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.
On and On
Agnes Lyrics
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This love I feel for you goes on and on
This world can be a scary place
And so much love goes to waste
One moment everything is clear
The next it all could disappear
I wanna be that thing for you
'Cause you're not in this all alone
Your heart has finally found a home
On and on
This love I feel for you goes on and on
It's something you can't lose
You're gonna find, this heart of mine
Will stand the test of time
On and on
Can't you see, this is where you belong
I've got so much to give
Let down your guard and let these arms
Shelter you tonight
Words can be so hard to trust
They made a fool of all of us
Let your emotions be your guide
And go with what you feel inside
I know that what I feel is deep
And when I play, I play for keeps
I know that you've been hurt so bad
But this is something made to last
On and on
This love I feel for you goes on and on
It's something you can't lose
You're gonna find, this heart of mine
Will stand the test of time
On and on
Can't you see, this is where you belong
I've got so much to give
Let down your guard and let these arms
Shelter you tonight
I can feel us moving
Closer by the minute
This is so amazing
Have a little faith and
Let me lead the way
I can promise you that
On and on
This love I feel for you goes on and on
It's something you can't lose
You're gonna find, this heart of mine
Will stand the test of time
On and on
Can't you see, this is where you belong
I've got so much to give
Let down your guard and let these arms
Shelter you tonight
On and on
This love I feel for you goes on and on
It's something you can't lose
You're gonna find, this heart of mine
Will stand the test of time
On and on
Can't you see, this is where you belong
I've got so much to give
Let down your guard and let these arms
Shelter you tonight
The song "On And On" by Agnes is a love song that speaks of the intensity and longevity of true love. The lyrics speak of the scary and uncertain nature of the world we live in, where so much love goes to waste. But amidst all this uncertainty, the singer wants to be the one constant thing her lover can hold onto. She provides him with a home where his heart can finally rest. The love she feels for him is deep and meant to last, and she's willing to protect him against any obstacle.
The singer understands that words can sometimes be misleading, but the emotions that one feels inside can be trusted. The song encourages us to follow our hearts and not let our past hurt define our present relationships. It's an uplifting love song that speaks of the limitless nature of true love that keeps on going, and that nothing can defeat.
Overall, "On And On" is a powerful and uplifting song that reassures us that true love can still exist even in a world where so much is uncertain. It's a reminder that love can heal and provide a safe and comfortable space for two people to grow and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
On and on
The love she feels for her partner is constant and unending
This love I feel for you goes on and on
The deep love and affection she feels for her partner is unwavering
This world can be a scary place
The world is unpredictable and can be frightening
And so much love goes to waste
Many people experience unrequited love or failed relationships
One moment everything is clear
Things can change quickly, whether for better or worse
The next it all could disappear
Nothing in life is guaranteed or permanent
We need something to hold on to
In a world of uncertainty, people need stability and something dependable to rely on
I wanna be that thing for you
She wants to provide that stability and consistency for her partner
'Cause you're not in this all alone
Her partner has her support and love throughout their journey together
Your heart has finally found a home
Her partner has found a safe and loving place with her
It's something you can't lose
Their love is so strong and enduring that it cannot be lost or broken
You're gonna find, this heart of mine will stand the test of time
Her love will endure and last throughout their lives together
Can't you see, this is where you belong
She knows they are meant to be together and wants her partner to see that too
I've got so much to give
She has a lot of love, care and support to offer her partner
Let down your guard and let these arms shelter you tonight
She wants her partner to feel safe and loved in her embrace, to let go of their guard and to trust her
Words can be so hard to trust
People can lie or deceive, making it difficult to trust others
They made a fool of all of us
Being deceived or lied to can make one feel foolish and vulnerable
Let your emotions be your guide
She encourages her partner to follow their feelings instead of relying solely on logic or reason
And go with what you feel inside
She wants her partner to listen to their heart and intuition when making decisions
I know that what I feel is deep
The love she feels is significant and profound
And when I play, I play for keeps
She is serious about their relationship and is not looking to play games or gamble with their love
I know that you've been hurt so bad
Her partner has experienced pain and trauma in past relationships
But this is something made to last
Their love is strong and will endure, unlike past failed relationships
I can feel us moving closer by the minute
Their relationship is progressing and becoming more intimate with each passing moment
This is so amazing
She finds their love and connection incredible and wonderful
Have a little faith and let me lead the way
She wants her partner to trust her and her feelings, and believes she can guide them to a fulfilling future together
I can promise you that
She is making a commitment to their relationship and future together
Let down your guard and let these arms shelter you tonight
She wants her partner to feel safe and loved in her embrace, to let go of their guard and to trust her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRISPIN MACMICHAEL SANDYS HUNT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DomerOfficial
This song should have had billions of views. 😢 Such a masterpiece and classic! ❤ Anyone 2023?
@thumpercomet3856
13 years on and this song is still an absolute banger. It's part of my regular gym playlist, it's great for when you're on a spin bike or running.
@kingaberezinska739
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@edouarddautry5827
Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens 🥺🥺🥺
@jmr1129
Sweden have delivered so much great musician ,songwriters and artists through all the years, and everything started with ABBA so we have to thank Agnetha Bjorn Benny and Anni-Frid who putting Sweden on the world music map .
@Havvyer
Svenska pop är underbart!!
@matthewcharlesworth1893
Don't Forget about Roxette, Robin, Neneh Cherry!!!!
@tomfitzpatrick7335
You're forgetting Zara Larsson
@dinasilva9263
This girl is so gorgeous, the voice is amazing, why she is not on all the tops.... She definitely deserves MORE success...she's fabulous💕
@adaml827
If was US production, it would be 1 000 000 000 likes