Laura Åkerblom

I wrote this one evening when I had been out for drinks with a bunch of creatives from a huge advertising agency. At work, they had all been so scared to let go and be silly. But after a few drinks, they all let their hair down. I've never managed to hide my silliness or dorkiness, and I'm grateful for that. So I guess these lyrics are propaganda material for the promotion of more fun, laughter and silliness in the world.

We've all been caught in the rain and, at some point in our lives, most of us have gone from looking great to looking like drowned rats very fast. The story in these lyrics happened to a very close friend of mine (a version of it) and I couldn't stop laughing. Which just got her even more upset. Which made me laugh even more.

These basic yet fairly powerful lyrics are slightly open to interpretation. They could relate to prevailing environmental turbulence, political turbulence or a turbulent phase of a relationship.

Written at a party in my own home. Heavy techno music with lots of bass was pumping out of the speakers, guests had arrived and I wasn’t ready. I really wanted to join in and these lyrics popped into my head. I imagined them to catchy bubblegum pop or occasional lyrics on an electronic dance track.

Most people in a long-term relationship will relate to these lyrics. Gently hinting at the everyday frustration, the affection and the routineness of a couple who are still in love.