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
The Lion's Roar
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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She plays a tune for those who wish to overlook
The fact that they've been blindly deceived
By those who preach, and pray, and teach
But she falls short and the night explodes in laughter
Don't you come here and say I didn't warn you
About the way your world can alter
Every single time it all shifts one way or the other
And I'm a goddamn coward, but then again so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Has me evading and hollering for you
And I never really knew what to do
Now I guess sometimes I wish you were a little more predictable
That I could read you just like a book
For now I can only guess what's coming next
By examining your timid smile
And the ways of the old, old winds blowing you back around
And I'm a goddamn fool, but then again so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Has me singing out and searching for you
And I never really knew what to do
Sometimes I wish I could find my Rosemary Hill
I'd sit there and look at the deserted lakes and I'd sing
And every once in a while I'd sing a song for you
That would rise above the mountains and the stars and the sea
And if I wanted it to, it would lead you back to me
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Is something that I have heard before
A children's tale, the lonesome wail of a lion's roar
"The Lion's Roar" by First Aid Kit is a hauntingly beautiful song that delves deep into the human experience. The opening lines, "Now the pale morning sings of forgotten things, she plays a tune for those who wish to overlook..." evoke a sense of nostalgia and sadness for what has been left behind or forgotten. The following lines critique the hypocrisy of those who "preach, and pray, and teach" while ignoring the deception they have been imparting. Then, the tone changes dramatically with the line "But she falls short and the night explodes in laughter", implying a sense of betrayal and the realization that the truth has been obscured.
The chorus of the song is powerful, as the singer declares, "And I'm a goddamn coward, but then again so are you, and the lion's roar, the lion's roar has me evading and hollering for you, and I never really knew what to do". These lines speak to the human experience of feeling lost and uncertain, but also seeking comfort and connection in the midst of that uncertainty. The following verse suggests a desire for predictability and stability, for being able to "read you just like a book". However, the singer acknowledges that this is not possible, and instead must rely on the winds and the unpredictability of life to guide them.
The final verse is a poignant reflection on longing and the power of music to connect people across distances. The singer envisions sitting at "Rosemary Hill" and singing a song that would "lead you back to me", a sentiment that is both hopeful and heartbreaking. The final repetition of the chorus ties the song together, as the "lion's roar" becomes not just a symbol of fear but also a symbol of hope and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the pale morning sings of forgotten things
The morning breaks the silence and reminds us of the things we've forgotten
She plays a tune for those who wish to overlook
The morning song is for those who want to ignore reality
The fact that they've been blindly deceived
But they've been fooled by others without even realizing it
By those who preach, and pray, and teach
By those who claim to have all the answers
But she falls short and the night explodes in laughter
But the morning can't change reality, and the night mocks us for our ignorance
Don't you come here and say I didn't warn you
Don't deny that you haven't been warned of the consequences
About the way your world can alter
About how your life can change unexpectedly
And oh how you try to command it all still
And how you desperately try to control everything
Every single time it all shifts one way or the other
But every time, something changes, and you can't keep up
And I'm a goddamn coward, but then again so are you
I'm not brave, but neither are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
The sound of the lion's roar
Has me evading and hollering for you
Makes me hide and call out for you
And I never really knew what to do
And I don't know what to do
Now I guess sometimes I wish you were a little more predictable
Now, sometimes, I wish you were easier to understand
That I could read you just like a book
That I could know your every thought and desire
For now I can only guess what's coming next
For now, I can only speculate about what you'll do
By examining your timid smile
By analyzing your hesitant facial expression
And the ways of the old, old winds blowing you back around
And how the winds of change bring you back to your past
And I'm a goddamn fool, but then again so are you
I'm naive, but so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
The sound of the lion's roar
Has me singing out and searching for you
Makes me sing and look for you
And I never really knew what to do
And I don't know what to do
Sometimes I wish I could find my Rosemary Hill
Sometimes, I wish I could go back to a simpler time and place
I'd sit there and look at the deserted lakes and I'd sing
I'd sit by the empty lakes and sing
And every once in a while I'd sing a song for you
And sometimes, I'd dedicate a song to you
That would rise above the mountains and the stars and the sea
That would reach great heights
And if I wanted it to, it would lead you back to me
And if I wished it, the song would bring you back to me
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
The sound of the lion's roar
Is something that I have heard before
Is a sound that I've heard many times
A children's tale, the lonesome wail of a lion's roar
It's a sound that's often heard in stories, representing loneliness and sadness
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johanna Kajsa Soederberg, Klara Maria Soederberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@4shena
"The Lion's Roar"
Now the pale morning sings of forgotten things
She plays a tune for those who wish to overlook
The fact that they've been blindly deceived
By those who preach and pray and teach
But she falls short and the night explodes in laughter
But don't you come here and say I didn't warn you
About the way your world can alter
And oh how you try to command it all still
Every single time it all shifts one way or the other
And I'm a goddamn coward, but then again so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Has me evading and hollering for you
And I never really knew what to do
Well I guess sometimes I wish you were a little more predictable
That I could read you just like a book
For now I can only guess what's coming next
By examining your timid smile
And the ways of the old, old winds blowing you back 'round
And I'm a goddamn fool, but then again so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Has me seeking out and searching for you
And I never really knew what to do
Sometimes I wish I could find my Rosemary Hill
I'd sit there and look at the deserted lakes and I'd sing
And every once in a while I'd sing a song for you
That would rise above the mountains and the stars and the sea
And if I wanted it to it would lead you back to me
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Is something that I have heard before
A children's tale, the lonesome wail of a lion's roar
@Osckarre
Lyrics
Now the pale morning sings of forgotten things
She plays a tune for those who wish to overlook
The fact that they've been blindly deceived
By those who preach and pray and teach
But she falls short and the night explodes in laughter
But don't you come here and say I didn't warn you
About the way your world can alter
And oh how you try to command it all still
Every single time it all shifts one way or the other
And I'm a goddamn coward, but then again so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Has me evading and hollering for you
And I never really knew what to do
Well I guess sometimes I wish you were a little more predictable
That I could read you just like a book
For now I can only guess what's coming next
By examining your timid smile
And the ways of the old, old winds blowing you back 'round
And I'm a goddamn fool, but then again so are you
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Has me seeking out and searching for you
And I never really knew what to do
Sometimes I wish I could find my Rosemary Hill
I'd sit there and look at the deserted lakes and I'd sing
And every once in a while I'd sing a song for you
That would rise above the mountains and the stars and the sea
And if I wanted it to it would lead you back to me
And the lion's roar, the lion's roar
Is something that I have heard before
A children's tale, the lonesome wail of a lion's roar
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Johanna Soderberg / Klara Soderberg
The Lion's Roar lyrics © Warner/chappell Music Scandinavia Ab
@gothyasekasi360
Anyone in 2024❤?? Still a great song
@amberkelley513
Yesss!👏
@annatrillig1821
Yesss❤
@annatrillig1821
I am plaing it on guitar and sing ❤🎉
@spyder4201
Great songs never stop being great. This is no exception.
@zacharyweidner3233
This was such a good song choice for The Long Dark
@Amway-nw8oh
yes, really
@marsuss5325
Was this used in it? Which chapter?
@MicroageHD
@@marsuss5325 Intro song
@TwoOfOne87
It was a really good choice