Swedish trio Slowgold offer dreamy folk pop for weary souls, with a hint of psychedelic rock added for good measure. Frontwoman Amanda Werne has an unforgettable voice and a charismatic stage presence: calm and quiet, yet strong and very much to the fore. True to their name, Slowgold offer moments of slow living in the middle of the hectic modern world. It’s music for people who dream of getting lost in something calming for a while
At age 16, Amanda began songwriting, since then the music career just rolled on. Amanda Werne was born and raised in Gothenburg.
Amanda started playing the violin when she was seven. In addition, she mastered the piano, guitar and harmonica. In high school, she formed her first band 'The Rocket Machine' named after a Bob Hund song of the same name. Then it became rather calm around her, but she pulled herself together and asked some friendly band members for help with performing of own songs.
Slowgold - with Amanda as the sole permanent member - have risen above the crowd. Earlier in the year released acclaimed full-length album 'Stjärnfall' (Falling Stars) and this summer was rounded 'Way Out West' in a grand manner. Confetti rain in gold could not symbolize this better. Sequel album 'Glömska' issued at the end of November and the Sonics PM Jönsson reviewing the disc by noting that Slowgold going from strength to strength. It is just to agree.
Finland
slowgold Lyrics
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Kamrat?
Här sitter jag med löjliga tankar
Som vem ska jag vara idag.
Var det ett spel
Utan garanti?
Man får tåla leken
Men var den självvald
Den hand du lade ditt liv?
Hade du nån tro att sluta vid?
En tro på nåt
Kanske nåt gott?
Drog någon i
Armen så vit.
Vi ses dit alla går.
Vi ses efter en tid.
Så får det bli,
Men ensam får du gå.
För var inte rädd för mörka dalar
När backen upp är svår.
Men var den självvald
Den hand du la ditt liv?
Hade du nån tro att sluta vid?
En tro på nåt
Kanske nåt gott?
The lyrics of Slowgold's Finland depict the poet sitting alone with his thoughts, wondering who he should be on this day. He questions whether life is a game with no guarantee of success or if one must bear the consequences of their actions. He then wonders if the life he is currently living is the one he chose for himself or if it was handed to him. He questions whether he had faith that it would end well or if he was hoping for something good.
The middle section of the lyrics seems to shift focus to a friend or comrade who may have passed away. The poet questions if this comrade willingly accepted the life they were given or if they had hope for something better. He mentions a time when they will all meet again and urges his friend to not be afraid of the dark times because the journey uphill is difficult but worth it. The poet's thoughts seem to center around the idea of how we make choices in life and what happens when things don't turn out the way we had hoped.
Overall, Slowgold's Finland reminds us to be thoughtful and intentional when making life choices, to have faith in the journey, and to not be afraid of challenges that arise along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Var är du nu,
Kamrat?
Where are you now, my friend?
Här sitter jag med löjliga tankar
Som vem ska jag vara idag.
Here I sit with foolish thoughts, wondering who I should be today.
Var det ett spel
Utan garanti?
Was it a game without any guarantee?
Man får tåla leken
Man ger sig in i.
One must endure the game they have chosen to play.
Men var den självvald
Den hand du lade ditt liv?
But was it self-chosen, the path you chose to take?
Hade du nån tro att sluta vid?
En tro på nåt
Kanske nåt gott?
Did you have any belief of where it would end? A belief in something, maybe something good?
Drog någon i
Armen så vit.
Someone pulled on your arm so hard it turned white.
Vi ses dit alla går.
Vi ses efter en tid.
We'll meet there, where everyone goes. We'll meet again after some time.
Så får det bli,
Men ensam får du gå.
So it shall be, but you must go alone.
För var inte rädd för mörka dalar
När backen upp är svår.
Don't be afraid of dark valleys, for the uphill climb is tough.
Men var den självvald
Den hand du lade ditt liv?
But was it self-chosen, the path you chose to take?
Hade du nån tro att sluta vid?
En tro på nåt
Kanske nåt gott?
Did you have any belief of where it would end? A belief in something, maybe something good?
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on En dag till
Hej,
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