Awards: Tree Grammis (Swedish) and the Rockbear (Rockbjörn) in 1994, for best female artist, best female pop-singer, and album of the year.
Vem Vet
Lisa Ekdahl Lyrics
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Det är en saga i sig att vi funnit varan
Vi kunde lika gärna, aldrig någonsin mötts
Eller var vårt möte redan bestämt långt innan vi fötts?
(Chorus)
Vem vet, inte du
Vem vet, inte jag
Vi vet ingenting nu
Vi vet inget idag
Vem vet, inte du
Vem vet, inte jag
Vi vet ingenting nu
Vi vet inget idag
Rep Chorus
Du är en saga för god, för att vara sann
Det är en saga i sig att vi funnit varan
Vi kunde lika gärna, aldrig någonsin mötts
Eller var vårt möte redan bestämd långt innan vi fötts?
Rep Chorus
The song "Vem vet" by Lisa Ekdahl is a contemplative piece that explores the concept of fate and destiny in romantic relationships. The lyricist wonders if their meeting was predestined or if it was just a coincidence. The opening line of the song "Du är en saga för god, för att vara sann" translates to "You're a tale too good to be true," suggesting that the singer is amazed by the perfection of their partner. The second line of the verse "Det är en saga i sig att vi funnit varan" translates to "It's a tale in itself that we've found each other," implying that it is almost miraculous that the singer and their partner have met.
The chorus of the song, which repeats throughout the piece, poses the question "Vem vet?" (who knows?), emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the connection and alluding to the mystery of destiny. The singer expresses that they do not know the answer to the question, and it is clear that they are in awe of the ways that destiny may have played a role in their relationship.
In summary, "Vem vet" is a song that skillfully blends Lisa Ekdahl's emotive voice with a reflective lyrical content that contemplates the mysteries of fate in romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Du är en saga för god, för att vara sann
You are too good to be true
Det är en saga i sig att vi funnit varan
It is a miracle that we have found each other
Vi kunde lika gärna, aldrig någonsin mötts
We could have easily never met
Eller var vårt möte redan bestämt långt innan vi fötts?
Or was our meeting already predetermined before we were born?
Vem vet, inte du
Who knows, not you
Vem vet, inte jag
Who knows, not me
Vi vet ingenting nu
We don't know anything now
Vi vet inget idag
We know nothing today
Rep Chorus
Repeat chorus
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