He started his career as a drummer in the Danish pop rock band Neeva, with Kenneth Potempa as the lead singer. The band released their debut album Where to Start on 22 September 2008 and had a radio hit with "Star of Me".
Peter Bjørnskov has written many songs for a number of artists that took part in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix as follows:
2010: "Breathing" sung by Bryan Rice (lyrics and music by Peter Bjørnskov)
2011: "Sleepless" sung by Anne Noa (co-written by Bjørnskov, John Gordon and Lene Dissing)
2012: "Reach for the Sky" sung by Kenneth Potempa (co-written by Bjørnskov and Lene Dissing and Sune Haansbæk
2013: "Unbreakable" sung by Mohamed Ali (co-written by Bjørnskov and Morten Friis, Michael Parsberg and Lene Dissing)
Peter Bjørnskov has also written for Sanne Salomonsen, Ankerstjerne, Kato, Electric Lady Lab, Thomas Ring and The Fireflies.
Paralyze
Bjørnskov Lyrics
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There's power shutting down inside of me
And I stop seeing clear
Yeah, with you I get weak
'Cause you're my kryptonite
No, I don't know how to speak
No matter what I say it only makes things worse
From my head to my feet
I'm caught up in your curse
Yeah, you are my kryptonite
'Cause you paralyze me
You paralyze me
There's nothing that I can do
Yeah, you paralyze me
I feel 'lone but I can't breathe
Whenever you're in the room
So you got me on my knees
And I'm trying to get on so desperately
But my heart's keeping beats
When I'm looking at you
'Cause you're my kryptonite (oh-oh, no-no)
So you knocked me to the ground
Like a victim of your love
You tied me down
And I'm out in first round
No, I never had chance
'Cause you are my kryptonite
Yeah, you paralyze me
You paralyze me
There's nothing that I can do
Yeah, you paralyze me
I feel 'lone but I can't breathe
Whenever you're in the room
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I just wanna let you know
That I'll never let go
Though you are my kryptonite
Yeah, you paralyze me
You paralyze me
There's nothing that I can do
Yeah, you paralyze me
I feel 'lone but I can't breathe
Whenever you're in the room
Yeah, you paralyze me (ta-ra-da-da-ra-da-da)
There's nothing that I can do (ta-ra-da-da-ra-da-da)
Yeah, you paralyze me (ta-ra-da-da-ra-da-da)
I feel 'lone but I can't breathe (ta-ra-da-da-ra-da-da)
Whenever you're in the room (ta-ra-da-da-ra-da-da)
The lyrics to Bjørnskov's song "Paralyze" reflect a sense of helplessness and vulnerability that the singer feels whenever the person they are singing about is near them. The opening verse acknowledges that the singer's power shuts down every time the other person comes close, making it difficult for them to think or see clearly. They go on to express their frustration saying that they don't know how to speak or what to say as whatever they say only makes things worse. The chorus, "you paralyze me," stands out as the key phrase that captures the overall theme of the song. It reflects a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation, and no matter how much the singer tries to break free, they can't because the other person has such a strong hold over them.
In the second verse, the song continues with its theme of vulnerability, this time focusing on the emotional aspect. The singer says that they are caught up in the other person's curse and that they are paralyzed when they are around. The bridge describes the situation in more physical terms, saying, "So you knocked me to the ground/Like a victim of your love/You tied me down/And I'm out in first round/No, I never had a chance." This reflects the idea that the other person's power over the singer is so strong that they are unable to escape, even if they wanted to. The final verse says that the singer will never let go, even though they acknowledge that the other person is their kryptonite.
Overall, the lyrics to "Paralyze" describe a situation where the singer is trapped or stuck in a situation they can't control. The song is about feeling helpless in the face of overwhelming emotions, and it is a relatable theme for many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time that you are near
Whenever you are close to me
There's power shutting down inside of me
I feel powerless and weak
And I stop seeing clear
My thoughts become cloudy and unclear
Yeah, with you I get weak
I become vulnerable and defenseless around you
'Cause you're my kryptonite
You have a strong and dangerous hold on me
No, I don't know how to speak
I am at loss for words
No matter what I say it only makes things worse
My attempts to communicate only backfire and make things worse
From my head to my feet
My whole being is affected
I'm caught up in your curse
I am trapped by your spell
Yeah, you are my kryptonite
You are my weakness and downfall
'Cause you paralyze me
My ability to act or think is stopped by you
There's nothing that I can do
I am completely helpless
I feel 'lone but I can't breathe
I feel lonely and suffocated
Whenever you're in the room
Your presence has a powerful effect on me
So you got me on my knees
You have brought me to a position of submission
And I'm trying to get on so desperately
I am struggling to regain my power and independence
But my heart's keeping beats
My heart still beats for you
When I'm looking at you
Your presence has a profound effect on me
'Cause you're my kryptonite (oh-oh, no-no)
You have an overwhelming and negative influence on me
So you knocked me to the ground
You have defeated me completely
Like a victim of your love
I have fallen prey to your love
You tied me down
You have bound me and restricted my freedom
And I'm out in first round
I lost the fight right away
No, I never had chance
I never stood a chance against you
'Cause you are my kryptonite
You are my ultimate weakness and downfall
I just wanna let you know
I want to express to you
That I'll never let go
That I will always be trapped by you
Yeah, you paralyze me
You render me powerless
I feel 'lone but I can't breathe
I feel lonely and suffocated
Whenever you're in the room
Your presence has a powerful effect on me
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