Back in May I attended the Placebo concert in Luxembourg (Rockhal Esch Alzette, Luxembourg 09/05/17), Brian and Stefan asked a wonderful singer/songwriter to join them there as support.
And it was a pleasure to do so, especially since it is such an important topic many of us can relate to.
"Waltz"
When you see the video to Lærke Corfix song „Waltz“ you notice a strong woman who carries a lot of emotions within and combines them with a wonderful voice in that atmospheric setting.
Some of these concise emotions are :anger ,disappointment ,betrayal and fear but as well the strength and hope to have overcome something that hurting and the need to lift yourself back up again to find inner peace.
Lærke Corfix wrote „Waltz“ for every woman that has to endure physical or psychological abuse,a song that claims nothing but revenge.
If you´ve been wronged in love it can take you to the edge of revenge.
In the lyrics and composition the bitter sweetness of that topic is emphasised by the picture of a woman in her dancing gown waltzing in strawberry hills and slaughtering the innocence of the daffodils.
The lyrics might be personal experience as well as an anthropological dive into taborised emotions and feelings women get as soon as they experience those sorts of abuse.
Revenge or the need to take revenge doesn´t take away or change what happened to you...but you need something to lift you back up, get your kind of compensation by saying you will remember.
It is the truth and it´s an unforgiving one.
Women need to stand together when it comes to psychological or physical abuse in any way.So each one learns she hasn´t to endure that and hold her tongue.
No one has to.Under absolutely no circumstances.
As soon as women stand together when it comes to that matter we can change the world and get rid of the tabooing and all the fearful behaviour out of shame and low self-esteem.
Abuse towards women everywhere in the world is still so common,as being mortified is.And therefore not saying anything.That needs to be changed!
It is such a strong and beautiful song that many of us unfortunately can relate to as it brings all your own burried feelings back to the surface.
And maybe the music helps you to find your inner peace.
Because you will remember your own personal story as well.
No one can take that away from you which might eat holes in some people stomachs....
by xxSL - Team member of PlaceboAnyway
*About Lærke Corfix / Taken from her website:
The Nordic skylark Lærke Corfix is known as an entrancing performer and songwriter. Her music and the stories embedded in the lyrics are haunting, but serene. Alaudidae can unleash a wave of raw vocal force and emotion, that takes you back to the roots of the very universe, as she casts light on existential subjects that we all recognize in our human life.
Lærke Corfix's music has a certain elven quality to it, the kind that will lure you deep into the forest. As she crawls into the mind of a killer or takes you to the edge of the sandy desert, Corfix has got that rare ability to eliminate the space between herself and the listeners. She weaves a seamless tapestry of voices and unfolds her wide vocal range in an commited, honest and heartfelt perfomance. Lærke Corfix’s approach to songwriting is frequently compared to the likes of Pj Harvey, Adele, Alanis Morisette and Feist.
@LaerkeCorfixMusicLærke Corfix's music has a certain elven quality to it, the kind that will lure you deep into the forest. As she crawls into the mind of a killer or takes you to the edge of the sandy desert, Corfix has got that rare ability to eliminate the space between herself and the listeners. She weaves a seamless tapestry of voices and unfolds her wide vocal range in an commited, honest and heartfelt perfomance. Lærke Corfix’s approach to songwriting is frequently compared to the likes of Pj Harvey, Adele, Alanis Morisette and Feist.
