"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.
You Made Somebody Want You
Ronderlin Lyrics
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You wither and throw up again
Waiting for something holding what's near
You made somebody want you
If one day we should meet
Now I really doubt that we will
Don't let us know, know from afar, that day
Sudden a change, and flashes of green, you tell me
You'll suffer spring no more
Counting eyes counting laughter
Cold so cold your hand
Waiting for something holding what's near
You came
The day was light without a sound
Sounds were light that day
No smile, no answer, strange your words, that day
How sad in a way to know all the things that you know, how dark your night
But sudden a change, and flashes of green, you tell me
You'll suffer spring no more
The song "You Made Somebody Want You" by Ronderlin is a heart-wrenching tune that speaks of a person in a state of emotional turmoil. The lyrics of the song describe the plight of the singer as they count their ribs and hunger for something that seems to elude them. They wither away, unable to find solace. The lines "Counting eyes, counting laughter, Cold so cold your hand, Waiting for something holding what's near, You came" indicate that someone has finally entered the singer's life, bringing a glimmer of hope. The singer is overwhelmed with the feeling of being wanted and desired, as indicated by the line "You made somebody want you." However, this hope is short-lived as indicated by the line "Don't let us know, know from afar, that day." The singer seems to be afraid of getting close to their newfound hope.
The second verse of the song takes a darker turn as the lyrics describe a change in the singer's mood. The lines "But I'm already there, you said, inside, holding you, Sudden a change, and flashes of green, you tell me, You'll suffer spring no more" indicate a change in the singer's mental state. The flashes of green can represent either a sign of hope or a warning sign of impending disaster. The line "suffer spring no more" indicates that the singer wants to get rid of the darkness and sadness that has consumed them. However, the song ends on a somewhat optimistic note as the singer learns to deal with their pain and find a way out of their misery.
Line by Line Meaning
Counting ribs counting hunger
You're starving and constantly counting how many bones you have showing
You wither and throw up again
You're so malnourished that you constantly vomit
Waiting for something holding what's near
You're waiting for something to hold onto that's close to you
You made somebody want you
Despite your physical state, someone was still attracted to you
If one day we should meet
If we happen to come across each other someday
Now I really doubt that we will
Although it's unlikely since we don't have any contact
Don't let us know, know from afar, that day
Don't make any attempts to acknowledge one another
But I'm already there you said, inside, holding you
You feel like someone is already emotionally close to you
Sudden a change, and flashes of green, you tell me
You suddenly experience something new and feel the need to share it with someone
You'll suffer spring no more
You won't have to endure any more difficult times
Counting eyes counting laughter
You're counting how many people are happy around you
Cold so cold your hand
Your hand is freezing cold
Waiting for something holding what's near
You're still waiting for something to hold onto that's close to you
You came
Someone finally arrived to give you comfort
The day was light without a sound
Despite it being light out, there was an eerie silence
Sounds were light that day
The noises seemed to be light and airy that day
No smile, no answer, strange your words, that day
Despite the arrival of someone, your demeanor was off that day
How sad in a way to know all the things that you know, how dark your night
It's depressing to be aware of the unpleasant things you've encountered and the darkness you've faced
But sudden a change, and flashes of green, you tell me
Despite everything, you experience something new and feel like sharing it with someone
You'll suffer spring no more
You won't have to endure any more difficult times
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JoeBore
is there a link to download their albums?