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.

To Be Alone
Friska Viljor Lyrics

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Have you ever been in love
Have your feelings been stir
But nothing you do seem to work

There's no light, there's no light
There's no light when you're alone

Have you felt your life decay

The love you had go away
And nothing really matters anymore

There's no light, there's no light
There's no light when you're alone

Have you looked upon yourself
Thinking:
"My god there is really nothing in there I would want"

There's no light, there's no light
There's no light when you're alone

The appointments that you make
Is it easier to say
That you can't 'cause you don't want to risk it all

And you might, yeah, you might
Or you'll probably get a "No"

Overall Meaning

Friska Viljor's song To Be Alone speaks directly to the feelings of loneliness and hopelessness that come with failed relationships. The first verse asks if the listener has ever been in love, but despite their strong feelings, nothing they do seems to work. This leads to a feeling of loneliness and despair, which is reinforced by the repeated refrain that there's no light when you're alone.

The second verse explores the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the love that was once so strong has decayed and nothing seems to matter anymore. The lyrics take a harsh turn as the singer reflects on looking within themselves and finding there is nothing they would want to see. This introspection only reinforces the feeling of loneliness and the perception that there's no light.

The final verse addresses the difficulty in moving on and taking risks in love. The appointments that are made may be easier to cancel out of fear of rejection. The fear of rejection is ever-present, and there's always the possibility of getting a "No."

Overall, the song To Be Alone is a poignant exploration of the feelings of loneliness and hopelessness that come with failed relationships. It speaks to the difficulty of taking risks in love and the fear of rejection, which can lead to a feeling of being alone in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you ever been in love
Have you experienced a deep romantic connection with someone?

Have your feelings been stir
Have your emotions been awakened?

But nothing you do seem to work
Despite your efforts, have you found no success?

There's no light, there's no light
There's no hope or brightness in your situation.

There's no light when you're alone
Being isolated only adds to the lack of optimism.

Have you felt your life decay
Have you experienced a gradual loss of vitality and motivation?

The love you had go away
Has the love you felt for someone disappeared?

And nothing really matters anymore
Do you feel apathetic toward everything around you?

Have you looked upon yourself
Have you reflected on your own being?

Thinking: "My god there is really nothing in there I would want"
Have you found there's nothing desirable within yourself?

The appointments that you make
The plans you create for yourself.