in April/May 2006, the quartet played six shows in Ireland to support the release of The Swell Season. Later in the year (October & December) they also played a number of shows in the US to support the release of the album there. The huge success of the film Once resulted in Glen and Markéta touring the US constantly during 2007 and the line-up morphed over time (Glen and Markéta being the core members). The current Swell Season line-up also includes three members of The Frames: guitarist Rob Bochnik, violinist Colm Mac Con Iomaire, and bassist Joe Doyle. Graham Hopkins joined the tour on drums in spring of 2008.
Hansard and Markéta starred in the film 'Once' by writer/director John Carney (a former bass player of The Frames). Many songs of The Swell Season are used in this film, which won the World Cinema Audience Award at Sundance 2007. Hansard and Irglová won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for the song "Falling Slowly" in February 2008.
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I Have Loved You Wrong
The Swell Season Lyrics
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For I have done you wrong
For I have hurt beyond repair
And when tears occurred no I didn't care
Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For I have loved you wrong
But this estranged organ in my chest
It will not rest, so
Meet me in our secret place
When the time has come
And rest your head in my lap and I'll
Beat you out of your own trap and I'll
Show you how much you have missed truth in
Time we were in right
Ah
Ah
So forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
For I have let you go
But you've been
Every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're every now and then on my mind
You're on my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
On my mind
The song "I Have Loved You Wrong" by The Swell Season is a heart-wrenching plea for forgiveness for the wrongs committed in a relationship. The opening lines express remorse for the previously committed sins, the wrongs that have hurt the lover beyond repair. The singer realizes that tears were shed and feelings were hurt, but the heart was unmoved, and he is asking for forgiveness for the pain he caused. The second verse speaks of the estranged heart of the singer, still beating for the lover in question who has been let go, but the desire for reconciliation is still present. The singer is urging the lover to meet him in a secret place where he can show her the truth and provide the support she needs to get out of a trap created by false beliefs.
The chorus repeatedly states that the lover is every now and then on his mind and that he is asking for forgiveness for the way he has loved her. The verses imply that he is realizing his own misplaced intentions and mistakes in loving the wrong way. By asking for forgiveness, he is admitting he's been wrong but also hopes for reconciliation. By addressing his words directly to his former lover and not in a general sense, the singer is creating a connection that is raw and personal, and leaving the door open for future possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me, lover, for I have sinned
I ask for your forgiveness because I know I've done you wrong
For I have done you wrong
I know I've caused you pain and hurt you deeply
For I have hurt beyond repair
I acknowledge that I've broken your heart irreparably
And when tears occurred no I didn't care
I admit that I didn't take your pain seriously and didn't offer comfort or support
For I have loved you wrong
I now understand that my love for you was not enough, and I didn't treat you with the love and care you deserved
But this estranged organ in my chest
My heart, which feels disconnected from me and my actions
Still beats for you
Despite my mistakes, I'm still in love with you
It will not rest, so
I can't control my feelings and love for you
Meet me in our secret place
I want to see you and talk to you in our special, private spot that means so much to us
When the time has come
When you're ready and willing to see me again
And rest your head in my lap and I'll
Allow yourself to be vulnerable with me, and I'll comfort and protect you
Beat you out of your own trap and I'll
I'll help you escape any negative feelings or emotions that are holding you back
Show you how much you have missed truth in
I'll help you see the truth about our relationship and show you how much I truly care for you
Time we were in right
I believe that our time together was good and that it's worth trying again
You're every now and then on my mind
I still think about you, but not all the time
You're on my mind
I still think about you constantly and can't stop thinking about you
On my mind
Repeating the previous sentiment about thinking of the person always.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marketa Irglova
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Darjan Daneski
One of the most beautiful and sincere songs I've ever heard.
Dan(ny) Clarke Vlog
So true. So underrated. She is an amazing song writer. He obviously gets the credit deserved, but she is an amazing talent as well. Them together is perfection
Lisa LooLoo
I'm so excited to finally get the opportunity to see them live later this month! Their music is beautiful. Can't tell you how many times I went to the library to pick out a movie & I would always bypass the movie "Once". Nearly a year later, I finally just got it. This movie opened up a whole new horizon of music for me and for that I am thankful! I am just sorry it took me so long. Don't let this happen to you.
Alexandraisonfire
I remember when I first heard this song I had always heard it from Marketa and Glen's perspective as the lovers talked about. I loved it because I thought it was so sincere and like a window into their relationship. But now, after living some life I see my own experience in it, and it just feels so much more meaningful to me now. Funny how ten years can change the way you listen to a song.
dalta0110
I saw theses guys in Raliegh the other week, and they were the best live show I've seen. So emotional and their music sounds so much more raw when played live...amazing
Luciano Fernández
"Every now and then on my mind yeah", such a gorgeous phrase.
funniestbone
I've just recently discovered The Swell Season, and it's one of those special groups that just sounds like they're singing about me and my life. I love it
Kayla Behrens
I love this band so much. You can see their souls and stories by listening to their songs!
Mara Cadinoiu
this song goes straight to my soul
Santiago Minotas
No dislikes...what I call pure talent.