The bandmembers:… Read Full Bio ↴Speedmarket Avenue is a young band from Stockholm.
The bandmembers:
Johan Angantyr
Sibille Attar
Thomas Holm
Jesper Klein
Tom Wikström
Isak Klasson
SHORT ABOUT THE NEW RECORD: They named it Way Better Now, it's produced by Jari Haapalainen and relased by famous Elefant Records. Also on vinyl.
Release dates so far:
April 23rd, Sweden
May 5th, UK & Spain
May 23rd, Germany
Later this spring, Ireland & France
Way Better Now (7" single) is out two weeks before the album in each country.
More info at speedmarketavenue.com.
The State of Harmony
Speedmarket Avenue Lyrics
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So this is the one
I'm not afraid i do not know how
I'm not afraid i do not know love
I'm not afraid how can i fall and fall and fall
I don't fight the worst in me
I don't fight the constancy
That i prefer to be in this state of harmony
Supporter of chaotic history?
Don't tell me i won't listen that's not me
I'm not afraid to leave what once was me
I now appreciate a sense of decency
I'm not afraid i do know who i was
Don't tell me i won't listen it will last
I'm not afraid remember who i was
Don't tell me i won't listen it will last
The song "The State of Harmony" by Speedmarket Avenue begins with repeated lines of "So this is the one/I'm not afraid I do not know how/I'm not afraid I do not know love/I'm not afraid how can I fall and fall and fall." These lines might suggest a feeling of uncertainty and hesitation, perhaps in the face of a new relationship or opportunity. Despite these doubts, the singer seems willing to take a leap and "fall" into the unknown.
The song continues with the refrain "I'm not afraid," which could be interpreted as a self-affirmation or a mantra. It's interesting to note that the singer makes a point of saying "I do not know love" in the opening lines, suggesting that this might be a new or unfamiliar feeling for them. This could add another layer of complexity to the theme of facing the unknown and taking risks.
Later in the song, the singer seems to reject a chaotic or tumultuous past, instead embracing a "state of harmony." This idea is reinforced through the repeated refrain of "Don't tell me I won't listen, it will last." The singer seems to be asserting their own agency and decision-making power, while still acknowledging their past and possibly taking steps toward personal growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is the one
This is it, the moment the singer is referring to.
I'm not afraid i do not know how
The singer feels fearless despite not knowing how they can be so confident.
I'm not afraid i do not know love
Despite not understanding love, the singer is not afraid to take risks.
I'm not afraid how can i fall and fall and fall
The singer doesn't fear falling because they can always get back up.
I don't fight the worst in me
The singer doesn't resist their negative qualities but accepts them.
I don't fight the constancy
The singer embraces the unchanging aspects of their life.
Unlike goths i now believe
The singer contrasts themselves with the stereotypical negative perception of goths and now has a different outlook.
That i prefer to be in this state of harmony
The singer values the peaceful state they are currently in.
Supporter of chaotic history?
The singer questions if they represented a supporter of a tumultuous past.
Don't tell me i won't listen that's not me
The singer doesn't want to be judged and dismissed without a proper hearing.
I'm not afraid to leave what once was me
The singer is not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and leave behind their old self.
I now appreciate a sense of decency
The singer has learned to appreciate and value moral principles.
I'm not afraid i do know who i was
The singer is not afraid to face their past self and learn from it.
Don't tell me i won't listen it will last
The singer is open to criticism and is willing to take it into account for the long run.
I'm not afraid remember who i was
The singer is not afraid to acknowledge and remember their previous self.
Don't tell me i won't listen it will last
The singer reiterates their willingness to listen and make lasting changes.
Writer(s): Isak Gunnar Klasson
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.