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First Aid Kit — When I Grow Up
Album: Ghost Town EP
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Released: 2010
Length: 3:33
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When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels
That's what I'll do, throwing out a boomerang
Waiting for it to come back to me oooh oh

When I grow up, I want to live near the sea
Crab claws and bottles of rum
That's what I'll have, staring at the seashell
Waiting for it to embrace me oooh oh

I put my soul in what I do
Last night I drew a funny man
With dark eyes and a hanging tongue
It goes way bad, I never liked that sad look
From someone who wants to be loved by you oooh oh

I'm very good with plants
When my friends are away
They let me keep the soil moist
On the seventh day I rest
For a minute or two
Then back on my feet to cry for you oooh oh

You've got cucumbers on your eyes
Too much time spent on nothing
Waiting for a moment to arise
The face in the ceiling and arms too long
I'm waiting for him to catch me oooh oh
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when i grow up I want to be a forrester...
Posted 1 month ago by longliverp    [ Reply ]
They're great, but I still prefer Fever Ray.
Posted 2 months ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
Love these two. Harmonies are tremendous.
Posted 2 months ago by radioparadise38    [ Reply ]
These ladies are so good!  Just love this. 
Posted 4 months ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
Already a little sad this isn't on streaming services.... i need to inject this song into my veins
Posted 4 months ago by orionzspark    [ Reply ]
Unique and recognizable vocal harmonies.  Slight country twang. Very nice.
Posted 4 months ago by Beaker    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:

Great version of this song. Lovely and haunting. Amazing harmonies. (I like the original too.)



I never realized that this was a cover.  Maybe William could give the original Fever Ray version a spin.
Posted 9 months ago by damonlazer    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

you can all scoff at my hypothesis, but these sisters can read each other"s minds to get on the same page for melody, harmony, and timing.  No other way to explain how they do it.

Kind of like what the Three Stooges  could do on their timing.



When they play live they often touch their foreheads together while playing, so there's that.
Posted 11 months ago by surfool    [ Reply ]
Great version of this song. Lovely and haunting. Amazing harmonies. (I like the original too.)
Posted 1 year ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
I just love their music!!!!!!!
Posted 1 year ago by davidgrorie    [ Reply ]
you can all scoff at my hypothesis, but these sisters can read each other"s minds to get on the same page for melody, harmony, and timing.  No other way to explain how they do it.

Kind of like what the Three Stooges  could do on their timing.
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 bialia wrote:
 timmus wrote:

My main problem with First Aid Kit is way too much harmonizing through all of their songs.  It starts coming across as a device they're leaning on too hard.  I think it would help showcase their musical abilities if some of the songs were broken up into solos.



Weird take. First Aid Kit aren't even close to my favourite band ever, but harmonies aren't a gimmick. Imagine someone saying that about CS&N, for example.
 
On second thought and a relisten, I think you're right... I'm not sure where I was coming from and I retract my earlier comments.  They are pretty good.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
They cant even imagine what is like to be old... but  youth is soo romantic,
Posted 1 year ago by enkomao    [ Reply ]
More and more impressed by first aid kit,just upped this to 9
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

I prefer the original but this keeps its little girl playfulness and is worth a good 8 from the Nottingham jury.



Sorry to say I'm biased 10 from Sweden :-) 
Posted 1 year ago by NE14_paradise    [ Reply ]
how do they do that?

the harmonizing must be based upon some type of mutual mind reading
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I prefer the original but this keeps its little girl playfulness and is worth a good 8 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 1 year ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Wonderful, I don't ever want to grow up.
Posted 1 year ago by alisonhayward231    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

get them to tour with the wailin jennys


And the Staves!
Posted 2 years ago by obispo    [ Reply ]
Love this song.  Lilting and lovely.
Posted 2 years ago by jimlandwehr2582    [ Reply ]
I like the Fever Ray version much better, but this is still a strong 7. 
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I just love their music sooo much!!!!!!!
Posted 2 years ago by davidgrorie    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a 45 played at 33 1/3.
Posted 2 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
You Go Girls....If only I was 30 years younger...I would chase them!
Posted 2 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

My main problem with First Aid Kit is way too much harmonizing through all of their songs.  It starts coming across as a device they're leaning on too hard.  I think it would help showcase their musical abilities if some of the songs were broken up into solos.



Weird take. First Aid Kit aren't even close to my favourite band ever, but harmonies aren't a gimmick. Imagine someone saying that about CS&N, for example.
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:

My main problem with First Aid Kit is way too much harmonizing through all of their songs.  It starts coming across as a device they're leaning on too hard.  I think it would help showcase their musical abilities if some of the songs were broken up into solos.



I love the harmonies
Posted 2 years ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Bill's not Swedish.  Oh, wait....never mind.


This Bill is though:
Posted 2 years ago by huib    [ Reply ]
We could do with more Fever Ray
Posted 2 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
get them to tour with the wailin jennys

Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
America
Posted 2 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Emmylou


Posted 2 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
My main problem with First Aid Kit is way too much harmonizing through all of their songs.  It starts coming across as a device they're leaning on too hard.  I think it would help showcase their musical abilities if some of the songs were broken up into solos.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester


Genius. If Monty Python had thought of this before 'I'm a lumberjack and I'm ok!' What a coup that would have been.
Posted 2 years ago by MysteryMan    [ Reply ]
reminds me of Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Runaway
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
This has a very nice vibe to it. 


Swedish harmonies.   Cool. 
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Oh, they can sing it, for sure.

...but Fever Ray still owns it (to me).
Posted 3 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:

And the award for the best band with the worst name goes to!:  FIRST AID KIT



This is at least better than the Weepies.  Another super talented band with a questionable name.
Posted 3 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester
 

And you're ok! Eh.
Posted 3 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 pixel-pusher wrote:
C'mon, Bill, you know the rule: a cover of Fever Ray has to be followed by an obscure track from her. I'm very disappointed.
 
The Carrot grew to beat the farmer as they say in weird countries
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
And the award for the best band with the worst name goes to!:  FIRST AID KIT
Posted 3 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
C'mon, Bill, you know the rule: a cover of Fever Ray has to be followed by an obscure track from her. I'm very disappointed.
Posted 3 years ago by pixel-pusher    [ Reply ]
Pleasant enough I suppose, but rating 7.4?
Paradise listeners must be having a larf.....
Posted 4 years ago by prophetzarquon    [ Reply ]
 cely wrote:
I don't like the word "twee."  But this song might have invented it.
 I don't like whiners. But, when the shoe fits....

Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 cavemanleong wrote:
Love the sisters. What lovely music they make! More! More! More!
 I agree, totally!! Was just about to post when I read yours. So, I'll simply add to it by saying...I'd bet that these two beautiful young ladies could sing a capella, and sound every bit as good!!  God bless!

Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester
 


I'm a lumberjack and I'm ok
I sleep all night and I work all day
I cut down trees, I wear high heels
Suspenders and a bra
I wish I would been a girlie
Just like my dear papa

The Lumberjack Song
Posted 4 years ago by norbertZ    [ Reply ]
There's something about this song that brings back intense sensory memories of my childhood. I really appreciate moments like these.
Posted 4 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester
 
excellent 10/10
Posted 4 years ago by pawelcitak83    [ Reply ]
This is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
Posted 4 years ago by davidjarmain    [ Reply ]
Stream of consciousness lyrics... but I like it.  It's informing my inner thought-sounds though:

I'll take out the trash,
As soon as it's neeeeeeeded...
Posted 4 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester
 
I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK
I sleep all night, I work all day
He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and works all day

I cut down trees, I eat my lunch
I go to the lavatory
On Wednesdays I go shopping
And have buttered scones for tea

He cuts down trees, he eats his lunch
He goes to the lavatory
On Wednesdays he goes shopping
And has buttered scones for tea
He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and works all day

I cut down trees, I skip and jump
I like to press wild flowers
I put on women's clothing
And hang around in bars

He cuts down trees, he skips and jumps
He likes to press wild flowers
He puts on women's clothing
And hangs around in bars...?

He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and works all day

I cut down trees, I wear high heels
Suspenders and a bra
I wish I were a girlie
Just like my dear papa

He cuts down trees, he wears high heels
Suspenders and a bra?!?
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester
 
...with suspenders and a bras!
long live MP (& the RCMP)
Posted 4 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Interesting thing about First Aid Kit. Upon repeated listening you find less and less there.
Posted 4 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I don't like the word "twee."  But this song might have invented it.
Posted 4 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
"When I grow up, I want to be a forester
Run through the moss on high heels..."

Forester
Posted 4 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 bertbakker wrote:
Strong resemblance to ‘This is the life’ by Amy McDonald
 
Just the most well-trodden four chord progression in popular music, at a similar tempo.
Posted 4 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
Well, I am grown up (sadly) and now realize I would have enjoyed life as a forester.  Oh well, life as an engineer has been pretty schweet.
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Leonard Cohen style guitar
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I really love this cover.  They really took this and made it their own.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Strong resemblance to ‘This is the life’ by Amy McDonald
Posted 5 years ago by bertbakker    [ Reply ]
great cover of a great Fever Ray track. Everyon Happy!
Posted 5 years ago by Motolorax    [ Reply ]
5 times in the last 30 days is way too much billy
Posted 5 years ago by giammin    [ Reply ]
I think the song was distorted but that's just my humble opinion.
Some things just don't fit.
Posted 5 years ago by Donar    [ Reply ]
Great Fever Ray cover!  Who else has done Fever Ray covers?
Posted 5 years ago by crescent_sun    [ Reply ]
Great cover. Shows what a great songwriter Fever Ray is
Posted 5 years ago by keelo    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by jcpowley    [ Reply ]
 teapot wrote:
Two Swedish bands in a row. Who is next, Bill? :

{#Angel}
 
Bill's not Swedish.  Oh, wait....never mind.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Amazing new app. Thanks!!
Posted 5 years ago by AmlasChen    [ Reply ]
one of those cover versions no one needs
Posted 6 years ago by hoediddle89455    [ Reply ]
 HoneyBearKelly wrote:
 
 
What?   I can't hear you...I think I need a doctor.
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
I'm always looking forward to Fever Ray after this! Will I be disappointed??
Posted 6 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
more!
Posted 6 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
Love the sisters. What lovely music they make! More! More! More!
Posted 6 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
Like their sound. Sorta like Helen Reddy teaming with Sally Ellyson (Hem).
Posted 6 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
These voices....they take me away to a place with no Name..but far far away....perrrfect
Posted 6 years ago by Gegenschein    [ Reply ]
This was pretty much just background music to me until I decided to look up the group and find out more about them.  Wow...I took a little more time to listen and really appreciate the incredible talent of these two sisters.  And apparently I am not the only one either.
Posted 6 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Oops! I thought Bill said "First Eight Kids". Guess that's why I couldn't find them online. :p
Posted 6 years ago by cshotton    [ Reply ]
I need some
Posted 7 years ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
 membeth wrote:
I like this cover, but prefer the original by Fever Ray.  Also, the video of the original is fantastically trippy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-CpE73o2M.

 
Thanks for the link, 15million views.....


Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Wilfrue wrote:
The intentional stridence in the chorus feels contrived and overwrought to me. The impression only deepens with each listen. Too bad as it is an otherwise fine performance.

 
+1. Phrasing and breathing also feels awkward. Still, good enough I want to hear more from these Swedish sisters.
Posted 7 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Quirky cover of a quirky song.

I like both!  This song speaks to me, no matter what it may sound like.
Posted 7 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]



Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
I like this cover, but prefer the original by Fever Ray.  Also, the video of the original is fantastically trippy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-CpE73o2M.
Posted 8 years ago by membeth    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
I feel that the barmy lyrics suit Fever Ray better than these ladies.

 

Wow.  Up until now I had just assumed it was Fever Ray.  Guess I never looked to see who it actually was.
Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
The intentional stridence in the chorus feels contrived and overwrought to me. The impression only deepens with each listen. Too bad as it is an otherwise fine performance.
Posted 8 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
 dora_exploradora wrote:
I'd rather take fever ray, tnx! {#Confused} 

 
yup, poor rendition...
Posted 8 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Just joined in. Been playing any Guy Clark today?
Posted 8 years ago by LastGaspMusic    [ Reply ]
I'd rather take fever ray, tnx! {#Confused} 
Posted 8 years ago by dora_exploradora    [ Reply ]
Wundervoll 
Posted 8 years ago by Gegenschein    [ Reply ]
Zauberhaft!
Posted 8 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Likeable.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
nice!
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
The Fever Ray version is so much better.
Posted 9 years ago by donfatty    [ Reply ]
One song between Ted Nugent and this. . . Now that's an eclectic mix.  Bravo!
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:
I feel that the barmy lyrics suit Fever Ray better than these ladies.

 
"Barmy".  Great word!  I learn something every day on RP.
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Just a beautiuful tune !
Posted 9 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I feel that the barmy lyrics suit Fever Ray better than these ladies.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Yeah!  As a professional forester I am naturally biased from the start of this song to really dig it.  Yeah!  though I recommend White's smoke-jumper boots out of Spokane and not high heels.  Redmeat and Boardfeet!
Posted 10 years ago by BigTimber    [ Reply ]
The band are just awesome I just love the FAK
Posted 10 years ago by Bikerboy    [ Reply ]
Why is Popeye singing?
Posted 10 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Turn up the volume.   This is awesome at high sound pressure levels !

 
Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I don't wanna grow up when I grow up..{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
 hanssachs wrote:
Why can't any of these Scandinavians write more than four bars of melody these days?  First Aid Kit, Monsters & Men, really really repetitive stuff ... tiresome.

 
Yep and play it on a ukulele no doubt.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I like this more each time I hear it. Seductive...
Posted 10 years ago by RazzCat    [ Reply ]
I prefer the original, but this isn't bad :)
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Better than the original.  May be biassed by hearing this first or by my opinion that Fever Ray are like the Sisters of Mercy but without talent.  Regardless I stand by it - girls you may go join Jimi Hendrix (Watchtower) Jeff Buckly (Hallelujah) and probably some other non dead people not coming immediately to my mind as having done a cover better than the original.
Posted 10 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Great song, great harmony, great lyrics. Thanks Bill.
Posted 10 years ago by marty88210    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Boring, over copied female vocal style that is so prevalent today.

 
It's better than the alternative.  
Posted 10 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
Is it the Sundays... on Sunday ?
Posted 10 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Did I miss the memo about it being Lifeless Cover Of Good Song Day?  First that crappy cover of "Paranoid" and now this.  Come on, Bill.
Posted 10 years ago by Stave    [ Reply ]
 snap_dragon wrote:
It is songs like this that make me glad I listen to RP.  I would never seek out this artist and probably would not stumble upon them.

I don't love this song so much that I need it on my iPod, but I always turn it up when it comes on.  

This to me is the essence of this awesome station.  Thx Bill & Rebecca.

 

 
Amen
Posted 10 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
A mellow Florence
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
Boring, over copied female vocal style that is so prevalent today.

 

Says you!
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 hanssachs wrote:
Why can't any of these Scandinavians write more than four bars of melody these days?  First Aid Kit, Monsters & Men, really really repetitive stuff ... tiresome.
 
Two chords good... three chords and you're into free jazz. 
 lou reed  paraphrased to hell probably, bless his soul.

and apart from that.. it seems to me like an awful lot of good stuff is coming out of Scandinavia and Australia at the moment, maybe it's just me.
Posted 11 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Why can't any of these Scandinavians write more than four bars of melody these days?  First Aid Kit, Monsters & Men, really really repetitive stuff ... tiresome.
Posted 11 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this, I think it's Amy McDonald {#Beat}

That's a good thing btw
Posted 11 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
I was thinking that this sounded an awful lot like Ane Brun and Anna Ternheim, but it's two other ladies from Sweden. Nice. 
Posted 11 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
Going to an EIGHT now.
 
Even after 9 months it still caught my ear again.

 
I second that 8
Posted 11 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Absolutely! She is channelling my Montreal homie Lenny.

 southcoastsounds wrote:
Nice track all round. The acoustic guitar reminds me of similar fast picking on nylon strings in Leonard Cohen's Stranger Song. 

 


Posted 11 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Going to an EIGHT now.
 
Even after 9 months it still caught my ear again.
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Boring, over copied female vocal style that is so prevalent today.
Posted 11 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]