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
New Year's Eve
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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Met a young man who was in tears, he asked me,
"What induces us to stay here?"
I said, "I don't know much and I'm not lying,
But I think you just have to keep on trying."
And I know I am naive, but if anything
That's what's going to save me
Took a stroll around the neighborhood where the trees are swaying.
People passed in cars with their windows down, with a pop song playing.
A man walked by, walking back and forth the street with a drunken smile to go along.
He stopped to look at me and say, "Child, don't fear doing things wrong."
Yet I am still afraid but if anything
That's what's going to save me
That's what's going to save me
Now I have a lot to learn and I'm starting tonight,
Got to stop looking at things like they're black and they're white.
Got to write more songs of a little more, treat my friends better.
Got to stop worrying about everything to the letter.
And sometimes when it's too hard to get up,
It just might be a little call apart.
But I find it hard to believe, but if anything
That's what's going to save me
That's what's going to save me
Tell me, tell me
Oh, what's going to save me?
The song "New Year's Eve" by First Aid Kit is a reflective piece about the apprehension and uncertainty that comes with the start of a new year. The lyrics open with a focus on fresh fears, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The singer encounters a young man who is distressed and asks why we continue to persist even in difficult times. Instead of offering a concrete answer, the singer suggests that trying is the only way to keep going.
The second verse paints a scene of the singer walking in a neighborhood and observing people living their lives. The pop song playing in the car provides a sharp contrast with the man stumbling drunk on the street. The man tells the singer not to be afraid of making mistakes, which echoes the earlier sentiment about the importance of trying.
The final verse focuses on the singer's personal goals for the new year. The singer expresses the desire to write more songs and be a better friend while acknowledging the difficulties of always following the rules. The chorus repeats the idea that being naive and afraid might, paradoxically, be what saves the singer. The concluding line, "Tell me, tell me, oh, what's going to save me?" can be interpreted as a plea for guidance or as a rhetorical question emphasizing the theme of uncertainty.
Overall, "New Year's Eve" is a poignant and introspective song that acknowledges the struggle of navigating a complicated world. It touches on themes of fear, trying, and the need for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's a new year, with it comes more than new fears.
A new year brings new challenges and uncertainties alongside it.
Met a young man who was in tears, he asked me, "What induces us to stay here?"
The singer encounters a distraught young man who questions the purpose of existence.
I said, "I don't know much and I'm not lying, But I think you just have to keep on trying."
The singer admits to not having all the answers but encourages the young man to persevere through life's challenges.
And I know I am naive, but if anything That's what's going to save me That's what's going to save me
Despite acknowledging one's own naivety, the artist believes that maintaining a positive outlook will help them overcome obstacles.
Took a stroll around the neighborhood where the trees are swaying. People passed in cars with their windows down, with a pop song playing.
The artist takes a walk through their surroundings and observes the everyday sights and sounds of the world around them.
A man walked by, walking back and forth the street with a drunken smile to go along. He stopped to look at me and say, "Child, don't fear doing things wrong."
A drunken man interrupts the singer's solitude and offers words of wisdom, advising them not to fear mistakes.
Yet I am still afraid but if anything That's what's going to save me That's what's going to save me
Despite being scared, the singer believes that embracing vulnerability will ultimately help them navigate life's challenges.
Now I have a lot to learn and I'm starting tonight, Got to stop looking at things like they're black and they're white. Got to write more songs of a little more, treat my friends better. Got to stop worrying about everything to the letter.
The artist recognizes the need for personal growth and lists specific goals to work on, such as becoming more creative and treating loved ones more kindly.
And sometimes when it's too hard to get up, It just might be a little call apart.
Sometimes when things are particularly challenging, it's okay to take a step back and take care of oneself before trying again.
But I find it hard to believe, but if anything That's what's going to save me That's what's going to save me
Despite feeling doubtful at times, the artist reiterates that the willingness to learn and grow is what will ultimately help them persevere.
Tell me, tell me Oh, what's going to save me?
The singer seeks further guidance and reassurance that they are on the right path towards personal growth and self-improvement.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHANNA KAJSA S�DERBERG, JOHANNA KAJSA SOEDERBERG, KLARA MARIA S�DERBERG, KLARA MARIA SOEDERBERG
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Resin Seeds
This is one of the best songs I have heard in many years, just breathtaking
Caity Quinn
Absolutely beautiful. I've loved your music for years and you just keep getting better and better. I love the influence of Joni Mitchell in this one! I'm listening to this over and over as I'm writing a play. So inspiring.
Mailani McKelvy
I'm watching this on New Year's Eve a day before 2019... what a masterpiece.
Kristoffer
Watching 4 days from 2020
wimbyfan13
this whole album is epic while high. love it
Kristoffer
Pretty damn drunk when epic too!
Chriss Wilburn
this is always on my new year's eve playlist (including the recent transition from 2018 to 2019), but i always put it at the very end because it just paints such a rich, hopeful tone for the rest of the evening (and year)... love these girls, i really feel like they're in tune with the things we all struggle with and they know how to process them through a beautiful artform. thank you for giving me hope this year again, klara and johanna
Lina
really nice and true words. i agree!
Lina
i listen to this song a few minutes before my birthday and im happy to start this day with this song.
i love these girls and their music so much.
hannah zwic
"that's what's going to save me..."
it really seems like it's written on/for New Year's Eve; the beginning of the year, looking at the stars maybe, sitting on a roof, or seeing the first light of dawn come in... inspiration, quiet hope, taking on a challenge. it's still cold outside, but it's the New Year.