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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When Your Mind's Made Up
The Swell Season Lyrics
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And you call, call
Then I'll come running
To fight, and I'll be at your door
When there's nothing worth running for
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to stop it
You see, you're just like everyone
When the shit falls all you want to do is run, away
And hide all by yourself
When you're far from me, there's nothing else
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to change it
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point even talking
When your mind's made up
When your mind's made up
There's no point trying to fight it
So, if you ever want something
And you call, call
Then I'll come running
The Swell Season's song "When Your Mind's Made Up" is a powerful love song about the strength of the human will and its effect on personal relationships. The lyrics of the song speak to the idea that when one's mind is fully made up, there is simply no stopping them. The song is a testament to the power of love in overcoming obstacles, and the singer assures his lover that he will always be there for her when she needs him, even if there is "nothing worth running for."
The song's refrain of "when your mind's made up, there's no point trying to change it" speaks to the idea that when someone is truly set on a course of action, there is no use trying to convince them otherwise. The lyrics also touch on themes of fear and insecurity, with the singer telling his lover that he knows she sometimes wants to run away and hide by herself. However, he promises to always be there for her, even when they are far apart.
Line by Line Meaning
So, if you ever want something
If you ever need me or want something from me
And you call, call
Just call me and I'll come to you as soon as possible
Then I'll come running
I'll come to help you or be with you as fast as I can
To fight, and I'll be at your door
I'll be there to support you and help you fight whatever challenge you may be facing
When there's nothing worth running for
There's no reason for me to run away because you are worth staying for
When your mind's made up
When you have already decided what you want or what you believe
There's no point trying to change it
There's no reason to try and change your mind or convince you otherwise
When the shit falls all you want to do is run, away
When things get tough, your initial reaction is to run away from the situation
And hide all by yourself
You prefer to deal with your problems on your own, without any help from anyone else
When you're far from me, there's nothing else
When you're not with me, nothing else matters or compares
There's no point even talking
Having a conversation about it won't change your mind or the situation
When your mind's made up
When you have already made a decision and nothing can alter it
There's no point trying to fight it
There's no point in resisting it or trying to force a different outcome
Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.