"The Great Investigation" moves from the explosive "What’s The Time" and "Way To Be" to naked ballads as "Hands And Feet". Ronderlin greets the listener instead of the other way around – more extrovert than before but without any trace of kissing ass. The steady drumbeats keep the songs in a tight grip, guitar and bass race to the finish-line and the sounds from the keyboard wrap around the beautiful melodies like clouds. The last song, "The Sound Of The Ice When It Cracks", ends with a sound cacophony that spins like a whirlwind behind the mad trumpets and the sacred organ. The intense sound aside, it is obvious that the melodies are essential parts of Ronderlin’s music.
The multifaceted sound is created by a multifaceted band. Since the first album, the band has spent time in musical escapades in pretty different directions. While Kalle has found inspiration in the Far East, Johan toured the world with energetic Love is All. Per played the trumpet and organ in 60:s soul/pop inspired Irene and also in different pop and experimental acts like Maison Blanche and Nude Fox Ensemble. Mats extended his folk influences in Mildendo and in bluegrass projects. Despite the eager escapades and investigations, it’s clear that the band members, their musical luggage respectively, belong to Ronderlin – and it shows in the music they create together.
Icy Fingers
Ronderlin Lyrics
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But I
Hide in the streets
A sun is near and the wind turns my heart to juice
Shades are all drawn
Maybe I should have saved
All the love you gave
With nothing to say I'll just wait for the one who's going to show me the way down
Ronderlin's song "Icy Fingers" is a melancholic piece that speaks of the pain and sorrow that comes with the end of a relationship. The "icy fingers" in the title refers to the coldness and detachment that often comes with saying goodbye, while the singer hides in the streets, unable to face the reality of his situation. The sun and wind are symbols of hope and change, but they bring no comfort to the heartbroken narrator, who is consumed with regret over lost love. He wishes he had saved the love that was given to him, and now he is left with nothing to say, waiting for someone to show him the way down from his emotional depths.
The lyrics are rich with imagery and emotion, conveying the universal experience of heartbreak that so many can relate to. The sadness and longing in the singer's voice are palpable, and the combination of the mournful melody and the poignant lyrics create a powerful emotional impact that lingers long after the song has ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Icy fingers wave goodbye
The coldness of rejection feels like a physical gesture of waving goodbye.
But I
Despite the rejection, the singer is still present and lingering.
Hide in the streets
The singer attempts to avoid facing the reality of the situation by staying in the anonymity of the streets.
A sun is near and the wind turns my heart to juice
The hope of a new love interest is near and causing the artist's heart to race with excitement and anticipation.
Shades are all drawn
The artist feels isolated and alone, as if the world has turned dark and the shades are drawn to keep out the light.
Maybe I should have saved
The singer wonders if they should have held onto the love that was given to them in the past.
All the love you gave
The love that the singer received from a previous relationship is now a memory that they cherish.
With nothing to say I'll just wait for the one who's going to show me the way down
The artist is resigned to their fate and willing to wait for someone to guide them through the pain of heartbreak.
It's sad to be shown the way
The artist is lamenting the fact that they need someone to show them how to move on and heal, as it is a painful and difficult process.
Contributed by Sebastian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.