Their journey began in early 2015 when Sjowgren uploaded a collection of self-recorded, guitar-based songs that were subsequently released as the Demos EP in June of that year. Shortly after, they unveiled their summery single "Seventeen," featuring a fully-realized band arrangement. The song gained significant attention after being featured in a commercial for an online marketplace in early 2016. "Seventeen" garnered millions of streams and attracted the interest of New York City label 300 Entertainment, distributed by Atlantic Records. The label officially released the track for digital download in mid-2016.
Sjowgren continued their musical endeavors with the single "Now & Then," which achieved success on streaming charts in early 2017. In 2018, the band returned with two stand-alone tracks, "Beginners" and "Better Off." They resurfaced in 2020, independently releasing the EP win'20.
Although Sjowgren's name may evoke a Scandinavian influence and their sound could be reminiscent of Nordic pop, the trio's indie pop style incorporates a retro-soul edge, primarily characterized by the unaffected alto vocals of their lead vocalist.
As a musical project, Sjowgren places a greater emphasis on creativity rather than pursuing widespread fame. They release their content through their own label, Long Time Friend Discount, and prefer to remain primarily behind the scenes, focusing on songwriting, production, and artistic direction.
Waiting Room
sjowgren Lyrics
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It's all in vain
All we really want is it to be okay with us
I know we're gonna get it right
Cause I believe in everything
But part of the attention that you wanna bring
It's hard to say it in words
By my best I won't write out
I can't bring you in my eyes
I wore it out
Eyes
I wore it out
In my eyes
I wore it out
I'll remember to take the high road
Silver linings not so thin you know
Sadness does you no good
No good
The sadness does you no good
No good
When you're heavy lifting in the waiting room
You're waiting around
Pushing all this weight
It's no good
No good
No good
So then you try to stay away
Saying that we're crazy
And to keep away
But I know that that ain't right
Cause two it takes
The fall that made
All of this occasion can we make it fade
And just forgive where we went
I'll remember to take the high road
Silver linings not so thin you know
Sadness does you no good
No good
The sadness does you no good
No good
When you're heavy lifting in the waiting room
You're waiting around
Pushing all this weight
It's no good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
It's no good
All this weight is no good
The song "Waiting Room" by sjowgren is a reflective and emotive piece that explores the tensions and challenges that arise in relationships. The song's opening verse "When you say It's all in vain, All we really want is it to be okay with us, I know we're gonna get it right" paints a picture of two individuals who are struggling to make their relationship work, but are determined to find a way to make things better. The lyrics "Cause I believe in everything, But part of the attention that you wanna bring, It's hard to say it in words" speaks to the complexity of the situation, and how difficult it is to articulate one's feelings and emotions.
The chorus of the song "I'll remember to take the high road, Silver linings not so thin you know, Sadness does you no good, No good, The sadness does you no good, No good" serves as a reminder to remain optimistic and hopeful, even when things seem bleak. The last verse of the song "So then you try to stay away, Saying that we're crazy, And to keep away, But I know that that ain't right, Cause two it takes, The fall that made, All of this occasion can we make it fade, And just forgive where we went" conveys the importance of forgiveness and moving forward.
Overall, "Waiting Room" is a poignant and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and the important role that forgiveness and hope play in building and maintaining connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
When you say
It's all in vain
All we really want is it to be okay with us
I know we're gonna get it right
Despite feeling like everything is pointless, we just want to be at peace with ourselves and each other, and I know we'll eventually get there.
Cause I believe in everything
But part of the attention that you wanna bring
It's hard to say it in words
I believe in everything, but I struggle to communicate what's really going on in my head and heart, especially when you're looking for a specific kind of attention.
By my best I won't write out
I can't bring you in my eyes
I wore it out
Eyes
I wore it out
In my eyes
I wore it out
I've tried my best to show you how I feel, but I just can't seem to convey it through my writing or my eyes anymore. It's like I've exhausted myself, trying to express something that seems impossible to communicate.
I'll remember to take the high road
Silver linings not so thin you know
Sadness does you no good
No good
The sadness does you no good
No good
Even though it's hard sometimes, I'm going to try to take the high road and look for the positives in any situation, because wallowing in sadness does nothing but harm.
When you're heavy lifting in the waiting room
You're waiting around
Pushing all this weight
It's no good
No good
No good
When you're stuck in a waiting room with nothing to do but wait, it can feel like you're carrying a heavy burden all alone. That kind of feeling is no good.
So then you try to stay away
Saying that we're crazy
And to keep away
But I know that that ain't right
Cause two it takes
The fall that made
All of this occasion can we make it fade
And just forgive where we went
Sometimes when things get tough, we try to distance ourselves from the people we care about, even though deep down we know it's not the right thing to do. It takes two to make a mistake, but we can work together to move past it and forgive each other.
It's no good
All this weight is no good
Carrying around all this weight is never going to be a good thing, and we need to learn how to put it down and move forward.
Writer(s): Anthony Hoffer, Don Steele, Maija Elizabeth Sjogren, Sam Wood Ahrendt
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gloop4325
When you say
It's all in vain
All we really want is it to be okay with us
I know we're gonna get it right
Cause I believe in everything
But part of the attention that you wanna bring
It's hard to say it in words
By my best I won't write out
I can't bring you in my eyes
I wore it out
You gotta remember to take the high road
Silver linings not so thin you know
Sadness does you no good
No good
The sadness does you no good
No good
When you're heavy lifting in the waiting room
You're waiting around
Pushing all this weight
It's no good
No good
It no good
So then you try to stay away
Saying that we're crazy
And to keep away
But I know that that ain't right
Cause two it takes
The fall that made
All of this occasion can we make it fade
And just forgive where we went
You gotta remember to take the high road
Silver linings not so thin you know
Sadness does you no good
No good
The sadness does you no good
No good
When you're heavy lifting in the waiting room
You're waiting around
Pushing all this weight
It's no good
No good
No good
All this weight is no good
No good
No good
@FukSunny
revisiting my old playlist... i still love this song <3
@JasonLeiter
Seeing only a few hundred views on this blows my mind. So much talent in this band...I love every song they (painfully slowly) release. :) Definitely keeps me wanting more! Love it!!
@ImprovingSlowly
2:45 and onward is where Im hooked. Cant get enough of that chorus. Got my heart written down in a melody of mind control. Stop it!
@esatyapici
i’ll come back to listen again fr
@roguedisco13
When it gets all loud and punchy at 0:57, I DIED. So friggin beautiful, I love the flow and contrasts of this song, so great!
@donnelldrayton9536
Literally been listening to this on spotify all damn day on repeat... soo fucking good
@westonklaus9945
Deep in the catacombs of the interwebs lies a truth so overwhelmingly beautiful it only deserves to be reached by destiny.
@lucrecianosu
i would kill to be on a concert of you
@ethanwelte6402
Love this band, guitar is so great
@stringged
The song is sick. The ending is sicker.