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
This Old Routine
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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She's in the kitchen searching through the drawers.
So you stop and watch her and ask what she's looking for.
She says she's not sure.
And it gets late and you turned off the lights.
Her body's so close to you in the night.
But you dare not touch her and you don't wanna fight, so you just say,
This old routine will drive you mad
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
And sometimes you don't even know why you loved her.
Well you look at her now, and you see why.
And your youngest is out fighting a war.
But he won't say what he's fighting for.
If he's gone because of war for you, in which you rather be true.
This old routine will drive you mad
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
Sometimes you can't even recall the sound of his laughter.
Oh, well did you ever really know the sound?
This old routine will drive you mad
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
Sometimes you don't even know how you're still standing.
Well she looks at you now, and you see how.
Well you look at her now, and you know how.
The song "This Old Routine" by First Aid Kit is a melancholic reflection on the weariness that can come from long-term relationships and the inevitable turns that life takes. The verses detail a couple going through the motions - the man comes home and finds his wife rummaging through drawers without any clear purpose, and they end the day in bed inches apart, but with a growing emotional distance between them. The chorus repeats the same refrain, "this old routine will drive you mad / it's just a mumble never spoken out loud," acknowledging the emptiness of complacency and the fear of voicing one's dissatisfaction with the status quo.
The second half of the song shifts to the story of a son fighting in a war, presenting the idea that this "old routine" is not just a personal experience, but can also refer to larger societal structures and conflicts. The singer wonders about the reasons for the war and the true motivations behind it, feeling helpless in the face of global turmoil. The final lines bring the song full circle, with the suggestion that both the man and his wife see clearly the distance that has grown between them, and the devastating mundanity of their life together. The repetition of the phrase "you see how" implies that recognition is the first step towards change, but it remains to be seen whether or not the couple will follow through on this insight.
Line by Line Meaning
So you come on home, walk through the door.
You arrive home and enter your house.
She's in the kitchen searching through the drawers.
Your partner is in the kitchen looking for something.
So you stop and watch her and ask what she's looking for.
You pause and observe your partner's actions before asking about their intentions.
She says she's not sure.
Your partner admits to being uncertain about what they are trying to find.
And it gets late and you turned off the lights.
Time passes and you turn off the lights.
Her body's so close to you in the night.
Your partner is physically near you during the night.
But you dare not touch her and you don't wanna fight, so you just say, "Goodnight."
You avoid physical contact and conflict by simply bidding your partner goodnight.
This old routine will drive you mad
The repetition of these patterns and habits can be frustrating and overwhelming.
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
These emotions and thoughts are never fully expressed or verbalized.
And sometimes you don't even know why you loved her.
Occasionally, you struggle to pinpoint why you fell in love with your partner in the first place.
Well you look at her now, and you see why.
Presently, you are reminded of why you love your partner despite the difficulties.
And your youngest is out fighting a war.
Your youngest child is serving in the military and engaging in combat.
But he won't say what he's fighting for.
Your child is keeping his reasons for fighting a secret.
If he's gone because of war for you, in which you rather be true.
You question whether your child is away at war because of a higher purpose or if he is simply fulfilling your expectations.
Sometimes you can't even recall the sound of his laughter.
You struggle to remember what your child's laughter sounds like due to the distance between you.
Oh, well did you ever really know the sound?
You wonder if you truly knew your child's laughter in the first place.
Sometimes you don't even know how you're still standing.
You are uncertain about how you have managed to cope with the challenges and hardships of life.
Well she looks at you now, and you see how.
Your partner's gaze reflects her admiration for your resilience and strength.
Well you look at her now, and you know how.
You appreciate your partner's support and the role she has played in enabling you to persevere through tough times.
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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LYRICS
So you come on home, walk through the door.
She's in the kitchen searching through the drawers.
So you stop and watch her and ask what she's looking for.
She says she's not sure.
Then it gets late and you turn off the lights.
Her body so close to you in the night.
But you dare not touch her and you don't want to fight,
So you just say, "Goodnight."
This old routine will drive you mad
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
And sometimes you don't even know why you loved her.
Well you look at her now, and you see why.
And your youngest is out fighting a war.
But he won't say what he's fighting for.
If he's gone because of war for you,
In which you'd rather be true.
This old routine will drive you mad
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
Sometimes you can't even recall the sound of his laughter.
Oh well, did you ever really know the sound?
This old routine will drive you mad
It's just a mumble never spoken out loud
Sometimes you don't even know if you're still standing.
Well she looks at you now, and you see how.
Well you look at them now, and you know how.
@lilianadelgado3925
man oh man i dont even have words to describe how much i enjoy their music
@tedmtaverner7664
Finest group on YouTube. Their music makes this old guy feel young again.
You will stay gold, ladies. I'm sure of it.
@Tyndle
I saw them live few days ago at Qstock, Oulu, Finland. The rhythm of the drum together with their perfect duet was so hypnotic... I fell in love right away.
@HelloIamVampire
for christ sake, i have never ever before listened to a better voice
@kevsul47
some of the most beautiful melodies and harmonies i have ever heard.
@DanacaLove
This song gives me such a nostalgic feeling, right from the first time I heard it... I’ve only been listening to this albums for about 2 weeks. I love these sisters❤️
@hailiedances
they're so amazing. refreshing to see REAL artists up in here.
@benbeck1
Forgot how good this song is, love the lyrics!!!!!
@Regimeshifts
weirdly i know their other songs but only discovered this one last year! I cant get enough
@philhayhoe1
Talent and lyricism, voices and words, beauty and intelligence, heart and soul. Just wonderful.