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.
On and On
Friska Viljor Lyrics
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we’ve been doing this too long.
It’s time to find another way;
it doesn’t matter what you say.
On and on and on and on,
I wish that this would soon be gone.
Another Sunday comes along;
You would feel much better if you left this life alone,
I know you’ve got up and hung the phone up.
Don’t do this to yourself.
Don’t be scared to take a step into the dark unknown.
Are you ready to grow up?
Let’s get ready to grow up!
You’re on your own for a while.
You’ll decide, for yourself,
what you want – no-one else –
you’ll be free to live again.
On and on and on and on.
The time for brand new things has come.
It doesn’t matter what you say,
I’m gonna leave you anyway.
You will feel much better
now that everything is gone,
you’re-gonna feel free to be yourself
and you’ll be much happier.
Don’t be scared of loneliness
it’s what you have embraced.
When you liked it with someone,
when you’ve spent your time alone.
You’re on your own for a while.
You’ll decide for yourself
what you want – no-one else –
you’ll be free to live again.
You’re not alone. We’ll be here.
Solid stones, by your side.
Put your feet on our backs,
where you know we’ll carry you (carry you).
We will carry you.
Carry you.
We will carry you.
The lyrics to Friska Viljor's "On and On" speak to the struggles of prolonging a situation or relationship that has become stagnant or unfulfilling. The repetition of "on and on" emphasizes the overwhelming feeling of being stuck in a cycle that seems never-ending. The singer acknowledges that it's time to find a new path, regardless of what others may say. They express a desire to break free from the monotony and routine of their life ("I wish that this would soon be gone"), and seek something new and exciting.
The chorus suggests that despite the difficulties of making a change, it's worth it for the sake of growth and personal fulfillment. The lines "You would feel much better if you left this life alone" and "Don’t be scared to take a step into the dark unknown" encourage the listener to take risks and embrace the unknown, even if it means leaving behind what's safe and familiar. The repetition of "on your own for a while" highlights the idea that self-discovery requires solitude and independence.
The bridge brings a sense of comfort and support through the lyrics "You're not alone. We'll be here. Solid stones, by your side. Put your feet on our backs, where you know we'll carry you." This suggests that although they encourage taking steps into the unknown, they acknowledge the fear and uncertainty that comes with it. The metaphor of carrying someone's weight indicates that in times of struggle or uncertainty, there are people willing to support and help carry the load.
Line by Line Meaning
On and on and on and on,
We’ve been doing this for an extended period.
we’ve been doing this too long.
We’ve been doing this for too long and it’s time to move on.
It’s time to find another way;
It’s time to find another solution.
it doesn’t matter what you say.
Your opinion is not important.
I wish that this would soon be gone.
I wish that this would end quickly.
Another Sunday comes along;
Another week goes by.
I have to find out what is wrong.
I have to discover the reason for my troubles.
You would feel much better if you left this life alone,
Your life would improve if you abandoned this lifestyle/mental state.
I know you’ve got up and hung the phone up.
I know that you have rejected help from others.
Don’t do this to yourself.
Don’t harm yourself by refusing support.
Don’t be scared to take a step into the dark unknown.
Don’t let fear stop you from taking a risk.
Are you ready to grow up?
Are you prepared to mature and handle life’s challenges?
Let’s get ready to grow up!
Let’s prepare to mature and face obstacles.
You’re on your own for a while.
You’ll have to handle this situation on your own.
You’ll decide, for yourself, what you want – no-one else –
You’ll determine what you want/need for yourself without outside influence.
you’ll be free to live again.
You’ll be free from previous restrictions and able to start fresh.
The time for brand new things has come.
It’s time to try new experiences.
I’m gonna leave you anyway.
I’m going to depart from this relationship/situation regardless of your pleas.
You will feel much better now that everything is gone,
You will experience improvement after abandoning the negative aspects of your life.
you’re-gonna feel free to be yourself
You’ll feel liberated to embrace your true self.
and you’ll be much happier.
You’ll experience more joy from living as your authentic self.
Don’t be scared of loneliness
Don’t let fear of being alone hold you back.
it’s what you have embraced.
You’ve already come to terms with being alone.
When you liked it with someone,
When you prefer someone to be with you.
when you’ve spent your time alone.
When you’ve been by yourself for a while.
You’re not alone. We’ll be here.
You have support from others.
Solid stones, by your side.
Reliable companions that offer their support.
Put your feet on our backs,
Rely on us to carry the weight of your burden.
where you know we’ll carry you (carry you).
You can depend on us to support you.
We will carry you.
You can trust us to provide aid.
Carry you.
We’ll give you our unwavering help.
We will carry you.
Our assistance is dependable and available to you.
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.