Pop music with a bow, a present from Reykjavik and from Sindri Mar Sigfusson. A present that he gave to us and especially to himself. A surprise album, a search game in terms of pop music.
At the beginning there was an atmosphere of breaking up. Whereas on the one hand face and body of his band Seabear (whose debut was released on Morr Music in August 2007) gained their outlines more clearly, there remained a deliberately left open game with the sounds on the other hand. The name for this game was soon found: Sin Fang Bous.
Sindri Mar Sigfusson took his time. And he let time blow through the tracks. Gravitation processes, drifts, accumulations. What began as a miniature – a voice, a guitar – changed its textures and re-coloured its leaves. “Pocket Symphonies” one is inclined to say with Brian Wilson. Reduced to the max and equally concentrated up to its essence. Songs, sounds and samples are crystal clear and yet able to raise a storm.
Like in “Advent in Ives garden”, a greenhouse in paradise, an “always more” of melody miniatures and sound pieces. Or, as the choirs in “Catch the light”, it is his own voice that Sindri Mar Sigfusson expects of and even dares to do most of all. „I wanted to try to do stuff with my voice I hadn’t done before so there's some singing above my range there and singing through lots of effect stuff.“
Still there is this direct, intuitive sound - a reliance in sounds that also characterises Seabear’s music. Embraces in pop, distinctive naivety. And yet Sin Fang Bous knows about the process-relatedness of pop music's production. Though, this debut has become a producer’s album, too. Another talent of Sindri Mar Sigfusson.
Lies
Sin Fang Bous Lyrics
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I don't care, but I wish that I would
She's the sun when I'm rain
But it was all ugly shouting again
All the while I breathe in pain
That's how I know all our secrets
Went down on all our friends
Everybody preys in the wounds
I don't care, but I wish that I would
She's the sun when I'm rain
But it was nothing but shouting again
I wanted to sleep but when I closed my eyes
I wanted to write something true
I wanted to sleep but when I closed my eyes
Saw something real but only came up with
Lies, lies, lies, lies
The same town that killed this life
Better turn down the same eyes
That spit on their floors
With the same, mine and yours
I wanted to sleep but when I closed my eyes
I wanted to write something true
I wanted to sleep but when I closed my eyes
Saw something real but only came up with
Lies, lies, lies, lies
Lies!
The lyrics to Sin Fang Bous's song "Lies" seem to be about a tumultuous relationship that has taken a toll on the singer. The opening lines suggest that people are taking advantage of the wounds caused by this relationship, but the singer is apathetic to their actions. He wishes he could care, but the relationship has drained him too much. The girl he's in a relationship with is described as the "sun" to his "rain," suggesting that she brings joy to his life but that the joy is fleeting. The relationship is filled with "ugly shouting" that seems to be repeating itself, despite the singer's attempts to change.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be struggling with the truth. He wants to write something true, but when he tries to sleep or close his eyes, all he can see are lies. It's possible that he's struggling with his own honesty about the relationship, or perhaps he's struggling to see the truth in the relationship itself. The last lines of the song suggest that the town they're in has killed something important, and that they're all spitting on the same floors. The repetition of "lies" at the end of the song suggests that the relationship is based on falsehoods, or that the singer is struggling to accept the truth about the relationship.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of a troubled relationship and the toll it takes on the people involved. It's a relatable and emotional experience that will resonate with anyone who has struggled with honesty and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody preys in the wounds
Everyone takes advantage of the painful situations of others
I don't care, but I wish that I would
The singer wants to be able to empathize but is unable to care
She's the sun when I'm rain
The person the singer is referring to is a source of light in their life
But it was all ugly shouting again
A disagreement ensued, and it was not a peaceful one
All the while I breathe in pain
The artist feels constant emotional pain
That's how I know all our secrets
The pain allows the singer to know intimate details about others
Went down on all our friends
The singer and their friends are affected by the same issues
They say the same, that I'm changing again
The artist's behavior is not consistent and is perceived as changing
I wanted to sleep but when I closed my eyes
The artist tried to rest but could not due to their thoughts
I wanted to write something true
The artist desired to be honest
Saw something real but only came up with
The singer had an authentic experience but could not express it truthfully
Lies, lies, lies, lies
All they could produce were lies
The same town that killed this life
The place the singer is in caused them to feel lifeless
Better turn down the same eyes
The people in their environment may be responsible for their despair
That spit on their floors
The environment is not respected or cared for
With the same, mine and yours
The problems are collective and affect everyone in the same way
Lies!
The artist emphasizes their inability to be truthful
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elise f
heard this song in a snowboarding video and absolutely loving it in 2019!
WindMyth
Still loving this song from the first time I heard it in 2008.
dougs650
great stuff !
porcinefilmes
THIS IS GOLD
xredhenx
gives me the chills.
sashkazayebashka
wonderfull
schlicktown
if i were a knight
this song would be my hymn
you would be my king
finemess
Nice. Very Animal Collective "Feels." I will delve further. Thanks for this.
Mikhail Fayez
you can say that peoples who makes music like this are living there best moment in life . Dream and live your life man
schlicktown
miss you