1. A instrumental Swedish musical p… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists named Wilhelm:
1. A instrumental Swedish musical project
2. A Finnish indie pop artist/composer
1. Wilhelm is a instrumental musical project led by Johan Lager, Stockholm, Sweden.
Inspired by nordic neighbors Jonsí & Alex meditative record “Riseboy Sleeps” and next door Estonian neighbor, the sacred classical composer Arvo Pärt, Stockholm-based musician and songwriter Johan Lager started to record instrumental music in early 2011. Six months later the first songs were released online simply under his second name Wilhelm. Together with graphic artist Larsdottir a series of songs and sketches were created around the concept “Post tenenbras lux” (Light after darkness).
The result is three instrumental records released between 2011-2013.
”After Darkness, Light” the debut release from Wilhelm, was released in digital form christmas 2011. Part 2 of this project called “I will carry you across the dark waters” was released on september 2nd 2012.
In 2013 part 3 will be released, called “After death, life”.
More info: wilhelmmusic
2. Wilhelm is a Finnish indie pop artist/composer. He uploaded some of his songs to a Finnish web site dedicated to material by unsigned artists. The song "4 seinää" (4 Walls) was later released as single by a Finnish pop singer Pete Seppälä.
Brand New Day
Wilhelm Lyrics
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I bet the animals sleep well after they hunt.
Someone open up a fucking window.
Something just fucking died in here.
It's been breathing fucking heavy for a long fucking time now
And it's lost its fucking will to survive.
And what's so sick, so wrong that you don't want to believe
That such a massacre is capable of coming from me?
You're gonna lose your lunch. It's gonna blow your mind.
But hold it down. Hold it down.
Catch me if you can but don't fall for what you've found.
I bet the animals don't think of what they've done.
Flip the fucking lever on the light switch.
Turn that fucking fan all the way up.
I'm gonna get first fucking place for the worst fucking attitude and I don't give a fuck at all.
Oh no!!
I don't feel so old. I'm smiling again.
If you don't feel sorrow, then I've already failed.
I don't feel so old. Warm blood's pumping in.
You don't feel sorrow, but I'm already there, 'cause tonight I've taken nothing but insults.
Tonight I'm gonna go for the middle.
Tonight I've taken all of the insults.
Tonight I'm gonna fire them back...
You ignore my resolve while my conscience clings to life.
But I stomped the heart out of it, hoping that it dies.
The lyrics of Wilhelm's song Brand New Day takes on a dark and intense tone, representing a person's inner struggles with their conscience. The opening lines, "Catch me. I'm a wreck who let my conscience down," sets the tone for the disturbed state of mind the person is in. The following lines, "I bet the animals sleep well after they hunt," suggests a lack of guilt and remorse about something this person has done, or is capable of doing.
The lyrics then take a violent turn as the person talks about something being dead, breathing heavy for a long time, and losing its will to survive. This is juxtaposed with the phrase, "It's gonna blow your mind," indicating that there's something terrible about to be revealed. However, the person asks to be caught but warns to hold it down and not be fooled by what they've found.
The later part of the song talks about feeling younger and alive again, but still, the person feels a sense of sorrow and lack of understanding from others about the things they've done. The final lines "You ignore my resolve while my conscience clings to life. But I stomped the heart out of it, hoping that it dies" reveals the extent of violence and guilt this person has been struggling with.
Overall, the lyrics of Wilhelm's song Brand New Day aims to give insight into a person's struggles with guilt and violence, unable to come to terms with their actions and their conscience.
Line by Line Meaning
Catch me. I'm a wreck who let my conscience down.
I am broken inside and have lost touch with my morality.
I bet the animals sleep well after they hunt.
Animals do not contemplate the morality of their actions, but humans do.
Someone open up a fucking window.
The air in this room is sickening and oppressive.
Something just fucking died in here.
The atmosphere of this room is suffocating and depressing.
It's been breathing fucking heavy for a long fucking time now
The oppressive feeling in this room has been persisting for an extended period of time.
And it's lost its fucking will to survive.
The oppressive atmosphere in this room has drained all the life and energy from it.
Oh no!
An expression of shock and dismay.
And what's so sick, so wrong that you don't want to believe
I have done something so heinous that it is almost impossible to accept.
That such a massacre is capable of coming from me?
Is it possible that I could do something so violent and cruel?
You're gonna lose your lunch. It's gonna blow your mind.
The revelation of my crimes will be nauseating and staggering.
But hold it down. Hold it down.
Remain calm and composed in the face of this shocking news.
Catch me if you can but don't fall for what you've found.
I may try to escape or evade the consequences of my actions, but do not be distracted by my attempts.
I bet the animals don't think of what they've done.
Animals do not have the capacity to reflect on their actions and their consequences, but humans do.
Flip the fucking lever on the light switch.
Turn on the lights and reveal the truth of this situation.
Turn that fucking fan all the way up.
Clear the air of this oppressive and oppressive atmosphere.
I'm gonna get first fucking place for the worst fucking attitude and I don't give a fuck at all.
I embrace my negative attitude and do not care about the consequences of my actions or words.
Oh no!!
An expression of shock and dismay.
I don't feel so old. I'm smiling again.
Despite the heaviness of this situation, I feel like a weight has been lifted and I am happy.
If you don't feel sorrow, then I've already failed.
If you do not feel regret or sadness for my actions, then I have failed to convey the severity of the situation.
I don't feel so old. Warm blood's pumping in.
I feel alive and energized in the aftermath of my shocking actions.
You don't feel sorrow, but I'm already there, 'cause tonight I've taken nothing but insults.
Even if you do not feel sadness, I am already feeling the pain and shame of my actions because I have received nothing but condemnation and insults.
Tonight I'm gonna go for the middle.
I am not content to accept failure or mediocrity; I will aim higher.
Tonight I've taken all of the insults.
I have been on the receiving end of criticism and condemnation.
Tonight I'm gonna fire them back...
I will not just accept the insults; I will retaliate.
You ignore my resolve while my conscience clings to life.
You may underestimate my inner strength and determination, but my conscience is still alive and fighting.
But I stomped the heart out of it, hoping that it dies.
I have tried to suppress my conscience and ignore the morality of my actions by crushing it and hoping it will wither away and die.
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