The Story Behind The Song
My Latvian aunties and uncles have experienced a lot during their lifetime. This generation of Eastern Europeans have certainly known the striking disparity between scarcity and abundance in ways that I could never fully comprehend. I’ve learned a great deal from listening to their extraordinary stories, yet none so much as from their universal farewell: “paldies par kompāniju”. During bountiful days of plenty it’s all too easy to take things for granted, but with this one little phrase it's clear to see what they remain most grateful for: “thank you for the company.”
Released 5th August 2022