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
Waitress Song
First Aid Kit Lyrics
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And become a waitress
Say my name was Stacy
And I was figuring things out
See, my baby, he left me
And I don't feel like staying here tonight
I remember Chicago
I remember the music
From the down stair's bar
Girls, they just want to have fun
And the rest of us hardly know who we are
It's a dark, twisted road we are on
And we all have to walk it alone
I could join the circus
When they come to town
Me and the freaks, the tamers
And that old sad clown
I'd walk across that tight rope
Head held high
So close to death
I'd never fell nor lie
'Cause you know, it's a dark, twisted road we are on
And we all have to walk it alone
I could drive out to the ocean
And just stare in awe
I could walk across the beaches
And sleep under the stars
Our love would seem trivial and obscure
Now and never feel lost anymore
The Waitress Song by First Aid Kit describes the feeling of confusion and loss that comes after a relationship ends. The singer is considering leaving everything behind and starting a new life as a waitress in a small town, using a fake name to avoid being recognized. The thought of a fresh start is enticing, especially since she is feeling so lost and directionless after being left by her partner. As she reflects on her memories of sleepless nights and the music from a Chicago bar, she realizes that everyone is searching for their own sense of identity and purpose in life.
The singer contemplates other options, like joining the circus and walking a tightrope, or driving out to the ocean and staring at the stars. These ideas represent a yearning for adventure and a break from the monotony of everyday life. However, she ultimately realizes that no matter what path she takes, she will always be alone and will have to face life's challenges by herself. The dark, twisted road that we walk on is a metaphor for the difficulties and hardships that we all encounter, no matter how different our paths may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I could move to a small town
I have the option to escape from my current troubles by starting anew somewhere else.
And become a waitress
I could take a job that's simple and easy to pick up to earn some money.
Say my name was Stacy
I could reinvent myself with a new name, distancing myself from my past life.
And I was figuring things out
I could take this opportunity to reflect on my life and try to make sense of things.
See, my baby, he left me
I recently went through a breakup with someone who was dear to me.
And I don't feel like staying here tonight
I'm feeling so overwhelmed with emotions that I feel the need to physically leave this place and take a break.
I remember sleepless nights
I have vivid memories of struggling to fall asleep for nights on end.
I remember Chicago
I have specific memories of a past trip or experience in Chicago that stick with me.
I remember the music
There's a particular song or artist that helps me recall a distinct time in my life.
From the down stair's bar
The memory takes place in a dimly lit or underground bar that felt isolating or melancholic to me.
Girls, they just want to have fun
Women my age seem to prioritize having a good time over figuring out who they are or what they want in life.
And the rest of us hardly know who we are
I feel completely lost or disoriented in my life and have yet to find my true identity.
It's a dark, twisted road we are on
Navigating life and all its hardships can be a treacherous or confusing journey for everyone.
And we all have to walk it alone
Ultimately, we can't rely on others to guide us through life or figure things out for us; we have to rely on our own strength and intuition.
I could join the circus
I could again start anew by taking on an unconventional job or lifestyle.
When they come to town
If an opportunity arises that seems unique or exciting, I could take it without hesitating.
Me and the freaks, the tamers
There are others out there who are also seen as outsiders or different from the norm that I could connect with.
And that old sad clown
I could even find solace in someone who's seemingly the embodiment of sadness and sorrow.
I'd walk across that tight rope
I would take on new challenges or risks, pushing myself to go beyond the limits of what I thought possible.
Head held high
Throughout all the uncertainty and danger, I would remain strong and resilient.
So close to death
I'm aware that my actions could lead to my own harm or even demise, but I'm willing to take that risk for the sake of adventure and novelty.
I'd never fell nor lie
I would never give up or quit, even in the face of possible defeat or failure. I would remain honest and true to myself throughout.
I could drive out to the ocean
Another potential form of escape would involve traveling to the beach and immersing myself in nature and beauty.
And just stare in awe
I could take a moment to appreciate the vastness and grandeur of the ocean, recognizing how small and insignificant my problems and worries are in comparison.
I could walk across the beaches
I could take a long walk along the shore, meditating on my thoughts and struggles.
And sleep under the stars
I could even spend the night under the open sky, feeling the serenity of the natural world.
Our love would seem trivial and obscure
In the grand scheme of things, the love or relationship that caused me pain is insignificant and irrelevant.
Now and never feel lost anymore
Taking a step back and looking at life from a new perspective would help me find my way and become more grounded and centered.
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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