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.
What Goes Around
sjowgren Lyrics
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It wasn't supposed to be like this
But when it all turns around
We'll go back and laugh about it
We say the same things over and over
I scare myself convinced that you're right
We walk the same paths over and over
Can't help you think straight and relax
What goes around
We don't know what to do
Run around this town
Not reading what the signs are saying to
We'll figure it out though
Let the internet tell us so
I don't wanna wait too long
Don't wanna wait
By now yeah it's clearing
When it rains it comes down like this it pours
But when it all turns around
We'll go back and laugh about it
We say the same things over and over
I scare myself convinced that you're right
We walk the same paths over and over
Can't help you think straight and relax
Yeah home seems far for now
What goes around
We don't know what to do
Run around this town
Not reading what the signs are saying to
We'll figure it out though
Let the internet tell us so
I don't wanna wait too long
What goes around
We don't know what to do
Run around this town
Not reading what the signs are saying to
We'll figure it out though
Let the internet tell us so
I don't wanna wait too long
The song "What Goes Around" by sjowgren is a reflection of the uncertainty and confusion that often comes with being in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their partner are experiencing a rough patch in their relationship but they are confident that they will overcome it eventually. They acknowledge that they have been repeating the same patterns and making the same mistakes, but they are still hopeful that they will work things out. The lines "We don't know what to do/Run around this town/Not reading what the signs are saying to/We'll figure it out though/Let the internet tell us so" portray the sense of desperation and confusion that often arises when one is unsure about how to move forward.
The song also highlights the idea of 'what goes around comes around.' The singer suggests that they are going through a difficult time at the moment but they are confident that things will eventually turn around. They believe that in the future, they will be able to look back and laugh at their troubles. This theme of cyclical patterns is reinforced in the repetition of lines such as "We say the same things over and over" and "We walk the same paths over and over," implying that the same issues and challenges keep resurfacing in the relationship.
Overall, "What Goes Around" is a reflection of the complexities of being in a relationship and the challenges that come with it. It portrays the emotions of confusion, desperation, and hopefulness that often arise when one is navigating through the rough patches of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you to worry
I want to reassure you that everything will be okay
It wasn't supposed to be like this
This is not how we planned it to be
But when it all turns around
When things get better
We'll go back and laugh about it
We'll look back on this and find it humorous
We say the same things over and over
We keep repeating ourselves
I scare myself convinced that you're right
I worry that you're correct
We walk the same paths over and over
We keep making the same mistakes
Can't help you think straight and relax
I cannot assist you in calming down and being rational
Yeah home seems far for now
Going home seems like a distant possibility right now
What goes around
Karma will come around
We don't know what to do
We're unsure how to proceed
Run around this town
Frantically search for answers within this area
Not reading what the signs are saying to
Ignoring the guidance that's been given
We'll figure it out though
We will eventually come up with a solution
Let the internet tell us so
We'll rely on online information to guide us
I don't wanna wait too long
I don't want to delay finding a solution
By now yeah it's clearing
Things are becoming more understandable at this point
When it rains it comes down like this it pours
When bad things happen, they tend to happen all at once
Lyrics © DistroKid, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DON CLARK STEELE, MAIJA SJOGREN, SAM AHRENDT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mysan Tapia Pino
Sooooo goooooood 💜 Found you guys on Spotify and i really wanted to hear some of your songs live, but i couldn't found any on youtube... guess we'll have to wait
Tim Hoogkamp
Love the guitar riffs in this song
Maidelid Monje
I love this song so much! It gets stuck in my head 💙
Layne Caldwell
I really love this song and would love to jam to it. Are there any chords or keys or anything out there?
Darkroom Ignite!
Such a great song without drums of any sort. Kept our attention the entire time.
Jason Potter
Best song by you guys, absolutely love it!
ClamBake
Love driving on the highway on the coast at night to this song. What a jam
Wamp
I love this new EP
Darwin Sanchez
I love this
Mohamad Isra'
AT LAST!!! NEW SINGLE!!!