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.
På gräset
slowgold Lyrics
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Det bästa jag vet
Vad annars fästa blicken vid
I denna tomhet
Förutom fåglar, fjärilar
Och flygplan
Jag räknar
Tänk att aldrig
Behöva vara mer än det här
Lägg dig på gräset
Det grönskar där du är
Upp i luften tvivlen
Sluta ångra allting
I snårig skog
Kan ljuset komma in
Se moln driva förbi
Lägg alla sorger däri
Och alla tankar
Om ett ensamt liv
Vi behöver aldrig vara
Mer än det här
Lägg dig på gräset
Det grönskar där du är
Tänk att vi aldrig någonsin
Behöver vara mer
Lägg dig här
Det grönskar där du är
The lyrics to Slowgold's song "På gräset" (On the Grass) speak to finding solace in the simple things in life - nature, the sky above, and the act of just lying on the grass. The singer recognizes that sometimes life can feel empty and directionless, but in these moments, it's important to focus on the beauty around us. This can be seen in the line "Vad annars fästa blicken vid, i denna tomhet" (What else to fix your gaze on, in this emptiness). The singer encourages the listener to embrace the present moment, to let go of regrets and doubts, and to find peace in the stillness.
The song speaks to a sense of contentment and acceptance, even in the midst of uncertainty. This is highlighted in the lines "Tänk att aldrig behöva vara mer än det här, lägg dig på gräset, det grönskar där du är" (Imagine never needing to be more than this, lay on the grass, it's growing where you are). The singer suggests that we can find joy in the mundane, that we can be fulfilled without constantly striving for something more. By surrendering to the present moment, we can find a sense of freedom and ease - as the line "I snårig skog kan ljuset komma in" (In tangled forest, light can come in) suggests.
Overall, "På gräset" is a reminder to slow down, to appreciate the beauty around us, and to find peace in simplicity. It's a celebration of the present moment and a call to embrace life as it is right now.
Line by Line Meaning
Du
Addressing someone or something, possibly the listener or oneself.
Det bästa jag vet
Referring to something the singer loves or enjoys.
Vad annars fästa blicken vid
Questioning what else there is to focus on in a certain situation.
I denna tomhet
Describing a sense of emptiness or lack of substance in the current environment.
Förutom fåglar, fjärilar
Listing some examples of things to notice in the surroundings.
Och flygplan
Adding another item to the list of things to observe.
Jag räknar
Implying the singer is keeping track of these details.
Ännu en dag utan att va på väg
Reflecting on another day passing without making any progress or moving forward.
Tänk att aldrig
Introducing a thought experiment or hypothetical scenario.
Behöva vara mer än det här
Speculating on the idea of not needing anything more than the present moment.
Lägg dig på gräset
Suggesting a physical action to take, lying down on the grass.
Det grönskar där du är
Observing the greenness of the grass and its location relative to the listener/speaker.
Upp i luften tvivlen
Addressing doubt or uncertainty that may be weighing on the mind.
Sluta ångra allting
Encouraging closure or acceptance of past regrets or mistakes.
I snårig skog
Describing a potentially complicated or confusing situation.
Kan ljuset komma in
Suggesting that even in difficult times, there is still an opportunity for hope or positivity.
Se moln driva förbi
Encouraging the act of watching clouds as they move across the sky.
Lägg alla sorger däri
Suggesting a way to release or let go of worries or troubles.
Och alla tankar
Adding another type of mental burden to the list of things to let go of.
Om ett ensamt liv
Referring to a potentially lonely or isolated existence.
Vi behöver aldrig vara
Establishing a positive message about not needing to strive for more than what is attainable.
Mer än det här
Emphasizing the idea of contentment in the present moment.
Tänk att vi aldrig någonsin
Returning to the hypothetical scenario of not needing anything more.
Behöver vara mer
Reiterating the idea of sufficiency in the present moment.
Lägg dig här
Suggesting another opportunity to lie down and relax in the surroundings.
Det grönskar där du är
Echoing the earlier observation about the greenness of the grass and its location relative to the listener/speaker.
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