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.
Lonely As Can Be
The Concretes Lyrics
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Begging them to lead him astray
As far as they may.
You're lonely as can be
Known as a friend of me
There he goes again
And then he's gone again
While I follow them around, follow them around
Cause I never really tried
Inside of me a fear will grow
Holding hands with demands
You're lonely as can be
Known as a friend of me
There he goes again
And then he's gone again
The Concretes's Lonely As Can Be is a song that examines the idea of being lonely and the desperation that comes along with it. The singer expresses frustration with someone who constantly follows their idle hands, begging them to lead them away from their loneliness, no matter how far it may take them. Despite the singer's attempts to be a friend and offer support, this person constantly disappears without warning, leaving the singer alone again.
The central theme of the song is one of loneliness, and the many ways it can manifest. The observation that someone is "known as a friend of me" reinforces the idea that being alone can occur even when surrounded by people. The singer seems to suggest that the subject of the song is avoiding their loneliness through reckless behavior, rather than addressing it. They follow their idle hands, repressing any fear that they may have about the future, and fail to make any conscious effort to better themselves.
Ultimately, the song is a poignant reminder that loneliness can be a difficult and seemingly inescapable feeling. Despite the promises of fleeting distractions, it only seems to hit harder when those distractions inevitably end, leaving you alone once again.
Line by Line Meaning
There he goes again following idle hands
He keeps giving in to temptation and letting his whims dictate his actions.
Begging them to lead him astray
He is actively asking for trouble and wants to be led down the wrong path.
As far as they may.
He is willing to go as far as his temptations will take him, without thinking of the consequences.
You're lonely as can be
You are feeling extremely isolated and alone.
Known as a friend of me
Despite feeling lonely, you have people in your life who consider themselves your friends.
There he goes again
He keeps repeating his self-destructive behavior.
And then he's gone again
His presence in your life is fleeting and unpredictable.
While I follow them around, follow them around
You feel like you are following your temptations and addictions around, unable to resist their pull.
Cause I never really tried
You feel like you haven't really put in effort to fight against your demons.
Inside of me a fear will grow
You are aware that your self-destructive behavior is causing fear to grow inside of you.
Holding hands with demands
You feel like your temptations have a grip on you and are making demands of you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL VARJO, LISA MILBERG, LUDVIG RYLANDER, MARIA ERIKSSON, MARTIN HANSSON, PER NYSTROM, VICTORIA BERGSMAN
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