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
Laurel Music Lyrics
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You must understand my weakness
It's the way that he left me and bereft me 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
You should know I'll always need him
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
The lyrics of Laurel Music's song, "No one wants forever," seem to talk about heartbreak, loss, and fear of commitment. The artist seems to be telling her lover that if he wants to be with her, he needs to understand that she has been hurt before, and how her past experience has made her weak when it comes to love. The line "It's the way that he left me and bereft me of my love" highlights the immense pain that the artist has gone through, and how she struggles to let go of her past. The artist expresses how her previous lover left her suddenly, without any warning or respect for her feelings, and it seems that his actions have made her hesitant to give love another chance.
Furthermore, the lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment and cynicism towards love and relationships. The lines, "No one wants forever anymore, 'cause no one dares to try" and "No one wants endeavor like before" suggest that people are no longer interested in committing to long-term relationships, and they are more likely to avoid them altogether. The artist seems to be suggesting that people are afraid of the pain and the emotional labor that comes with being in a committed relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of this song seem to be a commentary on modern relationships and how people are becoming increasingly wary of commitment. The artist highlights the pain of heartbreak and the fear of emotional vulnerability that comes with loving someone, but also expresses a longing for a deeper connection and a sense of hope that love is still possible.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to be alone here with me
If you want to spend time with me in solitude
You must understand my weakness
You must be aware of my vulnerability
It's the way that he left me and bereft me of my love
It's because he abandoned me and left me without love
Without a warning, without mourning, almost yawning
He left me suddenly, without any remorse or emotion
No one wants forever anymore
People are afraid of committing to permanent relationships
Cause no one dares to try
Because people are afraid of taking risks
No one wants endeavour like before
People are no longer willing to make an effort in relationships
If you want to see the world that's in me
If you want to truly know me
You should know I'll always need him
You should understand that I will always long for him
It's the way that I met him
It's because of the circumstances in which we met
There's no way that I could possibly forget him
I am unable to erase him from my memory
Like he got me and forgot me
He won my heart but then abandoned me
And no one wants to be there like I know I might have been
Nobody wants to end up in the same situation as me
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.