"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.
Left Rustle
Fireside Lyrics
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You told me what you hated me for
I understood, and I agreed
You went, you took it all for granted
and you got what you wanted
I saw it and it got to me
You blow the candle out
and I can't stop you
Because of everything you took
I know I went too far
But it's just all that you are
But its not that I can't cope
And I did all that I could
I did more than I should
And I tried to think
But I'm on the brink and I tried to think
The lyrics of Fireside's song Left Rustle convey a sense of heartbreak, pain and regret. The opening lines indicate that the singer has been rejected by someone he deeply cared for; they have told him that they don't want to see him anymore and have listed out reasons explaining why they hate him. The singer understands the situation and accepts it. However, he can't help feeling hurt by the way she took everything for granted before leaving. The line "you blow the candle out and I can't stop you" signifies that she has abruptly ended the relationship without any hope of reconciliation. The singer is left alone to deal with his thoughts and emotions.
The chorus of the song is where the singer admits his mistake in the relationship. He knows he went too far and pushed his partner away. However, the singer also feels that he did everything he could to save the relationship, even more than he should have. He tried to cope with the situation but was still on the brink of losing control while trying to think about all that had happened.
The song's theme of loss and regret is enhanced by the melancholic tone of the music, with the guitar and drums being played in a slow and contemplative manner. The vocals by Kristofer Åström convey emotions of despair and heartbreak, making the song an emotional experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you didn't want to see me no more
You directly told me that you no longer want me in your life
You told me what you hated me for
You informed me about your feelings of hate towards me
I understood, and I agreed
I comprehended and consented to the things that you told me
You went, you took it all for granted
You departed by taking everything for granted about our relationship
and you got what you wanted
You successfully achieved your desired outcome
I saw it and it got to me
I noticed it, and it affected me emotionally
You blow the candle out
You ended our relationship
and I can't stop you
I don't have enough power or influence to prevent you from ending our relationship
I read, what you wrote in your book
I perused through what you wrote in your journal about our relationship
Because of everything you took
Because of all the things you received from our relationship
I know I went too far
I recognize that I may have taken things too far with you
But it's just all that you are
But your behavior is just a reflection of who you truly are
But its not that I can't cope
But it's not that I am incapable of dealing with the situation
And I did all that I could
I tried my best to work things out with you
I did more than I should
I went above and beyond what was required or necessary
And I tried to think
And I attempted to reflect on everything that happened between us
But I'm on the brink and I tried to think
But I'm close to a breakdown and I'm still trying to sort things out in my mind
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