singer/songwriter project had been figuring in magazines such as Sound Affects and Sonic. But it was when Labrador presented him with Douglas Heart’s super vocalist Malin Dahlberg late in 2001 that his ship finally came in.
She liked his sense for melodies and they were asked to record some songs for »The Sound Of Young Sweden, vol. 3«. Once their correspondence started a close relationship was rapidly developed and soon Laurel Music was a dynamic duo. The combination of his timeless qualities as a songwriter akin to Neil Young, Morrissey/Marr and Tim Hardin and her ethereal vocals inspired by soft emo pop like Geoff Farina, The Secret Stars and Ida made their musical collaboration quite rare.
At first, when their rehearsal sessions took place in his living room, they often ended up giggling and listening to too many records. But as they entered the studio to record their debut album, they realised they needed a full band to complete the sound. Top drummer Max Sjöholm (Douglas Heart, Afraid Of Stairs) joined them as a permanent member and Tobias played just about every instrument he could get hold of. Finally some friends assisted with whatever the three weren’t able to do.
To this day, the permanent members remain Tobias, Malin and Max, but on stage Laurel Music is a musical collective that can appear as anything from a duo to a sextet.
In 2006, Tobias launched his next project, ultra summer-y pop group, Irene.
5-Feb
Laurel Music Lyrics
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We've been faking for too long
But that night you gave me something to remember
Sometinhg awful almost evil
It's been hidden for a while cause I keep it safe and sound
But it's blowing through my mind when it's all coming down
Baby shouldn't we be careful
But that night you took away my only hurdle
It was cold blood almost murder
It's been hidden for a while cause I keep it as a secret
But it's blowing through my mind when it's all coming down
In Laurel Music's song "5-Feb", the lyrics express the idea that the singer and their partner have been pretending for too long, putting on a false front of happiness and contentment. However, one night, the partner did something that was almost evil, something that has been hidden away for a while but that keeps coming back to the singer's mind as everything falls apart. Despite this, the singer wonders if they should be more careful to not lose what they have, even though the partner has already taken away the only obstacle that was standing in their way. The singer refers to this act as cold-blooded, almost murderous, and it is a secret that they have been keeping.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby aren't we mistaken
Are we not wrong in our actions?
We've been faking for too long
We have been pretending for an extended period.
But that night you gave me something to remember
You gave me an experience I won't forget that one night.
Something awful almost evil
It was horrible, possibly wicked.
It's been hidden for a while cause I keep it safe and sound
I've kept it hidden because I am trying to protect it.
But it's blowing through my mind when it's all coming down
But the memories are coming back now that things are falling apart.
Baby shouldn't we be careful
Perhaps we should be cautious.
Not to lose it not to fail
We must not give up or make a mistake.
But that night you took away my only hurdle
That night you aided me in overcoming my only obstacle.
It was cold blood almost murder
It was very calculated, almost like a crime.
It's been hidden for a while cause I keep it as a secret
I have kept it hidden since it's my personal secret.
But it's blowing through my mind when it's all coming down
But everything is falling apart, and the thoughts are coming back.
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