"I clearly remember how Fireside started. All of us were huge hardcore fans and listened to bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Youth of Today, and when the guitarist of Gorilla Biscuits started a new band called Quicksand I pre-ordered a seven-inch single. When it arrived I phoned Pelle Gunnerfelt and he biked from the other side of town to my home and we listened to it together, and the first thing we said was “We’re starting a new band and it’s gonna sound like this” (laughs). That was the decisive moment when Fireside started; Quicksand were the role models together with Fugazi. "
Having released five albums to date, Fireside have since developed a personal style. Their most recent album, Get Shot, was released in 2003 via V2 Records.
Kilotin
Fireside Lyrics
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I won't let you in
And don't you point your finger
That proves that your not housebroken
Maybe I'm the one to blame
Correcting you for what you said
But you came much too close
When I keep to myself
It's because I know that I don't have
Anything to offer you
I can't keep up with my life,
Too much, too fast
I don't know what to do
I need some time to clear my mind and get it back together
I'm amazed by things you say
And things you do along the way
And if I have the looks you do then maybe I could do that too
But I don't think so
Once in a while, I need to hear that I'm okay
Why can't you tell me that I'm okay?
The lyrics of Fireside's song, Kilotin, portray a deep sense of isolation and detachment from others. The opening lines, "Don't come close to me, I won't let you in," set the tone for a hesitant and evasive persona, who is wary of emotional attachment to those around him. The lines "And don't you point your finger, that proves that you're not housebroken" further indicate this persona's distrust in people who try to get too close, exposing their vulnerability or flaws.
The chorus "When I keep to myself, it's because I know that I don't have anything to offer you" highlights a sense of inadequacy and low self-worth, which lead the persona to prefer solitude than the risk of disappointing others. He admits that he cannot keep up with the pace of life, and needs time to "clear his mind and get it back together." The persona is self-aware and acknowledges that he is "amazed by things you say and things you do along the way," but is quick to dismiss the possibility of being like the other person, saying "But I don't think so." The song ends with a plea for reassurance and validation, with the line "Once in a while, I need to hear that I'm okay. Why can't you tell me that I'm okay?"
Overall, the lyrics of Kilotin communicate the mixed emotions of loneliness, self-doubt, and a longing for acceptance and validation. The persona is fearful of being hurt and puts up walls of detachment, but also craves emotional connection and reassurance. The song highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in human relationships, and the need to acknowledge and validate people's emotional needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't come close to me,
I don't want you near me.
I won't let you in
I won't allow you to enter my life.
And don't you point your finger
Don't judge me or blame me for anything.
That proves that your not housebroken
You seem uncivilized and untrained.
Maybe I'm the one to blame
Perhaps I'm responsible for the problem.
Correcting you for what you said
I'm trying to point out the mistake you made when speaking.
But you came much too close
However, you got too near to me.
And I don't want you to think like that
I don't want you to have negative thoughts about me.
When I keep to myself
I prefer to be alone sometimes.
It's because I know that I don't have
I feel like I don't possess
Anything to offer you
Anything valuable to give to you.
I can't keep up with my life,
I find it difficult to manage my life.
Too much, too fast
Everything is happening too quickly and heavily.
I don't know what to do
I'm clueless and lost.
I need some time to clear my mind and get it back together
I need some time to sort things out in my head and return to my senses.
I'm amazed by things you say
I find your words to be impressive.
And things you do along the way
Also, your actions are impressive.
And if I have the looks you do then maybe I could do that too
If I looked like you, perhaps I could be as great as you are.
But I don't think so
But I doubt that's the case.
Once in a while, I need to hear that I'm okay
Occasionally, I require words of assurance that indicate everything is alright.
Why can't you tell me that I'm okay?
Why can't you speak kind words and validate my state?
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Raouliboy
I've seen Aström together with the rainaways live two days ago...but this is even better than that. It's cool to see that he can do hard stuff like this as well - I think fireside are really worthwhile listening
Kay Dee
This makes me feel old yet young again
Anna S
Just amazing! Still great 2020!
Steve Grosbois
i love this album !!!!!
JudgeGTi
Thanks for the great video, and Fireside what a great fucking band! I especially like the covers of 'The Beautiful Ones' and 'If I needed You'!! Dan (UK)
The Fall, The Rise
This song is amazing
Shoegaze Based Genre
why the fuck is this band isnt popular back then?...they are criminally underrated!
Dan K
They were? I saw them a few times, but yeah, small gigs
TheDeniz
Wow.. brings back memories. Saw these guys open up for Refused back in 1996..
Biz1rr3
i love this bass sound ._.