1) This is the same band … Read Full Bio ↴Various bands with the name Thundermother.
1) This is the same band that appears on the second half of the "Astral Navigations" CD from Holyground Records. Great material recorded in 1970 and 1971. Psychedelic freakouts with almost non-stop fuzzed out wah-wah guitar. Very appealing stuff.
2) There is also a Swedish all-female rock band that goes with the name Thundermother.
The interest surrounding Thundermother was born during the première at Gothenburg Rockfest in the spring of 2012 and it has escalated ever since. In May they completed a tour of Italy and during the summer they played at various locations throughout the country, from Jämtland to Skåne.
They filled the rockbars of Stockholm to the brim, and this fall they will be playing, as the first through history, unsigned band (without neither record nor record label) at the CLOSE-UP Boat with Turbonegro and Imperial State Electric.
World renown artist Danko Jones brought the band on the Swedish tour as an opening act fall 2012. They performed at venues such as the Debaser Medis in Stockholm, Pustervik in Gothenburg and the legendary KB in Malmö before continuing to play with, among others, Bullet and the Scams. Thundermother love every gig from the MC show, pub show to the big venue.
Thundermother‘s most recent studio album 'Black and Gold', which was released via AFM Records back on August 19, 2022. The Thundermother line-up at that time was Fillipa Nässil on guitar, Guernica Mancini on lead vocals, Emlee Johansson on drums and Mona Lindgren on bass. That line-up imploded in or about early February 2023 with Mancini, Johansson and Lindgren electing to form a new band together that was eventually named The Gems.
Filippa Nässil the guitarist recruited new band members consisting of former Thundermother bassist Majsan Lindberg and lead vocalist Linnéa Vikström.
Borrowed Time
Thundermother Lyrics
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Cut the cord and shut it down
A flashlight shows me off the stage
And I wave goodbye
Grab a beer and talk it over
It winds me down and takes the edge off
Did I do it like I should have
Did I do enough
We’ve been here before
Many times around
Shakes me to the core
Every single night
And I want to live forever
But I know it’s just a lie
It’s just borrowed time
Shaking hands with random people
Taking photos left and right
Even though my makeup is cracking
I always smile
I always smile
The lyrics to Thundermother's song "Borrowed Time" depict the bittersweet experience of being a performer on stage. The opening lines suggest the end of a show, symbolized by the lights going out and the cord being cut. The singer, sensing the end of the performance, uses a flashlight to find their way off the stage and waves goodbye to the audience. This might convey a mix of sadness and relief that the show is over.
Afterwards, the lyrics dive into introspection and self-doubt. The singer grabs a beer and engages in conversation, trying to unwind and find solace. They question whether they performed as they should have and whether they gave it their all. These doubts may arise from the pressure to constantly deliver an exceptional performance.
The chorus reveals a recurring pattern experienced by the singer. They have been in this situation many times before, which shakes them to their core every night. Despite the desire to live forever, they acknowledge that it's just an illusion. The phrase "borrowed time" suggests that the life of a performer on stage is temporary and transient.
The final verse highlights the paradox of being a performer. Despite the heavy makeup that may be cracking and the exhaustion felt, the singer always smiles and remains positive when interacting with fans. This illustrates the dedication and commitment required to entertain and connect with the audience, even when facing personal struggles.
Overall, "Borrowed Time" captures the conflicting emotions, doubts, and realities experienced by a performer on stage, emphasizing the transient nature of their time in the spotlight.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights go out the show is over
The performance has ended and the lights have been turned off
Cut the cord and shut it down
Disconnect and close the chapter
A flashlight shows me off the stage
A small light guides me away from the spotlight
And I wave goodbye
I bid farewell with a hand gesture
Grab a beer and talk it over
Take a beer and discuss the experience
It winds me down and takes the edge off
It helps me relax and reduces tension
Did I do it like I should have
Did I perform as expected or desired
Did I do enough
Did I give my best effort
We’ve been here before
We have experienced this situation previously
Many times around
Numerous occurrences over time
Shakes me to the core
Intensely affects me emotionally
Every single night
Each night without exception
And I want to live forever
I desire immortality
But I know it’s just a lie
However, I am aware that it is not true
It’s just borrowed time
It is only a temporary period
Shaking hands with random people
Engaging in handshakes with unfamiliar individuals
Taking photos left and right
Having photos taken frequently
Even though my makeup is cracking
Despite the flaws in my appearance
I always smile
I consistently display a happy expression
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Emelie Johansson, Johan Randén, Søren Andersen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
johnnie soesbee
Wouldn't expect anything less from these Rock Goddesses.
🎶🎸🤘😎🤘🎸🎶
Denis Davidov
Супер! Спасибо! Отличная песня!
William Wilson
Thundermother is just killing it. They are so classic and epic.
Thomas Waters
Solid performances by all involved.I like this song alot.Keep rocking y'all!
DB Gaming
I love their sound it just reminds me of the classic rock period
StandingDoor7 0
Thinkin the same thing
Javier
Same. Would more than hold its own against most of those 80's and early 90's power ballads and then some. Killer single. Love it!!
wolfgang
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Rainer Anikin
Ja sind Klasse ECHT CHEF KENN DIE 🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎸🎸🎸🎤🎤🎤🎼🎹🎹😎😎
MICHAEL D.
Just heard for the first time. Love the sound, song and meaning. Another new fan!