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.
Lady December
The Concretes Lyrics
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It beats like a drum
I've never asked you
But do you wear loads, when it goes far below
You lay down your cloak of snow and it spreads all over
Lend me you hand and I'll give you a rush of the heat
Forgive n' forget, forgive n' forget.
Mission maid sowing her seeds
This she said she does to bring some hope
For the oncoming season (what spring will bring)
She feeds me something that looks really old
But tastes brand new (sweet cherry wine)
In the back of my head I hear children
Sing about forgive n' forget (forgive n' forget)
Forgive n' forget, forgive n' forget.
When the gailwind blows, when the gailwind blows.
Ladycember, ladycember, ladycember, ladycember
"Lady December" by The Concretes is a song about a woman named Lady December, who seems to symbolize the winter season. The singer of the song expresses their love for Lady December, with their heart beating like a drum. The lyrics suggest that Lady December brings a sense of peace and tranquility, as she lays down her cloak of snow and creates a serene, picturesque landscape. The singer asks whether Lady December wears loads to keep warm during the cold season.
The song also introduces a "mission maid" who is working hard to plant her seeds and bring some hope for the oncoming spring season. She offers the singer sweet cherry wine, which tastes brand new despite looking really old. The singer hears children singing about "forgive and forget" in the back of their head, suggesting a theme of forgiveness and starting anew that is often associated with the new year.
The lyrics suggest a deep appreciation for the winter season and the hope that it brings for renewal and forgiveness in the new year. The song seems to celebrate the peace and tranquility of winter, while also looking forward to the new beginnings that spring will bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Lady December my heart is all yours
I am devoted to you, Lady December
It beats like a drum
My love for you is strong and steady
I've never asked you
I have never questioned my devotion to you
But do you wear loads, when it goes far below
I wonder if you wear warm clothing during the winter months
You lay down your cloak of snow and it spreads all over
You cover the earth with a blanket of snow
Lend me your hand and I'll give you a rush of the heat
Let me warm you up and get your blood flowing
Forgive n' forget, forgive n' forget.
We should forgive and move on from any past wrongs
Mission maid sowing her seeds
A woman with a purpose planting her crops
Working her way through the frost
She is determined to succeed, despite obstacles
This she said she does to bring some hope
She plants to bring new life to the world
For the oncoming season (what spring will bring)
To prepare for the future and what it may hold
She feeds me something that looks really old
She gives me something that appears aged
But tastes brand new (sweet cherry wine)
But is refreshing and rejuvenating
In the back of my head I hear children
I hear the innocence and purity of children
Sing about forgive n' forget (forgive n' forget)
They remind me of the importance of forgiveness
When the gailwind blows, when the gailwind blows.
Even in the midst of adversity or storms, we should still forgive
Lady cember, lady cember, lady cember, lady cember
Repeating my devotion to you, Lady December
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