Born in Bergen, Hordaland, Norway, the young Lerche was heavily influenced by the 80's music emanating from his older siblings' rooms. Compelled by a defining fascination for bands such as a-ha, The Beach Boys, and Prefab Sprout, Lerche began formal guitar instruction at age eight. Not satisfied with the lessons at school, Lerche experimented with original tunes on his own accord, eventually penning his first song, "Locust Girl" at the age of fourteen. While still underage, Lerche held acoustic performances at the club where his sister worked; Lerche was eventually discovered by Norwegian producer Hans-Petter "HP" Gundersen.
While under Gundersen's mentorship, Lerche was exposed to diverse music genres, including psychedelia, 60's pop, and mainstream Brazilian music, broadening his appreciation for eclectic music styles. Around this time Lerche was also introduced to Oslo-based manager Tatiana Penzo, resulting in a recording contract with Virgin Norway. With steadily growing popularity in his home country, he recorded his debut album in 2000. The album's release was postponed until Lerche fulfilled several academic requirements; in the interim, he was named Best New Act at Spellemannprisen (the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammys) and performed locally as a support act for major acts such as Beth Orton.
Officially released in Norway during September of 2001, Lerche's debut album Faces Down was a chart success in Norway. 2002 saw the album's international release, garnering praise from international publications and critics; Rolling Stone placed it in their top 50 albums of 2002. He embarked on subsequent tours in Europe and the United States. Lerche toured with various acts, including a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share the stage with his long-time idols, a-ha. A studio/live compilation EP, Don't Be Shallow, was released in 2003. During the same year, he would have the opportunity to tour with another of his musical idols, Elvis Costello, with whom he would tour once more in 2005.
Lerche's second studio album, Two Way Monologue, was released in 2004. The album displayed Lerche's penchant for experimentation with eclectic styles to an even greater extent than his earlier works, its content ranging from upbeat pop songs to mellow, melancholic tunes. In 2006, Lerche released his third studio album, Duper Sessions. A classical jazz album featuring original songs, as well as a cover of the jazz standard "Night and Day", it was recorded by Lerche and the Faces Down, augmented by pianist Erik Halvorsen, at Duper Studios in Bergen, hence its name.
In 2007, Phantom Punch, a rock album with a distinctly more aggressive sound than his earlier works, was released. Lerche and the Faces Down recorded and mixed the album in Los Angeles in April and May 2006, with producer Tony Hoffer. The same year, he composed the musical score for the film Dan in Real Life. Lerche and the Faces Down also made an appearance in the film itself, performing the song "Modern Nature" as a duet with actress Marci Occhino (the actual vocals were performed by Lillian Samdal). Another song of Lerche's, "Dear Laughing Doubters", was featured in the film Dinner for Schmucks; both films starred actor Steve Carell.
In 2009, Sondre Lerche released Heartbeat Radio. 2011 saw the release of his self-titled sixth studio album, Sondre Lerche.
Track You Down
Sondre Lerche Lyrics
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And all you did was blink
I would cry like I never do
In order to stay true
But everybody has their own opinion on such
They're all much alike
Alike, alike
One hundred of a million is worth penning dead down
Down came the sky
To whack us to attack
While we cried in between our cheeks
I was red and bleak
We often joke it's over
But it's never enough
I take it you are afraid
Afraid of everything I am
And of some things, I am not
A fear I share before I go to bed
When tears are pretzels pouring
Down each time
The sweetness is returning
At times when you appreciate
That you survived
Tricks tend to track you down
Even when you're high
It's the reason they made
It all easier
You'll never know the hit
Tricks they track you down
Tricks they track you down
Down came the sky
And everything went black
I saw you
You saw me
And you were naked
Which was weird
But in that space in time
We played the strangers again
In oceans of oh I see, I see
When my words lost their meaning
On their way to your door
Yours lost their way out of your
I don't want to want you to go
But I think you've left me
Without options
Things that you should know by now
That I never told
Tricks tend to track you down
Even when you're high
It's the reason
They made it all easier
You'll never know the hit
Tricks they track you down
Tricks they track you down
The lyrics to Sondre Lerche's "Track You Down" are rich with emotion and reflection. The song opens with the image of the sky falling down and the singer's response being a simple blink. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for intense emotional turmoil that has become commonplace for the singer. The verses go on to describe a relationship that is full of fear, uncertainty, and a lack of communication. The line "But everybody has their own opinion on such, they're all much alike, alike, alike" suggests a sense of apathy and resignation to the fact that relationships are complicated no matter who you're with.
The chorus of the song, "Tricks tend to track you down, even when you're high, it's the reason they made it all easier, you'll never know the hit" further alludes to the theme of self-destructive behaviors and addiction. The singer seems to be struggling with trying to find a way to cope without resorting to destructive habits, but is finding it difficult to shake them off. The bridge alludes to the idea of missed opportunities and regret, with the singer lamenting that there are things they wish they had said or done but never did.
Overall, "Track You Down" is a deeply introspective song that delves into themes of complicated relationships, addiction, and missed opportunities. The melancholic melody and poetic lyrics make for a powerful listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Down came the sky
Something unexpected happened
And all you did was blink
You didn't react, you were passive
I would cry like I never do
I would show my emotions
In order to stay true
To be honest with myself
But everybody has their own opinion on such
Everyone has different views
They're all much alike
The opinions are similar
Alike, alike
Very similar
One hundred of a million is worth penning dead down
Some things are worth writing about
So why am I writing to the moon?
Questioning the worth of his writing
To whack us to attack
To hit us hard
While we cried in between our cheeks
Cried a lot
I was red and bleak
I felt sad and empty
We often joke it's over
We pretend it's finished
But it's never enough
It's not satisfying
I take it you are afraid
I think you are scared
Afraid of everything I am
Scared of who I am
And of some things, I am not
And scared of things I'm not
A fear I share before I go to bed
A common fear
When tears are pretzels pouring
When I'm crying a lot
Down each time
Every time
The sweetness is returning
Things are getting better
At times when you appreciate
Moments of gratitude
That you survived
That you made it through
Tricks tend to track you down
Bad things catch up with you
Even when you're high
Even when you're feeling good
It's the reason they made
The reason for their creation
You'll never know the hit
You won't see it coming
And everything went black
Everything turned bad
I saw you
I noticed you
You saw me
You noticed me
And you were naked
You were vulnerable
Which was weird
It was unusual
But in that space in time
In that moment
We played the strangers again
We acted like strangers
In oceans of oh I see, I see
In a lot of talking
When my words lost their meaning
When what I said didn't matter
On their way to your door
When I was trying to reach out
Yours lost their way out of your
When you weren't listening
I don't want to want you to go
I don't want to lose you
But I think you've left me
But I think you're leaving
Without options
Without alternatives
Things that you should know by now
Things you should have realized already
That I never told
That I didn't say
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: SONDRE LERCHE VAULAR
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_Blackout _3
Down came the sky
And all you did was blink
I would cry like I never do
In order to stay true
But everybody has their own opinion on such
They're all much alike
Alike, alike
One hundred of a million is worth penning dead down
So why am I writing to the moon?
Down came the sky
To whack us to attack
While we cried in between our cheeks
I was red and bleak
We often joke it's over
But it's never enough
I take it you are afraid
Afraid of everything I am
And of some things, I am not
A fear I share before I go to bed
When tears are pretzels pouring
Down each time
The sweetness is returning
At times when you appreciate
That you survived
Tricks tend to track you down
Even when you're high
It's the reason they made
It all easier
You'll never know the hit
Tricks they track you down
Tricks they track you down
Down came the sky
And everything went black
I saw you
You saw me
And you were naked
Which was weird
But in that space in time
We played the strangers again
In oceans of oh I see, I see
When my words lost their meaning
On their way to your door
Yours lost their way out of your
I don't want to want you to go
But I think you've left me
Without options
Things that you should know by now
That I never told
Tricks tend to track you down
Even when you're high
It's the reason
They made it all easier
You'll never know the hit
Tricks they track you down
Tricks they track you down
Evan Ware
all these years later and this song still brings me to tears. Brilliant song.
joshmwest77
One of the best lyrical and musical contributions that cannot be duplicated
_Blackout _3
Down came the sky
And all you did was blink
I would cry like I never do
In order to stay true
But everybody has their own opinion on such
They're all much alike
Alike, alike
One hundred of a million is worth penning dead down
So why am I writing to the moon?
Down came the sky
To whack us to attack
While we cried in between our cheeks
I was red and bleak
We often joke it's over
But it's never enough
I take it you are afraid
Afraid of everything I am
And of some things, I am not
A fear I share before I go to bed
When tears are pretzels pouring
Down each time
The sweetness is returning
At times when you appreciate
That you survived
Tricks tend to track you down
Even when you're high
It's the reason they made
It all easier
You'll never know the hit
Tricks they track you down
Tricks they track you down
Down came the sky
And everything went black
I saw you
You saw me
And you were naked
Which was weird
But in that space in time
We played the strangers again
In oceans of oh I see, I see
When my words lost their meaning
On their way to your door
Yours lost their way out of your
I don't want to want you to go
But I think you've left me
Without options
Things that you should know by now
That I never told
Tricks tend to track you down
Even when you're high
It's the reason
They made it all easier
You'll never know the hit
Tricks they track you down
Tricks they track you down
evronmusic
love it, always.
Frida.Peoples
I remember playing this song when I was 12...
MasterShower13th
Brilliant song.
Meow91
oh god so beautiful
into357
wow great lyrics beautiful melody that's rare now n days...i guess you just have to know where to look huh.
Ezequiel Mata
Vine porque sidd la recomendó 🫶🏻
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