Amanda Bergman, born in 1987, is a Swedi… Read Full Bio ↴http://www.amandabergman.se
Amanda Bergman, born in 1987, is a Swedish musician from Gagnef, Dalarna. This has been her journey: uploaded a few demos to MySpace as Hajen. Changed her stage name to Jaw Lesson. Decided not to stick with that one, either, and moved on to Idiot Wind. Released an EP using that name. Formed a band called Amason and released Sky City which won Album of the Year at the (Swedish music awards) Grammis 2016. Amanda Bergman had already been considered one of the most interesting Swedish musicians for quite a few years by both critics and people when her first full-length solo record Docks was released in February 2016. Oh, and for that one, she used her own name.
Questions
Amanda Bergman Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Defiling, what to like, when you hold retire
Are we going back, through the fire life
Oh it's said to be over
Or are we going now, with the wholesome (trials?), on the hills we climb
In your hands is someone else, I could see it now
It's not a dance, and no hell is for the lie/light (?)
I could use no heart
And no madness around the hills, to drift across
What a privilege - just to leave where you leave, before we eat (for the man that grows???)
And now we drift across, the darkened dream
Boy, our faces just lost?
I can find in my way baby knowing that this will be over too x4
The lyrics to Amanda Bergman's song Questions are abstract and poetic, creating an emotional atmosphere that is both melancholic and introspective. The first verse appears to be asking multiple questions, but they are left unanswered, creating a sense of uncertainty about the future. The first line, "Questions, (shining?), where are you going now," is somewhat elusive but could be interpreted as a plea to a higher power, questioning the direction of life. The following lines are similarly mystifying, using phrases such as "Defiling what to like when you hold retire" and "Oh, it's said to be over" to suggest a sense of confusion or indecision.
The second verse introduces the idea of someone else holding power, as reflected in the line "In your hands is someone else, I could see it now." The imagery of rivers and dancing continues throughout the verse, suggesting a desire for freedom and escape. The final lines of the verse, "And no madness around the hills, to drift across," might be interpreted as a metaphor for the obstacles that prevent one from achieving this freedom.
The final verse repeats the phrase "I can find in my way baby knowing that this will be over too" four times, suggesting that the singer is searching for meaning or solace in the face of uncertainty. The lines "What a privilege - just to leave where you leave, before we eat (for the man that grows???)" and "And now we drift across, the darkened dream, boy, our faces just lost?" are both enigmatic but could be interpreted as a commentary on the difficult transitions and changes that life can bring.
Overall, the lyrics of Questions are introspective and poetic, using vivid and abstract imagery to evoke a sense of uncertainty and yearning for freedom and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Questions, (shining?), where are you going now
Asking about the direction and purpose of life, which may seem bright and promising, but the destination is uncertain.
Defiling, what to like, when you hold retire
Questioning what to enjoy and cherish in life when everything is temporary and fleeting.
Are we going back, through the fire life
Wondering if life is a cycle of repeating the same misfortunes and hardships.
Oh it's said to be over
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of life and how everything must end eventually.
Or are we going now, with the wholesome (trials?), on the hills we climb
Contemplating whether to face the obstacles in life and climb higher towards a better life or to ignore the difficulties and sufferings.
In your hands is someone else, I could see it now
Realizing how little control we have over our lives and how our future is often shaped by external forces.
It's not a dance, and no hell is for the lie/light (?)
Rejecting the notion that life is simply a joyous dance or a punishment for lies and sins.
Oh I lean on rivers, just to dance
Finding solace in nature and the simple pleasures of life.
I could use no heart
And no madness around the hills, to drift across
Yearning for a simple, carefree life devoid of drama, emotions, and societal pressures.
What a privilege - just to leave where you leave, before we eat (for the man that grows???)
Grateful for the opportunity to leave one's place of origin and start anew, even if it means facing a new set of unknown challenges.
And now we drift across, the darkened dream
Accepting the uncertain and unpredictable nature of life, and how it can transform into a nightmare at any moment.
Boy, our faces just lost?
Expressing confusion and disorientation in the face of life's challenges and uncertainties.
I can find in my way baby knowing that this will be over too x4
Finding solace and hope in the realization that life is temporary and that all things come to an end, good or bad.
Writer(s): Amanda Bergman Hollingby
Contributed by Levi M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.