1. Swedish indie/folk du… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands called First Aid Kit:
1. Swedish indie/folk duo which consists of sisters Johanna (b. 31 October 1990) and Klara Söderberg (b. 8 January 1993) both from Enskede, Sweden.
The sisters began composing songs in 2007, taking their name at random from an English dictionary.
They began uploading their music to their My Space page and sending their songs to Swedish radio station, this led to live performances and offers from Record Companies.
Their debut EP "Drunken Trees" was released on the 9th of April 2008 in Sweden on the label Rabid Records, owned by the Swedish electronic duo The Knife.The EP was produced by their father and contained a collection of songs uploaded to their My Space page including You're Not Coming Home Tonight and Tangerine, a song sent to Swedish the previous year.
By 2009 the sisters were well known locally, but it was when they uploaded their version of the Fleet Foxes' song Tiger Mountain Peasant Song which caught the attention of the Fleet Foxes guitarist/vocalist Robin Pecknold and subsequently the popularity of the duo to international fame. The Drunken Trees EP was then re released not long after.
Their debut album The Big Black And The Blue was originally issued on 1 February 2010. The album contained the first single Hard Believer and the standout I Met Up With The King, possibly still one of their greatest songs and sounding very much like Neko Case
Also in 2010, they recorded a cover version of Buff Sainte-Marie's Universal Soldier and performed in honor of Patti Smith at the Polar Music Prize singing her classic Dancing Barefoot
Their 2nd album The Lions Roar, produced by Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes, was released on 18 January 2012. On it's release, it received many favorable reviews. One of the three singles Emmylou was named Rolling Stone's 10th best song of 2012.
The album shot to #1 in the Swedish charts and top 40 in most other charts. On Billboard's rock chart it climbed as high as #17
The album contained three singles, the title track, Blue and the classic Emmylou
The duo's third album came in 2014 with the release of Stay Gold once again produced by Mike Mogis. Once again the album was received favorably. Billboard listed My Silver Lining as one of the best 10 songs of 2014, while The Huffington Post included the album on their list of 2014's best albums. Early the following year the album won "Album Of The Year" at the Swedish Grammy's (Grammis)
On the world charts it charted extremely well, reaching #23 in the US, top 10 in some European countries and Australia. After touring for most of 2014 and 2015, they decided to stop touring and apart from playing a few festivals, they never played any concerts until mid 2017.
The duo issued a song on 10 March 2017 for "International Womans Day", You Are The Problem Here, they called it an angry song inspired by the case of Brock Turner who was giving a 6 month jail sentence after raping a drunk woman. All profits from the song were said to be donated to "Women For Women International"
On 19 January 2018, their fourth album Ruins was issued. The three singles (It's a Shame, Postcard, Fireworks) from Ruins had already been released prior to the albums release. The album had a more rough and rustic edge to it, said AllMusic while The Independent praised the sisters for the instinctive harmonies which remain sweet as ever
Folk singer songwriter Laura Veirs appears on Hem Of Her Dress along with the duo's mother and brother.
An EP featuring tracks from the Ruins sessions was released on 14 September 2018. The EP aptly titled Tender Offerings went to #1 on the UK charts.
They began the Rebel Heart tour to promote the album, which will see them visit many countries and take them deep into 2019.
ALBUMS:
The Big Black And The Blue (2010)
The Lion's Roar (2012)
Stay Gold (2014)
Ruins (2018)
EP's
Drunken Trees (2008)
America (2014)
Live From The Rebel Hearts Club (2018)
Tender Offerings (2018)
First Aid Kit Official Website
2.First Aid Kit was a five-piece post-punk band that formed in Connecticut around 2001. Band members were: Brad Amorosino (guitar), John Paul Chirdon (vocals), James Dennis (guitar), Nick Santore (bass), and Brian Pile (drums). First Aid Kit disbanded in 2004 when James moved to San Francisco.
They released all their albums on the label Said Sew Recordings, which is run by John Paul Chirdon
SAID SEW MYSPACE PAGE:
www.myspace.com/saidsew
Brad Amorosino is now in a band called TITLES.
TITLES MYSPACE PAGE:
www.myspace.com/titles
3.Spanish indie electronic band from Barcelona. Their debut album called F1rst and their latest album is called Plaits.
www.myspace.com/firstaidkitmusic
Heaven Knows
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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Another one trying to figure out what you saw
Paid so much attention to what you're not
You have no idea who you are
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
Now I can hear every word you're saying
I'm just not sure I want to know
You can play the fool and still follow the rules
If you seem like you care or you're good
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
You've lost yourself in others'
Expectations of you
Now you prefer this caricature before being true
But you're better than that
You're so much better than that
I know you better than that
Now baby, tell me, what's your story?
Do you think it'll ever sell?
And what'll you do if it comes down to it?
If it all goes straight to hell?
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
Heaven knows, heaven knows, heaven knows
Heaven knows, heaven knows
Heaven knows that you're lying
The lyrics of First Aid Kit's song Heaven Knows revolves around the theme of identity crisis and the struggle to find oneself amidst the chaos of society's expectations. The first verse talks about the singer spending time looking at themselves in the mirror, trying to understand who they are. However, they have been paying too much attention to what they are not and have lost track of their true identity. The chorus emphasizes that heaven knows that they are lying to themselves, but the thought of heaven does not inspire them enough to keep trying to find themselves.
The second verse talks about how the singer can hear what others are saying about them, but they are not sure they want to know. They can still conform to societal rules by putting up a facade of being good or caring, but their true self is lost in the expectations that others have of them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that heaven may know that they are not true to themselves, but the singer has lost hope in finding their true identity.
The bridge talks about the singer being lost in the expectations that others have of them, to the point that they would rather present a caricature of themselves than be true to who they are. However, the singer knows that they are better than that and encourages the singer to be true to themselves. The final verse contemplates the singer's story and their fear of failure. The last chorus reiterates that heaven may know that they are not being true to themselves, but the singer has stopped trying to change them.
Overall, the song expresses the universal human struggle to find oneself and stand for who they truly are, amidst the expectations of society and fear of failure.
Line by Line Meaning
You've spent a year staring into a mirror
You have spent a lot of time analyzing and questioning your appearance and qualities.
Another one trying to figure out what you saw
You spent the next year trying to understand what you saw in the mirror.
Paid so much attention to what you're not
You were focused on what you lacked rather than what you possessed.
You have no idea who you are
You're unable to define or explain who you truly are as a person.
But heaven knows, knows
Despite your denial, you are aware of your lies and facades.
That you're lying
You're purposely dishonest with yourself and others.
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
Regarding the perspective of a higher power, you're unable to hide your deceitful nature.
I just stopped trying
I gave up trying to uncover the cause of your dishonesty.
Now I can hear every word you're saying
I'm attentive to your words and actions but uncertain if I should believe them.
I'm just not sure I want to know
I'm afraid of what I'll discover about you and the truth behind your lies.
You can play the fool and still follow the rules
You're capable of pretending to be ignorant while still obeying societal norms.
If you seem like you care or you're good
If you can create the appearance of caring or goodness, you can get away with deception.
You've lost yourself in others' expectations of you
You've become so consumed with fulfilling other's desires that you've lost sight of what you truly want.
Now you prefer this caricature before being true
You've convinced yourself that your façade is better than your true self.
But you're better than that
You have the potential to be an honest and genuine person.
You're so much better than that
You have so much to offer than just pretending to be someone you're not.
I know you better than that
I believe in the good in you and know you're capable of being truthful and sincere.
Now baby, tell me, what's your story?
Tell me about your experiences, struggles, and influences that shaped you into who you are today.
Do you think it'll ever sell?
Do you believe that your story is valuable and worth sharing with others?
And what'll you do if it comes down to it?
What are you willing to do if you're confronted with the truth?
If it all goes straight to hell?
If the worst-case scenario happens, what will you do?
Heaven knows, knows
Again acknowledging that a higher power knows the truth behind your lies.
That you're lying
Reiterating that you're purposely deceitful with others and yourself.
Heaven knows, heaven knows, heaven knows
Emphasizing how much of a hypocrite you are in the eye of a higher power.
Heaven knows, heaven knows
Suggesting that your lies and facades won't go unnoticed and will ultimately catch up with you.
Heaven knows that you're lying
One final reminder that a higher power is aware of your lies and deceit.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHANNA KAJSA SOEDERBERG, KLARA MARIA SOEDERBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paulaolevara1959
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"Heaven Knows"
You've spent a year staring into a mirror
Another one trying to figure out what you saw
Paid so much attention to what you're not
You have no idea who you are
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
Now I can hear every word you're saying
I'm just not sure I want to know
You can play the fool and still follow the rules
If you seem like you care or you're good
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
You've lost yourself in others'
Expectations of you
Now you prefer this caricature before being true
But you're better than that
You're so much better than that
I know you better than that
Now baby, tell me, what's your story?
Do you think it'll ever sell?
And what'll you do if it comes down to it?
If it all goes straight to hell?
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
Heaven knows, heaven knows
Heaven knows
Heaven knows, heaven knows
Heaven knows that you're lying
@RomyvanEs
"Heaven Knows"
You've spent a year staring into a mirror
Another one trying to figure out what you saw
Paid so much attention to what you're not
You have no idea who you are
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
Now I can hear every word you're saying
I'm just not sure I want to know
You can play the fool and still follow the rules
If you seem like you care or you're good
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
You've lost yourself in others'
Expectations of you
Now you prefer this caricature before being true
But you're better than that
You're so much better than that
I know you better than that
Now baby, tell me, what's your story?
Do you think it'll ever sell?
And what'll you do if it comes down to it?
If it all goes straight to hell?
But heaven knows, knows
That you're lying
As far as heaven goes, heaven goes
I just stopped trying
Heaven knows, heaven knows
Heaven knows
Heaven knows, heaven knows
@columbiarecordsuk
Heaven knows those harmonies are amazing.
@WESSERPARAQUAT
We have not heard Harmonies like that since Lennon/McCartney or the Everly Brothers
@peer7727
The best thing that has happened Music Sweden since Abba
@OscarLeon96
i actually can't believe how good this is
@charlesstratton6270
Bravo, Bravo, Bravo.
I truly am astounded the love these two siblings share and how it shows.
Girls, you are loved so very much and I really feel blessed for being alive right now, to hear your beautiful sounds and just how many you have is very exciting.
Thank you both.
@ahhuhhh9785
I can't believe this came out 6 years ago, crazy. So glad I've had these amazing ladies' music in my life for so long 🖤
@kurtymodsps3322
the love these two sisters share is so transparent incredible sound
@jhamptonjr
Every time I listen to one of your songs I smile a big, big smile. That's what music is supposed to do I think! I still say you're both angels sent to Earth :) Peace!
@JTA1961
athefumen ✅ ✅
@daviddishman7491
What a great performance - these girls are so good together!