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.
Your Call
The Concretes Lyrics
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You head straight for the door
Is it because what happened between us
I liked it better before
My comment really wasn't that funny
You were never polite
I recall your laughter as sweeter
Forgive me, I take it back
Forgive me, I'd take it all back if I could
I call you, hang up
I call you, hang up
I call you, hang up
I call you, hang up
So many things came out bad
I didn't mean them at all
I regret not telling you sooner
On the other hand you never called
Believe me I'd take it back
Believe me I'd take it all back
if I could
Moments you wish never happened
Other you keep for the rain
Forget that they'll be forgotten
Running through you like a train
Believe me I'd go back
Believe I'd go all the way back
if you would
Call me I'll hang up
Call me a hang up
Call me, hang up
The Concretes' song Your Call portrays the aftermath of a break-up characterized by miscommunication and misunderstandings. The lyricist paints the picture of someone who has had a falling out with their partner and now wishes they could go back to the times when everything was better. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song as it describes the partner standing up to leave as soon as the singer walks in. The singer feels their partner's departure is a result of their actions and wishes they could go back to how things were before the breakdown in their relationship.
The bridge of the song is a plea to their partner to reach out, to make the call they are too afraid to make. The singer is hoping their partner would be willing to hear them out and have the conversation they need to have. It is a classic trope of the miscommunication-themed love song where both parties are waiting for the other to make the first move. In this case, the singer has already tried but to no avail, leaving them to call and hang up in the hope their partner would call them back.
Overall, Your Call is a sad song that reflects on the realization that a relationship might be over and the realization that simple comments or miscommunication can lead to the end of something that once seemed perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walk in you get up to leave,
You stand up and leave as soon as I enter the room, indicating that you don't wish to be around me.
You head straight for the door
You're moving immediately towards the exit, without any delay or hesitation.
Is it because what happened between us
Your sudden departure appears to be related to a prior event that involved us both.
I liked it better before
I preferred your behavior or attitude towards me in the past, compared to the present one.
My comment really wasn't that funny
I acknowledge that my statement or remark wasn't particularly amusing, although I might have intended it to be so.
You were never polite
You never showed me common courtesy or manners, in a consistent manner.
I recall your laughter as sweeter
I have a fond memory of your laughter, which seemed more pleasant or charming in the past.
I guess those things can change overnight
It's possible that people's attitudes, behaviors, or feelings can shift quickly and unexpectedly, without warning.
Forgive me, I take it back
I apologize for what I said or did earlier, and wish to retract it or undo it.
Forgive me, I'd take it all back if I could
I express a sincere regret for my actions, and state that I would undo everything if it were possible.
I call you, hang up
I attempt to contact you by phone, but then abruptly terminate the call before you can respond.
So many things came out bad
Many of the things I said or did turned out to be negative, hurtful or unwanted.
I didn't mean them at all
I want to clarify that I wasn't intentionally causing harm, offense or discomfort to you, when I said or did those things.
I regret not telling you sooner
I feel bad about not sharing my true feelings or thoughts with you earlier, and believe that it might have prevented some of the issues we faced.
On the other hand you never called
You didn't make an effort to reach out to me, even though I wanted to hear from you or maintain contact.
Believe me I'd take it back
I want you to trust that I am genuinely remorseful about what I said or did earlier, and wish it could be changed.
Believe me I'd take it all back
I emphasise that I feel deep regret and sorrow about what happened, and would do anything to undo it.
Moments you wish never happened
There are times or events in life that you regret and wish you could erase from memory or reality.
Other you keep for the rain
On the other hand, some experiences or memories are valuable and cherished, and can be recalled or appreciated even in tough times.
Forget that they'll be forgotten
It's important to realise that even the most vivid or meaningful moments will eventually fade away and lose their significance.
Running through you like a train
Memories or experiences can still evoke strong emotions or feelings, and impact you deeply, like a powerful train rushing through you.
Believe me I'd go back
I want to convince you that I would gladly return to an earlier point in time, if it were possible and allowed me to prevent the bad outcomes.
Believe I'd go all the way back
I assure you that I would do whatever it takes to reverse the mistakes I made earlier, and make things right between us.
Call me I'll hang up
I invite you to contact me by phone, but then terminate the call as soon as you answer or start talking, perhaps due to indecision or anxiety.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VICTORIA BERGSMAN, MARIA ERIKSSON, MARTIN HANSSON, ULRIK KARLSSON, LUDVIG RYLANDER, DANIEL VARJO
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