For over a decade main LDOA engine and songwriter Karl Larsson has steered … Read Full Bio ↴For over a decade main LDOA engine and songwriter Karl Larsson has steered the band from frustrated emotional hardcore to well-produced pop songs, without ever giving in to current fads and trends. Last Days of April has been a reliable rock in the stormy waters of pop culture, and the solid fan base around the world tells of the same kind of commitment.

Might As Well Live (out in late February 2007) fuses Larsson’s long-evolved melodic craftsmanship and emotionally charged lyrics on the ups and downs in life with thick rock guitars and a production with the word airplay written all over it, signed master-mind Pelle Gunnerfeldt (Grammy Award winning producer whose previous work includes The Hives and Sahara Hotnights). The album was recorded at his studio Gröndahl in November 2006.

With Larsson firmly in charge of the recording process, other musicians on the album include Mathias Oldén from LDOA label mates Logh as well as hard-hitting drummer Fredrik Granberg from Swedish punk rock outfit Randy – an obvious step towards a more classic rock band setting. Their contributions, along with Larsson’s increased amplifier volume make Might As Well Live their most straight forward, rock-based album in many years, although conceptually related both to 2000’s classic Angel Youth (recently voted as one of ten essentials albums for heartbreak moments by the highly influential Alternative Press) and their latest, much-appreciated album If You Lose It from 2004.

During the past few years Last Days of April has spent a lot of time on the road, with up to a hundred live shows a year, including tours of Europe, Australia and Japan. Most of the big festivals have been covered, such as Hultsfred, Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park, Livid and Southside/Hurricane, and as supporting act LDOA have been on the road with major rock acts like Sportfreunde Stiller (Germany), Superjesus (Australia) and Fightstar (UK).

Might As Well Live will also put the band on the road in 2007, with extensive touring in Scandinavia and Europe immediately following the release. Shortly thereafter dates will be confirmed for Japan, Australia and their very first US tour, solidifying further with the help of their catchiest single to date - Who’s On The Phone? – boasting melodic power pop at its finest and a very contagious chorus.

The album title Might As Well Live is a statement, a decision that some things need to carry on, no matter what. Last Days of April is one of those things.

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Last Days of April is an indie pop band from Stockholm, Sweden.

Last Days of April formed in 1996 and found some underground success with their first demo release. A full-length was issued in 1997, then an EP on Bad Taste Records in 1998. Their sophomore effort, Rainmaker, was released in both Europe (on Bad Taste) and Japan (on Straight Up Records), and the group toured with The Promise Ring and The Bufferins in Europe. Their third full-length was produced by Pelle Gunnerfeldt and saw a release on Deep Elm Records in America, while their fourth was issued in the United States by Crank! Records.

Too Close
Last Days of April Lyrics

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With every breath
One last chance
Assume there will be,
A thousand more
I will ignore
Just letting them lead

Cause every time you and I will fight

It's like an airplane's taking off
And the pilot's me
With no steering wheel

And if I could bring this plane down now
I know for sure I'd cut its wings
To land it safe
It's no option for me

You came to close to me
[Repeat]

Once again, me versus me
With no steering wheel
Wishing to find which one should lead
Without hurting them
Cause every
Has been the saddest lame excuse
To say love me, love me
But every time someone would mind
And lend a helping hand to me
I'd shrug it off
Though you're all that I need

You came to close to me
[Repeat]

Overall Meaning

The song "Too Close" by Last Days of April is a poignant exploration of love, conflict, and the struggle to maintain control in a relationship. The opening lines suggest a sense of urgency - with every breath, the singer feels they have one last chance to make things right. Yet, they also seem resigned to the fact that there will always be new opportunities to try again, and they are content to let these slip away.

The metaphor of the airplane is a powerful one. When the singer and their partner fight, it's like they're careening out of control like a plane taking off with no one at the controls. The idea that the pilot is "me" suggests that the singer feels a sense of responsibility for the relationship's failure, yet they also feel powerless to fix it - they have "no steering wheel." At times, they even contemplate causing a crash, as it seems like the only way to make the pain stop.

The repeated refrain of "you came too close to me" suggests that the singer's partner is both the source of their pain and the one they long for. They want to be close, to feel loved, but they fear it will only lead to more hurt. The final lines, "though you're all that I need," are a heartbreaking admission of vulnerability and desire.

Overall, "Too Close" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that expertly captures the complexity of human relationships and the struggles we all face when trying to love and be loved.

Line by Line Meaning

With every breath
I have countless opportunities to make things right

One last chance
But here's one more chance to make things work

Assume there will be a thousand more
I am hopeful of many more chances

I will ignore
I will fail to recognize these opportunities

Just letting them lead
I surrender my control and let them go away

Cause every time you and I will fight
Our arguments are intense like an airplane taking off

It's like an airplane's taking off
The showdown between us is like a plane in motion

And the pilot's me
I'm in charge but lack direction

With no steering wheel
I'm out of control and powerless

And if I could bring this plane down now
I'd rather end this fight

I know for sure I'd cut its wings
I'd do anything to halt the fight