Lampshade has been in existence since 2000 and has released numerous single… Read Full Bio ↴Lampshade has been in existence since 2000 and has released numerous singles and EP’s, taken part in the concept release 3P (three EP’s released as an album in a digi-pack) and about 15 compilations internationally. The breakthrough single ’Adorable Void?’ was released in 2001 and made way for a long line of concerts and festivals in Denmark, Sweden, Germany and The Netherlands and for airplay in Danish national TV and radio. In 2003 Lampshade released the debut album ’Because Trees Can Fly’ in Denmark and the year after the band signed with Glitterhouse Records after a show that amazed the label’s President and A&R at a concert in Germany, and the album was released in the rest of Europe with great success. Furthermore the album was released in a limited vinyl edition by the Dutch label Either/Or.
In large parts of Europe - both in and outside the 9 countries the band has been touring in – Lampshade has achieved fine airplay and good press. E.g. ’Because Trees Can Fly’ was Album of the Week in Belfast Telegraph and in the German music magazine Visions, while the single from the album has been played in BBC 6, UK and a lot in France.
With Let's Away they released their second full-length Album 2006 and started touring through Europe in February of that year.The Band disbanded in 2009.

Fjäril
Lampshade Lyrics

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There was a little girl
So tiny and petite
All dressed in black and sorrow songs
She lived among the beasts
Crawled and begged to share in their feast
A tiny piece of petal scrap
But nothing was she offered
So she lived on the infrequent kisses of the wind

All dressed up in ropes and tears
They kept her to the ground

Åh lilla flickan min
Kom, stanna inte kvar
Sprid ut klänningen
Lyft upp ögonen
Titta nu vad fin du är
Du är en drottning du
I silke och pergament
Sprid ut vingarna
Solen dig genomfly
Jag skall lyfta dig mot skyn

But that little girl
So tied up in those ropes
She twisted and turned
They'd only burn her thin and delicate skin
The wind would soothe her wounds
And lift her spirit up to the moon
But then one day
Like lightning from the sky
With feathers made of fire
Would land beside her a gentleman offering a kiss
And he would wrap around that girl
Just like a fire
And burn away the ropes

Oh, sky dancer
Come and dance with me
You are a bird of summer winds and lightness
My feathers made with fire

Dance and fly high
So come and share this dance with me in the sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lampshade's song "Fjäril" tell the story of a little girl who is trapped in a world of darkness and sorrow. She dresses in black and lives among beasts, crawling and begging for even a tiny scrap of affection. However, she is denied any offerings, and as a result, she remains tied to the ground, dressed in ropes and tears.

The chorus of the song, sung from a different perspective, addresses the little girl, urging her to break free from her miserable existence. The singer encourages her to spread out her dress, lift her eyes, and see how beautiful she is. They see her as a queen in silk and parchment, and they want her to embrace her potential. The singer promises to lift her up towards the sky, where she can truly be free.

Despite the hope offered in the chorus, the verse following reveals that the little girl remains trapped in her circumstances. She is tied up in ropes that only cause her pain and suffering. The wind is the only solace she finds, gently healing her wounds and lifting her spirits. But one day, a gentleman with feathers made of fire arrives like lightning from the sky. He offers her a kiss and becomes a source of warmth and protection. His love burns away the ropes that have held her down and allows her to finally soar.

Overall, "Fjäril" tells a story of a little girl who is trapped in a dark and sorrowful existence but is eventually freed by the love and affection of someone who sees her true beauty and potential.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a little girl
In this story, there was a young girl who faced challenges and hardships.

So tiny and petite
The girl was small and delicate in appearance.

All dressed in black and sorrow songs
She wore black clothes and would sing sad songs, representing her sadness and despair.

She lived among the beasts
Metaphorically, she lived in a world filled with cruelty and harshness.

Crawled and begged to share in their feast
She desperately pleaded to be part of their joy and happiness.

A tiny piece of petal scrap
She longed for even the smallest bit of kindness or affection.

But nothing was she offered
Unfortunately, nobody extended any generosity towards her.

So she lived on the infrequent kisses of the wind
She found solace in the occasional moments of comfort and gentleness provided by the wind.

All dressed up in ropes and tears
Her attire consisted of ropes representing her struggles and tears symbolizing her sadness.

They kept her to the ground
These burdens and hardships prevented her from rising above her current situation.

Åh lilla flickan min
Oh, my little girl

Kom, stanna inte kvar
Come, don't stay here

Sprid ut klänningen
Spread out your dress

Lyft upp ögonen
Lift up your eyes

Titta nu vad fin du är
See how beautiful you are

Du är en drottning du
You are a queen

I silke och pergament
In silk and parchment

Sprid ut vingarna
Spread out your wings

Solen dig genomfly
Let the sun shine through you

Jag skall lyfta dig mot skyn
I will lift you towards the sky

But that little girl
Referring back to the previous character

So tied up in those ropes
She was completely entangled in her burdens and struggles

She twisted and turned
She tried to free herself from those constraints, but it only caused more pain

They'd only burn her thin and delicate skin
Her attempts to escape ended up hurting her fragile self even more

The wind would soothe her wounds
The wind, however, would bring comfort and healing to her wounds

And lift her spirit up to the moon
In those moments, her spirit would be lifted and elevated, reaching for the beauty and serenity of the moon

But then one day
At some point in her journey

Like lightning from the sky
Suddenly and unexpectedly, a transformative event occurred

With feathers made of fire
This event involved someone or something with a passionate and intense nature

Would land beside her a gentleman offering a kiss
A kind and gentle person, symbolized by a gentleman, appeared and approached her, offering affection

And he would wrap around that girl
He would embrace and protect her

Just like a fire
His love and presence would bring warmth and intensity, like a burning fire

And burn away the ropes
His love would eradicate her burdens and struggles

Oh, sky dancer
Referring to the girl, who has now been liberated and transformed

Come and dance with me
Invitation to embrace liberation and freedom

You are a bird of summer winds and lightness
You possess the grace and freedom of a bird that soars with the summer winds

My feathers made with fire
Symbolizing the passionate and intense love from before

Dance and fly high
Embrace the joy of dancing and soaring in the sky

So come and share this dance with me in the sky
Join me in experiencing the liberation, joy, and beauty of life

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