Those of you that have heard of Friska Viljor before probably know the stor… Read Full Bio ↴Those of you that have heard of Friska Viljor before probably know the story of how Daniel Johansson and Joakim Sveningsson started the band after both their relationships had gone down the drain. Those of you who haven't heard of the band still know this particular kind of story far too well. Heartache has always been one of the prime catalysts for artistic work, and every artist sees their own suffering as something unique, and their thoughts and work about it as something the whole world should share, says Daniel.

After four years using music as a cheap therapist both Daniel and Joakim had come to the point in their lives when it is time for a fresh start. This clearly shows on the band's third album ”For New Beginnings.”

The lyrics no longer consists solely of broken hearts. Instead there's stories of happiness, sorrow and hope. You'll get some soul searching in "If I Die Now," a bit of nostalgia in the childhood portray "Manwhore", and some apathy in "Hibiskus Park".

There's also some changes in the music. You still get the drastic leaps between genres and the bands typical instrumentation with everything from mandolin, ukulele and glockenspiel to accordion, clarinet and saw. But you can clearly sense a new direction, away from euphoric choruses towards depth and seriousness.

Come On
Friska Viljor Lyrics

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Oh and don't you cry
Just stop for a while
There is nothing here to worry about

And take this heart
That's been torn apart
You just made it fall to pieces, it died

And I like when I cry
I go up to see the tears that's falling down from my eyes.

And you watch the phone
Think you're all alone
There is no one there to answer your calls

And I like when I cry
I go up to see the tears that's falling down from my eyes

So this is the story of my heart
Oh
Oh
This is the story of it all
This is the story of it all

Oh and don't you cry
These are better times
There's no need for all this extra cold

And take your heart
Make it count for all
Make it bigger than the fist that you hold

And I like when I cry
I go up to see the tears that falling down from my eyes.

So oh this is the story of my heart
Oh
Oh

This is the story of it all
This is the story of it all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Friska Viljor's song "Come On" present a mixture of hopeful encouragement and heartbreak. The singer begins by telling someone not to cry and to stop worrying because there is nothing to worry about. He then proceeds to say that his heart has been torn apart, and the person he's addressing is the one who has caused it to fall to pieces.

However, despite the pain, the singer likes when he cries because it allows him to see the tears falling down from his eyes. The second verse describes the person watching the phone, thinking they are all alone, with no one to answer their calls. The singer again states that he likes when he cries because it lets him see his own tears.

The chorus repeats that "this is the story of my heart" and "this is the story of it all." The last verse presents a hopeful message, telling the person not to cry, that these are better times and that they should take their heart and make it count for all, to make it bigger than the fist they hold. The song is heartfelt and deals with the complexities of human emotions in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh and don't you cry
Comforting someone who is upset, letting them know that they should not cry or be sad.

Just stop for a while
Asking them to take a break from whatever is bothering them and step back to evaluate the situation.

There is nothing here to worry about
Assuring them that whatever is happening will resolve itself and there is no need to worry unnecessarily.

And take this heart
Offering someone a hand, a shoulder or something to hold onto during a tough time.

That's been torn apart
Referring to an emotional wound or deep sadness that someone is feeling.

You just made it fall to pieces, it died
Explaining how the other person's action(s) has caused significant pain or heartbreak to the person being spoken to.

And I like when I cry
Admitting to a personal preference or coping mechanism during difficult times.

I go up to see the tears that's falling down from my eyes.
Finding a sense of release or comfort in crying and feeling the physical sensation of tears falling.

And you watch the phone
Highlighting the feeling of loneliness, abandonment or disconnect someone might feel by waiting for a phone call that doesn't come.

Think you're all alone
Emphasizing the person's feeling of isolation or feeling like no one is there.

There is no one there to answer your calls
Reinforcing the idea that the person is alone or feeling ignored and left unheard.

So this is the story of my heart
Introducing the idea of telling one's personal story or experience of heartbreak.

This is the story of it all
Summarizing the experience of heartbreak as universal and all-encompassing.

These are better times
Shifting the focus towards the present, implying that things have improved or will get better.

There's no need for all this extra cold
Encouraging warmth, friendliness, and positivity during difficult times instead of negativity or harshness.

And take your heart
Offering words of advice, direction or encouragement to someone struggling emotionally.

Make it count for all
Encouraging the person to find meaning, purpose or make a difference with their life and emotions.

Make it bigger than the fist that you hold
Empowering the person to find the strength to cope with whatever challenges come their way.

So oh this is the story of my heart
Reiterating the idea of storytelling and connection through a shared experience of heartbreak.

This is the story of it all
Summarizing the overarching theme of the song - the shared experience of heartbreak and the journey to healing and moving on.

Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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