From playing absolute rockabilly in the beginning, John Lindberg Trio have incorporated modern influences along the way and created a tougher sound, without losing the rockabilly style.
Combined with their tight and explosive live show, this made them one of Sweden’s most popular live acts.
John Lindberg Trio musical journey started with 13 year old John on stage with his guitar.
When Martin (double-bass) and Jocke (drums) joined later on, everything fell into place. In spite of their young age they are already widely experienced and have done more live gigs than most band do in a lifetime. The release of their debut album in 2006 was followed by a Christmas tour as supporting act for The Refreshments – and consistently became the band people talked about when the night was over. The two following albums were well received by their old fans and also generated lots of new. The band is now planning to release their fifth album in February 2011.
John Lindberg Trio journey continues, with no ending in sight.
Don't Fade Away
John Lindberg Trio Lyrics
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Is a sleep, I can't look around me memories are creeping up behind. I'm walking alone.
(Take my hand don't fade away, I'm all your's oh I pray and i pray. I'm like a lost ship without a crew)
Where would i be if had listned to you? I was busy with my life and that's all that i got. emptiness hurts
And its draging me down too the darkness inside of me to places i've never been. I'm walking alone.
The ways we choose, the games we played, to take it for granted was my big mistake. how could i ever be
He same again)
Where are you now? I'm still here. have you gone on with your life? I'm just passing time. where is the life that
Should have been mine, memories hurts, and now i realise I'm walking alone.
(Take my hand don't fade away, I'm all your's oh I pary and i pray. I'm like a lost ship without a crew
The ways we choose, the games we played, to take it for granted was my big mistake, how could i ever be
He same again)
(The ways we choose, the games we played, to take it for granted was my big mistake, how could i ever be
He same again)
The song "Don't Fade Away" by John Lindberg Trio is a melancholy reflection on lost love and the pain of regret. The lyrics describe a protagonist who is wandering through the streets of a sleeping city, haunted by memories of a past relationship that has ended. The singer laments not having listened to their partner, feeling that they were too focused on their own life and aspirations, and now feeling the weight of emptiness:
"Where would I be if I had listened to you? I was busy with my life and that's all that I got. Emptiness hurts and it's dragging me down to the darkness inside of me to places I've never been. I'm walking alone."
The refrain of the song, "Take my hand don't fade away, I'm all yours oh I pray and I pray," suggests that the singer is holding onto the hope that their former partner will return to them, acknowledging their mistakes and asking for forgiveness. The repetition of the phrase "I'm like a lost ship without a crew" emphasizes the feeling of being adrift and alone. Ultimately, the song is a poignant reminder of the importance of appreciating what we have while we have it, and the cost of taking love for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Where would i go when i was sad and down, the path behind me, our future is gone. I'm walking this streets the city
is a sleep, I can't look around me memories are creeping up behind. I'm walking alone.
Reflecting on past memories and the loss of a once-promising future, the singer wanders the lonely streets, struggling to push aside painful memories.
take my hand don't fade away, I'm all your's oh I pray and i pray. I'm like a lost ship without a crew
Desperate for connection and guidance, the singer begs for someone to stay with them and help them navigate their turbulent emotions.
Where would i be if had listned to you? I was busy with my life and that's all that i got. emptiness hurts
and its draging me down too the darkness inside of me to places i've never been. I'm walking alone.
Regretful of not following someone's advice, the singer is feeling lost and overwhelmed by a sense of emptiness that is pulling them towards an unfamiliar and dark place.
The ways we choose, the games we played, to take it for granted was my big mistake. how could i ever be
he same again
Reflecting on past decisions and actions, the artist realizes they have taken things for granted and made grave mistakes that will forever alter their future and who they are.
Where are you now? I'm still here. have you gone on with your life? I'm just passing time. where is the life that
should have been mine, memories hurts, and now i realise I'm walking alone.
Feeling abandoned and alone, the artist wonders where someone they once knew and relied on has gone and why they have been left behind. Memories and regrets are painful reminders of what could have been.
Writer(s): martin engström, kim eriksson
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.