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.
Seems Fine Shuffle
The Concretes Lyrics
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Seems fine, though it aint, no
I gotta find me a way to flow
Deep in the heart, I'll seek, I'll find it all
Seek, I'll find it all
Seems fine, though it ain't, no no no no
I gotta find me a way to flow
Deep in the heart, I'll seek, I'll find it all
Seek, I'll find it all (I'll find it all)
Seek, I'll find it all (I'll find it all)
Seems fine (no, it ain't)
Seems fine (no, it ain't, no, it ain't)
Seems fine (no, it ain't, no, it ain't, no no no no)
Seek, I'll find it all
Seek, I'll find it all
I'll find it all
I'll find it all
I'll find it all
The lyrics of The Concretes' song "Seems Fine Shuffle" suggest a conflict between appearance and reality. The singer of the song acknowledges that something seems fine on the surface, but deep down, they know that it is far from perfect. Despite this realization, they are determined to find a way to keep going and to seek the truth.
The opening lines of the song repeat the phrase "Seems fine, though it ain't" to emphasize the discord between the way things appear and the way they really are. The singer then declares that they "gotta find me a way to flow," indicating a desire to move forward despite the challenges they face. The use of the phrase "Deep in the heart" suggests that this search for truth and resolution is an internal journey, one that requires introspection and self-examination.
Overall, "Seems Fine Shuffle" is a song about resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The singer recognizes that things are not always as they seem, but they are prepared to dig deep and seek the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems fine, though it ain't, no no, no no
Although it appears satisfactory, it is actually not, not at all
Seems fine, though it aint, no
Even though everything seems to be alright, there is something wrong
I gotta find me a way to flow
I have to discover a means of moving on and overcoming this challenge
Deep in the heart, I'll seek, I'll find it all
I will explore deeply within myself to uncover everything I need to overcome this situation
Seek, I'll find it all
I am willing to search and discover everything necessary to solve this problem
Seems fine (no, it ain't)
Although it may appear good or satisfactory, it is, in reality, not
Seems fine (no, it ain't, no, it ain't)
Despite its seemingly acceptable appearance, it is far from it
Seems fine (no, it ain't, no, it ain't, no no no no)
It may look fine on the surface, but it is actually quite the opposite
I'll find it all
I have confidence that I will unearth the solution or resolution to this predicament
I'll find it all
I am determined to find everything I need to overcome this issue
Contributed by Isaiah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.