If You Were Here
Kent
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"If You Were Here" is a track by the Swedish rock band Kent. This band is considered one of the most popular rock groups in their home country.
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Album InformationThe song is featured on their eighth studio album, "Tillbaka till samtiden", which translates to "Back to the Present" in English. The album was released in 2007.
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LyricsThe lyrics are written in Swedish, like many other Kent songs, which is part of the band's unique charm and appeal.
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Reception"If You Were Here" was not released as a single, but the album "Tillbaka till Samtiden" received positive feedback and was commercially successful. It topped the Swedish Album Charts and remained there for seven weeks.
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Musical StyleThe song reflects the band's stylistic shift towards a more electronic sound, which is notable in their later works.
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Band DisbandmentInterestingly, "If You Were Here" is part of Kent's discography before they disbanded in 2016.
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Song ThemeLike much of Kent's music, "If You Were Here" deals with emotionally charged themes, a signature of the band's songwriting style.
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Album Sales"Tillbaka till Samtiden", the album featuring "If You Were Here", was certified 2x Platinum in Sweden, indicating its popularity and commercial success.
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Band's LegacyThough "If You Were Here" may not be one of Kent's most recognized tracks globally due to the language barrier, it holds significance as part of the discography of one of Sweden's most influential rock bands.
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Musical Influence"If You Were Here" ultimately underscores the band's musical progression and their influence on the Swedish alternative and indie rock scene.
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