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.
Scars
Alesso Lyrics
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I think black is white
I'm stuck between the hell I'm in and where we lay
You say that this could kill you
Your words cut like the knife
We are the beautiful mistake
That I can't find
'Cause I, I I'll be loving these scars for life!
And I, I, I don't care if it kills me tonight
'Cause I, I, I I'll be loving these scars for life!
I think that we are chemicals, I think the dark is light
And I know each and every wrong you right
You say that this could kill you, your words cut like a knife
And we are the beautiful mistake that I can't find
So I, I, I don't care if it kills me tonight
'Cause I, I I'll be loving these scars for life!
And I, I, I don't care if it kills me tonight
'Cause I, I, I I'll be loving these scars for life!
And I, I, I don't care if it kills me tonight
'Cause I, I, I I'll be loving these scars for life!
For life,for life,for life,for life,for life,for life,for life,for life,for life
I'll be loving these scars for life
The lyrics to Alesso's Scars reflect a complex and somewhat contradictory perspective on love and pain. The singer acknowledges the scars that result from a tumultuous relationship, but rather than seeing them as a negative consequence, he believes them to be beautiful. This outlook seems to stem from the belief that the very things that cause us pain and leave us with scars are also the things that make us who we are. This sentiment is echoed in the lines "I think that we are chemicals, I think the dark is light" which suggests that even in our darkest moments, there is beauty to be found.
However, this perspective is not without its struggles. The singer acknowledges that they are stuck between the "hell" of their current situation and the love they once shared with their partner. The line "And we are the beautiful mistake that I can't find" suggests that even though the relationship has been challenging and painful, it is still something they hold onto and cannot let go of.
Ultimately, the singer chooses to embrace these scars and the pain that caused them, even if it means risking their own well-being. The repetition of "I'll be loving these scars for life" reiterates this sentiment and highlights the importance of accepting and learning from our experiences, even the painful ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I think scars are beautiful
The singer finds beauty in scars and other imperfections.
I think black is white
The singer sees the world in a different light and is questioning conventional thinking.
I'm stuck between the hell I'm in and where we lay
The singer is caught between their current struggles and the memory of a happier time with their loved one.
You say that this could kill you
The other person is warning that the situation could be dangerous for them emotionally and/or physically.
Your words cut like the knife
The other person's words are painful and hurt the artist deeply.
We are the beautiful mistake that I can't find
The singer and the other person have something special together, but the singer can't seem to grasp it.
I don't care if it kills me tonight
The singer is willing to risk everything, even their life, for their love and the scars that come with it.
I'll be loving these scars for life!
The artist will always cherish the scars and the memories they bring, even if they cause pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ALESSANDRO RODOLFO LINDBLAD, RYAN TEDDER
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