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.
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sjowgren Lyrics
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Wonderin' what you were up to,
Would you want to spend your time
Sharin' thoughts between our minds.
When you leave someone
Their love lingers on,
Like a fresh wound
With no one to love.
You got so used to falling into
Someone outside of you,
You'll get so blue.
You'll be so blue, ooh
Oooh, Ooh Ooh.
Heard many love songs,
Seen many bonds break.
But not one feels like it does,
As when you're walking through your own heart break
When you leave someone
Their love lingers on
Like a fresh wound
With no one to love.
When you love is over and,
You got so used to falling into
Someone outside of you.
You'll get so blue.
Oooh Ooooh
You'll be so blue, Oooh
Oooh, Oooh,
Oooh, Oooh, Ooooh,
When you leave someone,
Their love lingers on
Like a fresh wound
With no one to love.
When you love is over and,
You got so used to falling into
Someone outside of you.
Oooh
The lyrics of "Drifty" by Sjowgren tells a story of heartbreak and loneliness. The song begins with the singer calling out to someone they used to be in a relationship with, wondering what they are up to. The singer then asks if this person would want to spend time sharing thoughts between their minds. The chorus describes how it feels to be left by someone you love, with their love lingering on like a fresh wound without anyone to love. The second verse discusses how the pain of heartbreak can be intensified when you get used to falling into someone else, and the realization that it's over can leave you feeling blue.
Overall, "Drifty" is a song that speaks to the emotions that come with the end of a relationship. It captures the feeling of being left alone with memories and feelings of love that are difficult to forget. The lyrics are emotional and relatable, as almost everyone has gone through a heartbreak at some point in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If I called you out of the blue
If I were to call you suddenly and unexpectedly
Wonderin' what you were up to,
Curious about what you are doing at the moment
Would you want to spend your time
Do you desire to invest your time
Sharin' thoughts between our minds.
Sharing our ideas and beliefs with one another
When you leave someone
When a relationship comes to an end
Their love lingers on,
The feeling of their love stays even after they're gone
Like a fresh wound
Similar to an open, raw injury
With no one to love.
With no one to receive and return that love
When your love is over and
When your romance has ended
You got so used to falling into
You became comfortable leaning on
Someone outside of you,
Relying on another person instead of yourself
You'll get so blue.
You'll feel so down and depressed
You'll be so blue, ooh
You'll experience deep sorrow
Heard many love songs,
Listened to numerous songs about love and affection
Seen many bonds break.
Witnessed a lot of relationships end
But not one feels like it does,
But none of them leave the same impact as this one
As when you're walking through your own heart break
As when you're experiencing your heartache
Ooh
Expressing an emotional feeling
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.