Jonathan Johansson
Just a few years ago, the term Swedish pop was more or less synonymous with the 1960s: chipper hooks, throwback arrangements, turtlenecks, and soft-focus album covers. But in a very short time, the country's indie output-- at least as perceived from these shores-- seems to have advanced two decades, with acts like the Legends and Pacific! finding inspiration in the sounds of the early 1980s. In this regard, Jonathan Johansson is a new romantic, but not necessarily a New Romantic.
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Jonathan Johansson
Just a few years ago, the term Swedish pop was more or less synonymous with the 1960s: chipper hooks, throwback arrangements, turtlenecks, and soft-focus album covers. But in a very short time, the country's indie output-- at least as perceived from these shores-- seems to have advanced two decades, with acts like the Legends and Pacific! finding inspiration in the sounds of the early 1980s. In this regard, Jonathan Johansson is a new romantic, but not necessarily a New Romantic.
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Pappersdrömmar (paperdreams)
Hi everyone! Here's my first track on it's way to Spotify! Written, recorded and mixed by me :) Lyrics are in Swedish; here is a quick translation - can anyone guess the theme? ;) PAPERDREAMS: (Verse 1) Head down, heart sealed; a desert rose in wind and rain Your icy gaze – oh, hollow world A comfy life; no lesson learned You used to have radiance – was it only from afar? Oh, what am I to you now? A paperdream, a narrow escape You talk of life but reeks of death In a tiny boat to promised land; come aboard – I took your hand I am one and many; a bomb you let explode And I am not afraid no more, my friend, never again (Chorus) Hold me tight in your hand We're almost there Promise me all will be fine A paperdream, a spark deep in my chest – a tiny spark flicker in my chest (Verse 2) White flag, crimson moon You where so beautiful before the sirens call With taste of rock and blood in eye You lay there still with skin so pale You where one of many; a shining light you invaded! But there's no need to be afraid, my friend – we'll meet again! (Chorus) Hold me tight in your hand We're almost there Promise me all will be fine A paperdream, a spark in my chest – a tiny spark flicker in my chest (Outro) :|| I see you, I see you I can but do not want to see you ||: Oh, what are we doing here? What am I doing here? (+ variations of chorus as backup vocals) Cheers!more
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