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.
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Last Days of April Lyrics
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I thought you'd leave.
Leave me some.
Some of you.
When you off to where.
Where I'm not.
Where I'm not.
Tuesday. Wish you'd call.
Wednesday. I'll be fine without you.
Thursday. I would call.
And on Friday. Regret it all.
Sunday.
Saturday's a blackout.
You're not the one.
One to say.
What's okay.
'Cause you'll be away.
When I stray.
Stray in grey.
I wish you keep.
Keep some me.
Keep some we.
The lyrics to Last Days of April's "When I'm Gone Will You" seem to be about a relationship where one party is expecting the other to leave them, and they are struggling to come to terms with the idea. The first stanza seems to suggest that the singer thought their partner would leave them some part of themselves when they go, but the partner is going somewhere where the singer cannot follow. This line implies a sense of finality and uncertainty in the relationship.
The second stanza follows the singer's thoughts over the course of a week, highlighting their emotional turmoil. They start by staying indoors on Monday, perhaps in anticipation of their partner's departure. The singer then wishes for their partner to call on Tuesday, indicating a desire for contact and reassurance. On Wednesday, the singer claims that they will be fine without their partner, but by Thursday they are lamenting that they have not heard from them. By Friday, they are feeling regretful about the relationship and on Saturday, they are completely disconnected from reality.
The final stanza, "You're not the one / One to say / What's okay" suggests that the singer feels like they are not being heard or understood by their partner. They feel like they need permission or validation from their partner in order to deal with their emotions, but their partner is not providing it. The last two lines of the stanza express a desire for their partner to keep some part of themselves, implying a reluctance to let go of the relationship entirely, but still acknowledging the possibility that it may end.
Overall, the song seems to capture the feeling of impending loss and the emotional upheaval that can come with it. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the possibility of their partner leaving and is grappling with feelings of abandonment and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
You.
Addressing someone and indicating they are the subject of the song.
I thought you'd leave.
The singer expected the addressed person to leave them.
Leave me some.
Asking the addressed person to leave a part of themselves behind.
Some of you.
Clarifying that they only want a part of the addressed person, not the whole.
When you off to where.
Questioning where the addressed person is going.
Where I'm not.
Implying that the addressed person is going somewhere where the singer cannot go, either physically or emotionally.
Where I'm not.
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the singer's inability to follow the addressed person.
Monday. Stay indoors.
A day of the week and an instruction to stay inside. Possibly indicating sadness or loneliness.
Tuesday. Wish you'd call.
A day of the week and the singer wishing the addressed person would call them.
Wednesday. I'll be fine without you.
A day of the week and the singer expressing that they will be okay without the addressed person.
Thursday. I would call.
A day of the week and the singer stating that they would call the addressed person.
And on Friday. Regret it all.
A day of the week and the singer admitting they will regret calling the addressed person.
Sunday.
A day of the week. The meaning of this line may be revealed by the context of the surrounding lyrics.
Saturday's a blackout.
A day of the week and the singer stating they will not remember Saturday.
You're not the one.
The singer asserting that the addressed person is not who they thought they were.
One to say.
The addressed person is not in a position to have a say in something.
What's okay.
The addressed person is not someone the singer is willing to take direction from.
'Cause you'll be away.
The addressed person will not be available to give direction or input.
When I stray.
The singer will be left alone to make their own decisions.
Stray in grey.
The singer will wander uncertainly through a difficult period of their life.
I wish you keep.
The singer wants the addressed person to keep something.
Keep some me.
The singer wants the addressed person to remember some part of themselves.
Keep some we.
The singer wants the addressed person to remember the good times the two of them had together.
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Longshlongsilver
Right this way.., I'll lead the way
Don't be afraid and dont you tell, dont mind the dark
Just close your eyes, dont be afriad I'll lead the way..
I won't tell, won't be afraid, right after you.., just lead the way
I'll close my eyes, and let you lead, won't be afraid, and I won't tell
All this time, spent time on spendig time with you, spent time on being bound for you..
I was there for you..
All this time, spent time on spending time, spent time on being bound for you..
I was there for you..
All will break, I swear that it'll break
And no one told me it will break
So down we fall
Fall through it all
To reach for you, is to let you win..
All this time, spent time on spendig time with you, spent time on being bound for you..
I was there for you..
All this time, spent time on spending time, spent time on being bound for you..
I was there for you...
Outmind
Band is so underrated. First half of their discography is gold... the wedding, angel youth, ascend to the stars.
Thomas
Their first album is incredible, it's louder and harder but even if that's not your thing check out Nothing's Found and What's Written In The Sand. Two of my favorite songs of all time.
Big T
2020 and it still one of the best alt rock bands out there
Fredrik Lundgren
Omg…. Ive been a fan for like 15+ years. I have so Many memories connected to you’re songs. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
akitsuki71
The strawberry scene...the magic moment of Max and Liz.
ROSWELL tv show : one of the best series ever !
akitsuki71
@Naty Fidelio, Yeah ! me too :) There is now a reboot of Roswell but i doesn't watch it...impossible because i saw the REAL Roswell tv show
Naty Fidelio
came here because of that scene! lol
ADreamersLife7
This song is great. My heart always lightens while hearing this. Reminds me of good times. ♥
Celia X
Had to Google this song cuz I heard it in Roswell. This just shows how much old shows and music are nostalgic and not rubbish like the ones we have today!
In My Angelhood
this song means so much to me. I listen to it since it came out in 2003 and it has become part of the soundtrack of my life. It will always remind me of the gilfriend I used to dedicate this song to... but not only... it reminds me of myself in the course of the years.. :) This is the first time i watch the video and it looks great. It brings back to a sort of "golden age of emocore", when this kind of music was still "pure and spontaneous"..just before the corruption.. :)