Sambassadeur is a Swedish indie pop band signed to Labrador Records.
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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.

Stranded
Sambassadeur Lyrics

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Moving faster and you're talking loud
We'd settle for a while
You know how to do it all
And I wonder how

You could be more careful when you speak
You tend to slip, your words are weak
Just like a hasty promise

On New Year's Eve

When your feet are moving easily
And the fireworks are on
You're exactly where you want to be
You still lie a stepping stone
Make sure you notice every time you see
Each and every slope of the road
Get rid of all potential enemies
To reach your final goal

You tell yourself this is the only way
And you won't give it away
I tell myself that's the day when I
Let it slide

Do make sure that they will pay for all
Your effort's safe this way
Do make sure they all let go
When you make your way

Will you still be there to fill me in
When the last night is coming in?
When you've figured out what to expect
And there's nothing more to take in
Make sure you notice every tendency
If you still need something more
Cause when the final day is closing in
You won't see me there anymore

When your feet are moving easily
And the fireworks are on
You're exactly where you want to be
You still lie a stepping stone
Make sure you notice every tendency
Each and every slope of the road

Get rid of all potential enemies
To reach your final goal

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sambassadeur's song "Stranded" seem to be about the pursuit of success and the sacrifices that are sometimes made in order to reach that goal. The song suggests that sometimes, in order to succeed, one must be willing to let go of certain things or people, and also be willing to make difficult decisions that might not always be popular or well-received.

The first verse seems to be directed at someone who is perhaps a little too confident in their abilities and not paying attention to how they come across to others. The second verse seems to be a reflection on the choices that must be made in order to be successful, and the fact that sometimes it means sacrificing relationships or friendships along the way. The chorus emphasizes the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and taking note of potential obstacles that might get in the way of success.

The themes of this song are not uncommon in popular music, but the lyrics of "Stranded" are particularly well-crafted and thought-provoking. They tackle complex topics in a way that is both accessible and emotionally resonant.

Line by Line Meaning

Moving faster and you're talking loud
You're in a rush and speaking loudly

We'd settle for a while
Let's take a pause and relax

You know how to do it all
You're confident and experienced

And I wonder how
I'm curious about your abilities

You could be more careful when you speak
You need to be cautious and thoughtful about your words

You tend to slip, your words are weak
Your speech is flawed and not convincing

Just like a hasty promise on New Year's Eve
Your commitments are unreliable like last-minute resolutions

When your feet are moving easily and the fireworks are on,
You're feeling content and enjoying the moment

You're exactly where you want to be
You're in the right place in your life

You still lie a stepping stone
You're paving the way for your future

Make sure you notice every time you see each and every slope of the road
Pay attention to every challenge and obstacle on your journey

Get rid of all potential enemies to reach your final goal
Eliminate any hindrances or distractions to achieve your objective

You tell yourself this is the only way and you won't give it away
You have convinced yourself that your plan is the only option and you won't compromise

I tell myself that's the day when I let it slide
I admit that I will let go of my rigid way of thinking

Do make sure that they will pay for all, Your effort's safe this way
Ensure that others appreciate and recognize your hard work

Do make sure they all let go when you make your way
Make sure you don't carry any unnecessary baggage from your past

Will you still be there to fill me in when the last night is coming in?
Will you be available to update me before the end of the night?

When you've figured out what to expect and there's nothing more to take in
Once you understand what to anticipate, and there is nothing new to understand

Make sure you notice every tendency
Pay attention to every inclination or pattern

If you still need something more
If you require anything else

Cause when the final day is closing in
Because the last day is approaching

You won't see me there anymore
You won't find me here anymore

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