The music can be described as Swedish britpop, the band being very strongly influenced by Oasis and the The Beatles (to the point that you forget what band you're listening to). The name of the band comes from the song 'A Day In The Life' by The Beatles.
The band consists of:
- Kristian Gidlund: drums.
- Victor Norén: lead singing, tambourine, bass, guitars.
- Carl Norén: lead singer, guitars, harmonica.
- David Hebert: bass, organ, guitars.
- Jonas Carlson: lead guitar
The band released several demo's before they were contracted, in 2004. In that year, they released the EP 'Stay Young' and - later - the single 'Sweet Jackie'. It was the first single of their debut album, which was also released in 2004. The album ('Young and Armed') was also released in both Japan and Germany, where the band toured heavily, in early 2005. Two other singles, 'Sail Beyond Doubt' and 'Far Away From Man' from the album were also released in 2005.
In 2006, the band released the second album, 'First Round', First Minute'. The singles 'She/Last Chance' and 'Marigold' were also released that year. In 2007, the band only released the single 'Let Me Try', which was also included on the second album.
In 2008 the band returned with a third album, of which 'The Escapologist' was the first single to be released. The album was named 'The Wild One' and also contained the singles 'Never Thought' and 'Bus Stop'. Both singles were also released in 2008.
The band has gained a lot of popularity in Germany. They're better known in Germany than in their home country, Sweden. The band has two official sites, from which one is in German.
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Members are:
Erryl Aguirre, Mark Dela Cruz, Lloyd Miranda, Adriane Louies Macalipay, Aaron Triñanes
Caroline
Sugarplum Fairy Lyrics
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Sad eyed Caroline
With your tears came tears of mine
I was young, confused
Hollow and bemused
So my heart got bruised with time
Sad eyed Caroline
When I define what's on my mind
What is left? What's there?
Who cares? If there's still air
To bring my thoughts into the clear
Before they'll disappear
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
Didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
Is this goodbye?
Sad Eyed Caroline
Hope you're doing fine
Feels like yesterday
We sat down by the bay
Waiting for the sun to set our way
And one by one
The hours counted down
As we walked into oblivion
Do your eyes still shine?
When day and night entwine
Like this icy sky through a hollow night?
Do your lips still dare?
To curse out your despair
And to swear when it's not there?
Is life to wear and tear?
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
I didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
This is goodbye
Sad eyed Caroline
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
I didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
But if I can
Through sorrow and through pain
I do it all again
If we meant to say
All the things we said
If we meant to do
The things that we've gone through
Then on our bare knees
We welcome a new morning
Let us rewind
Repair and replay
Let it blow away
The song "Caroline" by Sugarplum Fairy is a melancholic yet intricately woven track that deals with feelings of regret and longing for someone from the past. The lyrics speak of a young man's desire to apologize to a girl named Caroline for the things he said and did to her. The chorus highlights his empathy for her as he explains how he feels her hurt deeply and cries with her when she is crying. He speaks of his confusion and how it caused him to hurt her, but ultimately, he wants to make amends and move forward.
The verses describe their past together, sitting by the bay, waiting for the sun to set, and how their time eventually ended with "walking into oblivion." The lyrics suggest that they never should have parted ways and that they should try to "repair and replay" their relationship.
One of the interesting things about "Caroline" is that it was not initially released by Sugarplum Fairy. The original version was actually recorded by another Swedish band called The Mo on their self-titled album in 2006. Sugarplum Fairy covered the song later that year and released it as a single in Sweden.
The song features a mix of genres, including indie rock, alt-country, and folk. The acoustic guitar and strings flow throughout the song, creating a melancholic yet peaceful atmosphere.
"Caroline" has been featured in various TV shows and movies, including the popular Swedish drama "Gåsmamman" and the Hollywood movie "Listen to Your Heart."
Another interesting fact is that the lyrics were co-written by Sugarplum Fairy's singer/guitarist Victor Norén and his brother, Gustaf Norén, who was the lead singer of another popular Swedish band, Mando Diao.
The music video for "Caroline" features a young couple taking a road trip through the countryside, reflecting the song's themes of nostalgia and longing.
Overall, "Caroline" is a poignant song filled with introspection and regret, but ultimately, a desire for healing and redemption. The song's message is one of hope and the possibility to mend broken relationships.
Chords: G, C, Am, F, E7, D.
Line by Line Meaning
When you cry, I cry
I feel your pain, and it hurts me too.
Sad eyed Caroline
Depressed and upset Caroline, with sadness in her eyes.
With your tears came tears of mine
Your tears made me cry too, as I shared your sorrow and pain.
I was young, confused
I lacked experience and was uncertain about life.
Hollow and bemused
Emotionally empty and bewildered by life.
So my heart got bruised with time
As I experienced life's trials, my heart became battered and wounded.
My apologies
I'm sorry.
When I define what's on my mind
When I express and articulate my thoughts and feelings.
What is left? What's there?
What remains? What exists?
Who cares? If there's still air
Is it relevant? Does it matter, if one can still breathe?
To bring my thoughts into the clear
To make my feelings and ideas more comprehensible and intelligible.
Before they'll disappear
Before they fade away and are forgotten.
I didn't mean to say
I didn't intend to speak.
All the things I said
All the words I uttered.
Didn't mean to do
Didn't intend to perform.
The things I've done to you
The actions I committed that affected you.
Is this goodbye?
Is this the end?
Hope you're doing fine
I hope you're well and happy.
Feels like yesterday
It seems like it was only recently.
We sat down by the bay
We rested near the water's edge.
Waiting for the sun to set our way
Anticipating the sun's descent in a particular direction.
And one by one
Gradually and individually.
The hours counted down
The time elapsed and ticked away.
As we walked into oblivion
As we moved into a state of nothingness or nonexistence.
Do your eyes still shine?
Are your eyes still bright, lively, and sparkling?
When day and night entwine
When daylight and darkness merge and coexist.
Like this icy sky through a hollow night?
Similar to this frosty and barren sky during a lonely and meaningless night.
Do your lips still dare?
Are you still bold and fearless?
To curse out your despair
To express and vent your sense of hopelessness and misery.
And to swear when it's not there?
And to use profanity when there is no justification or cause.
Is life to wear and tear?
Is life destined to be a process of damage and deterioration?
But if I can
However, if it's possible.
Through sorrow and through pain
Despite experiencing grief and agony.
I do it all again
I would still do it over.
If we meant to say
If we intended to express.
The things we've gone through
The experiences we've shared and endured.
Then on our bare knees
In full humility and submission.
We welcome a new morning
We embrace and greet a fresh start.
Let us rewind
Let us go back and revisit the past.
Repair and replay
Fix and reenact.
Let it blow away
Let it fade away and disappear.
Contributed by Chase I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fadzli Syam Shamsudin
When you cry, I cry
Sad eyed Caroline
With your tears came tears of mine
I was young, confused
Hollow and bemused
So my heart got bruised with time
My apologies
Sad eyed Caroline
When I define what's on my mind
What is left? What's there?
Who cares? If there's still air
To bring my thoughts into the clear
Before they'll disappear
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
Didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
Is this goodbye?
Sad Eyed Caroline
Hope you're doing fine
Feels like yesterday
We sat down by the bay
Waiting for the sun to set our way
And one by one
The hours counted down
As we walked into oblivion
Do your eyes still shine?
When day and night entwine
Like this icy sky through a hollow night?
Do your lips still dare?
To curse out your despair
And to swear when it's not there?
Is life to wear and tear?
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
I didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
This is goodbye
Sad eyed Caroline
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
I didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
But if I can
Through sorrow and through pain
I do it all again
If we meant to say
All the things we said
If we meant to do
The things that we've gone through
Then on our bare knees
We welcome a new morning
Let us rewind
Repair and replay
Let it blow away
Fadzli Syam Shamsudin
When you cry, I cry
Sad eyed Caroline
With your tears came tears of mine
I was young, confused
Hollow and bemused
So my heart got bruised with time
My apologies
Sad eyed Caroline
When I define what's on my mind
What is left? What's there?
Who cares? If there's still air
To bring my thoughts into the clear
Before they'll disappear
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
Didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
Is this goodbye?
Sad Eyed Caroline
Hope you're doing fine
Feels like yesterday
We sat down by the bay
Waiting for the sun to set our way
And one by one
The hours counted down
As we walked into oblivion
Do your eyes still shine?
When day and night entwine
Like this icy sky through a hollow night?
Do your lips still dare?
To curse out your despair
And to swear when it's not there?
Is life to wear and tear?
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
I didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
This is goodbye
Sad eyed Caroline
I didn't mean to say
All the things I said
I didn't mean to do
The things I've done to you
On my bare knees
I tell you that I'm sorry
But if I can
Through sorrow and through pain
I do it all again
If we meant to say
All the things we said
If we meant to do
The things that we've gone through
Then on our bare knees
We welcome a new morning
Let us rewind
Repair and replay
Let it blow away
Kinga
Wow.. I love this song ♥
Salome Nilsson
I love this song!!!
Carolina Martínez Gómez
I have been looking for this song years, I can't believe I finally found it
The Reason
The most underrated band
NorthernSunlight
so beautiful!
Camilla Vall
beautiful!
Rôle par rôle
you can nowhere find such a beautiful song!! the only song that is maybe a bit more beautiful is ochrasy by mando diao. and in my opinion are carl norens and björn dixgards voices the best of the world!!! nice video, sweet pics! <3<3
Jonnie hontanosas
i love this song.. but i just dont know where to get it. gosh! where do i download this?
CharoEscuro
...before,i like mando diao more,but after hearing this song,i think i like both of them equally...