The Conc… Read Full Bio ↴The Concretes are a Swedish band composed of eight members.
The Concretes began as a three member band with Victoria Bergsman, Maria Eriksson, and Lisa Milsberg, in 1995 in Stockholm. Since then they have picked up members, growing into an eight piece band. They also have a number of "Honorary Concretes" who play on their records.
One of their songs from their album The Concretes, Say Something New, has been featured on TV advertisements in the United States for Target.
Another of their songs "Chico", has been remixed by Australian electronic artists The Avalanches.
Maria Eriksson is also half the band Heikki, with guitarist Jari Haapalainen. They released their self-titled debut, a mini-cd, in Scandinavia in 2002. The follow-up, Heikki 2, appeared in 2004.
Group members:
Lisa Milberg – current lead vocalist, drums
Maria Eriksson – guitar, lead and backup vocals
Martin Hansson – bass, backup vocals
Ulrik Karlsson – horns, piano, backup vocals
Per Nyström – organ, backup vocals
Ludvig Rylander – horns, piano and backing vocals
Daniel Värjö – guitar, mandolin, backup vocals
Victoria Bergsman - Vocals
An email to fans dated July 25th stated that Victoria has left the band to pursue a solo career. Surely this will change The Concretes sounds markedly, though the integrity that characterises their work is sure to remain whatever decision the band make.
Their 2010 album "WYWH," which received slightly less positive reviews, has turned out to be their last.
Branches
The Concretes Lyrics
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I feel no fear
I rest my head
Against their bark
Remember how
I used to watch them
From the ground
But now it's me in the branches
That I wanted to be one of their leaves
The Concretes' "Branches" is a song about being at peace with oneself and finding solace in nature. The lyrics describe how the singer, while resting her head against the bark of the branches, feels no fear and derives comfort from the natural surroundings. She reminisces about her past experiences of watching the branches from the ground but has now made up her mind to be one of their leaves. This can be interpreted as the singer finding a sense of belonging and freedom in nature.
The song's mood is one of contemplation and serenity. The calming melody and the slow tempo lend to its introspective nature. The use of metaphor in describing the branches as a safe haven creates a sense of comfort that is reinforced by the lead singer's soft and soothing vocals. "Branches" presents an idealized version of nature that is both peaceful and nurturing.
Line by Line Meaning
Among the branches
Being among trees makes me comfortable and safe
I feel no fear
I am not scared or anxious when I am surrounded by branches
I rest my head
I find peace and calmness in resting my head on the tree trunk
Against their bark
Against the rough and rugged tree bark, I find a sense of security
Remember how
I recollect how I used to gaze at trees from the ground as a child
I used to watch them
I would observe trees and their branches as they sway in the wind or birds perched on them
From the ground
I had a different perspective of trees when I was at ground level
But now it's me in the branches
I am now amidst the tree branches instead of watching them from below
Cause I made up my mind
A decision was made by me either to confront or overcome the fear of being high up in a tree
That I wanted to be one of their leaves
I longed to be a part of their beauty, grace, and life cycle
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL VARJO, LISA MILBERG, MARIA ERIKSSON, MARTIN HANSSON, PER NYSTROM, ULRIK KARLSSON, VICTORIA BERGSMAN
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