Dreijer was born on 7 April 1975 in Gothenburg, Sweden. In 1994, they formed the indie rock band Honey Is Cool, where they served as the lead vocalist and guitarist. Together with their brother Olof Dreijer, they formed an electronic music duo The Knife in 1999, and have spanned a series of successful and critically acclaimed albums.
What would you do if one decade into your career you suddenly saw one of your songs turned into a worldwide hit, won six Grammis in your native Sweden and your latest release was declared album of the year by one of the world’s most influential music websites? If you’re Karin Dreijer, the answer is to take a couple of years off and return as a solo artist under a new name: Fever Ray.
In Dreijer's's own words: “I had so many songs to record that I just had to make an album. I thought I was going to have a longer break but I guess it will never happen. I can't stop working. My aim was to finish the album and, now that it's done, I'm a bit restless (good that The Knife has an opera to write then). During the last years, I discovered that I like to sing too, so I hope that my newly found live band Fever Ray will make it to the stages next year. We are rehearsing and building something beautiful and brilliant."
Seven
Fever Ray Lyrics
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Who I've known since I was seven
We used to talk on that phone
If we have time, if it's the right time
Accompany me
By the kitchen sink
We talk about love
And we dream about heaven
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
Making you cold, very cold
I leave home at seven
Under a heavy sky
I ride my bike up
I ride my bike down
November smoke
And your toes cold now
A new color on the globe
It goes from white to red
A little voice in my head said so
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
And if you don't, you're on your own
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
Making you cold, very cold
The song "Seven" by Fever Ray is a nostalgic piece that revolves largely around the themes of childhood, friendship, and the unknown. In the first verse, the singer sings about a long-term friend that she has known since she was seven. They used to talk on the phone about anything and everything, as long as it was the right time. The second verse talks about the same friend, but this time it is in present day as they stand by the kitchen sink. They talk about love, mundane things like dishwater tablets and illness, and they dream about heaven. There is an air of comfort and familiarity in the lyrics as they reminisce and discuss their present lives. The chorus has a section where the singer sings, "I think I know it from a hymn," and it’s referring to a feeling that she and her friend share. They can sense something that they can't quite explain or understand, but they know it's there. They don't need any explanation as to what it is or what it means, but the rest of the world might. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take a slightly darker turn as the singer sings about leaving home at seven under heavy skies, and riding her bike up and down. The lyrics mention November smoke and "your toes cold now." The lyrics employ sensory language and almost depict a cold feeling. Then, there is a reference to a new color on the globe "that goes from white to red", and that "a little voice in my head said so". Again, we hear the hymn line repeated and the singer is once again sensing something that she cannot quite explain. In this verse, a feeling of confusion and fear is present in the lyrics.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was covered by Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches in 2020 in honor of International Women's Day. Another interesting fact is that the song's lyrics appeared on a t-shirt released as merchandise for the band's tour. The core melody of the song was actually composed on an iPad. The song was also featured in the video game Life Is Strange: Before the Storm, and it is the first song that fans hear upon starting the game. The music video for the song, directed by Johannes Nyholm, features a man playing catch with a head, and the head grows increasingly strange throughout the video. The song has been described as an "uplifting, cathartic anthem" by critics. It was released as a single on January 22, 2018, and was included on the album "Plunge." The album was critically acclaimed and made several year-end lists, including Rolling Stone's 20 Best EDM Albums of 2017. One review described the song as having "an epic feel" and "straddling the line between despair and reaffirmation." Lastly, the song has been described as being "about childhood and friendship colliding with the complexities of adulthood."
Unfortunately, the chords for "Seven" are not available or known.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a friend
I have a close friend
Who I've known since I was seven
We have been friends since childhood
We used to talk on that phone
We converse over the phone
If we have time, if it's the right time
Our conversations only happen if we both have time for each other
Accompany me
Join me in a discussion
By the kitchen sink
We converse while doing the dishes in the kitchen
We talk about love
Our conversation often involves topics about love
We talk about dishwater tablets, illness
We also talk about mundane topics like household chores and health
And we dream about heaven
We also talk about our dreams and aspirations
I know it
I am aware of something
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
It sounds like a familiar lyric from a hymn
They said so
Someone else has confirmed it
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
It is self-explanatory
Or a box to open up with light and sound
It does not need any special effects to reveal its meaning
Making you cold, very cold
The unnecessary explanation can have a chilling effect
I leave home at seven
I depart from my house at the early hour of 7 a.m.
Under a heavy sky
The sky is overcast with clouds
I ride my bike up
I pedal uphill on my bicycle
I ride my bike down
I coast downhill on my bicycle
November smoke
The air is hazy and polluted in November
And your toes cold now
Your toes are freezing
A new color on the globe
The color of the world has changed
It goes from white to red
The color is changing from a neutral shade to a more vibrant color
A little voice in my head said so
It is only my intuition telling me this
And if you don't, you're on your own
If you do not understand, you are left to figure it out alone
Making you cold, very cold
The lack of explanation can make you feel isolated and alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Karin Elizabeth Dreijer
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Phire Eagle
I've got a friend
Who I've known since I was seven
We used to talk on that phone
If we have time, if it's the right time
Accompany me
By the kitchen sink
We talk about love
We talk about dishwater tablets, illness
And we dream about heaven
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
Making you cold, very cold
I leave home at seven
Under a heavy sky
I ride my bike up
I ride my bike down
November smoke
And your toes cold now
A new color on the globe
It goes from white to red
A little voice in my head said so
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
And if you don't, you're on your own
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
Making you cold, very cold
Phire Eagle
I've got a friend
Who I've known since I was seven
We used to talk on that phone
If we have time, if it's the right time
Accompany me
By the kitchen sink
We talk about love
We talk about dishwater tablets, illness
And we dream about heaven
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
Making you cold, very cold
I leave home at seven
Under a heavy sky
I ride my bike up
I ride my bike down
November smoke
And your toes cold now
A new color on the globe
It goes from white to red
A little voice in my head said so
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
And if you don't, you're on your own
I know it
I think I know it from a hymn, ah
They said so
It doesn't need no explanation, oh
Or a box to open up with light and sound
Making you cold, very cold
nauvellevago
They're one of the best sounds of last years. Pure genius, inspiring and...that's it, it's just art.
Molly Mac
By today, so many more should have heard. Blast from the past commercial, but had to say it. Where is she now...
Thomas Hverring
@Molly Mac Making a new album.
Laurel Pearl Gross
Superb, Their videos are so unique and creative of course the sound
James J. Spero
This is one of my favorite songs from Fever. This song is just so chill and fluid with a cool sound. I love the video! Oh , and if anyone is curious; the lady portrayed in the video, adorned in the beautiful Silver gown is Kari Sylwan. Who is a Swedish actress, dancer, ballet teacher, and choreographer. She was also featured in "The Knife's "full of fire" video.
Rebecca Read
Thank you ❤️
FIA Random Penalty Generator Machine
Kari Sylwan--one of the four lead actresses from one of the greatest works of art ever made: Bergman's "Cries and Whispers."
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Who is the hairy shamen? I have a crush fr
Aldebaran Hikari No Musukõ
BRAVO!