And you can make it worse,
and I know it hurts for you too, I know.
And I can feel your eyes on me,
please don't, please don't
and I can see why you're blaming me,
please don't, please don't.
I'm wearing winter clothes when the autumn falls
to be prepared for the storm.
I can't say I've warned you,
but this is how I am.
And I can make it hurt
and I know it hurts for you too, I know.
And you can make it worse,
and I know it hurts for you too, I know.
And I can feel your eyes on me,
please don't, please don't
and I can see why you're blaming me,
please don't, please don't.