In the spring of 2005, a 17-year-old Carlsson auditioned for the second series of phenomenally popular Swedish singing competition Idol in Göteborg, singing "Varje Gång Jag Ser Dig" by Lisa Nilsson. The four judges were all hugely impressed by the strong power of her voice and she successfully passed through to the theatre rounds of the contest. Her vocals continued to impress, and she made it to the semi-finals. To the dismay of the judges, Carlsson did not get a place in the final eleven contestants, and when she again failed to grab a place through the special 'wildcard' round, they decided to pass her through to the finals as the judges' choice contestant. Despite this setback, Carlsson wowed both the judges and the public during every week of the finals, and after making it to the grand finale nine weeks later, she defeated runner-up Sebastian Karlsson and was crowned as the second Swedish Idol. Throughout the finals, Carlsson had never landed in the bottom 2 or 3, and she is currently one of only 4 wildcard contestants to win an Idol competition anywhere in the world. She was preceded in 2004 by Canada's Ryan Malcolm and Kazakhstan's Almas Kishkenbayev, and followed in 2007 by Australia's Natalie Gauci.
Immediately after winning Idol, Carlsson signed a recording contract with Sony BMG and her debut single, "Right Here Right Now" was released. A week later, the song debuted at number one on the Swedish singles chart, a position it held for six weeks. It was quickly certified double platinum for the sale of 40,000 copies in Sweden. Just one week later, on December 19, 2005, her debut album Agnes was released to positive reviews and massive opening week sales. It shot into the albums chart a week later at number one, a position it held for two consecutive weeks.
In March 2006, whilst touring in support of her debut album, Carlsson released her second single, "Stranded". Although it received positive critical reviews, the single did not gain commercial success and stalled in the singles chart at number twenty-seven. Despite this however, Carlsson's debut album continued to enjoy huge sales success, selling over 90,000 copies in Sweden alone. It was certified double platinum and to date holds the record for being the highest-selling album by any Idol contestant.
On August 22, 2006, only eight months after her Idol win, Carlsson's third single "Kick Back Relax" premiered on the TV-show "Sommarkrysset". The song, which would serve as the lead single from her much anticipated sophomore album, was released on September 7 and narrowly missed the top spot on the Swedish singles chart, peaking at number two. Her second album, Stronger was released on October 11, less than a year after the release of her debut. Like its predecessor, Stronger debuted at number one on the albums chart, and went on to sell 50,000 copies, certifying it platinum. One of the album's tracks, "Love Is All Around" has since been covered by numerous singers in three continents, the most notable being by Australian Idol alumni Ricki Lee Coulter, which peaked at number two in Australia and became one of the country's biggest hits in 2007.
On November 15, Carlsson released "Champion", the second single from her sophomore album. The song peaked at number nineteen, seemingly setting a pattern of high-low chart positions for Carlsson, which had also occurred with the two singles from her first album. In early 2007, Carlsson embarked upon her second national tour in just over one year. In December, Carlsson and her former Idol fellow contestant Måns Zelmerlöw joined forces for a huge Christmas campaign for clothing store MQ. In order to promote the company, they released a cover of the Mariah Carey song "All I Want For Christmas Is You", which peaked at number three on the Swedish singles chart.
In early 2008, it was announced that Carlsson had parted ways with her record label Sony BMG, citing creative differences as the reason behind the split. She quickly signed to record company Roxy Records, who stated that after taking a short break from the music industry, Carlsson would return with her third studio album, the first with her new label. On August 11, Carlsson's fifth single "On And On" was passed to radio stations and released as a digital download. Geared towards the dance and club genre, the single was a clear change of artistic direction for Carlsson's music, which had previously consisted of pop and RnB. The first public performance of the single was on August 16 during the Swedeish TV-show "Sommarkrysset". The single debuted at number twenty-seven, but following its physical release it surged up the chart and spent three weeks at its peak of number 8, as well as charting at the top spot of the dance and club charts.
On September 13, Kaj Kindvall, the host of the radioshow "Tracks" announced that Carlsson's highly anticipated third studio album would be called "Dance Love Pop" and then went on to explain the reason behind the record's name: "Dance Love Pop covers the three things that the music is all about on this album; dance-music that has a twist of pop and is about love". Roxy Records confirmed the album's title four days later, and also stated that the release date of the album would be October 29, 2008.
In an interview with Swedish radio channel P3 the song "Love Me Senseless" was played, and although it was confirmed as a track on Carlsson's third album, it was not confirmed whether it would be released as the second single. The album Dance! Love! Pop! was released on October 28 and debuted on the Swedish albums chart at number 5 with sales of 10,000 copies. On November 24, "Release Me" was released as the second single from the album. It debuted on the Swedish singles chart at number 60 based on digital downloads alone, whilst the album was certified gold for the sale of 20,000 copies since its release.
Fingers Crossed
Agnes Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Be in love
You're already close to me
I can't fight it or deny it no more
But it seems
I find it so hard to feel
Is it real or is it just make believe?
Oh, oh, oh
Are you that somebody?
Are you?
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
Sonny boy (sonny boy)
I'm rolling in the deep (in the deep)
I can't fight it or deny it no more
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh)
Like a dream (like a dream)
My mind is spinning out of control (out of control)
Is it real or is it just make believe?
Oh, oh, oh
Are you that somebody? (Are you that somebody?)
Are you?
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I got my fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
The lyrics to Agnes's song "Fingers Crossed" speak to the uncertainty and anxiety that can come with falling in love. The repetition of the phrase "I got my fingers crossed" illustrates the singer's hopefulness, while also acknowledging the possibility of disappointment. The line "you're not a holy ghost" suggests that the singer may have been hurt or let down in the past, and is wary of repeating that experience. The lyrics also depict the struggle to determine whether the feelings are real or just a fantasy. The question "Are you that somebody?" expresses the singer's uncertainty and desire for clarity.
The use of metaphors, such as "your heart is a dancer" and "rolling in the deep," add depth to the lyrics and create vivid imagery. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody contrast with the lyrics' themes of worry and doubt, creating a sense of tension that heightens the emotional impact of the song.
Overall, "Fingers Crossed" is a relatable and introspective song about the complexities of love and the fear of getting hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Agnes begins with a series of vocalizations that are not meant to convey any message or emotion.
I got my fingers crossed
Agnes is hoping that something specific might happen, and she puts her fingers in a crossed configuration to signify her hope.
You're not a holy ghost
Agnes is hoping that whoever or whatever she is dealing with is not supernatural, since ghosts are frightening and unpredictable.
Too good to be true
Agnes is suspicious of the situation and believes that it might be too good to be true, meaning that it's unlikely that it will be as good as it seems.
Can't take my eyes off you
Agnes is mesmerized by whatever or whoever she is dealing with and cannot stop looking at it or them.
My fingers crossed
Agnes continues to hold out hope, as she keeps her fingers crossed in anticipation of what might happen.
Your heart is a dancer
Agnes has probably fallen in love with someone whose heart beats in an erratic, lively pattern, like that of a dancing heart.
Be in love
Agnes is urging whoever she is communicating with to fall in love with her or someone else, since it's a positive experience.
You're already close to me
Agnes is probably addressing someone that she is already close to, indicating that there are no barriers in their relationship.
I can't fight it or deny it no more
Agnes is confessing her love for someone and cannot hide it any longer, as she has been trying to do so for a while now.
But it seems
Despite feeling this passion for someone, Agnes still has some reservations, as she might be afraid that it's not real or that it will end in heartbreak.
I find it so hard to feel
Agnes is conflicted about her emotions and finds it difficult to express them or to interpret them properly, which can lead to confusion and uncertainty.
Is it real, or is it just make believe?
Agnes is questioning the viability of her relationship and is wondering whether it is genuine or just a figment of her imagination.
Oh, oh, oh, are you that somebody?
Agnes is most likely trying to identify who her lover or partner is, asking if they are the person she has been looking for all along.
Sonny boy (sonny boy)
Agnes might be addressing someone affectionately as 'sonny boy', which is generally used to refer to a young man or a boy with whom one is close.
I'm rolling in the deep (in the deep)
Agnes might feel that she is in too deep with her emotions or the relationship and is unable to reverse the course that events have taken.
Like a dream (like a dream)
Agnes's experience is like a dream that she can't believe is real sometimes due to the intensity of her emotions.
My mind is spinning out of control (out of control)
Agnes is overwhelmed by her emotions and cannot control them, and they are causing her great distress or confusion.
I got my fingers crossed (I got my fingers crossed)
Agnes remains hopeful and maintains a sense of optimism despite her fluctuating emotions and uncertain circumstances.
Your heart is a dancer (your heart is a dancer)
Agnes still loves the person she is addressing, referring to their heartbeat like a dancer's movements are swift and alive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Agnes Emilia Carlsson, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Anny Vega
Lyrics:
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Beating love, you're already close to me
I can't fight it or deny it no more
But it seems, I find it so hard to give
Is it real or is it just make-believe?
Are you that somebody?
Are you?
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Sunny boy (sunny boy)
I'm rolling in the deep (in the deep, yeah)
I can't fight it or deny it no more
Like a dream, my mind is spinning out of control (of control)
Is it real or is it just make-believe?
Are you that somebody? (Are you that somebody?)
Are you?
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I got my fingers crossed
You're not a holy ghost
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
My fingers crossed
Your heart is a dancer
Too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Stevan Petković
This is criminally underrated.
Scot Bearden
Agnes is criminally underrated..
Matt M.
Agnes in general is criminally underrated. Unless you’re twerking all over the place, singing about your p*ssy, you just don’t get any recognition these days. The music industry is wack.
Pascal vS
Agreed..but this was it??
DomiFYDE
#Facts
arne ottosson
It is! ❤️🇸🇪
Jader Mörais
Sweden never dissappoints! What a country, what a music!
Jag älskar Sverige! Greetings from Brazil ❤
Jader Mörais
@André Christiansen thanks mate! Norway also is an increcible country! i'd love to visit both Norway and Sweden one day -- preferably in the winter, to watch both rallies Sweden and Norway :)
André Christiansen
@Arvid Blinn Well Asian keyboards dont even have those characers.. but they still love Sweden...
André Christiansen
@Jader Mörais Dont sweat it mate - I live in next door from Sweden (Norway) and we dont even have the same keyboard - but both are ASCII/QWERTY so the strokes are easy to understand ;-) Hehe but I still absolutely love my neighbour when they play their music...❤