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.
No One Wants Forever #1
Laurel Music Lyrics
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you must understand my weakness
It's the way that he left me and bereft me of of my love
without a warning without mourning almost yawning
No one wants forever anymore
cause no one dares to try
No one wants endeavour like before
If you want to see the world that's in me
It's the way that I met him
There's no way that I could possibly forget him
like he got me and forgot me
No one wants forever anymore cause no one dares to try
No one wants endeavaour like before
No one wants forever anymore
and no one wants to be there like I know I might have been
No one wants endeavaour like before
In "No One Wants Forever #2", Laurel Music sings about the fear of commitment and the pain of lost love. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and a reluctance to fully open up to new love. The singer acknowledges her weakness and the emotional impact of a past relationship that ended abruptly and without closure. She reflects on the difficulty of moving on from someone who left without warning and how it has affected her ability to trust and open up to new love.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the line "no one wants forever anymore" as a refrain that emphasizes the fear of commitment that seems to pervade modern relationships. The sentiment expressed in the lyrics is that people are no longer willing to invest the time and effort required to maintain and sustain a long-term relationship. In contrast to the ideals of romance and love that were once held in high esteem, the singer suggests that contemporary culture has shifted towards a more casual and transient view of love, where people are not willing to take risks or make long-term investments.
Overall, "No One Wants Forever #2" is a poignant reflection on the struggles and challenges of modern romance, and the difficulty of reconciling past wounds with the possibility of a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to be alone here with me
If you want to spend time with me without anyone else around
you must understand my weakness
You need to know my vulnerability and fragility, acknowledging that I'm not very strong
It's the way that he left me and bereft me of my love
The reason behind my sadness and loneliness is because the person I loved left me and took away all the love I had for him
without a warning without mourning almost yawning
He left me without any indication or goodbye, which was so unexpected that I almost felt bored waiting for it
No one wants forever anymore
Nowadays, people are afraid of long-lasting commitments
cause no one dares to try
They avoid attempting to make relationships last forever
No one wants endeavour like before
People don't put effort into relationships and commitments like they used to
If you want to see the world that's in me
If you really want to know me well and understand me deeply
You should know I'll always need him
You must be aware that I'll always feel the need for the person who left me
It's the way that I met him
The circumstances in which I met him and fell for him
There's no way that I could possibly forget him
I find it impossible to erase his memories from my mind
like he got me and forgot me
He captured my heart, but soon after abandoned me
and no one wants to be there like I know I might have been
In spite of everything, I'm still open to a lasting connection, but no one reciprocates the feeling
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