Paatos has been categorized as Melancholic Post-Rock. This could be a description as good as any other. The Swedish band based in Stockholm has many influenses. The sum of Sigur Ros, Bjork, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Can, early Bowie, and many more, plus the inevitable affect of the Swedish constant state of melancholy and lack of sun during a better part of the year, creates its own voice. Ultimately it just needs to speak to you as a human being.
The five members of Paatos have varied musical backgrounds which they bring into the studio and rehearsals when the music is composed. The beauty is that this creates music that none of the members could accomplish on their own, as well as being a very unifying process for the band. One attitude which is nurtured is not paying too much attention to idiomatic aspects of style and other forms of do's and don'ts. An open mind can open many doors. And it's certainly a lot more fun!
some history:
Paatos was formed in August 2000. Stefan Dimle, Huxflux Nettermalm, Johan Wallén and Paatos' former guitarist Reine Fiske, were engaged to play a concert with Swedish folk rock singer Turid which resulted in a great wish to continue and work towards something more permanent. Paatos was thus born, at this point only as an instrumental band. After a few gigs Paatos was joined on vocals by Petronella Nettermalm.
Paatos records its first single, Perception, in spring 2001 which was the followed by the debut album Timeloss released early autumn 2002. At this point Paatos is playing more and more frequently. Guitarist Reine leaves the band and is replaced by Peter Nylander, Paatos' current guitarist.
While on a short tour in Germany and Belgium in summer 2003, Paatos had a meeting with Thomas Waber at Insideout Music. This meeting culminated in Paatos signing a deal with the label and to start working on the second album.
The second album, Kallocain, is recorded and subsequently mixed by Steven Wilson. This collaboration began with Paatos playing a few gigs with Porcupine Tree when they were on tour in Sweden. The prospect of Steven mixing Kallocain was fantastic as was Steven's magic to be heard in the final result.
After some touring around Europe, Paatos starts working on their third album, Silence of Another Kind, released spring 2006. From touring more and more, the music started to take on a slightly heavier tone, something which affected the music on this recording. The love for mesmerizing trans-like grooving landscapes was still there, but also the wish to create strong contrast.
Paatos writes collectively in their own studio, The Green Genie, in Stockholm. The fact that five different musical backgrounds and lives contribute ideas, makes for a sound that mixes and moves organically between worlds where boundaries and thresholds are blurred.
Paatos has toured with a.o.: the Gathering, Porcupine Tree, Lo-Ego
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In Time
Paatos Lyrics
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One of these days it will hit you
In time, in time, in time, my friend
In time, in time, in time, my friend
Keep your calm, don't you worry
Restless mind, go to sleep
In time, in time, in time, my friend
In time, in time, in time, my friend
Gone again, gone within
Come with me, I will show you
In time, in time, in time, my friend
In time, in time, in time, my friend
The lyrics of Paatos's song "In Time" convey a message of patience and perseverance through difficult times. The opening line "Stand the pain, don't you worry" seems to suggest that the listener is going through a tough period but they shouldn't give up hope. The following line "One of these days it will hit you" implies that a positive change is on the horizon, but it may take some time.
The repetition of "In time, in time, in time, my friend" throughout the song reinforces the idea of waiting patiently for things to improve. The second verse advises the listener to keep calm and allow their mind to rest. The line "Restless mind, go to sleep" suggests that the listener may be struggling with anxiety or worry, but encourages them to find a calm state of mind.
The final verse "Gone again, gone within, come with me, I will show you" can be interpreted as an invitation to the listener to join the singer on a journey towards finding peace and hope. The song ends with the repeated refrain "In time, in time, in time, my friend" which leaves the listener with a sense of optimism and hopefulness for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand the pain, don't you worry
Endure the pain and don't be anxious
One of these days it will hit you
Eventually the consequences of your actions will catch up with you
In time, in time, in time, my friend
Be patient, everything will fall into place eventually
Keep your calm, don't you worry
Stay composed and don't fret
Restless mind, go to sleep
Relax your mind and go to bed
Gone again, gone within
Lost and looking for meaning
Come with me, I will show you
Join me and I will guide you
Contributed by Michael H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.