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.
Sometimes I Forget
Agnes Lyrics
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and you don't have a clue what that's about
you're probably thinking that i'm getting mad at you
i should take the time to just explain
that you're the onlythat keeps me sane
cause that would really be the kindest thing to do
i can see that i have kept you in the dark
sometimes i forget sometimes i don't think
to show the things i feel and to tell you what i meen
but there is not a day that ever passed by
that i don't thank god
that i've got you in my life
if you have any doubts of what my love is about
i just wanted you to know
i would'nt blame you if you turned away
but i'd be begging you to stop and stay
your more important to me than i ever
show
so if your thinking i don't care as much
that i don't appreciate your love
well i'd be devistade
sometime i don't think
to show the things i feel and to tell you what i meen
but there is not a day that ever passed by
that i don't thank god
that i've got you in my life
if you have any doubts of what my love is about
i just wanted you to know
i just wanted you to feel what i feel for you
i just wanted you to know
sometimes i forget
sometime i don't think
to show the things i feel and to tell you what i meen
but there is not a day that ever passed by
that i don't thank god
that i've got you in my life
if you have any boubts of what my love is about
i just wanted you to know
sometimes i don't think
to show the things i feel and to tell you what i meen
but there is not a day that ever passed by
that i don't thank god
that i've got you in my life
if you have any doubts of what my love is about
i just wanted you to know
In "Sometimes I Forget," Agnes conveys her feelings of guilt and remorse for neglecting the most important person in her life during busy times. She realizes that shutting him out is not fair, and he is probably thinking she is mad at him. Agnes acknowledges the importance of letting him know that he is what keeps her sane and that keeping him in the dark about her feelings is wrong. She earnestly apologizes and blames herself for not expressing her love often enough.
The song is relatable as many people have experienced feelings of guilt for neglecting someone they care about. Agnes's lyrics evoke empathy as they shed light on the idea that sometimes, life can be so hectic that people forget what matters. As the song progresses, it becomes evident that Agnes acknowledges this and is willing to rectify her mistake.
The chorus is a repetition of "sometimes I forget, sometimes I don't think, to show the things I feel, and to tell you what I mean." These words highlight her growing awareness regarding her neglectful attitude. She goes on to say that even though she does not express it enough or show it adequately, she is thankful for having this person in her life.
Overall, "Sometimes I Forget" is an emotional ballad that highlights the importance of communication and expresses feelings of guilt for neglecting someone dear during busy times.
Line by Line Meaning
i get so busy and i shut you out
When I get caught up with things, I tend to block you out of my life
and you don't have a clue what that's about
You may be unaware of why I am shutting you out
you're probably thinking that i'm getting mad at you
I understand you may think I am upset with you due to my behavior
i should take the time to just explain
It would be best for me to communicate and explain why I behave this way
that you're the only that keeps me sane
I recognize that you are the one who helps keep me sane and grounded
cause that would really be the kindest thing to do
Communicating my feelings is the kindest thing I can do for you to prevent misunderstandings
even though there's no one who is closer to my heart
You remain the closest to my heart even though I may not show it often
i can see that i have kept you in the dark
I realize that I may have kept you in the dark about how much you mean to me
sometimes i forget sometimes i don't think
There are times when I forget to express my feelings and thoughts
to show the things i feel and to tell you what i meen
I sometimes fail to show or express how much you mean to me and what you do for me
but there is not a day that ever passed by
Regardless, not a day goes by that I do not appreciate you being in my life
that i don't thank god
I am grateful to God for giving me someone like you
that i've got you in my life
Having you in my life is a blessing
if you have any doubts of what my love is about
If you ever have doubts about my love for you
i just wanted you to know
I want to make sure you know how much you mean to me
i wouldn't blame you if you turned away
I would understand if my behavior drives you away
but i'd be begging you to stop and stay
However, I would plead with you to stay and help me work on my shortcomings
you're more important to me than i ever show
I may not express it often, but you are incredibly important to me
so if you're thinking i don't care as much
If you ever feel like I do not care as much
that i don't appreciate your love
Or that I do not appreciate the love and care you show me
well i'd be devastated
It would devastate me to think that I have not shown my appreciation or love for you enough
i just wanted you to feel what i feel for you
Sometimes, I just want you to experience the same feelings that I have for you
sometimes i forget
I sometimes forget to express my affection towards you
but there is not a day that ever passed by
Regardless, I still cherish every day that you are in my life
if you have any doubts of what my love is about
If you ever doubt how much I love and care for you
i just wanted you to know
I want you to know that you are loved and appreciated
sometimes i don't think
Sometimes, I do not take the opportunity to show my appreciation and love towards you
to show the things i feel and to tell you what i meen
To express how much I care for you and what you mean to me
if you have any doubts of what my love is about
If you ever question my love and devotion towards you
i just wanted you to know
I just want you to know that you are loved and cherished by me
Contributed by Owen W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ant AgnesFan
Wonderful, emotional, gorgeous, perfect and unforgettable❤️❤️❤️
You're the Best, Agnes❤️❤️❤️❤️.
Ant AgnesFan
Wonderful and emotional song and video❤️❤️
Forever love you, your stunning voice and your fantastic music, Agnes❤️❤️❤️.
cantforgetyou
What an emotional melody in the vocal arrangements. Super!!!!
diego shepherd
Amazing tone, passion, richness, grit, sound to her voice. Love her.
shinemiracle
AWSOME!!! I've loved her since she won Idol!! ;D She is just getting better and better!
Meshal Fahad
Her voooice is killin me, she is perfect <3 <3<3
miael ymer
It's Agnes but i love also Anges because in France anges = angels ;)
Danilo Moura
I want this album in spotify :(
Danilo Moura
@Ant AgnesFan in brazil not too bad :(
Ant AgnesFan
Danilo Olinad Here in Italy the entire album "Dance Love Pop - The Love Love Love Edition" is available on Spotify since some years :)