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.
Forces
The Concretes Lyrics
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We'll learn to love in a while
Following forces in the ground
Yes we're running like horses in the wild
The Concretes' song "Forces" is an exploration of the wild and untamed nature of love. The opening line "Running like horses in the wild" sets the tone for the song, suggesting a sense of freedom and abandon in the way that the characters are approaching their emotions. The following line, "We'll learn to love in a while," hints that while they may be wild and uninhibited, they are also still learning and growing in their understanding of love.
The chorus of the song, "Following forces in the ground, yes we're running like horses in the wild" reinforces this theme of surrendering to the natural rhythms and forces of love. There is a sense that their emotions are carrying them forward, beyond their rational control, and that they are simply along for the ride. The repetition of the phrase "running like horses in the wild" in the chorus and throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, drawing the listener into the wild, immersive experience of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Running like horses in the wild
We are moving and acting with a level of freedom and abandon akin to a herd of wild horses.
We'll learn to love in a while
We recognize that our current behavior is not sustainable and are confident we will find a way to grow and connect with others.
Following forces in the ground
We are attuned to and guided by the natural rhythms and energies of our environment.
Yes we're running like horses in the wild
We enthusiastically continue to move forward with our current state of being despite any challenges that may arise.
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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