1) A Swedish New Wa… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that have used this name:
1) A Swedish New Wave group
2) A Finnish instrumental rock band in the early 1960s
3) A 1950's doo wop group on the Cascade label
1) The Sounds are a Swedish new wave band from Helsingborg, Scania, formed in 1999. The band consists of Maja Ivarsson (vocals) Felix Rodriguez (guitar), Johan Bengtsson (bass), Jesper Anderberg (keyboards) and Fredrik Nilsson (drums). They have released four albums to date: 2002's Living In America, 2006's Dying To Say This To You, 2009's Crossing the Rubicon and 2011's Something To Die For on Original Signal Recordings and Side One Dummy Records.
www.the-sounds.com
2) The Sounds were a Finnish instrumental and pop group from Helsinki. Their most famous record is an instrumental version of "Emma" which was recorded in January 1963. The Sounds are still one of the most significant and influential Finnish instrumental rock bands. Their other instrumental record "Mandshurian Beat" is known to be the first Finnish record which sold over one million copies abroad. The Sounds were active between 1962 and 1965. Johnny Liebkind played drums in the first line-up of the band. (Source of information: Finnish Wikipedia)
Emma
The Sounds Lyrics
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Some might say it's too routine
But our hearts are still exploring
Years go by, we're just as keen
Life with you is so much calmer
Sunday papers in the park
Who needs all that constant drama
Let's go home, it's getting dark
The tender ending to our day
The thing that makes it real
Is knowing that we're here to stay
There are 1, 000 ways to love you
And it never feels the same
There is always something new
It's an everlasting flame
There are 1, 000 ways to love you
And it never feels the same
There is always something new
It's an everlasting flame
How about a duvet day?
You already know the score
A box-set and a take away
it's simple, nothing more
I like the way you touch and feel
The tender ending to our day
The thing that makes it real
Is knowing that we're here to stay
There are 1, 000 ways to love you
And it never feels the same
There is always something new
It's an everlasting flame
There are 1, 000 ways to love you
And it never feels the same
There is always something new
It's an everlasting flame
It's not always sunny weather
Ups and downs have come along
But we work it out together
In the end it makes us strong
I like the way you touch and feel
The tender ending to our day
The thing that makes it real
Is knowing that we're here to stay
There are 1, 000 ways to love you
And it never feels the same
There is always something new
It's an everlasting flame
The song "Emma" by The Sounds is a tribute to the simplicity and longevity of a comfortable and content romantic relationship. The lyrics illustrate the idea that even though some might perceive a steady routine as boring or lackluster, when shared with someone you love, the smallest moments can feel like the most cherished. The idea of a "duvet day" spent lounging with someone special and enjoying each other's company is celebrated as the ultimate definition of happiness.
The idea of a "tender ending" to each day is a common theme throughout the song, with the singer confessing to enjoying the simple act of physical affection at the end of a day spent together. The lyrics also suggest that the relationship has weathered ups and downs over time, but the couple has come out stronger on the other side because they've faced these challenges together. The repetition of the line "there are 1000 ways to love you, and it never feels the same" emphasizes the idea that even though routines might remain steady, love is always evolving and changing in beautiful ways.
Overall, "Emma" celebrates the idea that love is found in the simplicity of accepted routines, the comfort of being with someone you trust and the beauty of growing together through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Some might think our life is boring
To some, our lives may seem dull and unexciting
Some might say it's too routine
Others may argue that our life is monotonous and predictable
But our hearts are still exploring
Despite all of that, we're still curious and eager to experience new things
Years go by, we're just as keen
As time passes, our enthusiasm for life remains the same
Life with you is so much calmer
Being with you brings a sense of peace and tranquility to my life
Sunday papers in the park
We enjoy lazy Sundays reading the newspaper in the park
Who needs all that constant drama
We don't crave for all the unnecessary drama in life
Let's go home, it's getting dark
As it's getting late, let's head home
I like the way you touch and feel
I appreciate the way you embrace and hold me
The tender ending to our day
Our days come to a peaceful and loving end
The thing that makes it real
What makes our love real is our commitment to each other
Is knowing that we're here to stay
We're confident that we're going to be together forever
There are 1, 000 ways to love you
There are countless ways to show my love for you
And it never feels the same
Every time I express my love, it feels unique and different
There is always something new
Our love is always evolving and growing
It's an everlasting flame
Our love is a flame that will never die out
How about a duvet day?
Let's have a lazy day in bed
You already know the score
You know what to expect from our days like this
A box-set and a take away
We'll watch a TV series while ordering food in
it's simple, nothing more
We don't need anything else to be happy
It's not always sunny weather
We face ups and downs, good and bad times
Ups and downs have come along
We've been through the highs and the lows
But we work it out together
We overcome these challenges by supporting each other
In the end it makes us strong
Our struggles make our love tougher and durable
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Emma Dogliani, Sergio Dogliani
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgefromgreece4119
Timeless! Epic tune, legendary group! Many cheers from Greece!
@leenareponen5314
Ihana, tulee nuoruus mieleen <3
@heikkimaatta5892
Thumbs up for u-tube for giving us listeners these old beauties !
@109mytiger
beautiful music
@jenny72
Koselig musikk fra Finland 😊🎶🎵
@MultiAnzzy
The original Emma is a finnish traditional music--I played it when i was at see working on ship---I was surprised when we sailed to Japan-----Emma was a HIT over there
@RandomShit169
Mikä oli vuosi kun olit japanissa?
@HelsinkiFINketeli_berlin_com
Must have been a surreal moment
@kallekovalainen6283
Parasta. Japanilaiset tykkää. Jotain samaa. Miksi Japanissa. Tykätään.. Tere tulemasta ❤Rautalankaa soittamaan
@karahuto5073
若い頃 この曲が好きでよく聴いていました