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.
Gold
Friska Viljor Lyrics
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You have always been way to busy with those fools
Take a different path
They’re only trying to make you afraid
Carelessly they say
That you’re gonna be fucked up anyway
That you never thought you’d do alone
Have you ever been surprised
When you always seem to make it home
No matter if it’s tough
You always got to know you’re gold
Always know your soul is made of gold
So now I give to you
The freedom to do the things you want to do
Leave your crappy job
And get out on the road
Don’t take it slow
Carelessly they say
That you’re gonna be fucked up anyway
Have you ever tried the things
That you never thought you’d do alone
Have you ever been surprised
When you always seem to make it home
No matter if it’s tough
You always got to know you’re gold
Always know your soul is made of gold
Have you ever tried the things
That you never thought you’d do alone
Have you ever been surprised
When you always seem to make it home
No matter if it’s tough
You always got to know you’re gold
Always know your soul is made of gold
Have you ever tried the things
That you never thought you’d do alone
Have you ever been surprised
When you always seem to make it home
No matter if it’s tough
You always got to know you’re gold
Always know your soul is made of gold
The lyrics of Friska Viljor's song "Gold" implore the listener to unsubscribe from the negative news and the people who try to bring them down, in order to seize the freedom and opportunity to do the things that they really want to do. The song is essentially a call to action, encouraging the listener to break free from the constraints of their everyday life and take a different path, regardless of how uncertain or difficult it may seem. Even if others believe that they will fail, the song emphasizes that the listener must always believe in themselves and know that they are "gold".
The lyrics also speak to the idea of trying new things and taking risks, even if they are scary or intimidating. The lines "Have you ever tried the things/ That you never thought you’d do alone" and "Have you ever been surprised/ When you always seem to make it home" encourage the listener to step out of their comfort zone and embrace the unknown. Through this process, they can discover their true potential and realize that they are capable of more than they may have believed.
Overall, Friska Viljor's "Gold" is an uplifting and inspiring song that emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, perseverance, and taking risks in order to live a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
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Stop paying attention to what others say or think.
You have always been way too busy with those fools
You have been too caught up with people who bring you down.
Take a different path
Choose to go your own way and not follow the herd.
They’re only trying to make you afraid
The people who discourage you are just trying to scare you.
Carelessly they say
They speak without thinking, recklessly.
That you’re gonna be fucked up anyway
They believe that you will fail no matter what you do.
Have you ever tried the things
Have you ever stepped outside your comfort zone.
That you never thought you’d do alone
Things you never imagined doing without any help.
Have you ever been surprised
Have you ever amazed yourself.
When you always seem to make it home
When you always manage to come out on top, despite the odds.
No matter if it’s tough
Even when it's rough and difficult.
You always got to know you’re gold
You must remember that you are precious and valuable.
Always know your soul is made of gold
Always keep in mind that you are inherently good and worthy.
So now I give to you
I offer you.
The freedom to do the things you want to do
The ability to pursue your own desires and goals.
Leave your crappy job
Quit your unsatisfying job.
And get out on the road
Travel and explore the world.
Don’t take it slow
Don't hesitate or hold back.
Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LoserBirdie
i love them. ive seen them Yesterday in a Club called Vera and they are so great!
raDischtschew
i saw them as support for eagle seagull in hamburg some years ago and still love their songs
okbud
Still coming back for this!
Mark A
Thank you for sharing this wonderful audio experience.
holygoalie73
lässiger sound, einfach aber total mitreissend...die müssen live der wahnsinn sein!
Falk Herterich
soooo eine geile band gibts ned 2 mal <3
blubmalin
Love Them!
Kirsche567
ich liebe dieses band!
piaaaa04
brilliant !
Bob McAdoo
friska forever!!!!!!!