Melodifestivalen 2017
On 30 November 2016, Loreen was announced as one of the 28 acts to compete in Melodifestivalen 2017 with her song "Statements". She took part in the fourth Semi-final on 25 February 2017 at Skellefteå Kraft Arena, Skellefteå. She failed to qualify directly to final, but will compete in the Second Chance round which will take place at the Saab Arena, Linköping on 4 March 2017. The duels were revealed following the fourth semi-final, Loreen will compete against "Kiss You Goodbye" by Anton Hagman. Loreen lost her duel and did not progress to the final.
Statements
Loreen Lyrics
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Read between the lies and set me free
Imagine the beginning of the end
And we don′t need to ever talk again
We don't need your way out
We don′t need your way out
We don't need your way out
Words cut but I don't care how much it hurts
Shades for the blind
Can′t hear your empty words
We don′t need no
We don't need no
Statements
Statements
Mother Mary try to keep it real
Save your prayers for peace and let us heal
Did our best but you say otherwise
We′re building up for war in paradise
Why
We don't need your way out
We don′t need your way out
We don't need your way out
We don′t need your way out
Words cut but I don't care how much it hurts
Shades for the blind
Can't hear your empty words
We don′t need no
We don′t need no
Statements
Statements
Words cut but I don't care how much it hurts
Shades for the blind
Can′t hear your empty words
We don't need no
We don′t need no
Statements
Statements
Statements
We don't need no
We don′t need no
Statements
We don't need no
Statements
In the song "Statements", Loreen calls out the hypocrisy and empty promises of those in power. She urges them to stop hiding behind false words and finally take action to make a positive change in the world. The lyrics "karma, karma, come and dance with me" suggest that those who do wrong will eventually face the consequences of their actions. Loreen urges listeners to read between the lies and set themselves free from the falsehoods and empty promises of those who claim to have all the answers.
The line "Mother Mary try to keep it real, save your prayers for peace and let us heal" references the religious figure of Mother Mary as a symbol of hope and comfort for those who suffer. Loreen urges people to stop relying on prayer and instead take action to create a better world for everyone. The line "we're building up for war in paradise" implies that the world has become a twisted and distorted version of what it should be, and that we need to work to bring it back to its original state of peace and harmony.
Overall, "Statements" is a call to action to stop waiting for change to come and instead take action ourselves to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Karma, karma, come and dance with me
Let fate and destiny take control and guide us through life
Read between the lies and set me free
Find the truth hidden within deceit and falsehoods and help me break free from them
Imagine the beginning of the end
Consider the possibility or inevitability of a catastrophic or apocalyptic event
And we don't need to ever talk again
We can end our communication and relations without regret or remorse
We don't need your way out
We don't require your escape, excuse or justification for our actions or decisions
Words cut but I don't care how much it hurts
Although painful, the impact of harsh words doesn't matter to me
Shades for the blind
Deception or illusion meant to conceal or misrepresent the truth
Can't hear your empty words
I refuse to listen to or acknowledge words that lack significance or sincerity
We don't need no
We do not require or rely on
Statements
Expressions or declarations of one's beliefs, opinions or intentions
Mother Mary try to keep it real
A plea to maintain honesty and truthfulness, referencing a religious figure who exemplifies these qualities
Save your prayers for peace and let us heal
Rather than asking for divine intervention, focus on creating a peaceful and restorative environment
Did our best but you say otherwise
Although we made an attempt, our effort is being dismissed or disregarded
We're building up for war in paradise
Even in seemingly idyllic or perfect circumstances, conflict or turmoil can emerge
Why
A questioning of the motivations or reasoning behind someone's actions or statements
Writer(s): Lorine Zineb Nora Talhaoui
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.