“…they sound festival-sized, delivering uplifting anthems that would fit as comfortably on the radio as around the campfire” Q Magazine
“…they’ll be pillaging (in a good way) our playlists and camping out on our computers for the foreseeable future” Earmilk
Firewoodisland draw their influences from a number of sources, including artists such as Thomas Dybdahl and Bon Iver, alongside the traditional folk music of Wales and Norway. They describe their own organic sound as Celtic Viking Music.
During the sleepy autumn months of 2010, Viking descendant Stian Vedøy set sail in his longship from Haugesund, Norway, to embark on the shores of Cardiff, South Wales. New lands and legends soon inspired him to begin his journey in a solo project. With humble beginnings in Cardiff’s local club Koko Gorillaz, the music grew in popularity and sound to become a group of dedicated musicians who relish the chance to play together.
Subsequently they toured across the UK and back to Norway, releasing their debut EP ‘ILD’ earlier in 2014. In addition, the band were regional winners of Norway’s Bandwagon battle of the bands, have won Amazing Radio’s weekly Audition twice and headlined the Richer Unsigned showcase in association with Q Magazine. The band released their second EP in Autumn 2015.
Sundown
Firewoodisland Lyrics
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I'm weary, its sundown
Its raining in this godforsaken town
I'm weary, its sundown
Its raining in this godforsaken town
I'm weary, its sundown
Its raining in this godforsaken town
I'm weary, its sundown
Its sundown
We were running eyes towards the hills
Sheltered from the will the word the shaper of the first
We were running never glancing back
Whispers from the traveler's instructions
But you did
But you did
Dear wife,
Did something get lost
I would've kept you forever
Dear wife,
Didn't you hear
We could've lived on together
Dear wife,
Did something get lost
I would've kept you forever
Dear wife,
Was it something I said
We could've lived on together
Its raining you will stand here til the end
I'm weary, we'll meet when
This song, Sundown by Firewoodisland, tells a story of weariness and hopelessness in a small town where it is raining at sundown. The singer is tired and weary of the circumstances and the environment around them. The phrase "godforsaken town" is used to portray the hopelessness and emptiness of the town. They seem to be feeling alone and defeated, as the rain and darkness only add to the feeling of sadness and despair.
The lyrics then address the idea of running and not looking back. It appears that the person was running towards something, seeking shelter and guidance from a stranger or a traveler. The wife, however, did look back, and it is unclear whether that was a good or bad thing. The singer then addresses the wife, asking whether something was lost, and expressing their desire to keep the wife forever. They also ask whether something the singer said caused them to lose their chance at being together. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the feeling of regret and the desire to go back and fix things.
Overall, the song Sundown portrays a feeling of hopelessness and despair, as well as a desire to fix past decisions, and a longing for a simpler, happier life. It's a beautiful and heartfelt song that many can relate to.
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.