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.
Goldfish
Friska Viljor Lyrics
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I've been sliding on a soap over the floor
I've fallen down and hit my head
Now I'm dizzy and I don't know where I'm at
Where am I at
Where am I at
Like a goldfish in a bowl from time to time
I know my ...
I'm breathing water but I never seem to choke
What have I done
What have I done
What have I done
What have I done
The lyrics to Friska Viljor's song "Goldfish" are open to interpretation. However, there seems to be an underlying message of feeling lost and disoriented. The first two lines, "I don't know me anymore, I've been sliding on a soap over the floor" suggest a sense of confusion and a loss of identity. The following lines "I've fallen down and hit my head, now I'm dizzy and I don't know where I'm at" further emphasize the feeling of being lost and not knowing where one's place is.
The repetition of "Where am I at" and "What have I done" throughout the song gives a sense of desperation, as if the singer is searching for answers to their own existence. The metaphor of a goldfish in a bowl is used to convey the idea of being trapped and unable to escape one's own circumstances. The line "I'm breathing water but I never seem to choke" implies an ability to endure hardships despite feeling overwhelmed.
Overall, the lyrics to "Goldfish" may be seen as a reflection on the human experience of feeling lost and not knowing one's purpose. The repetition of the phrases adds to the sense of desperation and confusion, making the message powerful and relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know me anymore
I am feeling lost and disconnected from my sense of self.
I've been sliding on a soap over the floor
My life has been slippery and unpredictable, making me feel unstable and uncertain.
I've fallen down and hit my head
I have experienced a traumatic event that has left me disoriented and confused.
Now I'm dizzy and I don't know where I'm at
I am feeling physically and mentally disoriented, as if my surroundings are unfamiliar to me.
Where am I at
I am longing for a sense of direction and purpose in life.
Where am I at
I am still searching for answers about my place in the world.
I don't know what I've done
I am doubting my past decisions and wondering if I have made mistakes.
Like a goldfish in a bowl from time to time
I feel like a creature trapped in a confined space, unable to escape or make meaningful changes.
I know my ...
I have a limited understanding of my own existence and purpose.
I'm breathing water but I never seem to choke
Despite feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by life, I am somehow managing to stay afloat.
What have I done
I am consumed by regret and second-guessing, wondering if I have made irreversible mistakes in my life.
What have I done
I am struggling to find meaning in my actions and wondering if they have any real significance or impact.
Contributed by Katherine D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.