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 SΓΆderberg (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
WOLF
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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You look so worn, so thin
You're a taker, devils-maker
Let me hear you sing, hey-ya hey-ya
Wolf-father, at the door
You don't smile anymore
You're a drifter, shape-shifter
Holy light over the night
Oh, keep the spirit strong
Watch it grow, child of war
Oh, keep holdin' on
When I run through the deep dark forest long
After this begun
Where the sun would set
The trees were dead
And the rivers were none
And I hope for a trace
To lead me back home from this place
But there was no sound there was only me, and my disgrace
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey-a)
Wolf-mother, where you been?
You look so worn, so thin
You're a taker, devils-maker
Let me hear you sing, hey-ya hey-ya
Wolf-father, at the door
You don't smile anymore
You're a drifter, shape-shifter
Let me see you run, hey-ya hey-ya
Wayward winds, a voice that sings
Of a forgotten land
See it fall, child of war
Oh, lend a mending hand
When I run through the deep dark forest long
After this begun
Where the sun would set
The trees were dead
And the rivers were none
And I hope for a trace
To lead me back home from this place
But there was no sound there was only me, and my disgrace
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey-a)
The song "Wolf" by First Aid Kit presents a conversation between a wolf-mother and a wolf-father. The wolf-mother seems exhausted and emaciated, carrying the weight of being a taker and a devil's maker. On the other hand, the wolf-father is portrayed as a drifter and a shape-shifter who does not smile anymore. The song switches between the two wolves' perspectives and introduces a chorus of "hey-ya hey-ya," which can be interpreted as a howl. As the song progresses, it introduces a sense of hope, as the singer tries to find a way out of a dark forest where the trees are dead, the sun does not set, and rivers do not flow.
The lyrics of the song reflect the struggle to maintain one's identity in a world that tries to dictate who we should be or what our place is. The wolves represent a way of living that is often not considered acceptable, and they are forced to move between different forms and identities to survive. The chorus's repetition reinforces the idea that music and art can be a way to howl and express oneself despite the struggle.
The song's lyrics offer layers of meaning that can be interpreted in various subjective ways. It speaks to the listener on many levels, ranging from self-acceptance and struggles with identity to resistance against societal limitations. Overall, the lyrics of "Wolf" offer an impactful message of hope and perseverance amid the darker realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wolf-mother, where you been?
Asking a person who has struggled and overcome many hardships where they have been.
You look so worn, so thin
Noticing the physical toll the struggle has taken on the person.
You're a taker, devils-maker
Acknowledging that the person has taken what they needed even if it had negative effects on others.
Let me hear you sing, hey-ya hey-ya
Asking the person to share their story and strength through their voice.
Wolf-father, at the door
Referring to a person who has gone through a similar struggle but has now reached the end or is close to the end of their journey.
You don't smile anymore
Noticing how the struggle has changed the person and left them weary.
You're a drifter, shape-shifter
Describing how the person has varied their approach to overcome the difficulties and has not stayed stagnant or given up.
Let me see you run, hey-ya hey-ya
Asking the person to show how they have changed and become stronger through their actions.
Holy light over the night
A glimmer of hope and faith that the darkness and struggles will be overcome.
Oh, keep the spirit strong
Encouragement to maintain a positive attitude and determination even in despair.
Watch it grow, child of war
Recognizing that the person has stood strong in the face of conflict and has grown in strength.
Oh, keep holdin' on
Encouragement to not give up or let go of hope and perseverance.
Wayward winds, a voice that sings
Acknowledging the person's journey has been a winding and unpredictable road, but they have a strong voice to carry them through.
Of a forgotten land
The past and struggles may have been forgotten by others, but the person still carries them.
See it fall, child of war
Watching and experiencing the struggles and challenges fall away is a relief for someone who has been through war.
Oh, lend a mending hand
A plea for help from others to come together and mend the wounds and heal the pain of the person and others like them.
When I run through the deep dark forest long
Talking about the person's own journey through a dark and challenging time.
After this begun
The struggles started at some point and have proceeded to this moment.
Where the sun would set
The person has faced the darkness and coldness of lonely nights during their journey.
The trees were dead
The person has seen things that were once vibrant and alive become lifeless and barren.
And the rivers were none
The person has faced times of deprivation and scarcity, where there was no hope or help available.
And I hope for a trace
Despite everything, the person still holds out hope for a sign or a path that will lead them back to a better place.
To lead me back home from this place
Looking for a way back to a comfortable and peaceful existence, away from the hardships the person has faced.
But there was no sound there was only me, and my disgrace
Realizing that the only fall-back the person has is themselves, even though they feel shame for their challenges.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHANNA KAJSA SΓ―ΒΏΒ½DERBERG, JOHANNA KAJSA SOEDERBERG, KLARA MARIA SΓ―ΒΏΒ½DERBERG, KLARA MARIA SOEDERBERG
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Wolf mother where you been?
You look so worn, so thin
You're a taker, Devil's maker
Let me hear you sing
Heyya heyya
Wolf father at the door
You don't smile anymore
You're a drifter, shapeshifter
Now let me see you run
Heyya heyya
Holy light, oh guard the night
Oh keep the spirits strong
Watch her grow, child of woe oh
Keep holding on
When I ran through the deep dark forest long after this begun
When the sun would set, the trees were dead and the rivers were none
And I hoped for a trace to lead me back home from this place
But there was no sound, there was only me, and my disgrace
Hey hey hey, hey hey
Hey hey hey, hey hey
Hey hey hey, hey hey
Hey hey hey, hey ya
Wolf mother, where you been?
You look so worn, so thin
You're a taker, Devil's maker
Let me hear you sing
Heyya heyya
Wolf father at the door
You don't smile anymore
You're a drifter, shapeshifter
Now let me see you run
Heyya heyya
Wayward winds, the voice that sings of a forgotten land
See it fall, child of woe, oh lend a mending hand
When I ran through the deep dark forest long after this begun
When the sun would set, the trees were dead and the rivers were none
And I hoped for a trace to lead me back home from this place
But there was no sound, there was only me, and my disgrace
Hey hey hey, hey hey
Hey hey hey, hey hey
Hey hey hey, hey hey
Hey hey hey, hey ya
Source: Musixmatch
@Surgataz
Every other year or so I stumble upon a song and it goes like this...
I listen to it for the first time and it catches my attention. There's something special there: a groove, a rhythm, a note that makes my ears go a-ha!
I listen to it for the second time and the a-ha becomes a wow! There's clearly something gripping me.
Then I listen to the song for a third time and I am suddenly overcome with emotion. The lyrics hit home. The melody sweeps me off my feet. I read into it an intensity that I can't control.
The third time happened this morning as I was making breakfast. By the time the song got to "Where the sun would set, trees were dead and the rivers were none" tears were streaming uncontrollably down my cheeks. My children came down for breakfast and I couldn't stop hugging them all the while covering my face so they wouldn't have to see that their dad was crying for no reason.
There's a magic feeling of wild, of loss, of death and resilience in this song. Where did it all come from? How did you make up words as beautiful as "the rivers were none"? Where is the wolf now?
@hunterboutwell-dixon4467
Wolf-mother, where you been?
You look so worn, so thin
You're a taker, devils-maker
Let me hear you sing, hey-ya hey-ya
Wolf-father, at the door
You don't smile anymore
You're a drifter, shape-shifter
Let me see you run, hey-ya hey-ya
Holy light over the night
Oh, keep the spirit strong
Watch it grow, child of war
Oh, keep holdin' on
When I run through the deep dark forest long
After this begun
Where the sun would set
The trees were dead
And the rivers were none
And I hope for a trace
To lead me back home from this place
But there was no sound there was only me, and my disgrace
Wolf-mother, where you been?
You look so worn, so thin
You're a taker, devils-maker
Let me hear you sing, hey-ya hey-ya
Wolf-father, at the door
You don't smile anymore
You're a drifter, shape-shifter
Let me see you run, hey-ya hey-ya
Wayward winds, a voice that sings
Of a forgotten land
See it fall, child of war
Oh, lend a mending hand
When I run through the deep dark forest long
After this begun
Where the sun would set
The trees were dead
And the rivers were none
And I hope for a trace
To lead me back home from this place
But there was no sound there was only me, and my disgrace
@ilyachap
Okay, hear me out:
AURORA featuring First Aid Kit.
That would blow my head off right away.
@bonelessbooks9263
Yes!!!!
@Godofwar555
I would LOVE that!!!!
@samuellangdon4075
Omg yesss
@levelupbonus9824
or Wardruna First aid Kit and aurora
@SinWolf
Awh buddy, that gave me serious goosebumps.
@esra84
these girls are so underrated
@evg2653
which makes them special <3
@ga-nor5434
These*
@edwardsarchive8134
*these