In 2006, 12 year-old school friends Ágústsson (guitar and vocals) and Reynisson (drums) formed the band. Serious work only began in 2009 and within two years the band self-published their eponymous first album.
In early 2012, the band signed a deal with Icelandic record label Sena ahead of work for their second album. Alexander Örn Númason joined shortly after on bass. A second album Voyage was released in 2012 initially by Sena. The band signed to Nuclear Blast shortly after the release of Voyage. This led to a Expand Your Mind music video produced and released by the German record label. The short film shows the psychedelic 'trips' the three members experience. As of July 2015, the video reached 400,000 hits on YouTube becoming the most viewed online song by the band. Nuclear Blast re-released Voyage to a much wider audience.[2]
2014 saw the band playing at festivals such as Roadburn Festival, Wacken Open Air and Hard Rock Hell.
In April 2015, the band announced on Facebook that drummer Guðjón Reynisson had left the band for personal reasons however still remained good friends with the remaining band members. In the same post, Stefán Ari was introduced to fans as the new drummer of the band. On the 15th May 2015, Arrival was released with Nuclear Blast as the band's third studio album. This was the first record since the recent line-up change.
Reflections
The Vintage Caravan Lyrics
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We'll go down that road
I'll make you whole
Realize you know
If you hit it too hard
You know it will go out of tune
You'll see it coming
But still it feels too soon
Falling, still might make you see
All in, it's beautiful you're free
Floating, inside your mind forever
Trust in me
And let me take control of your life
All your eyes
Feel them by my side
When we pass through the open skies
When we pass on it's all right 'Cause we're all together
We're going somewhere your Worries are light like a feather
Yeah come on
Please come on!
Falling, still might make you see
All in, it's beautiful you're free
Floating, inside your mind forever
Trust in me
And let me take control of your life
The Vintage Caravan's song Reflections is a psychedelic rock ballad that encourages the listener to let go of their fears and worries while promising to take control of their life. The song's opening line, "Sell your soul," may initially appear ominous, but the subsequent lyrics suggest that the singer is offering a helping hand to bring the listener comfort and a sense of wholeness. The phrase "we'll go down that road" implies a journey that the singer and listener will undertake together, potentially symbolizing both a physical and emotional journey towards inner peace.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of music, with the line "if you hit it too hard, you know it will go out of tune," possibly referencing the idea that one must tread lightly to maintain their emotional stability. The chorus continues with positive affirmations that allude to the idea of self-discovery and the freeing feeling that comes along with it. The repetition of "falling" could symbolize letting oneself go and trusting in the process of self-discovery, while "floating" describes the sensation of inner peace and release from anxieties.
Overall, Reflections is a song that encourages listeners to let go of their fears and enjoy the journey towards self-discovery, with the assistance of another person, making the song a reminder that it is okay to ask for help on your journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Sell your soul
Offer up your innermost desires
We'll go down that road
Together we'll venture onward
I'll make you whole
I'll mend what's broken inside
Realize you know
Become aware of what's true
If you hit it too hard
If you try too much at once
You know it will go out of tune
You know it won't be right
You'll see it coming
You'll know it's approaching
But still it feels too soon
But it still feels like it's happening too quickly
Yeah come on
Let's go for it
Falling, still might make you see
Falling down may show you the truth
All in, it's beautiful you're free
Fully committed, you're feeling alive
Floating, inside your mind forever
Drifting through your thoughts eternally
Trust in me
Put faith in me
And let me take control of your life
Allow me to guide you
All your eyes
All of you
Feel them by my side
Connected to me
When we pass through the open skies
As we soar through the air
When we pass on it's all right
When we leave this world it's okay
'Cause we're all together
Because we have each other
We're going somewhere your Worries are light like a feather
We're headed somewhere carefree
Please come on!
Join me on this adventure
Writer(s): PAUL O'NEILL
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Papaya
just discovered this magical groovy band! absolutely love it!
Tyroshai
Love these boys, a great sign of yet more fantastic stuff to come! Can't wait! ☺️
Spindrift _
I echo these sentiments
DAVID H
one of the best icelandic bands today and i have seen them live many times and they fucking rock
P4inter
Can't wait for this Masterpiece!!! I think these guys are using the Pick of Destiny!
Max Power!!!!
As a fan of Rock 'n' Roll for 45+ years, I would like to thank Iceland for these guys. Amazing stuff. So much better than that overproduced computer enhanced voice modulated hip hop pop crap they play so much of here in the States. Long live ROCK!!!!
Mark Swordfish
Brian Eastburn my friend, I totally agree with you!
1965Vintage
Some major talent right here!
José Augusto dos Santos
"É ÓTIMA ESSA MÚSICA"
sveinn waage
Brilliant, just brilliant!! Love that riff!