Sambassadeur from Göteborg started out in the small town of Skövde in the autumn 2003 where Joachim, Daniel P, and Anna found themselves studying. The three sambassadeurs got together as they found out that their taste in music were quite the same. The band of Sambassadeur began one night at Joachim’s small apartment where Daniel and Joachim had got together for recording a song. Despite the fact that they were too shy to even look at each other when first playing their songs, the short session resulted in the recording of the song “There you go”.
Later that autumn, Daniel T, a friend of Joachim from Göteborg, joined the band and the days of searching for a bass player were over. After realizing the band having three shows coming up in the spring, Sambassadeur decided to actually start rehearsing. The first show took place at Klubb Mono at Bommens Salonger in Göteborg, and afterwards the band realized their line up with three guitars, one bass, two singers and a CD taking care of the beats actually was working. Now all of the sambassadeurs are living in Göteborg and after releasing two cd-r´s on their own and a 7” single at Dolores recordings, they have found their home on Labrador.
Kate
Sambassadeur Lyrics
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A perfect match between the man and the machine
Underneath the surface, love's as cold and blue
And you're saying this town is not made for you
Starts getting closer, going through the night
No one can reach us when we're out of sight
Time's running faster, please let us through
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
You wouldn't take no for an answer
Saying colder than the wind
Your lack of tears is the perfect tent
Don't you try to say it 'cause no words will do
We were communicating through the stereo
Starts getting closer, going through the night
No one can reach us, no we're out of sight
Time's running faster, please let us through
Going in any direction will do
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
Out on the coast where lovers sin
I wait for ships that won't come in
Love is the most that I can bear
I was the fact you made it clear
Come out tonight; my halo's near, the coast is clear
I'm out of time, speed out of sight, don't leave me here
Tides don't last forever, don't you know?
The song "Kate" by Sambassadeur is a melancholic and nostalgic reflection on a past relationship that has ended. The lyrics begin by painting a picture of the couple in a boat, moving quickly through the harbor, with the perfect synchronization between themselves and their machine. However, despite the apparent happiness on the surface, the lyrics reveal that there are deeper, more complex emotions at play. Love is described as being cold and blue, and the character's dialogues suggest that they are struggling to connect and communicate with each other.
As the song continues, the couple is depicted as being out of reach, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics suggest that time is running out and that the singers have no control over what direction they go in. The chorus repeats, with the singers struggling to understand each other's perspective. The song then shifts to a new location, where the singer is waiting for ships that won't come in. It becomes clear that the relationship has ended, and the singer is left to reflect on what has been lost. The final line, "Tides don't last forever, don't you know?" appears to be a resigned acceptance of the impermanence of love.
Overall, "Kate" is a beautifully crafted song that uses the imagery of the sea, boats, and the night to symbolize the emotional struggles of a relationship that has ended. The lyrics reflect a nuanced understanding of the complexity of love and its potential for both joy and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
We were going through the harbor going faster than the wind
We were sailing through the harbor at breakneck speed.
A perfect match between the man and the machine
The sailboat and its operator were flawlessly united in purpose.
Underneath the surface, love's as cold and blue
Despite our outward happiness, our love was troubled and unhappy.
And you're saying this town is not made for you
You feel restless and unhappy here, not at home in this town.
Starts getting closer, going through the night
We are approaching our destination under the cover of darkness.
No one can reach us when we're out of sight
We are too far away to be reached or disturbed by anyone else.
Time's running faster, please let us through
We are racing against time, and need the elements to cooperate with us to reach our goal.
Going in any direction will do
We are willing to change course if needed to achieve our aim.
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
You attempted to explain something to me, but I refused to understand or accept it.
You wouldn't take no for an answer
You persisted in trying to make me see the truth.
Saying colder than the wind
You pointed out my emotional detachment from our troubles, which was like the chill of the wind.
Your lack of tears is the perfect tent
Your seeming inability to cry, even in sorrow or frustration, was like a cold shield keeping us apart.
Don't you try to say it 'cause no words will do
You warned me not to try to explain anything else, because it would be useless or inadequate.
We were communicating through the stereo
Our true feelings or thoughts were expressed through the music we listened to.
Out on the coast where lovers sin
You pine for a place where people can act on their desires without shame or hesitation.
I wait for ships that won't come in
You are waiting for something that you know will never arrive or come to fruition.
Love is the most that I can bear
You feel overwhelmed by the intensity or depth of your emotions, unable to handle more.
I was the fact you made it clear
You made it evident that you were committed to me, that we were a reality and not a dream.
Come out tonight; my halo's near, the coast is clear
You want to be together and enjoy a moment of peace or clarity away from anyone who would judge or interfere.
I'm out of time, speed out of sight, don't leave me here
You feel like you are running out of options and time, and worry that I will abandon you.
Tides don't last forever, don't you know?
You remind us that everything ebbs and flows, and that we cannot hold onto anything forever.
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SCELEAN
We were going through the harbor going faster than the wind
A perfect match between the man and the machine
Underneath the surface, love's as cold and blue
And you're saying this town is not made for you
Starts getting closer, going through the night
No one can reach us when we're out of sight
Time's running faster, please let us through
Going in any direction will do
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
You wouldn't take no for an answer
Saying colder than the wind
Your lack of tears is the perfect tent
Don't you try to say it cause no words will do
We were communicating through the stereo
Starts getting closer, going through the night
No one can reach us, no we're out of sight
Time's running faster, please let us through
Going in any direction will do
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
Out on the coast where lovers sin
I wait for ships that won't come in
Love is the most that I can bear
I was the fact you made it clear
Come out tonight; my halo's near, the coast is clear
I'm out of time, speed out of sight, don't leave me here
Tides don't last forever, don't you know?
Torkulguy
Sambassadeur is such a good band.
kuromi
wow so many memories with this song
Tom Nguyen
Wish I had known of this band years ago...thank you Spotify.
aheckideus
Pure merveille...
Jose Nalda
Pop + Suecia = Bueno!
BirdieButter
YES! I have been waiting for someone to upload this song- Thank you!
SCELEAN
We were going through the harbor going faster than the wind
A perfect match between the man and the machine
Underneath the surface, love's as cold and blue
And you're saying this town is not made for you
Starts getting closer, going through the night
No one can reach us when we're out of sight
Time's running faster, please let us through
Going in any direction will do
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
You wouldn't take no for an answer
Saying colder than the wind
Your lack of tears is the perfect tent
Don't you try to say it cause no words will do
We were communicating through the stereo
Starts getting closer, going through the night
No one can reach us, no we're out of sight
Time's running faster, please let us through
Going in any direction will do
And you said to me, you said what it was all about and I said no
Out on the coast where lovers sin
I wait for ships that won't come in
Love is the most that I can bear
I was the fact you made it clear
Come out tonight; my halo's near, the coast is clear
I'm out of time, speed out of sight, don't leave me here
Tides don't last forever, don't you know?
Alain El Khoury
beautiful song greetings from Lebanon
Maggie Wright
Best song EVER!!
aheckideus
Huge song !!!!! : ) : ) : )