Until 2009 Svanängen recorded and released four records as Loney, dear. In 2009 he slightly changed this name, skipping the comma and becoming Loney Dear. All albums are now listed under Loney Dear on streaming platforms. but Loney, dear still exists on Last.fm.
Released as Loney, dear:
The Year Of River Fontana (2003)
Citadel Band (2004)
Sologne (2006)
Loney, Noir (2007)
Released as Loney Dear:
Dear John (2009)
Hall Music (2011)
Loney Dear (2017)
A Lantern and a Bell (2021)
Atlantis (live, 2022)
All Things Go (2024)
In either his tiny Stockholm studio apartment or the basement of his parents’ house, and with a dedication bordering upon manic, Emil discreetly builds Loney Dear songs using a modest home studio set-up. The music of Loney Dear has been aptly described as “soulful indie folk with a powerful mini orchestra.”
Layer upon layer, adding instrumentation and vocals, these songs seem to bloom like time-lapse photography, depicting glimpsed scenes of modern disaffection and timeless yearning. When performing live, Loney, dear becomes the band Emil conjures alone in his home studio, and mutates into a full, five-member band complete with guitar, sax, drums, organ and clarinet, shouts and claps.
lilies
Loney Dear Lyrics
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The wild swings, the heavy hits, in the back of some car
The wild hope, down the stairs, with lilies waiting tall
Painkill mixed with knockout from your locker, waiting to hit you
The bright light, the high load, all your sinister wicked rolls,
And all my time was wasted
We look at things in a wrong set of colors
Kisses a sunset, a razor a gun
We want it all but the price is a horror, and it would be you
A blind spot, a long face, listening from far
You've got the bends, a phobia, waiting to hit you
The bright light, the high load
You never know when he comes
And all the time was wasted
On wasteful things
The lyrics of Loney Dear's "Lilies" evoke a sense of pain, regret, and longing for something that is out of reach. The first verse describes the hardships and difficulties of life with phrases like "things go wrong", "wild swings", and "heavy hits". It is as if the singer is reminiscing about a difficult time in their life when everything seemed to be falling apart. The second line describes a scene in which the singer is either being driven or driving in the back of a car - this is a metaphor for being carried through life without any real control.
In contrast to this chaotic first verse, the second verse has a sense of hopefulness. The "wild hope" described evokes a sense of resilience and determination, as if the singer is determined to overcome their difficulties. The lilies waiting tall are a symbol of hope and beauty in the midst of darkness. However, this respite from pain is short-lived, as the line "Painkill mixed with knockout from your locker, waiting to hit you" describes the return of pain and hardship.
The chorus juxtaposes the singer's desires with the price that they have to pay. They want to experience the beauty of a sunset and the thrill of a razor or gun, but they are aware of the horror that comes with these experiences. It is as if the singer is unable to enjoy the good things in life because they are too aware of the potential consequences. The final verse describes the singer's sense of helplessness and fear as they confront the "bright light" and "high load" of the challenges that life throws their way.
Overall, "Lilies" is a powerful song that captures the essence of human struggle and resilience. It is a reflection on the difficult and painful times we all experience, as well as the hope and beauty that can be found even in the darkest of moments.
Line by Line Meaning
The past times, things go wrong
In the past, things didn't go well
The wild swings, the heavy hits, in the back of some car
Life is full of unpredictable events and sometimes they hurt like a physical impact in the back of a car
The wild hope, down the stairs, with lilies waiting tall
There is an uncertain hope waiting like tall lilies at the end of a stairway
Painkill mixed with knockout from your locker, waiting to hit you
A mixture of temporary remedies is available but they could bring an unexpected blow
The bright light, the high load, all your sinister wicked rolls
An unbearable weight on your shoulders that sheds light on your darkest and most sinister traits
And all my time was wasted
All the time has been spent in vain
We look at things in a wrong set of colors
Our perception is skewed and we see things inaccurately
Kisses a sunset, a razor a gun
Things that may seem beautiful like a sunset can be as dangerous as a razor or a gun
We want it all but the price is a horror, and it would be you
We desire everything but the cost is horrific and could lead to our downfall
A blind spot, a long face, listening from far
There is a lack of awareness or insight, causing a distant detachment and long face
You've got the bends, a phobia, waiting to hit you
Anxiety and a hidden fear are brewing beneath the surface and could strike at any moment like decompression sickness
You never know when he comes
You can never predict when life-changing events will come your way
And all the time was wasted
Once again, all the time has been spent in vain and nothing has been gained
Writer(s): EMIL NILS SVANANGEN
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
T.M. Jacobs
This is how music, sound or any pure emotion should or could sound like. Emil, you are a true genius... Thank you.
TMI Repository
Thinking back to a beautiful night last November in Göteborg. My first time in Sweden, my first time seeing Emil perform, and This Perfect Song and a beautiful man from Mellbystrand were ruling my head. Past times, things go wrong. So much beautiful. Thanks, Emil xx
Jonas Sällberg
emotions running high, simply fantastic,stunning sad and beautiful all at the same time thanks Emil you are amazing..
Chris Riedel
Such an amazing song.
David Landau
Whoa. So much in this beautiful song...Emil you are a genius with the voice of an angel.
Cara Mason
Beautiful ❤️
Maurice Beltcher
Wow this great music
Manoj
That love listening loney dear.
Bendita Oportunidad
love 🌷 love 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷