The five-piece met as teenagers in Jönköping, Sweden, a town whose only distinguishing feature is its 52 churches. In October 1992, bonded by their mutual love of hard rock and folk music (they listed Nick Drake and Iron Maiden as their two biggest influences by 1994), guitarist Peter Svensson and bassist Magnus Sveningsson conceived The Cardigans. As their hometown was hardly a Mecca of musical enterprise, the group packed up and moved to the somewhat more central fishing port of Malmö, Sweden's third largest city, to seek their fortune. With Peter writing most of the music and the band as a whole composing the lyrics, the quintet set out to find a deal.
After an early recording of "Rise & Shine" appeared on a local independent label in 1994, The Cardigans were swiftly signed to Stockholm Records. The same year the band made their debut for the label with Emmerdale and later won the accolade of "Best Album of 1994" from Slitz, at the time Sweden's leading music magazine. The rise of The Cardigans has since been gradual, allowing them the time to develop naturally as their sales and positive exposure grew with each release. Their second long-player, Life, which followed in 1995, featured the hit singles "Carnival" and the re-recorded "Rise & Shine", and witnessed the band's first international chart success. Prior to the First Band on the Moon album in September 1996, The Cardigans released "Lovefool". Although the first response to the single was very positive and landed them in the Top 40, it achieved nowhere near the impact that awaited it the following Spring.
It was in 1997 that The Cardigans were first catapulted towards international superstardom. "Lovefool"'s inclusion on the blockbuster Romeo and Juliet film soundtrack that Spring pushed them past the boiling point. The single not only reached No. 1 on both the United Kingdom and United States airplay charts but also debuted at No. 2 on the United Kingdom national chart, where it remained top five for five weeks. All in all, the album reached more than 2.5 million sales worldwide, achieving Platinum status in the United States and Japan, but only achieving Gold in the United Kingdom. The promotional activities supporting the worldwide success of "Lovefool" and First Band On The Moon were never ending. The band not only performed a year long world tour complete with endless radio sessions and press and television interviews, but even ended up making guest appearances on Beverly Hills 90210 and the David Letterman Show.
It was because of the sheer exhaustion resulting from such a schedule, that The Cardigans since took some well deserved time off at home in Malmö to recuperate their artistic juices and write new material. During their time off, however, the band was by no means dormant. In the beginning of 1999 they contributed a new track, "War", to the A Life Less Ordinary soundtrack, a live recording of "Been It" to the Lilith Fair compilation and "Deuce", featured on The X-Files: The Album, an X-Files soundtrack album. Their break also included experimentation with various solo projects.
In June 1998, the group, who are very loyal to their roots, once again joined long-time producer Tore Johansson at his studio, Country Hell, located beside the picturesque Svaneholm Castle in Malmö and recorded the album, Gran Turismo.
The first single "My Favourite Game", was a major hit in many territories. The video for "My Favourite Game" was directed by Jonas Åkerlund. The song was also included in the soundtrack of the hit Playstation racing game, Gran Turismo 2, were it was the intro theme. The second single "Erase/Rewind" was released in January 1999, and this single also turned out to be a major hit around the world.
Gran Turismo reached more than 2.5 million sales worldwide.
The album Long Gone Before Daylight was released in February 2003 and from the album the singles "For What It's Worth" and "You're The Storm" were taken. The album received great reviews and the band spent most of 2003 touring Europe and North America.
In Fall 2005, the band released, Super Extra Gravity.
Official site: http://www.cardigans.com
Slow
The Cardigans Lyrics
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There is something you need to know
There's a feeling I don't understand
Here it comes again
Glow, glow, glow
There was love ten seconds ago
In it's place, now a tiny pain
There'll be rain on our wedding day
And the chapel will be mud and clay
There'll be rain on our wedding day
Gray be the sky
I don't know why
Slow, slow, slow
Easy come and easy go
It seems your ring is sliding off my hand
Do you understand?
No, no, no
In every breathe you're dragging me low
In every movement the chill sustains
Here it comes again
There'll be rain on our wedding day
Rotting roses in my bouqet
There'll be rain on our wedding day
Gray be the sky
Too late to cry
Slow, slow, slow
Slow, slow, slow
Slow, slow, slow
Slow, slow, slow
The Cardigans' song Slow expresses the frustration and sadness that comes with the realization that a relationship is ending. The melancholic melody and the repetition of the words "slow" and "glow" convey a sense of resignation towards what is happening. The opening lines "There is something you need to know, there's a feeling I don't understand, here it comes again" suggest that the singer is struggling to comprehend their emotions and the complications of their relationship. The lines "In every breath you're dragging me low, in every movement the chill sustains, here it comes again" indicate that the other person in the relationship is causing the singer pain and making them feel physically uncomfortable.
The reference to a wedding day in the chorus, "there'll be rain on our wedding day, gray be the sky, I don't know why" creates a sense of irony and reinforces the sense of futility in the song. The idea of a wedding is supposed to be a happy one, yet the singer knows that their relationship is not going to end in the way they had hoped. The mention of "rotting roses in my bouquet" suggests that even the symbols of love and joy are turning into symbols of decay.
Overall, Slow is a poignant representation of the sadness and confusion that can come with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Slow, slow, slow
The pace of the situation is slow and stagnant.
There is something you need to know
There is an important message that needs to be communicated.
There's a feeling I don't understand
There is an emotion that is difficult to comprehend.
Here it comes again
The feeling or situation is recurring.
Glow, glow, glow
There was a bright and positive emotion or situation.
There was love ten seconds ago
There was a strong feeling of affection very recently.
In it's place, now a tiny pain
The love or positive emotion has been replaced with a minor discomfort or sorrow.
It comes again
The negative emotion or situation is recurring.
There'll be rain on our wedding day
The forecast predicts a downfall or obstacle during the celebration of a major life event.
And the chapel will be mud and clay
The setting for the aforementioned event will be unfavorably impacted by the rain.
Gray be the sky
The weather and/or mood is bleak and gloomy.
I don't know why
There is confusion surrounding the negative situation or emotion.
Easy come and easy go
The cause of the situation or emotion was fleeting or insignificant.
It seems your ring is sliding off my hand
The symbol of the relationship or commitment is losing its grip on the situation.
Do you understand?
Asking if the partner is aware and involved in the deteriorating relationship.
In every breathe you're dragging me low
The actions or presence of the partner is negatively impacting the other person.
In every movement the chill sustains
The partner's actions continue to exude negative feelings or cause discomfort.
Rotting roses in my bouquet
The flowers meant to symbolize affection and beauty are wilting and decaying.
Too late to cry
The situation is too far gone to correct or salvage.
Slow, slow, slow
The pace of the situation is still slow and stagnant.
Slow, slow, slow
Reiterating the persistence of the slow pace.
Slow, slow, slow
Reiterating the persistence of the slow pace.
Slow, slow, slow
Reiterating the persistence of the slow pace.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Broma 16, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL DE MUSSENDEN CAREY, KYLIE ANN MINOGUE, EMILIANA TORRINI
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Levon Lorents
2:07
Oh,I think you're holding the heart of mine
(My heart is yours)
Squeeze it apart,that's fine
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
GO ON AND STEP ON ME
Literally the best part
Talía
Oh I think you're standing
On my left foot
It's hurting but that's OK
'Cause I'm in your way
You'll break that foot that
You're standing on
I'll walk with the other one
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You're free to have everything
You can see all that you want from me
Free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Oh, I think you're spinning
Inside my head
I think of you all the day
'Cause you're in my way
Oh, I think you're holding
The heart of mine
Squeeze it apart, that's fine
Go ahead and step on me
jajsggwhw
Lyrics:
Oh I think you’re standing on my left foot
It’s hurting but that’s okay
‘Cause I’m in your way
You’ll break that foot that you’re standing on
I’ll walk with the other one
Do what you want to do
What you want to
Be what you want to be
What you want to
Go on and step on me
You’re free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Oh I think you’re spinning inside my head
I think of you all the time
‘Cause you’re in my way
Oh, I think you’re holding the heart of mine (my heart is yours)
Squeeze it apart that’s fine
Do what you want to do
What you want to
Be what you want to be
What you want to
Go on and step on me
You’re free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You’re free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
You’re free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
b r e a d
Lyrics:
Oh, I think you're standing on my left foot
It's hurting, but that's okay
'Cause I'm in your way
You'll break that foot that you're standing on
I'll walk with the other one
Do what you want to, do what you want to
Be what you want to, be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You're free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Oh, I think you're spinning inside my head
I think of you all the day
'Cause you're in my way
Oh, I think you're holding the heart of mine (my heart is)
Squeeze it apart, that's fine
Do what you want to, do what you want to
Be what you want to, be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You're free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Do what you want to, do what you want to
Be what you want to, be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You're free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
You're free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
Levon Lorents
2:07
Oh,I think you're holding the heart of mine
(My heart is yours)
Squeeze it apart,that's fine
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
GO ON AND STEP ON ME
Literally the best part
kai.
Frr!! Ty for the timestamp
Itzayana Marcelo
I hate the fact i relate to this line.
Levon Lorents
Same
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@Itzayana Marcelo YEAH SISTER 😭😭😭
VZ vanilla
This is one of my favorite songs ever ❤
Talía
Oh I think you're standing
On my left foot
It's hurting but that's OK
'Cause I'm in your way
You'll break that foot that
You're standing on
I'll walk with the other one
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You're free to have everything
You can see all that you want from me
Free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Oh, I think you're spinning
Inside my head
I think of you all the day
'Cause you're in my way
Oh, I think you're holding
The heart of mine
Squeeze it apart, that's fine
Go ahead and step on me
jajsggwhw
Lyrics:
Oh I think you’re standing on my left foot
It’s hurting but that’s okay
‘Cause I’m in your way
You’ll break that foot that you’re standing on
I’ll walk with the other one
Do what you want to do
What you want to
Be what you want to be
What you want to
Go on and step on me
You’re free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Oh I think you’re spinning inside my head
I think of you all the time
‘Cause you’re in my way
Oh, I think you’re holding the heart of mine (my heart is yours)
Squeeze it apart that’s fine
Do what you want to do
What you want to
Be what you want to be
What you want to
Go on and step on me
You’re free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
You’re free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
You’re free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
SuperEpicRadDude85
nuh uh
jajsggwhw
@SuperEpicRadDude85 yuh huh