They have already shared stages with among others Mount Kimbie, SBTRKT, Niki & The Dove and Active Child.
Simian Ghost released their second full length album written by all three members of the band; Youth in early 2012 and it was met once again with great reviews. As the first Swedish act since ABBA they got a lead review in The Times and The Gurdian has called it "an early contender for the album of the year".
Curtain Call
Simian Ghost Lyrics
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Is rarely what you end up with
The carnal need
They push away the honesty
You try to come convey ideas and dreams
But no one cared enough to see
Your patience made you sell your soul
Inside you are growing old
You're fading out of stereo
And what you need
Some hasty feel and company
That string to creed
We are simian ghost eternally
That string to creed
We are simian ghost eternally
That string to creed
We are simian ghost eternally
The lyrics in Simian Ghost's song Curtain Call touch upon the theme of aspirations, disillusionment, and the compromise that often occurs between ambition and reality. The first line, "What you want is rarely what you end up with," sets the tone for the subsequent lines that describe the struggle of trying to make it in the music industry. The "carnal need" that the industry pushes is a reference to the constant pressure to create music that will sell and attract audiences, often at the expense of an artist's personal expression.
The following lines highlight the isolation that can ensue when trying to convey original ideas and dreams to an indifferent audience, leading to a feeling of being caught between selling one's soul and staying true to oneself. The last few lines of the song suggest that the only way to create a lasting connection is to find a common thread, a "string to creed," that unites the artist with their listeners. Whether that connection is temporary or eternal is up to interpretation.
Overall, the song is a melancholic reflection on the difficulties of artistic expression and the compromises that come with fame and success.
Line by Line Meaning
What you want
Your desires and aspirations
Is rarely what you end up with
But in reality, very few of our wants actually materialize
The carnal need
Our basic, primal desires
They push away the honesty
These desires often cloud our judgment and make it difficult to be truthful with ourselves and others
You try to come convey ideas and dreams
Despite this, we still attempt to express our thoughts and aspirations
But no one cared enough to see
But unfortunately, they often go unnoticed or disregarded by those around us
Your patience made you sell your soul
Due to our persistence, we may end up compromising our values and principles
So here you are on the radio
Yet we still strive for recognition and success
Inside you are growing old
But this journey often comes with a price and we may feel a sense of emptiness or exhaustion
You're fading out of stereo
We may feel like we are losing our place or impact in the world around us
And what you need
Despite this sense of disillusionment, we still have needs and desires
Some hasty feel and company
We may turn to quick fixes or temporary solutions to fulfill these needs
That string to creed
But ultimately, we are guided by our beliefs and principles
We are simian ghost eternally
And as humans, we are haunted by our desires and aspirations, endlessly striving for something more
Contributed by Lily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roebn
I love channels like Mahogany session. Try out WLT (Watch Listen Tell). Lots of cool acoustic songs/bands too =]
James Autumn
This just made my fucking day.
Kenzie Reynolds
haha, his voice reminds me of kermit the frog... but better.. just the same tone quality. haha. =] i like it.
Simian Ghost
Kenzie Reynolds kinda looks like him too!
Gratage - Dalmas På Vift
Proud swede here!
hodor
try soul kitchen thank me later :)
Matt C
or la blogotheque!