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.
Chosen One
The Concretes Lyrics
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'cause it comes to an end I've been told
But when it comes to falling in love
It runs me over
Now I'm out here with my heart in my hand
To hand it over
Now I'm out here with my heart
Have you seen my chosen one recently
If you do tell him I'm in for love
The lyrics to The Concretes' song "Chosen One" speak about the fear and vulnerability that comes with falling in love. The first verse reflects on the common belief that love always comes to an end, which creates a sense of caution in the singer's approach towards love. Despite this, the second line of the verse speaks a truth that many can relate to- that falling in love can overwhelm you, "run you over".
The second verse reveals the singer's current state of being- out in the open with their heart in their hand, ready to give it away. With a touch of desperation, the chorus is a message to the "chosen one" that the singer is ready for love and is simply waiting for them to appear. Overall, the song is a beautiful and relatable reflection on the joys and fears of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know about falling in love
I am uncertain about the idea of falling in love
'cause it comes to an end I've been told
I have been told that love inevitably ends
But when it comes to falling in love
Despite my uncertainty, when I do fall in love
It runs me over
Love consumes me completely
Now I'm out here with my heart in my hand
I am vulnerable and exposed, offering my heart to someone
To hand it over
To give my heart to the person I am in love with
Now I'm out here with my heart
I am exposed and unprotected, but still carrying my heart
In my hand
Physically holding my heart, representing my emotional vulnerability
Have you seen my chosen one recently
Have you come across the person I am in love with recently?
If you do tell him I'm in for love
If you have seen them, please let them know that I am in love with them
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VICTORIA BERGSMAN, MARIA ERIKSSON, MARTIN HANSSON, ULRIK KARLSSON, LISA MILBERG, PER NYSTROM, DANIEL VARJO
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