He has performed at numerous music festivals, including Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch".
He was ranked 13th on DJ Magazine's 2015 list of the top 100 DJs and number 20th in year 2016 on DJ Magazine among the list of Top 100 DJs in the world. His debut full-length album Forever was released on May 22, 2015 by Def Jam Recordings.
If It Wasn't For You
Alesso Lyrics
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I was made of stone
You took me home
We've built a world, a world for us
We flew like birds, a new beginning
It's better, better, better, you keeping me together 'gether 'gether
You know that I will never, never, never try to pull you down, down
You know that I will never, never, never leave you all alone
I'd be nothing if it wasn't for you
If it wasn't for you
I was a fool
Always keeping a distance
If I'd ever known
You found a way
I thought I'd always stay the same
Because of you, I saw a new beginning
It's better, better, better, you keeping me together 'gether 'gether
You know that I will never, never, never try to pull you down, down
Lover, lover, lover you can always be here, I'll take cover
You know that I will never, never, never leave you all alone
I'd be nothing if it wasn't for you
If it wasn't for you
I'd be nothing if it wasn't for you
Nothing if it wasn't for you
The lyrics to Alesso's song If It Wasn't For You describe the bond between two people who have built a strong relationship. The first verse begins with the singer describing himself as being alone and made of stone. However, the second line states "You took me home," indicating that the other person in the relationship brought him out of his shell and provided comfort. Together, they have built a world for themselves, and their bond is described as being as free as birds.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer's partner is essential to his life. He says "I'd be nothing if it wasn't for you" twice to emphasize how much the other person means to him. The next verse talks about how the singer was a fool for keeping his distance from the other person before they got together. However, once they found each other, he saw a new beginning.
In the second half of the chorus, the singer reiterates once again how important his partner is to him. He says he will never try to pull them down and that they will never be alone.
Overall, the lyrics to If It Wasn't For You depict a strong bond between two people who have come together and built a new world for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I was alone
I felt isolated and without companionship before I met you.
I was made of stone
I was emotionally hardened and closed off from others, until you came along.
You took me home
You brought me out of that emotional isolation and provided me with a sense of belonging.
We've built a world, a world for us
Together, we have created a new sense of reality, one that we both share and find comfort in.
We flew like birds, a new beginning
Our relationship helped us to feel free and optimistic, and gave us both a fresh start.
It's better, better, better, you keeping me together 'gether 'gether
Having you around helps me stay emotionally balanced and stable, and I am grateful for this.
You know that I will never, never, never try to pull you down, down
I want you to know that I will always support you and help you achieve your goals, instead of holding you back.
Lover, lover, lover you can always be here, I'll take cover
My love for you means that I will always be there to protect you and make you feel safe.
You know that I will never, never, never leave you all alone
I am committed to our relationship and will never abandon you, even when things get tough.
I'd be nothing if it wasn't for you
Without you in my life, I would be lost and without purpose.
If it wasn't for you
You are the reason I have found meaning and happiness in my life.
I was a fool
I made mistakes in the past and didn't realize what I was missing until I met you.
Always keeping a distance
I used to be emotionally closed off and didn't let others get too close to me.
If I'd ever known
If I had known how much better things could be with you in my life, I would have sought you out sooner.
You found a way
You were able to break through my emotional barriers and show me a better way of living.
I thought I'd always stay the same
I didn't believe that I could change or be open to new experiences, until you proved me wrong.
Because of you, I saw a new beginning
You showed me a new way of living, and helped me to see the potential for growth and change in my life.
Nothing if it wasn't for you
You have had such a profound impact on my life that, without you, I wouldn't even recognize who I am anymore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALESSANDRO RODOLFO LINDBLAD, SIMON KARL AUGUST STROMSTEDT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alesso
'If It Wasn't For You' will be available as an instant download from May 4 when you pre order my new album 'Forever' http://ales.so/forever
@antholog
Your amazing songs are the best +Alesso
@jesusvalera586
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If It Wasn't For You
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and many more, can not wait your musical album
@sindri13
Alesso Will you be releasing it on Wav. or Flac format and extended versions anywhere?
@whichone6160
Alesso If It Wasn't For You it Would not be who I´am Thanks For Your Music
@waly5749
Alesso Ultra Buenos Aires 2015 ♥ .. Argentina awaits you again Alesso .. Thank you so much ♥
@Thompson1246
This song is criminally underrated
@guidoflores4824
LA POSTA AMIGO. ESTA RE CONTRA SUBESTIMADA, COMO ME GUSTA LA MUSICA EDM LA PUTA MADRE!!!
@joesweeney3089
I love this song. Te amo esta cancion mucho
@paulgallacher1719
Class tune